JPH06251217A - Charge prepaid self-service type toll gate passage procedure processing system device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To speed up passage at a toll gate and offer unmanned service, and to eliminate congestion, a deficiency in the number of staffs, etc., by providing the toll gate passage processing system device which uses charge prepaid self- service machines for an advanced procedure of toll road charge payment. CONSTITUTION:This toll gate passage processing system device consists of the charge prepaid self-service machines 101 and 102 which display the amount of charge when an entry ticket issued at an entrance of the tool road is inserted and an exit is selected and specified and issues an exit gate passage ticket, a receipt, etc., once a clearing procedure is followed with money, a prepaid card, another contractor card, etc., a gate passage decision device 105 which decides whether or not the paid charge is proper associatively with an automatic vehicle kind decision device 106 according to an exit gate passage ticket read or data transmission from a charge prepaid self-service machine installed right before the exit gate in case of the self-service machine 103, and a display device, a passage gate, and other devices which are associated with the device 105.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a system device related to a fee payment procedure processing business at a toll gate such as a toll road.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional system for processing a fee payment procedure at a toll gate such as a toll road, a user booths at the point when his car reaches the booth at the toll gate. Pass the entrance ticket to the staff in the neighborhood,
The clerk inserts the entrance ticket into the terminal for processing the fee payment procedure and then operates the terminal to bill the fee displayed on the fee display device, and the money, prepaid card,
The device was configured on the premise that a clerk carries out the clearing procedure processing by a separate device corresponding to each separate delivery contract dedicated plate or the like.

[0003] In addition, the judgment of a violating vehicle, the prevention of violating a violating vehicle, the notification of a violation, the transmission of accounting data, the transmission of information, etc. are mostly based on the premise that each device depends on the operation of personnel, and thus unmanned. The devices for use as individual devices are also integrated so that it is possible to solve traffic congestion by greatly improving gate passage efficiency through integration, interlocking, etc., improve related work efficiency, improve security, improve services, etc. It was not linked.

[0004]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In a conventional toll gate payment procedure processing business system device such as a toll road, the procedure must be performed from the time when the user's vehicle arrives at the toll booth clerk. If the vehicles arrive at the toll gate in succession without starting the payment process one by one because they cannot be started one by one, the time after which the first-arriving vehicle finishes the fee payment process and runs off for the following vehicles It is necessary to wait, and each time the procedure is performed sequentially, the time for processing such as fee calculation, billing, settlement by money, etc. is added sequentially, so if there are many vehicles such as toll roads, at the toll gate The waiting time for procedures is gradually increasing, and queues of vehicles waiting for procedures occur, and due to that, the phenomenon of traffic congestion on the entire toll road can be seen everywhere. There are situations, time-consuming due to the impact, fuel waste, environmental pollution caused by exhaust gas large amount of occurrence, etc. It is no exaggeration to say that is a social problem.
The present invention aims to provide a means for significantly reducing the time required for a fee payment procedure at a tollgate in order to improve such problems.

However, in the conventional apparatus, a charge accounting machine operated by an attendant at the exit gate,
Even in the case of the unmanned payment procedure device, since the above-mentioned problem is caused because the sequential procedure is required at the exit gate site, an object of the present invention is to eliminate or reduce the operation by a staff member. It is possible to provide various devices and enable multiple vehicles to proceed at the exit gate at the same time, or install a self-service machine that has already completed payment procedures in a service area such as a toll road In addition, these are designed to function comprehensively by constructing and arranging a combination system according to the situation at the site to eliminate or shorten the time loss caused by the operation of the transit procedure of the vehicle and try to solve the problem. There is also a case where the shortage of personnel is solved, and at a toll booth not attended by staff at night, the fee collection may be given up. It is intended to and unmanned fee collection is also possible. There are the following issues in providing various devices to solve the procedure queue and traffic congestion at the toll booths and solve the shortage of personnel.

First of all, a self-service machine for toll road pre-payment procedure which can save the staff member by allowing the user to carry out toll payment procedure before arriving at the exit gate. At the same time, we aim to provide an exit passage procedure system device that allows multiple vehicles to proceed simultaneously.

As a second problem, a toll road with an exit gate pass ticket issuing function that enables similar procedures in service areas and parking areas on the way away from gates is used for prepaid procedures for equal charges. Provide self-service machines.

As a third problem, the first at the exit gate
A vehicle from a device or the like that receives information on the prepaid procedure performed by the device provided in the second subject and automatically determines the content of the information and the type of vehicle that is about to pass through the exit gate. We provide a toll gate gate passage judgment device that comprehensively judges the judgment information and judges whether or not the toll gate gate is allowed to pass and sends that information as a self-service machine that users can operate, improving processing efficiency and unmanned Provide a device for judging whether or not to pass through the toll gate exit gate for self-service toll roads.

As a fourth problem, a device having a function equivalent to that of the device provided in the third problem of the previous term and suitable for operation by an attendant at the exit gate is also provided, which is convenient for system operation. Try. In addition, an information communication with the self-service machine is possible, and an apparatus capable of flexible operation such as monitoring, mutual assistance, management, etc. is provided.

As a fifth problem, a large external display device, which is separate from the display attached to each device itself in the first to fourth problems, is connected to the device through a line, and whether or not the toll gate can be passed. Judgment result in the judgment device, passing of vehicles, additional payment for stop, other instructions, procedures and fee amount, other contents Vehicle display that can be clearly displayed in a position easy to see for the driver of the vehicle with a large display device Facilitation of
To provide a convenient device for unmanned operation.

A sixth problem is that the size of a vehicle arriving at the place where the exit gate passage permission / inhibition determination device or the prepaid self-service machine is installed is measured, and the number of the license plate of the vehicle is recognized. By adding a device for automatic vehicle type determination and confirmation that automatically determines the vehicle type based on the above, the operation work by the staff can be eliminated and unmanned can be realized.

As a seventh problem, a violating vehicle detection device and a violating vehicle detecting device for detecting a violating vehicle attempting to make a forcible breakthrough even though an instruction display for stopping a vehicle for which passage is prohibited is displayed for a vehicle improper to pass. A gate device is added to prevent detection of a violating vehicle by operating in conjunction with detection to prevent violation.

As an eighth problem, for a vehicle that breaks the stoppage of the progress and escapes by forcibly breaking, it automatically shoots the violating vehicle, the driver, the vehicle number, etc. operating in conjunction with the violating vehicle detection device. A device will be added to prevent violations and automatically collect information transmitted to regulatory authorities for violations and evidence of charges for additional charges.

As a ninth subject, while automatically photographing the violating escape vehicle, the vehicle number of the violating escape vehicle is recognized and judged, and the image of the violating escape vehicle number, vehicle, driver, etc. is also transmitted and notified. A device will be added to communicate information to the law enforcement authorities.

As a tenth problem, each device according to the present invention and an information processing device installed in an information center are connected by a communication device, and information such as charge payment information by a self-service machine for prepaid procedures is transmitted to the information processing device to collect charges. We will provide rational business operations such as business rationalization and business information collection, and provide a pre-payment service service toll booth transit procedure system device to streamline operations and prevent fraud.

As an eleventh problem, a device for collecting data such as a time, a time interval, the number of cases, etc. at which processing is performed by each device of the present application is added to each device, and the information is collected in an information center. For example, by predicting the congestion situation at the exit gate and displaying the prediction information on the display of the self-service machine for toll road prepaid procedure according to the present application installed in the service area in the middle of the toll road, etc. By providing the information service to the user by the method, the service for the user is improved, and by providing such merit service, the utilization rate of the self-service machine for prepaid procedure is improved.

As a twelfth problem, a device for measuring the number of vehicles in the queue of vehicles waiting for the exit passage procedure in front of the exit gate is added and connected to the device according to the eleventh problem, so that congestion occurs over time. Prediction of changes in the situation will also be reinforced and the information service provided to users will be strengthened. This will be an advantage in using the self-service machine for prepaid procedures according to the present application and will help improve the utilization rate. We aim to provide a system unit that produces a synergistic effect that the improvement of the rate leads to the improvement of the efficiency of passing through the exit gate.

As a thirteenth problem, the first, second, third,
Units that can be easily attached and detached for each functional unit that configures each device for solving the fourth problem, etc., make the situation of the site, gradual system deployment, shorten maintenance time, and between each device corresponding to each problem. Cost advantages due to unit compatibility, easy maintenance, etc.

As a fourteenth problem, an antenna, a controller or the like in a wireless communication type data carrier system is added to each device for solving the problems of the first, second, third, fourth etc. If you purchase the data carrier system and set it in the device with the function of the data carrier system and perform pre-payment procedure, the contents will be written and at the exit gate, if you bring the data carrier close to the device, the contactless exit The gate passing procedure will be completed and the exit gate will be further expedited.

[0020]

The present invention is provided with the following means in order to solve the above problems.

(1) A user of a toll road or the like may complete the toll payment procedure in advance by the user by the system device installed at a position before reaching the toll gate. It is equipped with a self-service machine for prepaid billing procedures that can be done, and if this means allows users on toll roads to perform procedure operations, the procedure content is authorized and the content information is used as a signal. It is provided as a means of an apparatus system apparatus configuration provided with a function of transmitting.

(2) The apparatus according to the above means is further provided with means for issuing an exit gate pass ticket, and the exit gate pass ticket has a recording system in which the contents of the prepayment procedure by the above means can be read by a reading device, for example, An apparatus provided with means for recording by magnetic recording or the like is provided as a means of the system apparatus configuration.

(3) A means for receiving the information transmitted by the device in (1) above is provided, or (2) above.
When the exit gate passing ticket issued by the device of (1) is inserted, a means for reading the information recorded on the ticket is provided, or both means are provided so that the user can use the above (1) or (2). ) Automatic determination device for exit gate passability that comprehensively determines information on the content of the procedure performed by the self-service machine for prepayment procedure and vehicle information by automatic detection or input regarding the vehicle type etc. of the vehicle trying to pass through the exit gate Is provided as a means for configuring the system device.

By using these means, it is possible to eliminate the need for a fee processing procedure by a staff member, or to install a system device for judging whether or not to allow passage, at an exit toll gate or a service area on the way. , The time required for the procedure when passing through the exit toll gate will be greatly shortened, the queues at the toll gate will be eliminated, and traffic congestion will be eliminated.

[0025] As a method of installing a self-service machine for pre-payment procedures that allows the user to pre-pay for toll roads, etc. It is installed in a place where a line can be formed so that the preceding vehicle can complete the advanced payment procedure during the time when the preceding vehicle is judged to pass the gate or before, and the number of the device to be installed is the traffic volume. Depending on the degree, multiple units will be arranged in a column so that multiple units in standby can perform prepaid procedure for charges at the same time. By doing so, it becomes possible for a plurality of vehicles to pass through immediately and continuously.

As another method for installing and using the self-service machine for the prepaid procedure, the self-service machine is installed in an area such as a service area, a parking area, and a rest area provided along the toll road. , When your vehicle stops in these areas for a break or refueling on the way, use the device to perform pre-payment procedure for toll roads, etc., and take the issued exit gate pass ticket and bring it All that is required is to insert the gate pass ticket into the exit gate pass / fail judgment device provided at the exit gate, and it becomes possible to pass through the exit gate promptly without performing the fee payment procedure. Most of the people are trying to increase the number of pre-procedures by inducing the use of the device by preferential treatment of pre-procedures by the measure of setting exclusive gates and priority lanes for vehicles that have undergone pre-procedures and bring exit pass tickets. It is expected that the use of the system device according to the present application will greatly enhance the effect of solving the problems of the present application.

The exit gate pass ticket issued by the self-service machine for prepaid procedure is a record of procedure information by magnetic recording or other method and can be read by the recording / reading device. If the entrance ticket issued in 1) has the same function, if the information necessary for the exit gate pass ticket can be additionally recorded on the entrance ticket, the entrance ticket will be used after being converted into the exit gate pass ticket. As a result, it is possible to reduce the consumption medium. In the case of a pre-paid self-service machine installed in front of the exit toll gate, an exit gate pass ticket is issued, and after receiving it, the vehicle is moved to the exit gate and then inserted into the exit gate passability determination device. There is also a method, but in addition to this, the vehicle that went through the procedure with the machine placed at the number after the entrance ticket was inserted into the self-service machine for prepayment procedure arranged in a row in the vehicle lane in front of the exit gate There is also a method that allows automatic judgment by a method of recognizing, storing, tracking, etc. so that the passability information is automatically transmitted. If this method is used, re-input is required Since the issuance of the exit gate pass ticket can be omitted, the procedure time can be shortened and consumable media can be eliminated.

In the self-service machine for prepaid fare procedure, which is one of means for solving the problems of the present invention, when an entrance ticket issued at the entrance of a toll road or the like and given to the user is inserted, the ticket is recorded. Equipped with an entrance ticket reader for reading record information that can be read by a reader such as a magnetic recording, and explain the procedure and method of operation necessary for the user to operate the device. A device for displaying operation guidance for performing the operation, and an operation button for operating the device according to the guidance and performing instruction selection, etc. are provided as means. When using a touch panel as means for this, display of operation guidance and operation selection The function of the button for use is provided on the same surface and serves as a dual purpose, and this method can be used in combination with the push button. By these means, the user can perform the exit selection operation, combine the input information by the user such as exit selection and vehicle type and the read information of the entrance ticket to make a comprehensive judgment, calculate the fare, and display the fare with the display means. , According to the display, bill settlement such as bill identification receipt and payment processing device, coin identification receipt and payment processing device, prepaid card subtraction processing device, plate reading identification processing device for separate payment contractor identification, etc. Equipped with a processing device as means, an exit gate pass ticket creation device as means for giving information on the content of advance payment to the exit gate passability determination device after exiting the charge settlement procedure Issue a gate pass ticket, or if the device is arranged vertically in front of the exit toll gate, replace this function and pay the fee in advance. One of the means is a device that has a communication function that transmits only the content information as a signal to the exit gate passage permission / inhibition determination device, and that is capable of performing discrimination recognition tracking determination of the vehicle for which the fare advance payment has been made. As a provision, the vehicle recognition information by this device and the information on the payment details by the charge advance payment self-service machine are transmitted to the exit gate passability determination device, and the device makes a comprehensive determination.

(4) A procedure device having the same function as that of the above-mentioned device (3) and having a form suitable for an attendant to operate in the booth at the exit gate is provided as a means for constituting the system device. A device for an exit gate clerk, which is provided with means for communicating with the device and a self-service machine for prepayment and passage procedures installed in the lane of the exit gate, and means for enabling monitoring, management, control, etc. Is provided as a means for configuring the system device.

(5) The determination result by the exit gate passage possibility determination device is displayed on the display device for displaying to the driver of the passing vehicle, and if the passage is permitted, that fact is displayed to prompt the passage. If the passage is prohibited, the reason is displayed.
However, it may not be visible to the driver, so it is necessary to give clear instructions, and for that purpose, it is a large-scale separate from the display attached to each device of (1) to (4). The display device described above is provided as an additional means of the system device configuration, which is provided with means for connecting the display device and allowing the driver to install the device in a position and direction that is most visible to the driver by an independent installation method.

(6) Vehicle automatic detection vehicle type equipped with means for detecting a vehicle undergoing a procedure by each of the above devices and discriminating the vehicle type by a method of recognizing the size, form, vehicle number, etc. of the vehicle The determination device is provided as a means for configuring the system device.

(7) In addition, if the vehicle tries to pass without following the instruction even though there is an instruction display such as passage prohibition or vehicle stop due to inappropriate payment conditions, contents, etc., passage prohibition When a violation detection limit line is set at that time and a detection is made by the violation vehicle detection device provided at that position, the output is output or the operation of the violation vehicle linked with the operation of the button at the judgment of the staff at the exit toll gate is prevented. A gate device having means for performing the above is provided as an additional means of the system device configuration.

(8) In addition, when trying to break through hard despite these obstacles, the detection by the above-mentioned vehicle advancing violation detection, the button operation by the staff, or the breakthrough beyond the gate device described above. In addition, a gate break-through progress detection device for detecting it is provided as means, and an illegal escape vehicle automatic image capturing device for capturing an image of a vehicle number vehicle or a driver of the infringing vehicle in association with the device by the detection is provided as an additional means of system device configuration.

(9) The vehicle number is recognized and judged from the image photographed by the above-mentioned device and converted into a voice, or the vehicle number is converted into image information and transmitted together with the photographed image by a voice or an image information transmitting device. The enforcement authority and the patrol car are equipped with a receiving device for receiving the information, and are provided with means for reporting violation vehicle information, and a violation escape vehicle automatic notification device as an addition means of the system device configuration.

(10) The information of the fee payment is connected to the information center by connecting the device of each of the above (1) to (4) and the information processing device provided in the information center by means of information transmission communication. Is provided as an additional means of the system configuration for transmitting the information to the customer and collecting it for business information management.

(11) In addition to the above-mentioned means, means for measuring the time at which the procedure processing is performed is provided in each device corresponding to each of the items (1) to (4), and each time the procedure processing is performed, the processing time and the number of cases. , The data such as the time interval of processing is taken and the above (1
Each device is equipped with means for transmitting the data to the information center by means of (0) and making data for contributing to the judgment of the business processing status, and also making congestion information and prediction information data at the tollgate exit gate. The provision of means for providing the user with the information providing service by displaying the data on the display device is provided as an additional means of the system device configuration. (12) In addition to the means of (11) above, a vehicle detection device for measuring the number of vehicles waiting for the exit passage procedure before the exit gate is provided as a means, which is useful for improving the accuracy of the prediction information in the section (11). At the same time, it is provided as a means for providing the current status information and as an additional means for the system device configuration.

(13) In the addition of each device such as (1) to (4) above and other additional means, etc., each constituent function and each means are unitized so that they can be easily attached and detached. As long as there is a means to make functional units compatible, adding sequential functions according to the circumstances of the deployment location of each of these devices and the gradual development of the system,
The possibility of deletion is provided as an additional means of the system device configuration.

(14) The above (1), (2), (3) and (4)
The antenna and controller for adding the function of the wireless communication type data carrier system are added to each device in the section 1) as a means, and the user obtains the data carrier as a recording medium by a method such as purchase and the above. If you use the above equipment with the data carrier system function and perform pre-payment procedure, you can contactlessly complete the procedure at the exit gate just by bringing the data carrier close to the equipment at the exit gate. Is provided as an additional means of the system configuration.

[0039]

Therefore, according to the present invention, a prepaid self-service tollgate passage procedure processing system optimal for the situation at the site is constructed by selecting and combining each means as described above, selecting the arrangement method, and the like. It becomes possible to

With the system device according to the present invention, a user of a toll road or the like can make a pre-payment procedure by a self-service machine before the arrival at the exit gate. Procedures will be eliminated or reduced, and the time required for each vehicle passing through the exit gate to pass through the exit gate will be greatly shortened and the procedure for waiting for the procedure before the exit gate will be significantly reduced. There is an effect that a great effect can be obtained in reducing the queue of vehicles, waiting time, and suppressing the occurrence of traffic congestion. In addition, the labor required for the clerk to process the fee procedure at the exit gate is greatly reduced, and the effect of improving the working environment such as preventing fatigue is also produced.

According to the selective application of claims 5 to 9, it is possible to prevent and prevent a vehicle that violates the fee payment. Further, according to the selective application of claim 10, rationalization of the fee collection work, There is an effect that effects such as simultaneous collection of management information, fraud prevention, etc. are produced. Further, according to the selective application of claims 11 and 12, an exit gate for users,
It is possible to provide a service that provides information on road traffic conditions such as congestion at toll booths, which has the effect of enabling users to plan and expect their own actions, and at the same time optimize the traffic conditions for users. There is also the effect of producing the effect of inducing. In addition, by displaying information services with such merits by means of a self-service device for prepaid procedures according to the present application installed in the middle of a toll road, etc., it contributes to the improvement of the utilization rate of the device and if the utilization rate rises. This will bring about the effect that the efficiency of the vehicle passage processing at the exit gate will be improved and the effect of eliminating traffic congestion will be enhanced.

Furthermore, by providing each of the above-mentioned devices as a unit such as each constituent part, function, etc. as claimed in claim 13 and having compatibility as much as possible, the situation of the place of installation of each device and the stepwise system Functions can be added or deleted according to the implementation, etc., and there are effects such as compatibility, easy maintenance, reduced maintenance time, easier maintenance, and cost advantages.

Further, according to the selective application of the function according to claim 14, the procedure time is further shortened, the procedure can be performed even when the vehicle is decelerating without stopping completely and traveling at a low speed, the processing efficiency is greatly improved, and the traffic congestion is reduced. The effect of is further enhanced.

[0044]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, and FIG.
It is a functional explanatory view by the system configuration example when each apparatus by Claim 4 and Claim 5 is arrange | positioned, and it is system-configured.
Reference numeral 103a in the figure denotes an apparatus for arranging whether or not an exit gate can pass through a tollgate according to claim 3 for a standard vehicle, 103b.
Is a device for arranging the device at a higher position so that it can be operated from the driver's seat of a large-sized vehicle and is compatible with large-sized vehicles. 105 is an instruction display device according to claim 5, and 106 is a vehicle automatic detection vehicle type according to claim 6. Judgment device, 101a, 101b, 1
01c and 101d are those of a self-service machine for charge prepaid procedures according to claim 1 arranged in front of an exit gate, which are arranged for ordinary cars, 101e, 101f, 101g,
101h, the device is arranged for large vehicles, 1
02a is a self-service machine for pre-payment procedures with a charge exit gate pass ticket issuing function according to claim 1 and claim 2 installed in a service area in the middle of a toll road, etc. Reference numeral 102b denotes a device for large vehicles, and reference numeral 101c denotes a device arranged in a building such as a rest area in a service area so that a person who gets off can use it. Explaining the use procedure method of the system device according to the present invention having the configuration and arrangement as shown in this figure and the relation of each device, first, the user operates the service area 102a, 102b or 102c and plans to get off. When you select and specify the exit gate and perform the payment procedure for the fee displayed on the device, the device automatically issues an exit gate passage for the exit gate. 103a, 10a installed at the exit gate when the exit gate pass ticket was received and arrived at the exit gate
The exit gate pass ticket is inserted into the exit gate passability determination device 3b. In the devices 103a and 103b, the information about the paid fee recorded in the exit gate pass ticket is read by the information reading device, and the information about the paid vehicle is determined by the passing vehicle recognition determining device 106, and the type of the vehicle is determined. 103a for collation judgment with information,
Comprehensive determination is performed by the overall determination processing unit of the device 103b, and the determination result is displayed on the instruction display device such as 103a, 103b, 105, and when the vehicle passes or is determined to be improper, the vehicle is stopped or the additional charge is added. It will display payment requests, etc., and will be able to process by self-service procedures without going through the procedures of staff, enabling labor saving, smooth operation and unmanned operation. A device 104 is a system in which an attendant can perform the procedure at the exit gate, and a method is also conceivable in which it can be used together with the devices 103a and 103b used as a backup of the system. Also, 101a to 101
It is also possible to connect the devices such as h, 101a, and 103b for monitoring the status of self-service machines, management control, and the like with a communication line.

101a, 101b, 101c, 101
d, 101e, 101f, 101g and 101h have the same function, and are self-service machines for prepaid toll road procedure according to claim 1. In this figure, vehicles with the same function are arranged in tandem in a vehicle waiting lane in front of an exit gate, and the installation interval is one vehicle waiting for each device.
The devices are arranged so that each vehicle can handle the fee payment procedure at the same time. These devices provide the detection information by the vehicle detector connected to each device and the fee advance payment procedure content information 103a, 103b. In order to transmit information to the exit gate passage adequacy determining device of the toll gate, etc., 101a to 101h
It is possible to dispense with a gate pass ticket for vehicles that have been charged by a self-service machine for prepaid procedures for toll roads, etc.
As in the case of the procedure with the equipment of 2a, 102b, 102c, the exit passage construction input is not necessary, the labor is reduced and the procedure time is shortened accordingly, the efficiency of the passage processing is improved, the equipment such as 102a is separated from the exit gate Since it is a place and it is not possible to identify whether or not it is the vehicle in question, use of an exit pass ticket is unavoidable, but according to the application of claim 14, a non-contact pass procedure is possible and the passage can be accelerated. .

FIG. 2 shows another example of the configuration, in which the device 101 in front of the exit gate in FIG. 1 is replaced with the same device 102 as the device 102, and the user receives the exit gate pass ticket and the exits 103 respectively. In the second installation example showing that it is also possible to adopt a method of throwing in the gate passage judging device, in this case, the efficiency of the passage procedure processing is lower than that of the above method, but the vehicle detection device 106 Is 103a, 10
Since it is sufficient to connect only to the exit gate passage judgment of 3b, the vehicle detection device becomes very small, the communication device connection is unnecessary and the facility cost is reduced. It is also possible to employ such a combination, or to adopt a stepwise execution method in which the initial arrangement is as shown in FIG. 2 and the next step is to step up to the installation state of the configuration example of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows an example of the configuration of an apparatus as an embodiment of claim 1 and claim 2, FIG. 4 shows an example of the appearance of the apparatus, and FIG. 5 shows a display screen of an operation guide display apparatus of the apparatus. Here is an example: In this embodiment, the case of having the function of issuing an exit gate pass ticket is the state of claim 2, and the state of not adding this function is the state of claim 1.

Reference numeral 201 denotes an entrance ticket reading device section such as a toll road, which is an entrance of an entrance ticket 201a and an exit of an entrance ticket 201b (a method of transferring the recorded contents of the entrance ticket to the exit passage ticket in the device). If the entrance ticket is collected and collected in the device, this exit is unnecessary.)
(If the payment information is additionally recorded on the entrance ticket and the payment details are printed and the entrance ticket is converted and reused as a gate ticket, it can also be used as a gate ticket exit. A separate exit pass ticket issuing machine can be saved and the cost of consumables can be reduced.

Reference numeral 202 denotes a prepaid card reader,
202a is the entrance / exit of the card, 203 is a separate delivery plate reader, and 203a is the entrance / exit of the separate delivery plate.
The entrances and exits 202 and 203 may be unitized and may be attached and detached according to the situation.

Reference numeral 204 shows a case where a touch panel is adopted in the guide display operation device used for operating the device, but it is also possible to separately provide a display and a push button for selection.

Reference numeral 205 denotes a coin discriminating and paying device, which is 205a.
Is the coin inlet and 205b is the coin change outlet. If you use a batch-type coin recognition and payment device, the coin entrance and change exit can be integrated in one place.

Reference numeral 206 denotes a bill discriminating and receiving apparatus (for 1,000-yen bills)
Then, 206a is a 1,000-yen bill entrance, 207 is a bill identification receiving device (for 10,000-yen bills), 207a is a 10,000-yen bill entrance, 20
There is also a method in which 6 and 207 are integrated and the entrance and exit are also used.

Numeral 208 is an exit gate pass ticket issuing device,
208a is an exit gate pass ticket issuing port, 209 is a data processing arithmetic / control unit, 210 is a communication device unit, and 211 is
A power source unit 212 is a vehicle detection / determination device connection input / output unit.

213 is a data carrier system controller and antenna when the data carrier system in claim 14 is added, 221 is a call button,
222 is a speaker.

With the device configuration as described above,
By using this device, it can be used as a self-service machine for prepaid procedures such as toll roads.

By the structure and method as in the above embodiment,
As explained in the previous sentence, if a plurality of devices in the state of claim 1 or claim 2 are arranged in tandem in the waiting lane in front of the exit gate, a plurality of vehicles will pass through the procedure all at once If the device in the state of claim 2 is placed in a service area on the way such as a toll road, etc., when the user stops on the way, the fee payment procedure is completed and the issued exit gate pass ticket is issued to the exit gate. Since it suffices to put it in the passability determination device, there is an effect that it becomes possible to pass through the exit gate promptly. Furthermore, if a dedicated gate and a priority lane for vehicles that have already completed the procedure and have an exit passage are set, users will be able to pass through the traffic promptly and preferentially.

By the structure and method as in the above embodiment,
As described in the preceding sentence, if a plurality of devices in the state of claim 1 or claim 2 are arranged in tandem in the waiting lane in front of the exit gate, a plurality of vehicles will complete the procedure all at once If the device in the state of claim 2 is placed in a servos area on the way to a toll road, etc., when the user stops in the middle, the fee payment procedure is completed and the issued exit gate pass ticket is exited. Since it suffices to insert the gate into the exit gate passability determination device of the gate, there is an effect that the exit gate can be quickly passed. Furthermore, if you set up a dedicated gate and a priority lane for vehicles that have already completed the procedure and have an exit pass ticket, users will be able to pass preferentially more quickly.

FIG. 6 shows an operation flow chart showing an example of the operation flow in the apparatus of claims 1 to 3, FIG. 7 shows an example of the configuration of the apparatus as the embodiment of claim 3, and FIG. FIG. 8 is an external view of the device, and FIG. 8 shows an arrangement example at the exit gate of the device.

Reference numeral 301 is a toll road exit gate pass ticket reader, and 301a is an exit gate pass ticket entrance. The configuration of the other parts is the same as that shown in FIG. The reason for this is that if the vehicle type of the vehicle you are going to enter and pass through is not appropriate, you will be asked to specify the details of the judgment and instruct the request for additional payment, and proceed with the additional payment procedure. This is because it is necessary to have all the devices for the payment procedure because it is necessary for the user to go. Therefore, in this figure, the parts having the same functions as those in FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 3, and the description will be made with reference to the description relating to FIGS. If the exit pass ticket standard is the same as the entrance ticket, or if the exit pass ticket is made by additional recording on the entrance ticket or by rewriting and converting the entrance ticket, the exit passability determination device is a self-service for prepaid procedure It is also possible to use the same device as the machine so that the combination of devices to be connected and the judgment control software satisfy the condition as an exit passage propriety judging device and can be combined.

When the exit gate pass ticket is inserted into the entrance of 301a, information obtained by reading the recorded contents of the pass ticket by the reading device 301 and the embodiment of claim 6 described later connected to the device will be described. The vehicle identification information from the automatic vehicle identification device such as vehicle detection vehicle type is comprehensively determined by the information processing determination / control unit, and the determination result is described in the "gate passage procedure" described in the following description of the fifth embodiment. Information and control signals are transmitted to the "instruction display device" and related devices described below.

With the configuration and method as described above, there is no need to transfer the fees and change between the driver and the driver at the toll gate exit gate and the procedure, and put the exit pass ticket into the above device. Only by doing so, it is possible to pass through the exit promptly, which has the effect of shortening the time, reducing traffic congestion, reducing the labor of staff, etc., and it is also possible to unmanned.

Information obtained by reading the recorded contents of the exit pass ticket,
An information processing determination / control unit receives a comprehensive determination of the vehicle detection vehicle type determination information from the vehicle detection vehicle type automatic determination apparatus described in the embodiment of the present invention, which will be described later, and makes the determination. As a result, information and control signals are transmitted to the "gate passage procedure instruction display device" described in the description of the fifth embodiment and related devices described below.

With the configuration and method as described above, it is not necessary to transfer the fee or change between the clerk and the driver at the toll gate exit gate such as a toll road, and the procedure, and put the exit pass ticket into the above device. Only by doing so, it will be possible to pass through the exit promptly, which has the effect of shortening the time, reducing traffic congestion, reducing the labor of staff, etc., and it is also possible to unmanned. It is possible to add the above-mentioned functions according to claim 3 to the device according to claim 1 in which a plurality of columns are installed immediately before the exit gate, and in such a case, the efficiency is greatly improved. This is the method. FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of an exit gate attendant transit procedure machine as an embodiment of claim 4, and FIG. 10 is an external view of an embodiment of an exit gate attendant transit procedure machine.

Reference numeral 401 is an exit gate pass ticket reader for a toll road, and 401a is an exit gate pass ticket entrance. 402
Is a prepaid card reader, 402a is the card entrance / exit, 403 is a separate delivery contractor identification plate reader, 4
03a is the entrance / exit of the plate. 404 is a guide display operation device, 405 is an operation button, 414 is a receipt issuing device, 414a is a receipt issuing port, 415 is an external display device connection part, 410 is a communication device part, 411 is a power supply part, 412 is a vehicle detection vehicle type An automatic determination device information receiving device 413 is a data carrier system controller and antenna, 41
6 is an external device connection device such as a gate device, a violation photographing device, and 1
520 is an automatic money management device unit, 1621 is its coin recognition and payment device, 1622 is a banknote recognition payment device (for 1,000-yen bills), 1623 is a banknote recognition payment device (for 10,000-yen bills),
Reference numeral 1624 is a money receipt / payment storage recording device.

This device is intended to be installed in a booth where an attendant is stationed at the exit gate and operated by the attendant. This item is prepared for backing up the system such as when there is a problem in self-service.The automatic cash processing devices are not directly connected to each other but can be combined and installed if necessary, or the automatic cash processing device must not be installed. It can also be used without.

FIG. 10 shows the names of the respective devices, showing an embodiment in which separate devices are connected by a cable when the above devices are not integrated but are additionally connected to the conventional device. The drawing numbers are the same as those in FIGS. 9 and 4C.

With the configuration and method as described above, there is a problem with the exit gate pass ticket issued by the device according to claim 1 or 2 of the present invention or the device according to claim 3 by the staff at the toll gate exit gate. In this case, there is an effect that it is possible to perform a handling process or the like in the case of occurrence, and to enable parallel processing to improve processing efficiency. Further, when coexistence with a conventional device is required at an early stage of introducing the system of the present application, it is possible to gradually install and deploy the system by the deployment method as shown in FIG. 4C.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of claim 5, and FIG. 12 is an installation situation in an embodiment in which the device according to claim 5 is added to the device according to each of claims 1 to 3. FIG. 13 and FIG. 13 are installation status diagrams in an embodiment in which the device according to claim 5 is added to the device according to claim 4.

Numeral 501 is an external indicator, and numeral 502 is its main indicator, which means "pass by", "OK", which means passage permission according to the passage judgment result, or "passing prohibition", "STOP" which means passage prohibition. , Etc., etc.

Numeral 503 is a display of the contents of judgment, etc., showing the contents of the prepayment procedure recorded in the exit pass ticket and the contents of judgment of the vehicle detection vehicle type automatic discrimination device as the judgment result in the device in the above-mentioned claim 3. If it is inappropriate, it is a display device that displays an instruction for additional payment procedure by a fee payment correction procedure, the amount paid, the appropriate charge, the additional payment required amount, the reason for the inappropriateness determination, and the like. The device of claim 3 also has an indicator, but this is visible to the driver's hand, but is
This device is indispensable because it may be invisible to the driver, and in the case of the device of claim 4, inconvenience may occur because the driver's display device is not visible to the driver. In addition, subsequent users will also be able to see the progress of the procedure in the front, creating an environment for witnessing the public and becoming part of preventing fraud, and prompting the user to take prompt and appropriate procedures. There is.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram of the embodiment of claim 6, FIG. 15 is an installation status diagram of the embodiment of claim 6, and FIG. 16 is an installation status of the embodiment of the second example of claim 6. It is a figure.

FIG. 15 detects that the vehicle is performing a procedure in the vehicle waiting lane at the exit gate or the like, facing the procedure apparatus according to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, or the like. Procedure When a loop coil type detector is used as the vehicle detection device in question, FIG. 16 is an example when an ultrasonic type detector is used for the same purpose.

610 is each device according to each of claims 1 to 4, 620 is a vehicle detection vehicle type automatic determination device,
621 is a vehicle detection and vehicle type comprehensive determination device, 622 is an interface for connecting the device to the device 610 and a controller that controls the vehicle detection and vehicle type comprehensive determination device, and 631 to 633 are first to third vehicle detection devices. 631b to 633b are the vehicle detection devices using a loop coil type detector as this example, 631c to 633c are those using an ultrasonic type detector, 641 is an image recognition vehicle number determination device, and 642 is an image pickup device. , Image transmission device, 6
Reference numeral 60 is a gate traveling lane.

In the case where a plurality of procedural devices are installed in tandem in the vehicle waiting lane at the exit gate so that the procedures can proceed at the same time, not only the procedural vehicle is detected but also the procedural device is installed. Set a section for each location, memorize in which section the procedure device performed the procedure, and when the procedure ends, memorize whether there is a vehicle under procedure in the section before that section and the vehicle in front of it Each time the vehicle travels through the procedure section, the section progress detection detector detects and counts and recognizes that the vehicle is concerned, so that the violation prevention and prevention gate can be provided only at the head. As a detector for this, 6102
6103 is a system that is installed at each boundary of the procedure section of the standby lane so that the vehicle may pass between the light projection device such as a laser beam and the photodetector that receives and detects the light. In the example of the case, 6102 is a light emitter, 6103
Is a light receiving detector.

With the configuration and method as described above, there is an effect that it is confirmed that the vehicle is performing a procedure relative to each procedure device according to the present application, and the processing in each device according to the present application is ensured.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram of an embodiment of claim 7, FIG. 18 is a sectional view of an example of the gate device of the embodiment of claim 7, and FIG. 19 is an example of the gate device of the embodiment of claim 7. FIG.

In the present embodiment, the vehicle which is forcibly passing through is blocked by the device of claim 3 or 4 despite the indication of prohibition of passage due to improper passage, and the fee is collected. FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 show an embodiment as a related device as a part of the self-service type exit gate passage processing system for prepaid procedures in order to be able to perform completely.
Shows an example of a road surface type, 710 is a device according to each of claims 1, 3, and 4, 620 is a vehicle detection vehicle type automatic determination device according to claim 6, and 730 is a violating vehicle. Detecting device, 740 is a gate device (breaker), 75
Reference numeral 0 is a gate device breakthrough detection device.

Reference numeral 740 is a bar plate-shaped gate for preventing passage of a vehicle and preventing violation of passage prohibition.
730 is a device for detecting violation of the detection limit line. By doing so, in the case of the conventional arm type, when the arm is rapidly operated, the arm may directly hit a vehicle or a person, which is dangerous. Due to the inertia of the arm, rapid operation is impossible. In the case of FIG. 15 and FIG. 6C, because the gate bar is a movement that rises from below due to the road surface embedded type, there is no danger of directly hitting humans or the vehicle body and only contact with the wheels, and the shape of the You can use a spring to reduce the impact when you get over it to a non-hazardous range.Because there is no shaft-like long arm, you can increase the rotation speed and operate at high speed, so there are few problems, and you can prevent violation breakthrough. It has a high psychological effect.You can enhance the psychological effect by displaying a stop instruction with red fluorescent paint on the surface that stands up from the road and can be seen from the driver's seat of the vehicle. There is also a method to increase the psychological effect of blocking by arranging several bars as shown in the example. Further, it is also possible to add a mechanism for making a loud noise by using the closing action of the bar when the vehicle is overridden to give a further psychological prevention effect.

A system other than the system of the above-described embodiment may be used, but the gate device for preventing the exit gate of the violating vehicle from being breached is interlocked with the device according to claim 3 or 4, and the prepaid self-service system of the present application is applied. This has the effect of increasing the degree of perfection as a toll gate transit procedure processing system device.

FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram of the embodiment of claim 8 and FIG. 21 is an installation situation diagram of the embodiment of claim 8.

810 is each device according to each of claims 1, 3, and 4, 820 is an interface and controller, 830 is a captured image transmitting device, 840 is an image recording device, and 760, 730, 740, and 750 are Claim 7
The respective components of the device according to.

With the above-described configuration, it is possible to automatically prepare evidence when a fee is unpaid during operation of the system of the present application, or if a legal vehicle such as an additional charge for calling a fleet vehicle that is in violation of the fee payment procedure or a call is dealt with by legal means. There is an effect that it becomes possible to.

FIG. 22 is a configuration diagram of the embodiment of claim 9, and FIG. 22 is an installation situation diagram of the embodiment of claim 9.

This embodiment is provided with a vehicle number recognition / identification device for recognizing and identifying the vehicle number by image analysis of the vehicle number using the image photographed by the photographing device as the embodiment of claim 8 and converting it into data. , The car number determined as the analysis result is converted to voice information, the image including the car number (vehicle, violator, etc.) is converted into photographic information, and immediate notification is made by the in-vehicle receiving device of the patrol car. 22 is a block diagram showing its configuration, 910 is each device according to claim 1, claim 3 and claim 4, 920 is a violating vehicle information automatic reporting device, and 921 is a violating vehicle information automatic transmitting device. , 922 is a violating vehicle information receiving device, and 64
1 is an image recognition vehicle number determination device according to claim 6, 642 is a captured image transmission device according to claim 6, 740 is a gate device according to claim 7, and 750 is a gate device breakthrough detection device.

As the configuration of the device 921, reference numeral 9211 is a vehicle number voice information transmission device, which receives the vehicle number determination information from the image recognition vehicle number determination device 641 and converts it into voice information for wireless transmission. 9211 receives the image information from 642 and wirelessly transmits the image information. Reference numeral 9210 is an antenna for these wireless transmissions.

As the configuration of the device 922, 9220 is an antenna for wireless reception, receives radio transmission radio waves from the device 921, 9221 is an audio information receiving device, 9222 is a speaker, 9223 is an image information receiving device, and 9224 is The image output printing device and the receiving device 922 have the same structure as those installed in the patrol car of the enforcement authority and those installed in the ground control station of the enforcement authority.

With the configuration and method as described above, it is possible to immediately notify the enforcement authorities, patrol cars, etc. of the information about the infringing vehicle, and to trace and capture the information, prompt the additional collection, and transmit the evidence creation during legal proceedings such as litigation to prevent the infringement. There is an effect that it becomes possible to achieve the perfection.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram of the embodiment of claim 10. This drawing is a block diagram in the embodiment of claim 10,
1010 is a self-service machine for prepaid procedures
30 is a toll gate exit gate passability determination device as a self-service machine of the exit gate, 1040 is a toll gate exit gate passability determination device for attendant operation, 1091 is an information center information receiving device, 1092 is an information processing device, 1093
Is an information storage device, 1070 is an information transmission line, 1060 is a vehicle running path, and 1020 is a self-service machine for prepaid procedure for installation in a service area on the way.

The contents of the fee payment procedure is transmitted to the information center by the information transmitting means by the above-mentioned structure and method, and the fee amount, the use time zone and the like of each procedure apparatus are aggregated by the data processing device of the information center. It will be possible to expect effects such as advanced management of fee collection, collection of other business information, and prevention of fraud.

FIG. 25 shows a block diagram of the embodiment of claim 11. This drawing is a block diagram in the embodiment of claim 11,
Reference numeral 1101 is an information collection and storage device for each time unit, 1102 is an additional information input device for surrounding environment information such as forecast information for starting a season information event, 1103 is an information analysis for each time unit,
The situation prediction processing device, 1150 is a timing device, and the others are shown in FIG.
Since the same device as the device 0 is shared, the drawing numbers and names are the same as those in FIG.

With the above-mentioned configuration, the procedure progress information per unit time by each procedural device of the present application is transmitted to the device 1101 to collect and collect information such as procedural status and gate passing status for each unit time. , Weekly, holidays, special events, etc. are given as supplementary information by the additional information input device 1102, and the information analysis situation prediction processing device 1103 predicts the number of waiting vehicles at the exit gate, the prediction of waiting time, etc. I do. The result is used by the information transmission line,
Information is transmitted to the device according to claim 2 installed in the middle of a toll road or the like, and the exit situation prediction information is displayed on the display device of the device.

With the above configuration and method, the procedure device of the present application installed in a service area on the way such as a toll road is also used as an information service providing device so that the user can be guided and the user can be conveniently provided. There is an effect that a function can be added, which contributes to the improvement of the utilization factor of the device, and if the utilization factor is improved, that is, claim 3 and claim 4 of the present application at the exit gate. The processing efficiency of the transit procedure at the device is improved, waiting time is shortened,
The effect is that the effect of reducing traffic congestion is further enhanced.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram of the embodiment of claim 12. Reference numeral 1211 denotes a first passage vehicle detection device, 1212 denotes a passage vehicle detection device having the same function as 1211 installed at the exit gate 2, and 1220 denotes a second passage vehicle detection device, 11
Reference numeral 30 is a self-service exit passability determination device according to claim 3, 1140 is an exit gate pass ticket processing device for clerk operation according to claim 4, and 1110 is a prepaid procedure device according to claim 1.

As the passing vehicle detection device of the above 1211, 1212 and 1220, various methods such as a loop coil type embedded in the road surface and an ultrasonic detection type mounted above the traveling lane can be selected. The 1220 second passage vehicle detection device is installed several kilometers away from the exit gate, and 12
The first passing vehicle detection device 11 and 1212 is installed and the second
The number of passing vehicles detected by the next passing vehicle detecting device is compared with the number of passing vehicles detected by the first passing vehicle detecting device, and the number of vehicles accumulated in this section is calculated. In addition, the flow of the vehicle, estimated time required, etc. are calculated from the temporal transition.

Further, the number of passing vehicles detected by the first passing vehicle detection device, a self-service exit passage permission / inhibition device 1030, an exit gate pass ticket processing device for staff operation 1040, and a toll gate exit gate 1010. The number of vehicles accumulated in this section is calculated by comparing with the number of vehicles that have been processed through the exit gate due to the self-service type prepayment procedure device arranged in multiple columns in front.

By the method as described above, the number of vehicles waiting for the procedure in front of the exit gate and the procedure waiting time are estimated and added as information to be given to the device of claim 11, which greatly contributes to the improvement of the accuracy of the prediction information. This estimated information can be displayed directly on the device according to claim 2 arranged in a service area on the way such as a toll road, and can be provided to the user as current information at the exit gate. Produces the effect.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram of the embodiment of claim 13. 28 shows an external view I (unit assembly state diagram) of the thirteenth embodiment, and FIG. 29 shows an external view II (unit removal state diagram) of the thirteenth embodiment.

1301 is an entrance ticket reading device unit such as a toll road, 1302 is a paper card reading device unit, 1
303 is a separate delivery contractor identification plate reader unit, 1
304 guidance display operation device unit, 1305 coin identification receiving and paying device unit, 1306 banknote identification receiving and paying device (for 1,000-yen bill) unit, 1307 banknote identification receiving and paying device (for 10,000-yen bill) unit, 1308 exit gate passage ticket The issuing device unit, 1309 is a data processing operation / control unit, 1311 is a communication device unit, 1312 is a power supply device unit, 1313 is a vehicle detection vehicle type determining device information receiving device unit, and 1314 is a data carrier system device unit.

By adopting a plug-in unit system for each device unitized by function as described above, a structure and configuration are provided for easy installation and removal, and successive functions are added when the system is developed. Or
It becomes possible to combine functional units according to the circumstances of the installation location of each device. In addition, each device of claims 1 to 4 can be converted into a device that can be used as any device of each claim by converting it by a method of combining functional units and changing software, and can provide functional unit compatibility. If
There are advantages such as cost advantage in maintenance and shortening of maintenance time.

FIG. 30 is a block diagram of an apparatus according to claims 1 to 4 as one of the fourteenth embodiments. 31 is an installation status diagram (I) of the embodiment of claim 14 (when added to the device according to claims 1 to 3), and FIG. 31 is an installation status diagram (II) of the embodiment of claim 14
(When added to the device according to claim 4).

1401 is the device according to claims 1 to 4, 1411 is an interface, 1412 data carrier system controller, 1413 is a data carrier system antenna, 1420 is a data carrier (medium), 1421 is its antenna, and 1422 is its Memory,
The communication and control circuit 1423 is the battery.

1412 is a data carrier controller 1401 and a device according to claims 1 to 4 and 142.
The data carrier of No. 0 is provided as a means for controlling so that information communication can be performed by wireless communication, and by the control by the means, radio waves are received and transmitted by the data carrier system antennas of 1413 and 1421. The wireless communication of the information communication signal from each device of 1 to 4 and the information communication signal from the data carrier 1420 is performed. 1
The data carrier 420 is an information recording medium with a short-distance communication function in the form of a card or the like suitable for being carried by a user, and has a wireless information receiving / transmitting, a storage element, a control circuit,
It is equipped with a device such as a battery or the like, which is incorporated therein, as a means, and the user obtains it by purchase or the like and carries it for use.
When the battery of 1423 is used as a rechargeable battery, a charger of 1450 is also provided as means.

If the means having the above-mentioned structure is provided, the user sets 1420 data carriers in the information receiving / transmitting section of each device of claims 1 to 4 and performs the prepaid procedure by the device. The contents are recorded, and if you carry the data carrier and make it face the vicinity of the information transmission / reception section attached to the device at the exit gate, the procedure is completed quickly without contact, and it is very effective in reducing congestion and congestion. Give birth. In addition, even if the advance payment procedure device runs out of change, when this means is used, the amount of change can be stored in a data carrier, and the amount can be used for payment at the next use. However, there is an effect that the device can be used.

In the case of the embodiment shown in FIG. 32, the functional part related to the above-mentioned data carrier system, that is, 1410 is a device separate from the device according to claim 4 and is arranged at a position close to the driver. Is configured to be connected by a communication line, and the same effect as above can be produced.

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【The invention's effect】

(1) According to the present invention, as shown in the embodiments of claims 1 and 2, the fee payment procedure at the toll gate exit gate such as a toll road is cascaded to the lane for waiting for the procedure at the exit gate. It is possible to arrange a self-service machine for multi-payment payment procedure in, for example, to allow 5 to 6 vehicles to complete the procedure at the same time, so that the number of passing vehicles per unit time can be greatly increased. Become.

[0106] The conventional toll payment procedure on a toll road or the like is carried out one by one by means of a device operated by an attendant at the exit gate, or one by one even when using an automatic procedure device. Since the procedure was taken, it took a long time for the procedure, and when many vehicles arrived at the exit gate, there were frequent phenomena that vehicles waiting for transit procedures queue up and cause traffic congestion, users waited for a long time, waiting There are various problems such as frequent stop of vehicles, pollution problems that affect the health of staff and surrounding residents due to exhaust gas due to repeated restarts, waste of fuel, deterioration of ability to respond to road traffic, etc. However, there is an effect that the above method can solve the problem.

(2) According to the present invention, as shown in the embodiment relating to claim 2, a plurality of self-service machines according to claim 2 are arranged in a service area on the way of a toll road or the like,
If the user completes the pre-payment procedure of the fee with the device, receives the exit gate pass ticket and brings it to the exit gate, the payment procedure is eliminated at the exit, and the same effect as the above is produced.

(3) According to the present invention, as shown in the embodiment relating to claim 3, at the exit gate of a toll road or the like, a self-service type exit gate passability judging device according to claim 3 is provided. If installed, the device recognizes by reading the prepaid procedure information such as the exit gate pass ticket issued in claim 2 or the like by the device, or by receiving the prepaid information from claim 1 or the like, and the claim 5 described later. It will be possible to automatically determine whether or not the vehicle can pass during the gate passage procedure by collating with the vehicle type determination information from the device,
It is not necessary for the staff to process the passing vehicle procedures one by one, and the operation of using multiple charge payment procedure devices arranged in a row in the procedure waiting lane at the exit gate as the gate passage determining device also becomes possible. With the combination and operation software, it is possible to eliminate the labor of staff in the above manner, significantly increase the number of passing vehicles per unit time, shorten the procedure time per vehicle when using exit gate pass tickets, etc. Greatly improved passage efficiency and traffic jams are alleviated.

(4) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 4, it has the same functional configuration as the description of the above items, but is suitable for operation by an attendant of an exit gate such as a toll road. By making the device according to claim 4 having the different shape form a part of the system device of the present application, it can be used for backup, assistance, support, etc. of the procedure by each of the above devices, and smooth operation is said to be possible. effective.

(5) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 5, a large table device is provided so that the driver can easily see the result of the procedure, the judgment contents, the instruction, etc. by each of the above devices. By making the device according to claim 5 separately installed from the display of each device main body as a part of the system device according to the present application, it becomes possible to clearly indicate the instruction to the driver and prevent the occurrence of misidentification. There is an effect.

(6) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 6, the vehicle undergoing the procedure is automatically detected by each of the above-mentioned devices, and the type of the vehicle is also judged to determine the relevant vehicle. By making the device according to claim 6 that transmits vehicle detection and vehicle type determination information to the procedural device a part of the system device according to the present application, the judgment work by the staff is eliminated, and the charge payment procedure related work such as toll roads is eliminated. There is an effect that time can be shortened and unmanned can be achieved.

(7) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 7, the contents of the procedure for payment of toll road charges by the above-mentioned devices and the passage through the exit gate at the exit gate If the vehicle type determination result of the vehicle that is undergoing the passage procedure by the determination device is incompatible, the display device according to claim 5 or the like displays the passage prohibition and the correction procedure recommendation, etc., but the passage is prohibited. 7. When the vehicle travels beyond the advancing allowance boundary line, the gate opening / closing device for detecting the crossing of the advancing boundary and stopping the progress of the vehicle attempting to forcibly pass is interlocked with each procedural device.
By making the device according to the present invention a part of the system device of the present application, it is possible to prevent escape of a person who violates the fee payment procedure and there is an effect that the completeness of the system device group configuration is enhanced.

(8) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 8, despite the fact that the device according to claim 5 displays the prohibition of passage, the gate of claim 7 is tried to force the passage. 9. The device according to claim 8, wherein when the opening / closing device is actuated and the gate is closed to prevent the vehicle from advancing, if the driver attempts to escape further and tries to escape, the gate break detection device detects the vehicle and photographs the vehicle. To
By making it part of the system device of the present application, it is possible to automatically create evidence when dealing with legal means such as additional payment request, calling, etc. for vehicles that are in violation of the fee payment procedure, such as unpaid fees, insufficient fees, etc. There is an effect that.

(9) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 9, even though the passage prohibition is displayed by the device according to claim 5, the gate of claim 7 is tried to force the passage. The vehicle is photographed by detecting the vehicle through a gate breakthrough detection device when the driver tries to escape through a forcible break even though the gate is closed to prevent the vehicle from advancing even though the opening / closing device is activated. When the device operates according to the above, and when evidence is automatically created regarding a vehicle that violates the toll payment procedure, a request is made to provide various devices for promptly reporting the information to the regulatory authorities, patrol cars, etc. When the device according to paragraph 9 is used as part of the system device of the present application to capture a vehicle that violates the fee payment procedure, such as unpaid fees or insufficient fees, and when legal measures are taken There is an effect that it is possible to transmit the evidence created automatically.

(10) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 10, by means of information communication between each device of claims 1 to 5 and the information processing device of the information center. Information such as the contents of payment procedures for toll roads etc. that are connected by each device is collected at the information center, sales management for each device, usage status by usage time, failure occurrence status, consumption 11. The system according to claim 10, wherein the device according to claim 10 is configured to collect information such as the supply status of goods and the like, other sales information, maintenance information, and the like, and conversely, to transmit information from the information center to each device and to command. If it is provided as a part of the device, there is an effect that operation management, fraud prevention, etc. can be centrally performed.

(11) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 11, in addition to the information communication function according to claim 10 in the above-mentioned claims, the charge in each device of claims 1 to 5 It is equipped with a means for measuring and storing the time when the payment procedure and exit passage procedure are processed, and collects data such as the processing time of the procedure, the number of cases, and the processing time interval, and transmits the data to the information center. Installed in the middle of a toll road, etc. by collecting and processing the data in the data processing device of the above to help grasp the business processing status and manage countermeasures, and also to computerize the congestion status at the exit gate, information such as forecasts, etc. It will be possible to provide a service of sending the information to the self-service machine for prepaid procedure, displaying the information on the display of the device, and providing the information to the user of the device. If such a service that is convenient and merits for such a user is performed by the device, the number of users increases, that is, the increase in the number of users of the device, that is, the passage procedure by the system device of the present application at the exit gate. The effect that it contributes to the efficiency improvement of is born.

(12) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 12, in addition to the function and means of claim 11, the number of vehicles waiting for the exit passage procedure in front of the exit toll gate is measured. For example, a vehicle detection device is provided at a primary location several hundred meters away from the exit, and the waiting number at the exit is divided from the number detected by the means and the processing status of the device at the exit gate. In addition, a vehicle detection device is also installed at a secondary location several kilometers away, and the congestion situation in that section is divided based on the number of vehicles detected by the detection apparatus and the number of vehicles detected by the vehicle detection apparatus at the first location in front of the exit gate. However, if the flow condition of the vehicle, the required time, etc. are estimated and the information is provided by the information display service of the self-service machine for the prepaid procedure for toll roads installed on the way of the toll road, etc., the device concerned. According has the effect of improved accuracy of providing information, will further benefit the user, contributing to utilize the improvement of the apparatus, i.e., the efficiency of a procedural equipment passage according to the present outlet there is an effect that leads to improvement. It is also an effect of the system device according to the present application that the series of functions described above can be automatically performed without human intervention.

(13) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 13, in addition to the functions of claims 1 to 4 in the above-mentioned claims, each of claims 1 to 4 Each functional part that makes up the device is made into a unit that can be easily attached and removed, and added as needed. If it is possible to delete it and make it as compatible as possible, it is possible to combine it according to the circumstances of the deployment location, to gradually deploy and implement the system, shorten the maintenance time, and reduce the cost. It is also effective in reducing

(14) According to the present invention, as can be seen from the embodiment relating to claim 14, claim 1 in the above-mentioned additional claim
In addition to the function of claim 4, a data carrier system function is added to each of these devices so that a user such as a toll road can obtain a data carrier convenient for carrying in the form of a card by a method such as purchasing. If the controller and antenna for the system are added according to claim 14 and the prepaid procedure is performed while the data carrier is set in the device, the contents of the procedure are the data carrier of the user. In the passage procedure of the device at the exit gate, the data carrier can be contacted by contacting the data carrier with respect to the device in a contactless manner, and the procedure can be completed promptly. Will be greatly enhanced.

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FIG. 1 is a functional explanatory diagram of a system configuration example of each device according to the present application.

FIG. 2 is a functional explanatory diagram according to a system configuration example (second example).

FIG. 3 is a structural example of an embodiment of a self-service machine for prepaid procedure, showing the embodiments of claims 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is an external view of an example of a self-service machine for prepaid procedure

[Fig. 5] Example of display screen of operation guide display device of self-service machine for prepaid procedure

FIG. 6 is an operation flow chart showing an example of an operation flow in the apparatus according to claims 1 to 3.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a self-service machine for exit gate passage procedure.

FIG. 8 is an external view of an embodiment of a self-service machine for exit gate passage procedures.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an embodiment of a transit procedure processor for an exit gate attendant.

FIG. 10 is an external view of an embodiment of a transit procedure processor for an exit gate attendant.

FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an embodiment of claim 5;

FIG. 12 is an installation status diagram in an embodiment in which the device according to claim 5 is added to each device according to each of claims 1 to 3;

FIG. 13 is an installation status diagram in an embodiment in which the device according to claim 5 is added to the device according to claim 4;

FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 6;

FIG. 15 is an installation status diagram of an embodiment of the apparatus according to claim 6;

FIG. 16 is an installation status diagram of an embodiment of the second example of claim 6;

FIG. 17 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 7;

FIG. 18 is a sectional view of an example of a skating device according to an embodiment of claim 7;

FIG. 19 is a diagram of an installation state example of the gate device example of the embodiment of claim 7;

FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 8;

FIG. 21 is an installation status diagram of the embodiment of claim 8;

FIG. 22 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 9;

FIG. 23 is an installation status diagram of the embodiment of claim 9;

FIG. 24 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 10;

FIG. 25 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 11;

FIG. 26 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 12;

FIG. 27 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 13 (a unit type self-service machine for prepaid procedure)

FIG. 28 is an external view I (unit assembly state diagram) of the embodiment of claim 13;

FIG. 29 is an external view II of the embodiment of claim 13 (unit removal state diagram)

FIG. 30 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of claim 14;

FIG. 31 is an installation status diagram (I) of the embodiment of claim 14 (when added to the device of claims 1 to 3).

FIG. 32 is an installation status diagram (II) of the embodiment of claim 14 (when added to the device according to claim 4).

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101a to 101d Installation of a self-service machine for prepaid charges according to claim 1 for ordinary vehicles 101e to 101h Installation of a self-service machine for prepaid charges for large vehicles according to claim 102a 102a Prepaid procedure according to claim 2 Self-service machines for standard vehicles 102b Self-service machines for prepaid procedures according to claim 2 for large vehicles 102c Installed in building areas such as service areas of self-service machines for prepaid procedures according to claim 2 Items to be used by people who get off the vehicle 104 Procedures for exit gate attendants 105 Items to be provided to the driver so that they can be seen better with an external display device 106 Automatic vehicle type determination device for passing vehicles

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Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A means for reading an entrance ticket containing necessary information about the entrance by magnetic recording issued at the entrance of a toll road or other method, and reading the information, and calculating and displaying a fare from the read information If there are a plurality of exits to be selected, the user is provided with a display means and a selection operation means for prompting the user to select an exit, and the user uses the means to perform the exit selection procedure operation. When it is done, it is equipped with display means for judging the fee to be paid by the user and displaying the fee,
In addition, a means is provided for the user to perform a liquidation procedure using money or a prepaid card, a separate payment contractor identification plate, other information media, etc. in accordance with the charge display.
When the clearing procedure is completed by this means, a self-service machine for prepaid procedures having means for transmitting and transmitting a signal of information for certifying prepaid contents, and means for issuing receipts is a tollgate passage processing system. As a part of this, if the equipment is installed just before the exit gate, a plurality of vehicles can be arranged in a row so that more than one vehicle can perform the procedure at the same time, thus achieving a comprehensive and efficient passage. A prepaid self-service toll gate transit procedure processing system characterized by enabling procedures. 2. In addition to the function of claim 1, when the charge prepaid self-service machine is installed at a place apart from the tollgate, the content of charge advance is verified by the function of claim 1. Based on the information transmitted from the means for transmitting information signals, the fee is charged for the self-service machine for prepaid procedures, which has means for issuing an exit gate pass ticket whose content is readable recorded by a reader such as magnetic recording. A prepaid self-service toll booth processing system device, which is provided as part of the toll booth processing system. 3. In addition to the functions of claim 1 and claim 2, a means for receiving and certifying the contents of the prepaid procedure sent by the function of claim 1 as an information signal, and
A means for reading the information of the toll gate exit gate pass ticket in which the information of the charge advance payment procedure content issued by the function of claim 2 is recorded is provided, and the detection of the passing vehicle and the recognition and identification of the vehicle number, size and shape, etc. Equipped with a means for receiving the vehicle type information of the vehicle from an automatic vehicle type determination device, etc. by performing automatic determination of the vehicle type, etc., and makes a comprehensive judgment by collating the information about the prepaid contents of the vehicle obtained from these means with the vehicle type information. The toll gate exit gate pass / fail determination device equipped with means for determining whether or not to pass the toll gate, and transmitting the determination information by that means, and transmitting information for displaying the determination result and controlling related devices. Means as a means, and a self-service machine that allows the user to operate the device by himself / herself. The stem unit. 4. In addition to the functions of claim 1 and claim 2,
Of the prepaid procedures sent by the function of Requirement 1
Is equipped with a means for receiving and certifying information as an information signal, and
Issued by the function of claim 2
Read the information on the toll gate exit gate ticket with the information recorded
The vehicle is equipped with a means for taking and detecting the passing vehicle
Automatically determine the vehicle type etc. by recognizing and identifying the number and size and shape etc.
Vehicle type information from the automatic vehicle type determination device etc.
Tolls of the vehicle obtained from these means.
Make a comprehensive decision by collating the payment details information with the vehicle type information
Means for determining whether or not a toll gate can pass
The judgment information is displayed and the judgment results are displayed and related devices are controlled.
Toll gate exit gate equipped with means for transmitting information
Equipped with a passability determination device as a means, and exit the device.
It was equipped with a device that could be operated by the person in charge of the mouth.
Special prepaid self-service toll gate procedure
Processing system equipment. 5. The decision result and contents, passage permission, passage prohibition, additional payment, etc. are given to the vehicle driver in response to the toll gate passability determination information transmitted and transmitted by the function of claim 3 or 4. 5. A prepaid self-service toll booth processing system device, characterized in that an external display device for instructing the above is provided separately from the display of the device main body according to claim 3 or 4. 6. In addition to the function of claim 1, claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4, the device of each of the above paragraphs enables prepaid charges for toll roads or exit gate passage procedures. Pre-paid self-service charge, which is equipped with a vehicle type detection device that automatically detects the vehicle that is going to perform the procedure and determines the vehicle type at the installation location of each device Station transit processing system equipment. 7. When the tollgate passage permission / prohibition determination information transmitted and transmitted by the function of claim 3 is a passage prohibition determination, the vehicle is started and forced despite the indication of passage prohibition being displayed. When a vehicle is attempting to break through, it is equipped with a violating vehicle detection device that detects a violating vehicle at the position of the violation detection boundary line set for violation progress detection, and operates in conjunction with the detection signal. In addition, a pre-payment self-service toll gate procedure process, characterized in that it is equipped with a gate device for preventing the vehicle from moving forward that can be operated by remote button operation at the discretion of the toll gate staff System unit. 8. According to the function according to claim 3 or 4, although the toll booth passability determination information transmitted and transmitted is a pass prohibition determination and a pass prohibition instruction is displayed,
When a vehicle is started and attempts to forcefully break through a violation detection boundary line set for violation detection, it is equipped with a violation vehicle detection device that detects a violation vehicle at the position of the boundary line. It operates in conjunction with a signal, and also operates by a remote button operation at the judgment of a toll booth staff, or if it breaks through the obstruction by the device according to claim 7, it breaks through the gate in conjunction with the device. A tollgate equipped with a gate breakthrough detection device that detects the vehicle, and a violating escape vehicle image capturing device that records the vehicle number of the infringing vehicle and the vehicle driver, etc. A prepaid self-service tollgate procedure processing system characterized by being provided as part of a transit procedure processing system. 9. In addition to the function of claim 8, the vehicle number is recognized and determined from the image of the vehicle number and the like taken by the apparatus according to claim 8, and the vehicle number and the image are transmitted to the enforcement authorities as the illegal vehicle information. A prepaid self-service toll booth processing system device, which is provided with an automatic reporting device for infringing vehicle information for automatically making an immediate notification of. 10. In addition to claim 1, claim 2, claim 3 or claim 4, a self-service machine for prepaid procedure for charges, which is provided in a service area on the way such as a toll road or other various places. And a means for exchanging information by connecting information transmission communication means between the toll gate exit gate passability determination device provided at the exit gate and an information processing device set as an information center, A prepaid self-service type characterized by being provided with means for transmitting information on fee payment to an information center to collect business information such as fee collection and business processing, and also for transmitting information to each device Toll booth processing system equipment. 11. In addition to claim 10, in addition to each equipment device, means for timing the time when the procedure or processing is performed by each equipment device such as a self-service machine for prepaid procedure, an exit passability determination device, etc. Or processing time, processing time,
Data such as number of cases, processing time interval, etc. is taken and transmitted to the information center to be used for judgment and management of business processing status, and congestion information and forecast information at the toll gate exit gate are used along the toll road etc. Using means for transmitting information to and from the self-service machine for prepaid procedures provided in, the means for providing information to the user by the display device of the self-service machine is provided. A prepaid self-service toll gate transit procedure processing system characterized by. 12. The vehicle detection device according to claim 11, further comprising a vehicle detection device for measuring the number of vehicles in a queue of vehicles waiting for an exit passage procedure in front of the exit toll gate.
The quality and accuracy of the forecast information provided to the user can be improved by adding it to the method described in 1 and the current information can be provided to the user of the self-service machine for prepaid procedure. A prepaid self-service toll gate transit procedure processing system characterized by comprising means. 13. In addition to the functions of claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, and claim 4, each functional unit constituting the device according to these claims is made into a unit and easily removable. ,
It is possible to add and delete as needed, and to make it as compatible as possible, by combining it it is possible to adapt to the circumstances of the deployment location, divert it, and gradually implement the system, and shorten the maintenance time. A prepaid self-service toll gate transit procedure processing system device equipped with a device. 14. In addition to the functions of claim 1, claim 2, claim 3, and claim 4, in each device according to these claims, a system for adding a data carrier system function is used. The antenna (interrogator) and the controller are added as additional means, and a user such as a toll road purchases a data carrier (ID tag) in the form of a card and adds a data carrier system function. Claims 3 and Claims in which the contents of the procedure are written in the data carrier when the fee payment procedure is performed in a state where it is inserted into each device or placed in a close range, and the data carrier system function of the exit gate is added. 4), etc. When the device is brought close to the closest distance, the written contents of the data carrier are automatically read and the device for exit gate passage procedure is completed. Equipped with prepaid self-service toll gate transit system device.