WO2017022267A1 - On-vehicle device, communication device, and vehicle management system equipped therewith - Google Patents

Abstract

This on-vehicle device (10) is provided with: a communication unit (11); a permit information acquisition unit (12); and a storage unit (14). The communication unit (11) communicates with a management centre (50) and infrastructure devices (51-54). The permit information acquisition unit (12) acquires, via the communication unit (11), permit information related to the travel of a host vehicle. The storage unit (14) stores the permit information related to the host vehicle, said permit information having been acquired by the permit information acquisition unit (12).

Description

On-vehicle device, communication device, and vehicle management system including these

The present invention relates to a vehicle-mounted device, a communication device, and a vehicle management system including these mounted on a vehicle that requires a permit when passing.

When special vehicles such as dump trucks and tank trucks pass through the road, it is necessary to apply to the road administrator in advance for permission to pass special vehicles and obtain a permit. Such applications for permission to travel can be made at the police station at the departure point or online.
For example, in Patent Document 1, a driver who is not qualified to drive a specific vehicle is prevented from driving the vehicle, the result of monitoring the state of the vehicle and the load is displayed to the driver, and the relevant organization is notified. A vehicle management device that can be used is disclosed.

However, the conventional vehicle management apparatus has the following problems.
That is, in the vehicle management device disclosed in the above publication, the vehicle is monitored depending on whether or not the driver is qualified, but the information on the permit concerning the passage of the special vehicle matches the actual traffic situation. Not taken into account. For this reason, since it cannot be determined whether or not there is a violation when a special vehicle such as a dump truck passes, there is a possibility that the vehicle is not sufficiently monitored.

JP 2001-331887 A

The subject of this invention is providing the vehicle equipment which can detect the presence or absence of violation using permit information, a communication apparatus, and these.
An on-vehicle device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle that requires a permit when passing, and includes a first communication unit, a permit information acquisition unit, and a storage unit. . The first communication unit performs communication with the outside. The permit information acquisition unit acquires permit information for traveling of the host vehicle via the first communication unit. A memory | storage part memorize | stores the permit information of the own vehicle acquired in the permit information acquisition part.

Here, for example, in order to monitor special vehicles such as dump trucks and tank trucks that require a license in advance when passing, a permit is installed from the outside via a communication unit in an in-vehicle device mounted on a special vehicle. Acquire and store information.
Here, the permit information is, for example, information that has been applied to a road administrator for vehicle passage permission in advance when a special vehicle such as a large truck or a tank truck passes through the road. Specifically, for example, the vehicle type, vehicle number, total length, full width, height, travel route, travel date and time, contents of the load, weight, width, and height are included.

Thereby, the special vehicle which requires permission for passage can be made to pass in the state which gave permit information to the onboard equipment mounted in the vehicle always.
Therefore, for example, when passing through an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) on a highway or a specific intersection, on the vehicle-mounted device side or the external device side by communication with external infrastructure, Whether or not there is a violation can be detected by determining whether or not the permit information matches the actual situation of the special vehicle or the like.

As a result, since the presence / absence of violation of the special vehicle can be easily detected using the permit information stored in the vehicle-mounted device, it is possible to enhance the monitoring during the passage of the special vehicle.
The vehicle-mounted device according to the second invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to the first invention, and the first communication unit communicates the permit information stored in the storage unit to the outside.
Here, the permit information stored in the storage unit is transmitted to an external device or the like via the first communication unit.

Thereby, for example, permit information is provided to an external infrastructure device or the like, and the presence or absence of violation regarding the permit information can be detected also on the external device side.
A vehicle-mounted device according to a third invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to the first or second invention, and refers to the content of the permit information and the vehicle status based on the permit information stored in the storage unit. And the violation detection part which detects the presence or absence of the violation of a vehicle is further provided.

Here, in the violation detection unit provided in the vehicle-mounted device, the permit information is compared with the situation of the vehicle, and if it is different from the permit information, it is detected as a violation.
Here, examples of violations detected by the violation detector include, for example, the size (total length, width, height, etc.) of the vehicle included in the permit information, the size and weight of the load, the route of travel, and the date and time of travel. Violations are included.

The information indicating the current state of the vehicle compared with the permit information includes, for example, information (position information, image information, etc.) acquired from an external infrastructure or the like when passing through an ETC on a highway or a specific intersection.
Thereby, on the vehicle-mounted device side, it can be determined whether or not the permit information matches the actual situation of the vehicle, and whether or not there is a violation can be detected.

The on-vehicle device according to the fourth invention is the on-vehicle device according to the third invention, wherein the violation detecting unit refers to the information on the vehicle passage included in the permit information and the position information of the vehicle. , Detect violations.
Here, the actual position information of the vehicle is compared with the information related to the traffic route of the vehicle included in the permit information, and the presence or absence of violation regarding the traffic route is detected.

Here, the actual vehicle position information includes, for example, vehicle position information detected by a GPS (Global Positioning System) or the like.
Thus, for example, by comparing the information on the vehicle route included in the permit information with the actual vehicle position information, whether or not there is a violation of the content of the permit (applied route) It is possible to easily determine outside traffic etc.

The vehicle-mounted device according to the fifth invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to the third or fourth invention, wherein the violation detecting unit is configured to include information relating to the appearance of the vehicle included in the permit information and the first communication unit. The presence or absence of violation is detected with reference to the acquired vehicle image information.
Here, the image information of the vehicle received from the outside via the first communication unit is compared with the information regarding the appearance of the vehicle included in the permit information, and the presence or absence of violation is detected.

Here, the information related to the appearance of the vehicle includes information related to the size (full length, width, height, etc.) of the vehicle and the size of the load.
Thus, for example, whether or not there is a violation of the content of the permit by comparing the size of the vehicle or the load included in the permit information with the appearance information that can be recognized from the image of the actual vehicle. Can be easily determined.

The on-vehicle device according to the sixth invention is the on-vehicle device according to the third or fourth invention, wherein the violation detection unit is configured to obtain information on the weight of the load included in the permit information and the load detected in the vehicle. Detect violations by referring to the weight information.
Here, the information on the importance of the load detected in the vehicle and the information on the weight of the load included in the permit information are compared to detect the presence or absence of violation.

Here, the information regarding the weight of the load detected in the vehicle includes, for example, information such as a measurement result of the load by a weight sensor such as a load cell mounted on the vehicle.
Thereby, for example, the weight of the load included in the permit information is compared with the weight of the load detected in the actual vehicle, and it is easily determined whether there is a violation of the contents of the permit. be able to.

The on-vehicle device according to the seventh invention is the on-vehicle device according to any one of the third to sixth inventions, wherein the violation detection unit includes information on the driver included in the permit information, and the first communication. The presence or absence of violation is detected with reference to the image information of the driver of the vehicle acquired through the section.
Here, the image information of the driver of the vehicle received from the outside via the first communication unit is compared with the information related to the driver of the vehicle included in the permit information, and the presence or absence of violation is detected.

Here, the image information of the driver of the vehicle includes, for example, image information including the driver of the vehicle acquired when passing through an ETC or an intersection on a highway.
Thereby, for example, when the driver of the vehicle included in the permit information is different from the actual driver of the vehicle, violation of the contents of the permit can be detected.
An on-vehicle device according to an eighth invention is the on-vehicle device according to any one of the third to seventh inventions, wherein the violation detection unit is based on vehicle image information acquired via the first communication unit. Then, it is determined whether or not the vehicle requires a license application. If the vehicle requires a license application, whether there is a violation without a license application is detected.

Here, based on the image information of the vehicle received from the outside via the first communication unit, it is determined whether or not the vehicle requires a permit application, and whether or not the permit application has been applied. Detects violations.
Here, the image information of the vehicle includes, for example, image information including the vehicle number of the vehicle acquired when passing through an ETC or an intersection on the highway.

As a result, for example, if it is determined that an application for a permit is necessary based on the total length, width, height, type of load, etc. of the vehicle that can be recognized from the acquired image information, permission is given from the vehicle number of the vehicle. It is possible to check whether there is an application for a certificate and detect whether there is an unapplied violation.
The vehicle-mounted device according to the ninth invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to the third invention, and the violation detection unit detects the presence or absence of a violation related to the traffic rule.

Here, in addition to violations relating to permits, violations relating to normal traffic laws and the like (traffic rules) are also detected.
Here, violations relating to traffic rules include violations of overspeed violations, signal ignorance, parking violations, and the like.
As a result, most of various violations against the vehicle can be detected.

A vehicle-mounted device according to a tenth invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to the ninth invention, wherein the violation detecting unit is obtained through the first communication unit or as a detection result of a speedometer mounted on the vehicle. Based on the information on the traveling speed of the vehicle, the presence or absence of a traffic violation related to overspeed is detected.
Here, based on the information about the traveling speed of the vehicle received from the outside via the first communication unit or the detection result of the speedometer of the vehicle, the presence or absence of violation exceeding the speed limit set on the road is detected. .

Here, the information related to the traveling speed of the vehicle includes, for example, speed information installed on a specific road or speed information obtained from the speedometer of the vehicle.
Thereby, it is possible to detect the presence or absence of an overspeed violation for a vehicle that requires an application for a permit.
The on-vehicle device according to the eleventh invention is the on-vehicle device according to the ninth or tenth invention, wherein the violation detection unit is information related to the parking / stopping position of the vehicle, and the map information acquired through the first communication unit. Based on this, the presence or absence of traffic violations related to parking and parking violations is detected.

Here, the detection result of the position where the actual vehicle is parked and stopped is compared with the map information received from the outside via the first communication unit, and depending on whether or not the road is a parking prohibited place The presence or absence of parking violation of the vehicle is detected.
Here, the map information acquired from the outside includes, for example, information in which the contents of the law relating to traffic related to parking violations, speed limits, and the like are associated with map information.

Thereby, the presence or absence of parking prohibition violation can also be detected about the vehicle which needs the application of a permit.
The vehicle-mounted device according to a twelfth aspect of the invention is the vehicle-mounted device according to any one of the ninth to eleventh aspects of the invention, and the violation detection unit is an image of the traveling vehicle acquired through the first communication unit. Based on the information, the presence or absence of traffic violations relating to signal ignorance is detected.

Here, based on the image of the vehicle traveling while received from the outside via the first communication unit, the vehicle detects whether there is a violation of signal ignorance.
Here, the image information of the vehicle acquired from the outside includes, for example, image information including a vehicle traveling at an intersection or the like and a signal installed in the traveling direction of the vehicle.
Thereby, the presence or absence of violation of signal ignorance can also be detected for a vehicle that requires application for a permit.

The on-vehicle device according to a thirteenth invention is the on-vehicle device according to any one of the first to twelfth inventions, and the permit information includes the vehicle type, vehicle number, total length, full width, height, Information on the route of travel, the date and time of traffic, the contents of the load, the weight, width and height are included.
Here, the information required when applying for a permit includes vehicle type, vehicle number, total length, full width, height, route, date and time of loading, information on the load, etc.

Thereby, it is possible to easily detect the presence or absence of violations of the application contents such as special vehicles that require application.
An on-vehicle device according to a fourteenth invention is the on-vehicle device according to the third invention, and the storage unit stores a detection result in the violation detection unit.
Here, the detection results of various violations detected by the violation detection unit are stored in the storage unit together with the permit information.

Thereby, based on the detection result of violation stored in the storage unit, the presence or absence of violation can be confirmed afterwards for a vehicle that requires application for a permit.
A communication device according to a fifteenth aspect includes a second communication unit that communicates with the vehicle-mounted device according to any one of the first to fourteenth aspects. The second communication unit transmits permit information to the vehicle-mounted device.

Here, permit information is transmitted from the second communication unit on the external communication device side to the first communication unit on the vehicle-mounted device side described above.
Thereby, as above-mentioned, vehicles, such as a special vehicle for which the application for permission is required, can be drive | worked in the state which memorize | stored permit information in the vehicle equipment side.
Therefore, on the vehicle-mounted device side or the external device side, it is possible to detect whether or not there is a violation by determining whether the permit information matches the actual situation of the special vehicle or the like.

As a result, since the presence / absence of violation of the special vehicle can be easily detected using the permit information stored in the vehicle-mounted device, it is possible to enhance the monitoring during the passage of the special vehicle.
A communication device according to a sixteenth aspect of the invention is the communication device according to the fifteenth aspect of the invention, wherein the second communication unit transmits confirmed information on traffic violation of the vehicle to the vehicle-mounted device.
Here, for example, the confirmed information on the traffic violation of the vehicle detected in the infrastructure or the like installed outside is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device described above via the second communication unit.

Thereby, the presence or absence of various violations can be determined on at least one of the vehicle-mounted device side and the external infrastructure side, and the information can be given to the vehicle-mounted device.
A communication device according to a seventeenth aspect of the invention is the communication device according to the fifteenth or sixteenth aspect of the invention, based on the vehicle permit information received from the vehicle-mounted device via the second communication unit. A determination unit for determining presence or absence is further provided.

Here, based on the permit information received from the vehicle-mounted device, for example, the presence or absence of violation is determined in the communication device on the infrastructure side.
As a result, it is possible to easily detect the violation of the special vehicle by using the permit information stored in the vehicle-mounted device by determining whether there is a violation in the communication device on the infrastructure side and transmitting it to the vehicle-mounted device. In addition, it is possible to strengthen the monitoring during the passage of special vehicles.

A vehicle management system according to an eighteenth aspect of the invention includes an in-vehicle device and a communication device. The vehicle-mounted device is mounted on a vehicle that requires a permit when passing, and includes a first communication unit, a permit information acquisition unit, and a storage unit. The first communication unit performs communication with the outside. The permit information acquisition unit acquires permit information for traveling of the host vehicle via the first communication unit. A memory | storage part memorize | stores the permit information of the own vehicle acquired in the permit information acquisition part. The communication device includes a second communication unit that communicates with the vehicle-mounted device and transmits permit information to the vehicle-mounted device.

Here, for example, in order to monitor a special vehicle such as a dump truck or a tank lorry that requires a permit application in advance when passing, an in-vehicle device mounted on the special vehicle and a communication device that communicates with the on-vehicle device Is acquired through the first and second communication units and stored on the vehicle-mounted device side.
Here, the permit information is information that has been applied to the road administrator in advance for permission to pass the vehicle when the special vehicle passes through the road. For example, the vehicle type, vehicle number, total length, full width, height of the vehicle. , Information on the route, date and time of passage, contents of the load, weight, width and height.

Thereby, a special vehicle etc. can be made to pass in the state which always gave permit information to the mounted onboard equipment.
Therefore, for example, when passing through an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) on a highway, a specific intersection, etc., by communication between a communication device such as an external infrastructure and the vehicle-mounted device, On the vehicle-mounted device side or the external device side, it is possible to detect whether or not there is a violation by determining whether or not the permit information matches the situation of the actual special vehicle or the like.

As a result, since the presence / absence of violation of the special vehicle can be easily detected using the permit information stored in the vehicle-mounted device, it is possible to enhance the monitoring during the passage of the special vehicle.
A communication device according to a nineteenth aspect of the invention is the vehicle management system according to the eighteenth aspect of the invention, further comprising an external display unit that displays a detection result of the violation of the vehicle outside the vehicle.
Here, an external display unit is provided outside the vehicle that indicates a detection result of the presence or absence of violation of the vehicle detected on the vehicle-mounted device side, the communication device side, or another external device.

Here, the external display unit provided outside the vehicle includes, for example, a three-color light (red, blue, orange, etc.) installed on the upper surface or the rear surface of the vehicle.
Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize from the outside a vehicle that has committed a violation of the permit information or a traffic violation.
A communication device according to a twentieth aspect of the present invention is the vehicle management system according to the eighteenth or nineteenth aspect of the present invention, further comprising an internal display unit for displaying a detection result of the violation of the vehicle inside the vehicle.

Here, an internal display unit for displaying the detection result of the presence or absence of violation of the vehicle detected on the vehicle-mounted device side, the communication device side or other external device is provided inside the vehicle, for example, around the driver's seat. .
Here, the internal display unit installed inside the vehicle includes, for example, a car navigation monitor screen provided around the driver's seat of the vehicle.

Thereby, it is possible to make the vehicle driver recognize that the violation of the permit information or the traffic violation has been committed.
A communication device according to a twenty-first invention is the vehicle management system according to any one of the eighteenth to twentieth inventions, and further includes a speedometer for detecting a traveling speed of the vehicle.
Here, a speedometer for detecting the traveling speed of the vehicle is provided in the vehicle management system.

Thereby, the presence or absence of violation can be detected depending on whether or not the traveling speed of the vehicle detected by the speedometer exceeds the speed limit.
A communication device according to a twenty-second invention is a vehicle management system according to any one of the eighteenth to twenty-first inventions, wherein the weight sensor is attached to the vehicle and measures the weight of the load of the vehicle. It has more.

Here, a weight sensor such as a load cell for measuring the weight of the load of the vehicle is provided in the vehicle management system.
Thereby, the presence or absence of violation can be detected according to whether or not there is a difference between the weight of the load included in the permit information and the weight of the actual vehicle load equal to or more than a predetermined threshold.
A communication device according to a twenty-third invention is the vehicle management system according to any one of the eighteenth to twenty-second inventions, further comprising an imaging unit that images the vehicle.

Here, an imaging unit that captures the offending vehicle is provided in the vehicle management system.
Thereby, based on the image information acquired in imaging parts, such as a camera, the presence or absence of the violation of the vehicle contained in an image can be detected.
(The invention's effect)
According to the vehicle-mounted device according to the present invention, the presence or absence of violation can be detected using the permit information.

The block diagram which shows the structure of the vehicle management system containing the onboard equipment which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the memory | storage part contained in the onboard equipment of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the violation detection part contained in the onboard equipment of FIG. (A), (b) is a side view which shows special vehicles, such as a truck and a tank lorry, in which the vehicle equipment of FIG. 1 is mounted. The figure which shows the state in which the structure by the side of the infrastructure apparatus contained in the vehicle management system of FIG. 1 was installed in the road containing a specific intersection. (A), (b) is a figure which shows the state which the truck carrying the onboard equipment of FIG. 1 communicates with the infrastructure apparatus side, and confirms the presence or absence of permit information. The top view which shows the state in which the truck carrying the onboard equipment of FIG. 1 communicates with the infrastructure apparatus side in the predetermined | prescribed communication area | region of each lane. The top view which shows the state by which the truck carrying the onboard equipment of FIG. 1 is image | photographed with the camera installed in each lane. The figure which shows the image of the track | truck image | photographed with the camera. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the display mode of the traffic violation (overspeed) containing the image image | photographed with the camera contained in the vehicle management system of FIG. The figure which shows the display mode of the traffic violation (signal ignorance) containing the image image | photographed with the camera contained in the vehicle management system of FIG. The figure which shows the structural example of the vehicle management system which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. The top view which shows the other example of installation of the camera contained in the vehicle management system which concerns on further another embodiment of this invention.

An on-vehicle device, a communication device, and a vehicle management system including these devices according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.
(Configuration of vehicle management system 1)
The vehicle management system 1 according to the present embodiment detects whether there are violations of these special vehicles to be managed in the vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 (see FIG. 4). Here, the special vehicle is, for example, a truck or a tank truck that requires a road manager or the like to apply for a “special vehicle passage permission” in advance when traveling on a road.

Here, the violation detected by the vehicle management system 1 is related to the state of the special vehicles 41 and 42, the passage route, etc. contrary to the permit information indicated in the license for the “special vehicle passage permission” that has been applied in advance. In addition to violations, traffic violations of special vehicles 41 and 42 that violate traffic rules (such as laws related to normal traffic) are also included.
The permit information includes the date and time of traffic application, passage, special vehicle 41 and 42, vehicle number (number plate, etc.), total length, full width, height, type of load, weight, length, Information about width etc. is included.

In addition, an application for “permitted to pass special vehicles” is made to a road administrator, police station, or the like scheduled to pass, and application to a predetermined window or online application via the Internet is also possible.
And the permit information containing these information is preserve | saved at the onboard equipment 10 of this embodiment. That is, the special vehicles 41 and 42 travel with the vehicle-mounted device 10 storing the permit information mounted thereon, and it is determined whether or not the special vehicles 41 and 42 are traveling in a state that violates the permit information applied in advance at a predetermined point. The

Examples of the state in which the permit information is violated include the following violations.
・ You are traveling in a vehicle that is different from the vehicle type you applied for.
・ You are traveling outside the requested route,
-A person who is not the driver who applied for is driving a special vehicle,
-Loading something different from the requested load,
・ The size (length, width, height, etc.), weight, etc. of the load exceeds the application details. Note that it is possible to detect whether or not the vehicle is traveling in violation of the permit information. For example, intersections where infrastructure devices 51 to 54 (see FIG. 1) are installed, points on specific roads, points passing through ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) installed at the entrance of expressways, etc. Can be considered.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle management system 1 according to the present embodiment includes an on-vehicle device 10, a GPS 21, a speedometer 22, a load cell 23, an in-vehicle display unit 31, and an out-of-vehicle display unit 32 that are mounted on special vehicles 41 and 42. A management center 50 that communicates with the vehicle-mounted device 10 and infrastructure devices 51 to 54.
(In-vehicle device 10)
The vehicle-mounted device 10 is mounted on a special vehicle 41 or 42 such as a truck or a tank lorry in a state where the permit information described above can be stored (see FIGS. 4A and 4B). The presence or absence of violation is detected while wirelessly communicating with the infrastructure devices 51-54.

As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle-mounted device 10 includes a communication unit (first communication unit) 11, a permit information acquisition unit 12, a violation information acquisition unit 13, a storage unit 14, and a violation detection unit 15. , A travel information acquisition unit 16, a loading information acquisition unit 17, and a display control unit 18.
The communication unit 11 is provided in the vehicle-mounted device 10 in order to perform wireless communication with the outside of the special vehicles 41 and 42 (management center 50, infrastructure devices 51 to 54, etc.). The communication unit 11 receives the permit information of the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the communication unit 50 a of the management center 50. Further, the communication unit 11 transmits and receives permit information, violation confirmation signals, violation information, images taken by the camera 54b, and the like to and from the communication units 51a to 54a of the infrastructure devices 51 to 54.

The permit information acquisition unit 12 extracts and acquires the permit information from various information received by the communication unit 11 and transmits it to the storage unit 14.
The violation information acquisition unit 13 extracts and acquires violation information from the various types of information received by the communication unit 11 and transmits it to the storage unit 14.
The storage unit 14 is a storage unit such as a flash memory capable of writing and erasing data, and receives the permit information and the violation information acquired by the permit information acquisition unit 12 and the violation information acquisition unit 13. Save to a predetermined area. The storage unit 14 also stores a determination result of the presence or absence of a violation detected by the violation detection unit 15 described later.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the storage unit 14 includes a permit information storage area 14a and a violation detection result storage area 14b.
The permit information storage area 14a includes the date and time of traffic application for which the above-mentioned traffic permission is applied, the route, the appearance of the special vehicles 41 and 42 (vehicle type, vehicle number (number plate, etc.), total length, full width, height), Various types of information regarding the driver (face photo, license number, etc.) such as type, weight, length, width, etc. are stored.

The violation detection result storage area 14b stores information on the violation detection unit 15 that detects violations of permit information and violations of traffic rules defined by laws and the like (whether there are violations, types of violations, etc.).
The violation detection unit 15 detects information to be stored in the violation detection result storage area 14b of the storage unit 14 (information on violations relating to permit information, violations regarding traffic rules defined by laws, etc.).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the violation detection unit 15 takes out the permit information stored in the storage unit 14 and compares it with the actual travel information and loading information of the special vehicles 41 and 42. If a point that does not match the content of the permit information is detected, it is determined that there is a violation. Further, the violation detection unit 15 retrieves the violation information regarding the traffic violation received from the external infrastructure devices 51 to 54 stored in the storage unit 14, and determines that the predetermined violation condition is satisfied, the traffic violation Judge that there is. That is, the violation detection unit 15 determines whether or not there are both violations relating to permit information and general traffic violations.

As shown in FIG. 3, the violation detection unit 15 includes a DB (database) 15a and a determination unit 15b.
The DB 15a stores verification conditions necessary for verifying various violations.
Here, as a verification condition for verifying various violations, for example, in the case of a violation related to license information, the number is the same as the vehicle number (number plate) of the special vehicles 41 and 42 described in the license. The sharpness of the captured image that can be determined whether or not is included. Further, in the case of a violation related to the passage route described in the permit, the distance between the passage route of the permit and the current position information of the special vehicles 41 and 42 is included. Further, in the case of a violation related to the driver described in the permit, the clearness of the captured image including the driver's face in the driver's seat is included.

In addition, in the case of ignoring the signal, information regarding switching of traffic lights at an intersection where the camera 54b of the infrastructure device 54 is installed is included. Further, in the case of an overspeed violation, information on the speed limit on the road where the camera 54b is installed, information on the imaging speed of the camera 54b, settings for detecting the traveling speed of the special vehicles 41 and 42 by speed control radar, etc. Is included.

Also, the image condition that can be used to prove the violation means the condition that the image content that is evidence must satisfy for each traffic violation. For example, a condition that an identifiable violating vehicle and a driver must be included in one image, or a combination of a plurality of images, identifiable violating vehicles and persons are identified in each image. For example, it must be included in a verifiable state.

In addition, the conditions regarding this image should just be set based on the law prescribed | regulated in each country, and may differ for every country and every local government.
The determination unit 15b compares the verification conditions stored in the DB 15a with information acquired from the infrastructure devices 51 to 54, the GPS 21, the speedometer 22, the load cell 23, and the like, and determines whether there is a violation. If it is determined that there is a violation, the violation content (such as the name of the violation) is specified.

In addition, as detection of the traffic violation using an image, you may set a processing area for every function in an image of 5 million pixels, for example. For example, an area including a traffic light is set as a red signal detection processing area, an area from the vicinity of the stop line at the intersection to the lower side of the traffic light is set as a vehicle detection / tracking processing area, and an area near the stop line is set as a vehicle number detection processing area. Set as.
In the red signal detection processing area, the timing at which the red signal is changed by the image processing is detected, which serves as a trigger for detecting a violation vehicle that ignores the red signal.

In the vehicle detection / tracking processing area, lane change / lane crossing of the target vehicle, red light ignorance, illegal right / left turn / U-turn, reverse running, illegal parking, etc. are detected. Furthermore, in this area, it is also possible to collect various types of traffic information (for example, traffic volume, occupation rate, inter-vehicle distance, etc.).
In the vehicle number detection processing area, since it is a close position in the image, the vehicle number is detected from the rear surface of the target vehicle by image processing.

The travel information acquisition unit 16 acquires the detection results of the GPS 21 and the speedometer 22 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42. Specifically, the travel information acquisition unit 16 acquires the current position information of the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the GPS 21. Then, the travel information acquisition unit 16 acquires the current travel speed information of the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the speedometer 22.
The loading information acquisition unit 17 acquires the current weight data of the loads of the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the load cell 23 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42.

The display control unit 18 controls the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42. Specifically, the display control unit 18 controls the vehicle interior display unit 31 and the vehicle exterior display unit 32 to display information related to the contents of the permit and the contents of various violations detected by the violation detection unit 15.
(GPS21, speedometer 22, load cell 23)
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the GPS (Global Positioning System) 21 is mounted around the driver's seat of special vehicles 41 and 42 such as trucks and tank trucks. The GPS 21 receives signals from GPS satellites and acquires current position information of the special vehicles 41 and 42.

The speedometer 22 is mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 and detects the traveling speed of the vehicle from the rotational speed of the traveling wheels.
As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the load cell 23 is provided under a loading part of a special vehicle 41, 42 such as a truck or a tank lorry, and the weight of the load of the special vehicle 41, 42. Measure.

(In-car / out-vehicle display units 31, 32)
The in-vehicle display unit 31 is, for example, a monitor screen of a car navigation system, and is provided in the driver seat of the special vehicles 41 and 42 as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b). And as above-mentioned, the vehicle interior display part 31 is controlled by the display control part 18 of the onboard equipment 10, and displays the license information applied in advance and the information regarding a violation detection result.

Thereby, the driver can be notified of the contents of the permit information and the presence or absence of violations of the special vehicles 41 and 42 currently being driven.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b), the vehicle exterior display unit 32 is a three-color lamp or the like provided at the ceiling of the driver's seat of the special vehicle 41, 42 or at the rear of the vehicle. It is controlled by the display control unit 18 of the vehicle-mounted device 10 so as to turn on a light of a color corresponding to the detection result of the violation. Thereby, for example, a police officer outside the vehicle can easily find the offending vehicle.

(Management center 50 and infrastructure devices 51 to 54)
In the present embodiment, when the special vehicles 41 and 42 equipped with the vehicle-mounted device 10 described above travel on the road, the vehicle-mounted device 10 communicates with the management center 50 and the infrastructure devices 51 to 54, thereby allowing various types of vehicles. A violation is detected.
The management center 50 is, for example, a traffic control management room that manages permit information for the special vehicles 41 and 42. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the management center 50 transmits the permit applied online via the Internet to the communication unit 11 of the vehicle-mounted device 10 as electronic permit information via the communication unit 50 a that performs wireless communication. To do.

Thereby, the onboard equipment 10 can preserve | save the electronic permit information received from the management center 50 in the memory | storage part 14. FIG.
The infrastructure devices 51 to 54 are fixedly arranged together with, for example, a column 111 (see FIGS. 5 and 6) installed at a specific intersection, an ETC installed at the entrance / exit of an interchange (IC) on a highway, and the like. . And various information is communicated between the onboard equipment 10 mounted in the special vehicles 41 and 42 which pass the road under it.

As shown in FIG. 1, the infrastructure device 51 includes a communication unit 51a and a camera (imaging unit) 51b, and communicates various types of information with the vehicle-mounted device 10 via the communication unit 51a.
Specifically, the infrastructure device 51 transmits a signal requesting permit information to the vehicle-mounted device 10. On the other hand, when receiving the request signal from the infrastructure device 51, the vehicle-mounted device 10 extracts the permit information if it is stored in the storage unit 14 via the communication unit 11 and transmits it to the infrastructure device 51.

Thus, the infrastructure apparatus 51 can determine whether the traveling special vehicles 41 and 42 have the permit information depending on whether or not the permit information is received. That is, on the infrastructure device 51 side, it is determined from the image taken by the camera 51b that the in-vehicle device 10 is a special vehicle 41 or 42 that originally needs to have permit information, but has not yet been applied for. Violations running on can be detected.

In addition, the process of confirming the presence or absence of permit information by the infrastructure apparatus 51 will be described in detail later.
As shown in FIG. 1, the infrastructure device 52 includes a communication unit 52a and a determination unit 52b, and transmits a violation confirmation signal to the vehicle-mounted device 10 through the communication unit 52a. In other words, the infrastructure device 52 is, for example, an Orbis (automatic speed violation control device) installed on a highway or the like, and when the special vehicle 41 or 42 that exceeds the speed violation is detected, the determination unit 52b causes a traffic violation. Determine presence or absence. And the infrastructure apparatus 52 transmits violation confirmation information with respect to the vehicle equipment 10 which the special vehicles 41 and 42 are mounted.

The violation confirmation information transmitted from the infrastructure device 52 is received via the communication unit 11 of the vehicle-mounted device 10 and stored in the storage unit 14 via the violation information acquisition unit 13.
Thereby, also in the infrastructure apparatus 52 side, the presence or absence of traffic violation can be determined and the information regarding the determination result can be memorize | stored in the memory | storage part 14 of the onboard equipment 10. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, the infrastructure device 53 includes a communication unit 53a, and communicates various information with the vehicle-mounted device 10 via the communication unit 53a. Specifically, the infrastructure device 53 transmits a signal requesting violation information to the vehicle-mounted device 10. On the other hand, when receiving the violation request signal from the infrastructure device 53, the vehicle-mounted device 10 extracts violation information stored in the storage unit 14 via the communication unit 11 and transmits the violation information to the infrastructure device 53.

Thereby, in the infrastructure apparatus 53 which received violation information, it can confirm whether the traveling special vehicles 41 and 42 are violation vehicles. That is, in this case, the presence or absence of violation of the target vehicle is confirmed not on the vehicle-mounted device 10 side but on the infrastructure device 53 side.
As shown in FIG. 1, the infrastructure apparatus 54 includes a communication unit 54a and a camera (imaging unit) 54b. And the infrastructure apparatus 54 transmits the image information image | photographed with the camera 54b with respect to the onboard equipment 10 via the communication part 54a.

The image information transmitted from the infrastructure device 54 includes information such as the body and number of the special vehicles 41 and 42, the driver, the type and size of the load, or the color of the traffic light when passing through the intersection, It is stored in the storage unit 14 via the violation information acquisition unit 13.
Thereby, the violation detection unit 15 can detect the presence or absence of violation of the permit information or the presence or absence of traffic violation using the image information received from the infrastructure device 54.

Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the infrastructure devices 51, 52, and 54 are fixedly arranged on a column 111 at an intersection where the traffic signal 110 is installed, for example.
As a result, the infrastructure devices 51, 52, and 54 transmit and receive various information while communicating with the vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass through the intersection, and the special vehicle 41 that passes through the intersection with the camera 54b. , 42 images can be taken.

<Confirmation of license information>
In the vehicle management system 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the special equipment that has passed under the infrastructure device 51 by the infrastructure device 51 installed on a column 111 of a predetermined road. It is confirmed whether the vehicle-mounted device 10 of the vehicle 41 holds permit information.
That is, the vehicle management system 1 determines whether or not the vehicle is a special vehicle 41 that originally requires a permit, and permits the vehicle-mounted device 10 in the case of the special vehicle 41 that requires a permit. Check whether the certificate information is saved.

Specifically, the infrastructure device 51 first captures an image including the entire special vehicle 41 with the camera 51b as shown in FIG.
Here, the infrastructure device 51 determines from the image information obtained by the camera 51b whether or not it is a special vehicle that requires a permit for passage, and at the same time, as shown in FIG. A permit information request signal is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the vehicle.

On the other hand, when the permit information is stored in the storage unit 14, the vehicle-mounted device 10 takes out the permit information and transmits the permit information to the infrastructure device 51 via the communication unit 11.
On the other hand, when the permit information is not stored in the storage unit 14, the permit information cannot be transmitted to the infrastructure device 51 because the permit information is not held. Alternatively, it is notified that the license information is not stored. In addition, even if the vehicle is a special vehicle that requires a permit for traffic, if you do not need a permit, such as when you are traveling without a load, you will be notified.

For this reason, in the infrastructure apparatus 51, when it determines with it being a vehicle (vehicle type) for which permission is required based on the image of the special vehicle 41, permission information is received from the vehicle equipment 10 with respect to a permission information request signal. Whether or not there is a violation can be detected in accordance with whether or not there is transmission or whether there is permission information.
That is, even if it is a special vehicle 41 that requires a permit, if the possession of the permit information in the vehicle-mounted device 10 cannot be confirmed, the special vehicle 41 is a violating vehicle that has been passed without application. judge.

<Detection of violations related to permit information>
In the vehicle-mounted device 10 of the present embodiment, the violation detection unit 15 refers to the permit information stored in the storage unit 14 and detects the presence or absence of violation in the following procedure.
(Violation detected from the appearance of the vehicle)
The violation detection unit 15 detects violations that can be determined from the appearance of the special vehicles 41 and 42, using images taken by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54.

Specifically, the following violations can be considered as violations that can be determined by the image.
-The vehicle type of the license information is different from the actual vehicle type.
・ The size of the vehicle in the permit information (full length, full width, height) and the size of the vehicle actually passing through are different.
-The type and size of the load in the permit information is different from the type and size of the load of the vehicle actually passing. The violation detection unit 15 is photographed by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54. From the image information stored in the storage unit 14, the vehicle type and size (full length, full width, height, etc.) of the special vehicle 41 (see FIG. 9) in the image P1, the type and size of the load are estimated. .

Then, the violation detection unit 15 compares the estimation result with the information included in the permit information, and determines whether the permit information matches the vehicle and the load that are actually passing.
Here, when it is determined that there is no difference from the permit information, it is determined that there is no violation.
On the other hand, when it is determined that information different from the permit information is included, it is determined that there is a violation regarding the permit information.

The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.
Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.
Accordingly, it is possible to notify the driver or the outside of the presence or absence of a violation regarding the permit information that can be detected based on the image information. Therefore, while encouraging to pass in a state that matches the permit information, it is possible to effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state.

(Violation regarding the weight of the load)
The violation detection unit 15 detects an overload violation related to the load weight of the special vehicles 41 and 42 using the measurement result in the load cell 23 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42.
Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 receives the measurement result in the load cell 23 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the loading information acquisition unit 17 and acquires information on the loading weight of the special vehicles 41 and 42.

Then, the violation detection unit 15 compares the actual load weight with the load weight included in the permit information, and between the permit information and the load weight of the vehicle actually passing is greater than a predetermined value. Determine if there is a difference.
Here, when there is no difference between the permit information and a predetermined value or more, it is determined that there is no violation regarding the loaded weight.

On the other hand, if there is a difference between the permit information and a predetermined value or more, it is determined that there is a violation regarding the load weight of the permit information.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.
Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.

Accordingly, it is possible to notify the driver or the outside of whether or not there is a violation regarding the loading weight of the permit information. Therefore, while encouraging to pass in a state that matches the permit information, it is possible to effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state.
(Violation regarding traffic routes)
The violation detection unit 15 detects violation of the passage of the special vehicles 41 and 42 using the measurement result of the current position in the GPS 21 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42.

Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 receives the measurement result of the current position in the GPS 21 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the travel information acquisition unit 16 and acquires information on the passage route of the special vehicles 41 and 42. To do.
And the violation detection part 15 compares the path | route which the special vehicles 41 and 42 actually pass with the passage path contained in permit information, and the path | route which actually passes is different from permit information. Judge whether or not.

Here, when the current position of the current special vehicle 41.42 is in the passage of the permit information, it is determined that there is no violation regarding the passage of the permit information.
On the other hand, when the current position of the current special vehicle 41.42 is out of the passage of the permit information, it is determined that there is a violation regarding the passage of the permit information.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.

Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.
As a result, the driver or the outside can be informed of the presence or absence of violation of the permit information passage. Therefore, while encouraging to pass in a state that matches the permit information, it is possible to effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state.

Here, the in-vehicle device 10 may acquire the current positions of the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 when communicating with the infrastructure devices 51 to 54. Then, the vehicle-mounted device 10 may determine whether or not the current position is in the passage of the permit information for each communication with the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 and store the current position in the storage unit 14.
(Violation related to drivers)
The violation detection unit 15 detects violations related to the driver of the special vehicles 41 and 42 by using images taken by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54.

Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 is an image P2 for identifying a person that can identify a driver from image information captured by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54 and stored in the storage unit 14. , P3 (see FIG. 11 etc.) and the driver of the special vehicles 41, 42 is estimated.
Then, the violation detection unit 15 compares the estimation result with the driver information included in the permit information, and determines whether the permit information matches the driver of the vehicle actually passing through. To do.

Here, when it is determined that the license information matches, it is determined that there is no violation.
On the other hand, when it is determined that a driver different from the permit information is driving, it is determined that there is a violation regarding the permit information.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.

Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.
Thereby, the presence or absence of the violation regarding a driver | operator can be alert | reported with respect to a driver | operator or the exterior. Therefore, while encouraging to pass in a state that matches the permit information, it is possible to effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state.

Further, for example, a driver's face image may be acquired using an in-vehicle camera installed in the special vehicles 41 and 42. In this case, the detection of the violation relating to the driver may be performed, for example, when the vehicle departs (when the engine is started).
<Detection of violations regarding traffic rules>
In the vehicle-mounted device 10 of the present embodiment, the violation detecting unit 15 refers to the information regarding the traffic rules stored in the DB 15a and detects the presence or absence of violations in the following procedure.

(Overspeed violation)
The violation detector 15 detects violations related to overspeeding of the special vehicles 41 and 42 using the measurement result of the speedometer 22 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42.
Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 receives the measurement result of the speedometer 22 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the travel information acquisition unit 16 and acquires information on the travel speed of the special vehicles 41 and 42. .

Then, the violation detection unit 15 compares the traveling speed at which the special vehicles 41 and 42 are actually passing with the speed limit information of the road that is being saved stored in the DB 15a to determine whether there is a speed over violation. judge.
Here, if the current traveling speed of the special vehicle 41.42 is within the speed limit of the passing road, it is determined that there is no overspeed violation.

On the other hand, if the current traveling speed of the special vehicle 41.42 exceeds the speed limit, it is determined that there is an excessive speed violation.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.
Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.

As a result, the driver or the outside can be notified of the presence or absence of an overspeed violation of the special vehicles 41 and 42. Therefore, it is possible to effectively carry out the control of the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state while urging to follow the traffic rules.
(Signal violation)
For example, the violation detector 15 detects signal violation violations of the special vehicles 41 and 42 using images taken by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54, for example.

Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 includes the color of the traffic light and the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the image information captured by the cameras 51b and 54b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54 and stored in the storage unit 14. The violation specifying image P1 (see FIG. 9 and the like) is extracted.
Then, the violation detection unit 15 refers to the verification condition stored in the DB 15a and determines whether or not the extracted image information is suitable for verification of the signal ignorance violation.

Here, based on the image information, if it is determined from the color of the traffic light that there is no violation of signal ignorance or is not suitable for verification, it is determined that no violation is detected.
On the other hand, when the verification condition is satisfied based on the image information, it is determined that there is a violation regarding the signal ignorance.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.

Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.
Accordingly, it is possible to notify the driver or the outside of the presence or absence of signal ignorance violation of the special vehicles 41 and 42. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the driver to follow the traffic rules and effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass in a violation state.

(Parking violation)
The violation detection unit 15 detects parking / stopping violations of the special vehicles 41 and 42 using the measurement result of the current position in the GPS 21 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42.
Specifically, the violation detection unit 15 receives the measurement result of the GPS 21 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 from the travel information acquisition unit 16 and acquires the current position information of the special vehicles 41 and 42.

The violation detection unit 15 compares the road where the special vehicles 41 and 42 are actually parked and the map information including parking and parking violation information stored in advance in the storage unit 14 or the like, thereby comparing the special vehicle 41. , 42 is determined whether parking violation or the like is set on the road on which the vehicle is parked.
This determination may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the special vehicles 41 and 42 parked. Alternatively, the determination may be made after confirming that the engine has been turned off after the special vehicles 41 and 42 parked. As a result, it is possible to avoid a violation being detected by mistake when the vehicle is simply stopped waiting for a signal.

Here, if the current parking positions of the special vehicles 41 and 42 are not subject to parking violation based on the map information, it is determined that there is no violation related to parking.
On the other hand, when the parking / stopping position of the current special vehicle 41.42 is a violation of parking / stopping based on the map information, it is determined that there is a violation regarding parking / stopping.
The violation detection unit 15 transmits these violation detection results to the storage unit 14, and the violation detection results are stored in the storage unit 14.

Information on the violation detection result stored in the storage unit 14 is extracted by the display control unit 18 and displayed on at least one of the in-vehicle display unit 31 and the out-of-vehicle display unit 32.
Thereby, the presence or absence of parking / stopping violation can be notified to the driver or to the outside. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the driver to observe the traffic rules and to effectively control the special vehicles 41 and 42 parked and stopped in a violation state.

<Communication between the vehicle-mounted device 10 and the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 during traveling>
In the vehicle management system 1 of the present embodiment, the vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 and the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 installed at, for example, specific intersections and highway IC entrances and the like are as follows. Various information is communicated as described above.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, communication areas Z1 and Z2 are formed below infrastructure devices 51 to 54 that are fixed at positions corresponding to the lanes A and B in the column 111. The vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the special vehicles 41 and 42 that pass through the communication areas Z1 and Z2 is in communication with the communication units 51a to 54b of the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 in the state in the communication areas Z1 and Z2. Communication between them becomes possible.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the cameras 51 b and 54 b included in the infrastructure devices 51 and 54, the shooting range is set behind the communication areas Z1 and Z2 in the traveling direction of the special vehicles 41 and 42.
Then, as shown in FIG. 8, when the special vehicles 41 and 42 enter the shooting range of the cameras 51b and 54b in the lane B, the special vehicles 41 and 42 are shot by the cameras 51b and 54b that shoot the lane B side. In addition, communication is performed between the vehicle-mounted device 10 and the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 in the communication area Z2.

As a result, each of the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 can communicate various information with the vehicle-mounted device 10 mounted on the traveling special vehicle 41 or 42.
As a result, as described above, it is possible to detect violations relating to permit information or violations relating to traffic rules on the vehicle-mounted device 10 side or the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 side.
Note that the vehicle type discrimination using the images taken by the camera may not be performed, and a configuration may be such that signals are always transmitted from the infrastructure devices 51 to 54 to the communication areas Z1 and Z2.

<Mode stored in the storage unit 14>
In the vehicle management system 1 of the present embodiment, an image P1 (see FIG. 9) including the special vehicle 41 photographed by the cameras 51b and 54b in order to verify various violations, and various information related to violations, as described below. You may preserve | save in the memory | storage part 14 in the state linked | related with each other.
(In case of overspeed)
For example, when the violation detected by the violation detection unit 15 exceeds the speed, information on one traffic violation is displayed over a plurality of display screens as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). And stored as display information on the display screens S1 and S2.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the display screen S1 has three display areas: a violation content display area 61, a specifying image display area 62, and an image information display area 63.
The violation content display area 61 displays the violation content and the violation location.
In the specifying image display area 62, an image for verifying the violation content displayed in the violation content display area 61 is displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), an violation of overspeed is proved using the violation specifying image P1 and the person specifying image P2, and the violation specifying image is displayed on the display screen. It is displayed in S1. Then, by clicking the triangular switch button 64 shown in FIG. 10A, the person specifying image P2 shown in FIG. 10B is displayed.

In the image information display area 63, year, month, day and second are described as the imaging date and time of the image displayed on the display screen S1. In the case of an overspeed violation, the measured vehicle speed and the overspeed from the speed limit are described.
The display screen S2 is displayed when the “next” switching button 64 is clicked from the display state of the violation specifying image P1 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10B, the display screen S2 has three display areas: a violation content display area 61, a specifying image display area 62, and an image information display area 63.

In the violation content display area 61, the violation content (for example, overspeed) and the violation location are displayed as in the display screen S1.
In the specifying image display area 62, an image P2 for specifying a person for verifying a person related to the violation displayed in the violation content display area 61 is displayed. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), a driver or the like who has committed a violation of overspeed using one person specifying image P2 is proved. Then, by clicking the triangular switch button 64 (previous, next) shown in FIG. 10B, the previous screen (display screen S1) or the next screen is displayed.

As the display contents displayed on the next screen, as information related to this violation, the remaining violation specifying image, data of a claim document for violation of the driver or owner of the violating vehicle, and the like can be considered. Note that the order in which images are displayed can be changed as appropriate.
(When signal is ignored)
Further, when the traffic violation is a signal ignorance, as shown in FIG. 11, a display screen S3 for displaying all information related to one traffic violation in one screen is shown.

As shown in FIG. 11, the display screen S <b> 3 has three display areas: a violation content display area 61, a specifying image display area 62, and a person information display area 65.
The violation content display area 61 displays the violation content (for example, ignoring red light), the violation location, and the imaging date and time of the infrared image that is the basis of the image. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, since the violation is proved using three images, it is described up to the year, month, day and second when each image is captured.

In the specifying image display area 62, the violation content displayed in the violation content display area 61 and the image subjected to the color arrangement processing to verify the person are displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, one violation specifying image P1 and two person specifying images P2 and P3 are displayed.
The violation specifying image P1 shows a state in which the target vehicle is traveling in the intersection in a state where the signal of the oncoming lane is a red signal. Usually, the signal of the opposite lane and the signal of the lane in which the target vehicle is traveling are displayed in synchronism with each other. For this reason, this image is extracted as a violation identification image P1 which is determined to be capable of verifying the violation.

The person specifying image P2 displays an enlarged vehicle number (number plate) portion of the front image of the violating vehicle determined to be ignored in the violation specifying image P1 by image processing. By identifying the vehicle number of the violating vehicle from this image, it is possible to identify the name of the owner of the violating vehicle or the name of the user (company) by referring to pre-registered vehicle inspection information or the like. .

The image P3 for specifying a person is displayed by enlarging the vicinity of the driver's seat by image processing among images in front of the violating vehicle determined to be ignored in the image P1 for specifying violation. By identifying the driver's face and the passenger's face with this image, refer to the face photo information etc. of the license registered in advance, and specify the name of the driver and passenger's name of the violating vehicle Can do.
In the person information display area 65, information related to the person (driver, owner, user, etc.) specified using the person specifying images P2, P3 displayed in the specifying image display area 62 is displayed. For example, the displayed driver information includes data such as the driver's name, address, license number, violation history, and deduction points.

[Other Embodiments]
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the summary of invention.
(A)
A vehicle management system 500 according to another embodiment of the present invention may be configured as shown in FIG. 12, for example.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the vehicle management system 500 is connected to an external traffic violation control apparatus via a network N such as the Internet, a LAN (Local Area Network), or a WAN (Wide Area Network). The vehicle management system 500 is connected to the storage device 160.
The vehicle management system 500 includes a computer terminal, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 150, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 151, an output unit 152, a communication unit 153, an input unit 154, an image processing device 510, and the like. .

The CPU 150 executes various arithmetic processes and the like, and executes a predetermined control program that is read into the RAM 151 and expanded. With this control program, the functions of the components included in the vehicle management system 500 are executed.
The RAM 151 is configured by a memory element such as SRAM (Static RAM) or DRAM (Dynamic RAM), and stores data generated during the processing of the CPU 150.

The output unit 152 has a connection terminal for connecting a cable or the like for transmitting an analog signal such as an image and sound or a digital signal. The output unit 152 converts various types of information read from the storage device 160 into image signals in accordance with instructions from a display control unit (not shown), and outputs the image signals to a display unit or the like via a cable.
The communication unit 153 has a connection terminal or a wireless communication interface for connecting a communication cable, and is connected to the network N. The communication unit 153 transmits / receives data to / from devices connected to the network N.

The input unit 154 includes (a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel operated on a screen, etc.). The input unit 154 accepts input of information by user operation, menu selection, and the like, and notifies the CPU 150 of the accepted operation content.
The storage device 160 is configured by a semiconductor memory, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or the like. The storage device 160 may be connected to the vehicle management system 500 via a network.

(B)
In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, an example in which a vehicle is photographed using a plurality of cameras 54 b installed in each lane in which the vehicles of the special vehicles 41 and 42 such as trucks travel is described. . However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a configuration may be adopted in which a single camera 54b provided in the vicinity of the middle of the two lanes in the support column 111 is used to photograph a vehicle traveling in a plurality of lanes.

(C)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the violation detection unit 15 of the vehicle-mounted device 10 determines whether or not there is a vehicle violation, and the determination unit 52b on the infrastructure device 52 side determines whether or not there is a violation. An example in which the result is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device as a violation confirmation signal has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the configuration may be such that violation detection is performed only on the vehicle-mounted device side.
Even in this case, by acquiring information necessary for making a determination from an external infrastructure device, it is possible to detect whether there is a violation of the permit information and whether there is a traffic violation on the in-vehicle unit side.
(D)
In the said embodiment, the vehicle management system 1 including both the vehicle interior display part 31 provided in the circumference | surroundings of the driver's seat etc. of special vehicles 41 and 42, such as a truck and a tank lorry, and the vehicle exterior display part 32 is shown as an example. As explained above. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, a vehicle management system may be provided in which only one of the in-vehicle display unit and the out-vehicle display unit is provided for the vehicle.
For example, in the case of a vehicle equipped only with an in-vehicle display unit, the driver can be informed of whether there is a violation contrary to the contents of the permit by displaying the permit information on a monitor screen or the like in the cab. . In addition, the driver can be aware that he / she has committed a traffic violation and that information has been recorded.

On the other hand, in the case of a vehicle equipped with only the outside display unit, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the vehicle is a violation vehicle by performing display based on the violation information outside the vehicle. Therefore, police enforcement and the like can be carried out effectively.
(E)
In the above embodiment, the permit information acquired by the permit information acquiring unit 12 via the communication unit 11 is temporarily stored in the storage unit 14, and the violation detection unit 15 stores the permit information stored in the storage unit 14. An example of taking out and detecting the presence or absence of violation has been given. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the configuration may be such that the permit information is directly transmitted from the permit information acquiring unit 12 to the violation detecting unit 15 to detect the presence or absence of violation and to store the violation detection result in the storage unit 14. .
(F)
In the above embodiment, the violation information acquired by the violation information acquisition unit 13 via the communication unit 11 is temporarily stored in the storage unit 14, and the violation detection unit 15 extracts the violation information stored in the storage unit 14 to obtain traffic. An example of detecting whether or not there is a violation was given. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the configuration may be such that the violation information is transmitted directly from the violation information acquisition unit 13 to the violation detection unit 15, the presence or absence of a traffic violation is detected, and the violation detection result is stored in the storage unit 14.
(G)
In the embodiment described above, the permit information acquired via the communication unit 50a of the external management center 50 is described as an example of saving in the storage unit 14 of the vehicle-mounted device 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, instead of acquiring permit information by communication from the outside, in a shipping company that owns special vehicles 41 and 42 such as trucks, a USB memory or the like in which the permit information is stored in advance before passing is used. Permit information may be stored directly on the vehicle-mounted device.
Alternatively, for example, license information received by a computer such as a transportation company that owns special vehicles 41 and 42 such as trucks is communicated to the vehicle-mounted device 10 from a computer such as a transportation company (transmission by Bluetooth (registered trademark)). May be.

(H)
In the embodiment described above, the special vehicles 41 and 42 such as trucks and tank trucks shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B have been described as examples of vehicles to be managed by the vehicle management system 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in addition to trucks and tank trucks, self-propelled construction machines (wheel loaders, large cranes, etc.), trailers and other connected vehicles, as well as vehicle length, width, height, etc. exceed specified limits Vehicles such as large vehicles are also included in the management targets of this vehicle management system.

(I)
In the above-described embodiment, an example of detecting a traffic violation such as an overspeed that violates a general traffic rule in addition to a violation contrary to permit information as a vehicle violation detected in the vehicle management system 1 will be described. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the structure which narrowed down the violation of the vehicle detected in this vehicle management system 1 only to the violation contrary to permit information may be sufficient.

Even in this case, it is possible to detect a violation of a special vehicle or the like that travels in a state contrary to the contents applied in advance and make it a target of enforcement.
(J)
In the above embodiment, as the traffic violation of the vehicle to be managed detected in the vehicle management system 1, the overspeed violation and the signal ignorance are described as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, traffic violations that can be detected and managed in this vehicle management system include traffic prohibition, U-turn prohibition violation, traffic classification violation, reverse running, overtaking prohibition violation, designated crossing prohibition violation, designated place temporary stop, neglected parking Violations, traffic zone violations, priority traffic zone violations such as route buses, non-retention distances, no lights, mobile phone use, etc. are also included.
In other words, in this system, in addition to the traffic violations exemplified above, traffic violations that can be detected by sensors, cameras, etc., can be detected and managed according to the laws stipulated in each country. It is.

The vehicle-mounted device of the present invention has the effect of being able to detect the presence or absence of violations using permit information, and thus can be widely applied to vehicle-mounted devices mounted on various vehicles.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Vehicle management system 10 Onboard equipment 11 Communication part (1st communication part)
12 Permit information acquisition unit 13 Violation information acquisition unit 14 Storage unit 14a Permit information storage region 14b Violation detection result storage region 15 Violation detection unit 15a DB
15b Determination means 16 Travel information acquisition unit 17 Loading information acquisition unit 18 Display control unit 21 GPS
22 Speedometer 23 Load cell (weight sensor)
31 Inside display part 32 Outside display parts 41 and 42 Special vehicle 50 Management center (communication device)
50a Communication unit (second communication unit)
51 Infrastructure equipment (communication equipment)
51a Communication unit (second communication unit)
51b Camera (imaging part)
52 Infrastructure equipment (communication equipment)
52a Communication unit (second communication unit)
52b Determination unit 53 Infrastructure device (communication device)
53a Communication unit (second communication unit)
54 Infrastructure equipment (communication equipment)
54a Communication unit (second communication unit)
54b Camera (imaging part)
61 Violation content display area 62 Image display area for identification 63 Image information display area 64 Switching button 65 Person information display area 110 Traffic light 111 Post 150 CPU
151 RAM
152 output unit 153 communication unit 154 input unit 160 storage device 510 image processing device N network P1, P2, P3 image S1, S2, S3 display screen Z1, Z2 communication area

Claims (23)

1. An in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle that requires a permit when passing,
   A first communication unit that communicates with the outside;
   A permit information acquiring unit for acquiring permit information for traveling of the host vehicle via the first communication unit;
   A storage unit for storing the permit information of the host vehicle acquired in the permit information acquiring unit;
   In-vehicle device equipped with.
2. The first communication unit communicates the permit information stored in the storage unit to the outside.
   The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1.
3. Based on the permit information stored in the storage unit, with reference to the content of the permit information and the situation of the vehicle, further comprising a violation detection unit that detects the presence or absence of violation of the vehicle,
   The in-vehicle device according to claim 1 or 2.
4. The violation detection unit refers to information on the route of the vehicle included in the permit information and the position information of the vehicle, and detects the presence or absence of violation.
   The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 3.
5. The violation detection unit detects presence or absence of violation with reference to information on the appearance of the vehicle included in the permit information and the image information of the vehicle acquired through the first communication unit,
   The in-vehicle device according to claim 3 or 4.
6. The violation detection unit refers to information on the weight of the load included in the permit information and information on the weight of the load detected in the vehicle, and detects the presence or absence of violation.
   The in-vehicle device according to claim 3 or 4.
7. The violation detection unit detects presence or absence of violation with reference to information on the driver included in the permit information and image information of the driver of the vehicle acquired through the first communication unit,
   The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 3 to 6.
8. The violation detection unit determines whether or not the vehicle requires a license application based on the vehicle image information acquired through the first communication unit, and the license application is necessary. If the vehicle is a non-compliant vehicle, detect whether there is a violation without the application for the permit.
   The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 3 to 7.
9. The violation detection unit detects the presence or absence of violations related to traffic rules.
   The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 3.
10. The violation detection unit detects the presence or absence of a traffic violation related to overspeed based on information about the traveling speed of the vehicle acquired through the first communication unit or as a detection result of a speedometer mounted on the vehicle. To
    The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 9.
11. The violation detection unit detects the presence or absence of a traffic violation related to a parking / braking violation based on the information on the parking / stopping position of the vehicle and the map information acquired through the first communication unit.
    The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 9 or 10.
12. The violation detection unit detects presence or absence of traffic violation related to signal ignorance based on image information during traveling of the vehicle acquired through the first communication unit.
    The vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 9 to 11.
13. The permit information includes information on the vehicle type, vehicle number, total length, full width, height, route, date and time, contents of the load, weight, width, and height of the vehicle.
    The in-vehicle device according to any one of claims 1 to 12.
14. The storage unit stores a detection result in the violation detection unit;
    The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 3.
15. A second communication unit that communicates with the vehicle-mounted device according to any one of claims 1 to 14,
    The second communication unit transmits permit information to the vehicle-mounted device.
    Communication device.
16. The second communication unit transmits confirmed information on traffic violation of the vehicle to the on-vehicle device.
    The communication device according to claim 15.
17. A determination unit for determining presence or absence of violation of the vehicle based on the vehicle permit information received from the vehicle-mounted device via the second communication unit;
    The communication apparatus according to claim 15 or 16.
18. The first communication unit that is mounted on a vehicle that requires a permit when passing and communicates with the outside, and the permit information acquisition that acquires the travel permit information of the host vehicle via the first communication unit A vehicle-mounted device comprising: a storage unit that stores the permit information of the host vehicle acquired by the license information acquisition unit;
    A communication device having a second communication unit that communicates with the vehicle-mounted device and transmits permit information to the vehicle-mounted device;
    Vehicle management system equipped with.
19. An external display unit for displaying a detection result of the violation of the vehicle outside the vehicle;
    The vehicle management system according to claim 18.
20. An internal display unit for displaying a detection result of the violation of the vehicle in the vehicle;
    The vehicle management system according to claim 18 or 19.
21. A speedometer for detecting a running speed of the vehicle,
    The vehicle management system according to any one of claims 18 to 20.
22. A weight sensor attached to the vehicle and measuring the weight of a load of the vehicle;
    The vehicle management system according to any one of claims 18 to 21.
23. An image pickup unit for photographing the vehicle;
    The vehicle management system according to any one of claims 18 to 22.

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