JP7241213B2 - Main line billing processing device, billing processing method and program - Google Patents

Description

The present disclosure relates to a main line billing processing device, a billing processing method, and a program.

The electronic toll collection system (ETC (registered trademark)) used for toll roads consists of a wireless communication device installed in each lane of the tollgate and an onboard device installed in the vehicle. By performing wireless communication, it is possible to automatically perform toll collection processing (settlement processing) for vehicles in motion.

On toll roads, different billing amounts are set according to the vehicle type classification (ordinary vehicle, large vehicle, etc.). are exchanged.

The electronic toll collection system is based on the detection results of the characteristics detected as the vehicle travels, such as the number of axles, for each vehicle that arrives through the vehicle type discrimination device installed in each lane of the entrance toll gate. Some can acquire vehicle type classification information.
However, in order to determine the number of vehicle axles, etc., it is necessary to secure a lane length of at least 16 meters. There is a toll booth that has no choice but to perform wireless communication with the on-board device. For this reason, the current electronic toll collection system may operate as follows.

First, at the entrance toll gate, the vehicle type classification information registered in the onboard device (hereinafter also referred to as "onboard device vehicle type classification information") is transferred to the onboard device as "temporary vehicle type classification information" via wireless communication. Write to the IC card (ETC card) set in the
When the vehicle arrives at the exit tollgate, the "temporary vehicle type classification information" written in the IC card is read out at the exit tollgate, and the billing amount corresponding to the "temporary vehicle type classification information" is charged. processing takes place.

In this kind of operation, for example, if there is a difference between the actual vehicle classification of the vehicle traveling on the toll road and the vehicle classification registered in the in-vehicle device due to the presence or absence of a towed vehicle, billing will be processed with an incorrect billing amount. is done.
Therefore, at the entrance tollgate, after completing the writing (wireless communication) to the IC card, the correct vehicle type classification information obtained through the vehicle type identification device (that is, the vehicle type classification information specified using the detection result of the number of axles) is sent. Send to upper device. Then, the vehicle type classification information (in-vehicle equipment vehicle type classification information) applied when charging is performed at the exit tollgate and the correct vehicle type classification information specified using the detection result of the number of axles match/mismatch. are determined after the fact, and if they do not match, the billing amount is corrected later.

As a technique related to the above technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for obtaining billing information for a vehicle from a DB center each time the vehicle enters a tollgate and processing the billing.

JP 2010-267130 A

In the operation of the electronic toll collection system as described above, after the charging process is performed once at the exit toll gate according to the "temporary vehicle classification information", the charging amount is corrected after the fact. Become. Therefore, in the electronic toll collection system, it is not possible to immediately charge the correct charge amount and to immediately notify the user of the correct charge amount at the exit toll booth.

The purpose of the present disclosure is to immediately charge the correct charge amount without requiring communication time for information inquiries and inquiry result notification outside the exit toll gate at the exit toll gate, and to immediately charge the correct charge amount to the user. To realize immediate notification.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a central billing processing device transmits vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollgate from an entrance billing processing device installed at the entrance tollgate, and at least A receiving unit for receiving vehicle information including vehicle classification information discriminated using the detection results of the detected characteristics, and creating an all-vehicle information table by aggregating the vehicle information received from the entrance charge processing device. and a distribution unit that distributes the all-vehicle information table to an exit charge processing device installed at an exit toll gate.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, an entrance charging processing device installed at an entrance toll gate includes vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance toll gate, and at least characteristics detected along with travel of the vehicle. an entrance vehicle information acquisition unit for acquiring vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of (1); and an entrance transmission unit for transmitting vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central charging processing unit. Prepare.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the exit charging processing device installed at the exit tollgate includes a recording processing unit that records the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central charging processing device on a recording medium within the device. an exit vehicle information acquiring unit for acquiring vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the exit toll gate; and a billing processing unit that identifies and executes billing processing with a billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the main road charging processing device installed at the main road toll gate includes vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the main road toll gate and at least characteristics detected along with travel of the vehicle. A main line vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires the vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of, a recording processing unit that records the all vehicle information table distributed from the central billing processing unit on a recording medium within the own device; Main line transmission for transmitting the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central charging processing unit when the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium. and

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a toll collection system includes the above-described central charging processing device, the above-described entrance charging processing device, and the above-described exit charging processing device.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, in the billing processing method, the central billing processing device transmits from an entrance billing processing device installed at an entrance tollgate vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollgate, and at least a step of receiving vehicle information including vehicle type classification information determined by using detection results of characteristics detected as the vehicle travels; A step of aggregating information to create an all-vehicle information table; and a step of the central charging processing device delivering the all-vehicle information table to an exit charging processing device installed at an exit tollgate.

Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, the program stores in the computer of the central billing processor, from the entrance billing processor installed at the entrance toll gate, vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance toll gate, and at least a step of receiving vehicle information including vehicle classification information discriminated using results of detection of features detected as the vehicle travels; A step of creating an information table and a step of distributing the all-vehicle information table to an exit charge processing device installed at an exit tollgate are executed.

According to each aspect described above, it is possible to realize immediate charging with the correct charging amount and immediate notification of the correct charging amount to the user at the exit toll booth.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the whole structure of the toll collection system which concerns on 1st Embodiment. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of a central billing processing device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of an entrance charging processing device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of an exit charging processing device according to the first embodiment; FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of a main line charging processing device according to a first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the entrance FF charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the vehicle information which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the all-vehicles information table which concerns on 1st Embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a processing flow of a central billing processor according to the first embodiment; 4 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the entrance charging processing device according to the first embodiment; FIG. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the exit charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the main line charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the processing flow of the entrance FF charge processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment.

<First embodiment>
The toll collection system according to the first embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13. FIG.

(Overall configuration of toll collection system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of a toll collection system according to the first embodiment.
A toll collection system 9 shown in FIG. 1 is an electronic toll collection system (ETC) and is applied to toll collection for a toll road U managed by a road operator.

The structure of the toll road U will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toll road U has an entrance toll gate G2, an exit toll gate G3, and a main line toll gate G4 on the main line LM.
A vehicle about to enter the toll road U from the general road arrives at the entrance toll gate G2. The vehicle travels on the inflow lane L2, arrives at the entrance toll gate G2, and travels on the toll road U after passing through the entrance toll gate G2. Although illustration is omitted, each lane of the entrance toll gate G2 is equipped with a wireless communication device for performing wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the arriving vehicle A, and a detection unit for detecting the number of axles of the vehicle A. A vehicle type discriminating device or the like is provided that can specify the vehicle type classification based on the result.
At the exit toll booth G3, a vehicle exiting from the toll road U to the general road arrives. The vehicle travels on the toll road U, arrives at the exit toll gate G3, and after passing the exit toll gate G3, travels on the outflow lane L3 and returns to the general road. Each lane of the exit toll gate G3 is provided with a wireless communication device for charging an arriving vehicle by wireless communication, a roadside indicator for immediately notifying the collected charging amount, and the like.
The main line toll gate G4 is a toll gate provided on the main line LM, and is also called an aggregate toll gate. Vehicles traveling on the main line LM of the toll road U pass through the main line tollgate G4. Each lane of the main toll gate G4 is provided with a wireless communication device, a vehicle type discrimination device, and the like similar to those of the entrance toll gate G2.

The toll road U is provided with an entrance FF lane L2F. The entrance FF lane L2F is an FF (free flow) lane and an inflow lane in which no toll gate is provided. A wireless communication device is provided on the roadside of the entrance FF lane L2F, but a vehicle type identification device is not provided.

Next, the toll collection system 9 will be explained.
As shown in FIG. 1, the toll collection system 9 includes a central billing processor 1, an entrance billing processor 2, an exit billing processor 3, a main line billing processor 4, and an entrance FF billing processor 5. ing.

The central billing processing unit 1 is communicably connected to the billing processing units installed at each toll booth of the toll road U and the FF lane via a wide area communication network, and aggregates information sequentially received from each billing processing unit. and create an all-vehicle information table (described later). Then, the central billing processor 1 distributes the all-vehicle information table to each billing processor.

The entrance charging processing device 2 is a device installed at the entrance toll gate G2. If there are a plurality of lanes (lanes) at the entrance tollgate G2, the entrance charging processing device 2 is installed for each lane.
The entrance charging processing device 2 acquires vehicle information (described later) of vehicles passing through the lane of the entrance toll booth G2 and transmits this to the central charging processing device 1 . A vehicle type discriminating device is installed in each lane of the entrance toll gate G2. Therefore, the vehicle information transmitted by the entrance charging processing device 2 includes the vehicle type classification information specified using the number of axles of the vehicle.

The exit charging processing device 3 is a device installed at the exit toll gate G3. If the exit toll gate G3 has a plurality of lanes, the exit charging processing device 3 is installed for each lane.
The exit charge processing device 3 stores the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central charge processing device 1 in a local recording medium (inside the own device). The exit charge processing device 3 identifies the vehicle type classification information of vehicles passing through each lane by referring to the all vehicle information table stored in the local recording medium, and performs immediate charging and notification based on the correct vehicle type classification. I do.
In addition, the exit charging processing device 3 acquires vehicle information of vehicles passing through the lane of the exit toll gate G3 and transmits this to the central charging processing device 1 .

The main line charging processing device 4 is a device installed at the main line toll gate G4. When there are a plurality of lanes in the main line toll gate G4, the main line charging processing device 4 is installed for each lane.
The main line billing processor 4 stores the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central billing processor 1 in a local recording medium. The main line charging processing device 4 determines whether or not the vehicle information acquired from the vehicle passing through the lane of the main line toll gate G4 is already recorded in the all vehicle information table stored in the local recording medium. The acquired vehicle information is transmitted to the central charging processing unit 1 according to the determination result.

The entrance FF charging processing device 5 is installed on the entrance FF lane L2F. Like the central charging processing device 1 , the entrance FF charging processing device 5 acquires vehicle information of vehicles traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F and transmits this to the central charging processing device 1 . However, the vehicle type identification device is not installed in the entrance FF lane L2F. Therefore, the vehicle information transmitted by the entrance FF charging processing device 5 does not include the vehicle type classification information specified by using the number of axles of the vehicle.

(Functional configuration of central billing processor)
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the central billing processor according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 2, the central billing processor 1 includes a CPU 10, a memory 11, a communication interface 12, and a recording medium 13.

The CPU 10 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. Functions of the CPU 10 will be described later.
The memory 11 is a so-called main storage device and has a storage area required for the operation of the CPU 10 .
The communication interface 12 is a connection interface for communicably connecting with each billing processing device via a wide area network.
The recording medium 13 is a so-called auxiliary storage device, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). In this embodiment, the recording medium 13 records an all vehicle data table T1. Further, as will be described later, difference information T2 (newly entering vehicle table T21, newly leaving vehicle table T22) (to be described later) of the all vehicle data table T1 is recorded in the recording medium 13 .

Next, functions of the CPU 10 of the central billing processing unit 1 will be described.

The CPU 10 functions as a receiving unit 101, a creating unit 102, and a distributing unit 103 by operating according to programs prepared in advance.

The receiving unit 101 receives vehicle information from each billing processing device. Here, the vehicle information received from the entrance charging processing device 2 and the main line charging processing device 4 includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle, and vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle. is included.
Note that the number of axles is detected by stepping on treads (described later) installed on the road surface by the tires of a running vehicle. is. In other embodiments, the feature detected as the vehicle travels is not limited to the number of axles, and may be, for example, the length of the vehicle detected based on an optical sensor or the like.

The creation unit 102 aggregates the vehicle information received from each billing processing device and creates an all-vehicle information table T1. In particular, the creation unit 102 adds the vehicle information sequentially received from the entrance charging processing device 2 (and the entrance FF charging processing device 5) to the all vehicle information table T1 as the vehicle information of the vehicle newly entering the toll road U. At the same time, these are aggregated to create a new entering vehicle table T21. In addition, the creation unit 102 excludes the vehicle information sequentially received from the exit charge processing device 3 from the all vehicle information table T1 as the vehicle information of the vehicle that has newly exited the toll road U, aggregates the vehicle information, and collects the new exit information. Create a vehicle table T22.

The distribution unit 103 distributes the all-vehicle information table T1 created by the creation unit 102 to each charging processing device (in particular, the exit charging processing device 3 installed at the exit tollgate G2). In addition, the distribution unit 103 periodically distributes the newly entering vehicle table T21 and the newly leaving vehicle table T22, which are the difference information T2 of the all vehicle information table T1, to each billing processing device.

(Functional configuration of entrance charging processing device)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the entrance charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the entrance charging processing device 2 includes a CPU 20, a memory 21, a communication interface 22, a roadside equipment interface 23, and a recording medium .

The CPU 20 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. Functions of the CPU 20 will be described later.
The memory 21 has a storage area required for the operation of the CPU 20 .
The communication interface 22 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central billing processor 1 via the wide area network.
The roadside device interface 23 is a connection interface for communicating with the roadside devices (wireless communication device 2A, vehicle type discrimination device 2B) provided for each lane of the entrance toll gate G2.
The recording medium 24 is a local recording medium provided within the entrance charging processing device 2, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In this embodiment, the recording medium 24 records an all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central billing processor 1 .

Next, the roadside devices (wireless communication device 2A, vehicle type discrimination device 2B) connected to the entrance charging processing device 2 will be described.

The wireless communication device 2A performs wireless communication using DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communications) with the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) of the vehicle A arriving at the entrance toll gate G2, and various data recorded in the vehicle-mounted device C Acquire information (in-vehicle device ID, IC card information, vehicle number, etc.). Various information recorded in the vehicle-mounted device C is vehicle identification information that can uniquely identify the vehicle.

The vehicle type discriminating device 2B is a device capable of specifying the correct vehicle type classification of a running vehicle. The vehicle type discrimination device 2B detects the number of axles of vehicles passing through the lane through footboards, vehicle detectors, and the like. As a result, the vehicle type identification device 2B identifies the vehicle type classification information of the running vehicle using the detection result of the number of axles of the passing vehicle.

Next, functions of the CPU 20 of the entrance charging processing device 2 will be described.

The CPU 20 functions as a recording processing unit 201 , an entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 , an entrance transmission unit 203 and an onboard equipment information writing unit 204 by operating according to programs prepared in advance.

The recording processing unit 201 records the all-vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central billing processing unit 1 in the local recording medium 24 . Further, the recording processing unit 201 updates the contents of the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 24 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central billing processing unit 1. FIG.

The entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 acquires vehicle information of vehicles arriving at the entrance tollgate G2 through the wireless communication device 2A and the vehicle type discrimination device 2B. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle, and at least vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle.

Entrance transmission unit 203 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and vehicle type classification information to central billing processing unit 1 .

The vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 204 reads the vehicle-mounted device type classification information pre-registered in the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) and writes it to the IC card set in the vehicle-mounted device C. FIG.

(Functional configuration of exit charge processing device)
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the exit charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the exit charging processing device 3 includes a CPU 30, a memory 31, a communication interface 32, a roadside device interface 33, and a recording medium .

The CPU 30 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. Functions of the CPU 30 will be described later.
The memory 31 has a storage area required for the operation of the CPU 30 .
The communication interface 32 is a connection interface for communicably connecting with the central billing processor 1 via the wide area network.
The roadside equipment interface 33 is a connection interface for communicating with the roadside equipment (wireless communication device 3A, roadside display 3B) provided for each lane of the exit toll gate G3.
The recording medium 34 is a local recording medium provided within the exit charging processing device 3, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In the present embodiment, the recording medium 34 records an all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central billing processor 1. FIG.

Next, the roadside equipment (wireless communication device 3A, roadside display 3B) connected to the exit charging processing device 3 will be described.

The wireless communication device 3A performs wireless communication using DSRC with the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) of the vehicle A arriving at the exit toll booth G3, and receives various information (vehicle specific information) recorded in the vehicle-mounted device C. to get At the exit toll gate G3, charging processing is performed through wireless communication by the wireless communication device 3A.
The roadside display device 3B is a display device that displays (immediately notifies) the billing amount and the like to the vehicle (user) in motion when the billing process by wireless communication is completed.

Next, functions of the CPU 30 of the exit charge processing device 3 will be described.

The CPU 30 functions as a recording processing unit 301 , an exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 , an exit transmission unit 303 , an on-vehicle device information reading unit 304 and a charging processing unit 305 by operating according to programs prepared in advance.

The recording processing unit 301 records the all-vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central charging processing unit 1 in the local recording medium 34 in the same manner as the recording processing unit 201 of the entrance charging processing unit 2 . Also, the recording processing unit 301 updates the contents of the all-vehicles information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 34 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central billing processing unit 1. FIG.

The exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 acquires vehicle information of vehicles arriving at the exit toll gate G3 through the wireless communication device 3A. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle.

The exit transmission unit 303 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information to the central billing processing unit 1 .

The vehicle-mounted device information reading unit 304 reads the vehicle-mounted device type classification information written in the IC card at the entrance toll gate G2.

The billing processing unit 305 refers to the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34, identifies the vehicle type classification information linked to the vehicle identification information acquired by the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302, and determines the vehicle type classification. Billing processing is executed with the billing amount corresponding to the information.

(Functional configuration of main line billing processing device)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the main line charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5 , the main line charging processing device 4 includes a CPU 40 , a memory 41 , a communication interface 42 , a roadside device interface 43 and a recording medium 44 .

The CPU 40 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. Functions of the CPU 40 will be described later.
The memory 41 has a storage area required for the operation of the CPU 40 .
The communication interface 42 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central billing processor 1 via the wide area network.
The roadside device interface 43 is a connection interface for communicating with roadside devices (wireless communication device 4A, vehicle type discrimination device 4B) provided in each lane of the main toll gate G4.
The recording medium 44 is a local recording medium provided in the main line charging processing device 4, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In this embodiment, the recording medium 44 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central billing processor 1 .

The radio communication device 4A and the vehicle type discrimination device 4B), which are roadside devices connected to the main line charging processing device 4, are the same as the radio communication device 2A and the vehicle type discrimination device 2B provided at the entrance tollgate G2, and thus the description is omitted. do.

Next, functions of the CPU 40 of the main line charging processing device 4 will be described.

The CPU 40 functions as a recording processing unit 401 , a main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 , a main line transmission unit 403 and an onboard device information writing unit 404 by operating according to programs prepared in advance.

The recording processing unit 401 records the all-vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central billing processing unit 1 in the local recording medium 44 . Also, the recording processing unit 401 updates the contents of the all-vehicles information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 24 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central billing processing unit 1. FIG.

The main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 acquires vehicle information of vehicles arriving at the main line tollgate G4 through the wireless communication device 4A and the vehicle type discrimination device 4B. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle, and at least vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle.

Main line transmission unit 403 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information and vehicle type classification information to central charging processing unit 1 when a specific condition is satisfied. "Specific conditions" are specifically the following two conditions (a) and (b).
(a) When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID, etc.) acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 does not exist in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 44 (b) Main line vehicle information acquisition The vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the unit 402 exists in the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded in the recording medium 44, but the vehicle information does not include the vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles. case

The vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 404 reads the vehicle-mounted device type classification information pre-registered in the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) and writes it to the IC card set in the vehicle-mounted device C. FIG.

(Functional configuration of entrance FF billing processing device)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the entrance FF billing processing device according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 6, the entrance FF charging processing device 5 includes a CPU 50, a memory 51, a communication interface 52, a roadside device interface 53, and a recording medium .

The CPU 50 is a processor that exhibits various functions by operating according to a program prepared in advance. Functions of the CPU 50 will be described later.
A memory 51 has a storage area necessary for the operation of the CPU 50 .
The communication interface 52 is a connection interface for communicably connecting to the central billing processor 1 via the wide area network.
The roadside equipment interface 53 is a connection interface for communicating with the roadside equipment (the wireless communication device 5A, the roadside camera 5B) provided in the entrance FF lane L2F.
The recording medium 54 is a local recording medium provided in the entrance FF billing processing device 5, and is a large-capacity storage device such as an HDD or SSD. In this embodiment, the recording medium 54 records the all-vehicle data table T1 distributed from the central billing processing unit 1. FIG.

The wireless communication device 5A, which is a roadside device connected to the entrance FF billing processing device 5, is the same as the wireless communication device 2A provided at the entrance toll gate G2, so the description is omitted.
The roadside camera 5B is a camera installed on the roadside, and photographs a vehicle traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F. The roadside camera 5B can acquire a vehicle image showing the appearance of each vehicle in association with the vehicle identification information obtained through the wireless communication device 5A.

Next, the function of the CPU 50 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 will be described.

The CPU 50 functions as a recording processing unit 501 , an entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 , an entrance FF transmission unit 503 and an on-vehicle device information writing unit 504 by operating according to programs prepared in advance.

The recording processing unit 501 records the all-vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central billing processing unit 1 in the local recording medium 54 . Also, the recording processing unit 501 updates the contents of the all-vehicles information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 54 based on the difference information T2 (FIG. 2) periodically distributed from the central accounting processing unit 1. FIG.

The entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle traveling in the entrance FF lane L2F through the wireless communication device 5A. The vehicle information acquired here includes vehicle identification information that can identify the vehicle. However, since no vehicle type identification device is installed on the entrance FF lane L2F, the vehicle information acquired here does not include vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles.

Entrance FF transmission unit 503 transmits vehicle information including vehicle identification information but not vehicle type classification information to central charging processing unit 1 .

The vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 504 reads the vehicle-mounted device type classification information pre-registered in the vehicle-mounted device C (FIG. 1) and writes it to the IC card set in the vehicle-mounted device C. FIG.

(Example of vehicle information and all vehicle information table)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of vehicle information according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an all-vehicles information table according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the contents of the data of the vehicle information D sequentially acquired by the entrance charging processing device 2 and the like and transmitted to the central charging processing device 1, and the data created by the central charging processing device 1 The contents of the data in the all-vehicle information table T1 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 7, the vehicle information D includes "vehicle identification information" ("vehicle device ID" in this embodiment), "toll gate number", "lane number", "processing date/time", "IC card information", "vehicle classification information", "license plate information", "vehicle image data" and the like are included.

Of the vehicle information D acquired by the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charging processing device 2, "vehicle identification information" (vehicle-mounted device ID), "IC card information", "license plate information", etc. are stored in the wireless communication device 2A. This information is obtained through wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C. The "vehicle type classification information" is vehicle type classification information obtained through the vehicle type identification device 2B (that is, vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of the number of axles).

Since the vehicle type discrimination device 4B is also installed at the main line toll gate G4, the "vehicle type classification information" based on the detection result of the number of axles can be acquired. Therefore, the vehicle information acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 of the main line charging processing device 4 is similar to the vehicle information acquired by the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charging processing device 2, and is based on the number of axles. ” is included.
On the other hand, since no vehicle type identification device is installed in the entrance FF lane L2F, the vehicle information acquired by the entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 of the entrance FF charging processing device 5 does not include "vehicle classification information".

FIG. 8 shows the contents of the all-vehicles information table T1 created by the creation unit 102 of the central charging processing device 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the all-vehicle information table T1 is formed by collecting the vehicle information received from each billing processing device. Vehicle information about all vehicles running on the toll road U at each point in time is summarized in the all vehicle information table T1.

(Processing flow of central billing processor)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the processing flow of the central billing processing device according to the first embodiment.
The processing flow executed by the central billing processor 1 will be described in detail below with reference to FIG. The processing flow shown in FIG. 9 is performed by the central charging processing unit 1 periodically (for example, once every several seconds, several minutes, or several tens of minutes). (period shorter than the time of ) is repeatedly executed.

First, the receiving unit 101 of the central charging processing device 1 collects vehicle information about vehicles that have newly entered the toll road U (step S11A). Specifically, the receiving unit 101 aggregates the vehicle information D ( FIG. 7 ) received from the entrance charging processing device 2 or the entrance FF charging processing device 5 .

Next, the receiving unit 101 collects vehicle information about vehicles that have newly left the toll road U (step S11B). Specifically, the receiving unit 101 aggregates the vehicle information D received from the exit charging processing device 3 .

Next, based on the information collected in steps S11A and S11B, the creation unit 102 of the central charging processing device 1 generates information on all vehicles traveling on the toll road U at each point in time. An information table T1 (FIG. 7) is created and updated (step S12). Specifically, the creating unit 102 adds the vehicle information aggregated in step S11A to the all-vehicle information table T1, and excludes the vehicle information aggregated in step S11B from the all-vehicle information table T1, thereby creating an all-vehicle information table. Update T1.

Next, the creating unit 102 creates difference information T2 (FIG. 2) indicating a difference from the all-vehicle information table T1 created at the previous timing (step S13). Specifically, the creating unit 102 creates a new-entering vehicle information table T21 using the vehicle information aggregated in step S11A. Further, the creation unit 102 creates a new leaving vehicle information table T22 using the vehicle information aggregated in step S11B.

Next, the distribution unit 103 of the central charging processing device 1 distributes the difference information T2 (newly entering vehicle information table T21, newly leaving vehicle information table T22) to each charging processing device (step S14). Each billing processing device updates the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in each local recording medium based on the difference information T2 distributed here.

When a predetermined request is received from the billing processing device, the distribution unit 103 distributes the all vehicle information table T1 itself instead of the difference information T2 to the source of the request (step S15). For example, when a new exit charging processing device 3 is activated at the exit toll booth G2, the all vehicle information table T1 is not recorded in the exit charging processing device 3 immediately after the activation. Therefore, the newly activated exit billing processing device 3 transmits a predetermined request to the central billing processing device 1 immediately after being activated. Then, the exit charge processing device 3 receives the all vehicle information table T1 from the central charge processing device 1 itself.

(Processing flow of entrance charging processing device)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the entrance charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the entrance charging processing device 2 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

First, the entrance charging processing device 2 detects entry of a vehicle into the entrance toll booth G2 (step S21).

Next, the entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 of the entrance charging processing device 2 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the vehicle that has entered via the wireless communication device 2A, and obtains vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID), etc. (step S22).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 204 of the entrance charging processing device 2 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C into the IC card (step S23).

Next, the entrance charging processing device 2 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S22 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 24 (step S24). .

If the vehicle identification information acquired in step S22 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 24 (step S24; NO), Vehicle information is recorded in the all-vehicle information table T1. Therefore, in this case, entrance charging processing device 2 determines that an abnormal vehicle has entered, and notifies central charging processing device 1 of an error (step S25).

If the vehicle specific information acquired in step S22 is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 24 (step S24; YES), then the number of axles The vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of is acquired (step S26).

Subsequently, the entrance transmission unit 203 of the entrance charging processing device 2 transmits the vehicle information (including the vehicle type classification information specified by the vehicle type discrimination device 2B) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central charging processing device 1 (step S27). ).

(Processing flow of exit charge processing device)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the processing flow of the exit charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the exit charge processing device 3 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 11 .

First, the exit charging processing device 3 detects entry of a vehicle into the exit toll gate G3 (step S31).

Next, the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 of the exit charging processing device 3 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the entering vehicle via the wireless communication device 3A, and obtains vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID), etc. is acquired (step S32).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information reading unit 304 of the exit charging processing device 3 reads the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted vehicle type classification information) written in the IC card in step S23 (FIG. 10) (step S33).

Next, the exit charge processing device 3 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34 (step S34).

If the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is not included in the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34 (step S34; NO), the vehicle information that should be there for some reason is not included. , is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 of the exit charge processing device 3. Therefore, in this case, the billing processing unit 305 determines the billing amount using the on-vehicle equipment vehicle type classification information (temporary vehicle type classification information) read in step S33, and performs the billing process (step S35).

On the other hand, if the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 34 (step S34; YES), the billing processing unit 305 The information table T1 is referenced to identify the vehicle type classification information linked to the vehicle identification information acquired in step S32 (step S36).

Subsequently, the billing processing unit 305 executes billing processing of the billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information recorded in the all vehicle information table T1, and displays the billing amount on the roadside display device 3B (step S37).

(Processing flow of main line charging processing device)
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the main line charging processing device according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the main line charging processing device 4 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12 .

First, the main line charging processing device 4 detects entry of a vehicle into the main line toll gate G4 (step S41).

Next, the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 of the main line charging processing device 4 performs wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted device C of the vehicle that has entered via the wireless communication device 4A, and obtains vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID), etc. is acquired (step S42).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 404 of the main line charging processing device 4 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C into the IC card (step S43).

Next, the main line transmission unit 403 of the main line charging processing device 4 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 44. (step S44).

If the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 is included in the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 44 (step S44; NO), this vehicle is at the entrance toll gate G2 or the entrance FF It can be said that the vehicle has acquired vehicle information through the entrance charging processing device 2 or the entrance FF charging processing device 5 when passing through the lane L2F.
In this case, the main line transmission unit 403 subsequently determines whether or not the vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information is included in the all vehicle information table T1 (step S45).

If the all-vehicle information table T1 recorded in the recording medium 44 includes the vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information acquired in step S42 (step S45; NO), the vehicle is at the entrance tollgate. When passing through G2, it is judged through the vehicle type discriminating device 2B that the correct vehicle type classification information has already been recorded. Therefore, in this case, the main line transmission unit 403 ends the processing without transmitting any information to the central billing processor 1 .

On the other hand, if the vehicle information referred to in step S44 does not include the vehicle type information (step S45; YES), the vehicle passes through the entrance FF lane L2F where the vehicle type determination device 2B is not installed and enters the toll road U. Therefore, it is judged that the correct vehicle classification information has not yet been recorded.
In this case, the main line transmission unit 403 acquires the vehicle type classification information specified based on the detection result of the number of axles through the vehicle type determination device 4B (step S46).

Subsequently, the main line transmission unit 403 transmits vehicle information (including the vehicle type classification information specified by the vehicle type determination device 4B) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central charging processing device 1 (step S47).

(Processing flow of entrance FF billing processing device)
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a processing flow of the entrance FF billing processing device according to the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the processing flow executed by the entrance FF charging processing device 5 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 13 .

The entrance FF vehicle information acquisition unit 502 of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 wirelessly communicates with the vehicle-mounted device C of the vehicle present in the communication range via the wireless communication device 5A installed on the roadside of the entrance FF lane L2F. Communication is performed to acquire vehicle identification information (vehicle-mounted device ID) and the like (step S51).

Next, the vehicle-mounted device information writing unit 504 of the entrance FF charging processing device 5 writes the vehicle type classification information (vehicle-mounted vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C into the IC card (step S52).

Next, the entrance FF charging processing device 5 determines whether or not the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S54). ).

If the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S54; NO), Vehicle information is recorded in the all-vehicle information table T1. Therefore, in this case, the entrance FF billing processor 5 systemically determines that an abnormal vehicle has entered, and notifies the central billing processor 1 of an error (step S54).

If the vehicle identification information acquired in step S51 is not included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 54 (step S53; YES), the entrance FF transmission unit of the entrance FF billing processing device 5 503 transmits the vehicle information (not including the vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) regarding the arriving vehicle to the central billing processor 1 (step S55). The vehicle information may include vehicle image data captured by the roadside camera 5B (or information indicating its storage location).

(action, effect)
As described above, the central charging processing device 1 according to the first embodiment aggregates the vehicle information including the vehicle type classification information of each vehicle from the entrance charging processing device 2 installed at the entrance toll gate G2, and creates an all vehicle information table. T1 is created and delivered to the exit charge processing device 3 installed at the exit toll gate G2.
By doing so, the vehicle information (all vehicle information table T1) of all vehicles entering the toll road U is recorded locally (recording medium 34) of the exit charging processing device 3 installed at the exit tollgate G3. The Rukoto. In the all-vehicle information table T1, correct vehicle type classification information (vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) of each vehicle is recorded. Therefore, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollgate G3, the all-vehicle information table T1 can be immediately referenced, and immediate charging can be executed with the correct charging amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle.

As described above, according to the central charging processing device 1 according to the first embodiment, it is possible to realize immediate charging with the correct charging amount and immediate notification of the correct charging amount to the user at the exit tollgate.

(Modification of the first embodiment)
In the main line charging processing device 4 according to the first embodiment, the vehicle identification information acquired by the main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 is included in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the local recording medium 44 (step S44; NO), and if vehicle type classification information corresponding to the vehicle identification information is included (step S45; NO), the processing is terminated without transmitting any information to the central charging processing unit 1. explained. However, other embodiments are not limited to this aspect.
That is, even for the same vehicle, the vehicle classification when passing through the entrance toll gate G2 may be different from the vehicle classification when passing through the main line toll gate G4. For example, the case of adding/removing cargo or towed vehicles in a service area or the like can be considered. In such a case, the central charging processing unit 1 records both the vehicle type specified when passing through the entrance tollgate G2 and the vehicle type specified when passing through the main line tollgate G4 in the all vehicle information table T1. good too.
By doing so, the road operator can collect an appropriate charge for the vehicle, considering that the vehicle type classification has been changed while the vehicle is traveling on the toll road U.

Further, the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment includes, in addition to the above-described central billing processing device 1, entrance billing processing device 2, exit billing processing device 3, main line billing processing device 4, and entrance FF billing processing device 5, A main line FF billing processing device may be provided.
The main line FF billing processing device charges a vehicle traveling in a normal lane of the main line L1 (a lane that does not have a toll booth gate and can be driven freely) via a wireless communication device provided on the roadside. Information is acquired and sent to the central billing processing unit 1 one by one. However, the vehicle type discrimination device cannot be installed on the normal lane of the main line L1. Therefore, the main line FF charge processing device, like the entrance FF charge processing device 5, transmits vehicle information that does not include the vehicle type classification information based on the detection result of the number of axles. Other processing is the same as that of the main line charging processing device 4 .

In addition, the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment may further include an exit FF charging processing device provided corresponding to the "exit FF lane" of the toll road U. In this case, the exit FF charge processing device may have the same functions as the exit charge processing device 3 .

Further, the toll collection system 9 according to the above-described embodiment will be described as a mode in which the all-vehicle information table T1 in the exit charge processing device 3 is updated by sequentially distributing the difference information T2, as shown in FIG. However, other embodiments are not limited to this aspect. In other words, the toll collection system 9 according to another embodiment may distribute the all-vehicle information table T1 as it is at regular intervals.

In the above-described embodiment, the central billing processor 1, the entrance billing processor 2, the exit billing processor 3, the main line billing processor 4, the entrance FF billing processor 5 (and the main line FF billing processor and the exit FF billing processor) ) are stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the computer reads out and executes the program to perform the various processes described above. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic disks, magneto-optical disks, CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, semiconductor memories, and the like. Alternatively, the computer program may be distributed to a computer via a communication line, and the computer receiving the distribution may execute the program.

The program may be for realizing part of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

Although several embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, all these embodiments are provided by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, as well as the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

<Appendix>
The central billing processor, the entrance billing processor, the exit billing processor, the main line billing processor 4, the toll collection system, the billing processing method, and the program described in each embodiment are grasped, for example, as follows.

(1) In the first mode, the central billing processor 1 receives from the entrance billing processor 2 installed at the entrance toll gate G2 the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance toll gate G2 and at least A receiving unit 101 for receiving vehicle information including vehicle classification information discriminated using the detection result of the characteristics detected along with the vehicle information received from the entrance charging processing device 2 is aggregated to form an all vehicle information table T1. and a distribution unit 103 for distributing the all vehicle information table T1 to the exit charge processing device 3 installed at the exit toll gate G3.
By doing so, the vehicle information (all vehicle information table T1) of all vehicles entering the toll road U is recorded locally (recording medium 34) of the exit charging processing device 3 installed at the exit tollgate G3. The Rukoto. In the all-vehicle information table T1, correct vehicle type classification information (vehicle type classification information based on the number of axles) of each vehicle is recorded. Therefore, when the vehicle arrives at the exit tollgate G3, the all-vehicle information table T1 can be immediately referenced, and immediate charging can be executed with the correct charging amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle.

(2) In the second mode, the central billing processing device 1 further receives the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the exit toll gate G2 from the exit billing processing device 3, and the creation unit 102 creates an all vehicle information table. The vehicle information corresponding to the vehicle identification information received from the exit charge processing device 3 is excluded from T2.
By doing so, the central charging processing unit 1 can create the all-vehicle information table T1 only for vehicles existing on the toll road U at each point in time.

(3) In the third aspect, the distribution unit 103 of the central charging processing device 1 distributes the difference information T2 of the all vehicle information table T1.
By doing so, only the difference information of the all-vehicle information table T1 is distributed periodically, so that the communication load between each device can be reduced.

(4) In the fourth aspect, the entrance charging processing device 2 installed at the entrance toll gate G2 uses the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance toll gate G2 and at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle. an entrance vehicle information acquisition unit 202 for acquiring the discriminated vehicle type classification information;
By doing so, the entrance charging processing device 2 can transmit the correct vehicle type classification of each vehicle entering the toll road U to the central charging processing device 1 .

(5) In the fifth mode, the exit toll processing device 3 installed at the exit toll gate G3 stores the all vehicle information table T1 distributed from the central toll processing device 1 in the internal (local) recording medium 34. With reference to a recording processing unit 301 for recording, an exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 for acquiring vehicle identification information of vehicles arriving at the exit toll gate G3, and an all vehicle information table T1 recorded on the recording medium 34, the vehicle A billing processing unit 305 that identifies vehicle type classification information linked to the specific information and executes billing processing with a billing amount according to the vehicle type classification information.
In this way, when the vehicle arrives at the exit toll gate G3, the exit charging processing device 3 immediately refers to the all vehicle information table T1 and immediately pays the correct charging amount according to the vehicle type classification information of the vehicle. Billing can be performed.

(6) In the sixth aspect, the exit charging processing device 3 further includes an exit transmitting section 303 that transmits the vehicle identification information (vehicle information) acquired by the exit vehicle information acquiring section 302 to the central charging processing device 1 .
By doing so, it is possible to notify the central charging processing unit 1 of the vehicle that has left the toll road U.

(7) In the seventh aspect, the charging processing unit 305 of the exit charging processing device 3 collects the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the exit vehicle information acquisition unit 302 from all vehicle information recorded on the recording medium 34. If it does not exist in the table T1, the billing process is executed with the billing amount corresponding to the vehicle type classification information (vehicle type classification information) registered in the vehicle-mounted device C mounted in the vehicle.
By doing so, even if a vehicle that is not included in the local (recording medium 34) all-vehicle information table T1 arrives for some reason, the vehicle is charged according to the conventional billing method (that is, , billing method using on-vehicle vehicle type classification information).

(8) In the eighth aspect, the main road charging processing device 4 installed at the main road toll gate G4 uses the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the main road toll gate G4 and at least the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle to a main line vehicle information acquisition unit 402 that acquires the determined vehicle type classification information; When the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 402 does not exist in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the recording medium 44, the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information is processed by the central charging process. and a main line transmission unit 403 that transmits to the device 1 .
By doing so, even if the vehicle information regarding the vehicle is not included in the all-vehicle information table T1 when the vehicle passes through the entrance toll gate G2, when the vehicle passes through the main line toll gate G4, It can be added to the all vehicle information table T1.

(9) In the ninth aspect, the main line transmission unit 403 of the main line billing processing device 4 detects that the vehicle information existing in the all vehicle information table T1 recorded in the recording medium 44 does not include the vehicle type classification information. The vehicle type classification information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 402 is transmitted to the central billing processing unit 1 .
By doing so, for example, even if the correct vehicle classification information is not acquired at the time of entry because the vehicle runs in the entrance FF lane L2F, when the vehicle passes through the main line tollgate G4, The correct vehicle classification acquired at the main line toll gate G4 is additionally recorded in the all vehicle information table T1. Therefore, even a vehicle that has entered the entrance FF lane L2F can be billed at the exit tollgate G3 with a billing amount according to the correct vehicle type classification of the vehicle.

(10) In the tenth aspect, the toll collection system 9 includes the central charging processing device 1 described in (1) to (3), the entrance charging processing device 2 described in (4), and (5) to ( 7).

(11) In the eleventh aspect, the toll collection system 9 further includes the main line charging processing device 4 according to (8) or (9).

(12) In the twelfth aspect, the billing processing method is such that the central billing processing device 1 receives vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the entrance tollgate G2 from the entrance billing processing device 2 installed at the entrance tollgate G2, and a step of receiving vehicle information including at least vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle; There are a step of creating an all-vehicle information table T1, and a step of the central charging processing device 1 distributing the all-vehicle information table T1 to the exit charging processing device 3 installed at the exit toll gate G3.

(13) In the thirteenth aspect, the program is stored in the computer of the central charging processing unit 1 from the entrance charging processing unit 2 installed at the entrance toll gate G2, and the vehicle identification information of the vehicle arriving at the entrance toll gate G2; a step of receiving vehicle information including at least vehicle type classification information determined using the detection result of the number of axles of the vehicle; and aggregating the vehicle information received from the entrance charging processing device 2 to create an all vehicle information table T1. and a step of distributing the all vehicle information table T1 to the exit charge processing device 3 installed at the exit toll gate G3.

9 toll collection system 1 central billing processor 2 entrance billing processor 3 exit billing processor 4 main line billing processor 5 entrance FF billing processor T1 all vehicle information table T2 difference information

Claims (4)

A mainline charging processing device installed at a mainline toll gate,
a main line vehicle information acquisition unit that acquires vehicle identification information of a vehicle that has arrived at the main line tollgate and vehicle type classification information that is determined using at least detection results of characteristics detected as the vehicle travels;
a recording processing unit that records the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central billing processing unit on a recording medium within the device;
A main transmission unit for transmitting vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central billing processing unit when the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium. and,
Main line billing processing device. When the vehicle information existing in the all-vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium does not include the vehicle type classification information, the main line transmission unit transmits the vehicle type classification information to the central billing processing unit.
The main line charging processing device according to claim 1. A vehicle type classification determined by a mainline charging processing device installed at a mainline tollgate using vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the mainline tollgate and at least detection results of characteristics detected as the vehicle travels. obtaining information;
a step in which the main line billing processing device records the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central billing processing device in a recording medium within the self-device;
If the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium, the main line charging processing device transfers the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central charging process. transmitting to the device;
A billing processing method comprising: In the computer of the main line charging processing device installed at the main line tollgate,
a step of acquiring vehicle identification information of a vehicle arriving at the main line tollgate and vehicle type classification information determined using at least the detection results of characteristics detected as the vehicle travels;
a step in which the main line billing processing device records the all-vehicle information table distributed from the central billing processing device in a recording medium within the self-device;
a step of transmitting the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information and the vehicle type classification information to the central charging processing unit when the vehicle information including the vehicle identification information does not exist in the all vehicle information table recorded on the recording medium;
program to run.

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