Vehicle-mounted wireless terminal and a refueling payment system

[0037] In the existing refueling payment system, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is always in the working state after inserting the fuel card for the first time to start working. On the one hand, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal consumes a lot of power, and the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is very low. Therefore, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is vulnerable to external malicious attacks, and there are security problems such as stolen data, locking the single-chip microcomputer, or locking the security encryption module.

[0038] Aiming at the technical problem of low battery life and low security of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal in the existing refueling payment system, the present invention provides a vehicle-mounted wireless terminal and a refueling payment system, mainly by setting an activation unit on the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, the user can When refueling is required, the activation unit can activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters the normal working mode from the dormant state; when the refueling is completed, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal automatically enters the power-saving mode to save power and reduce the possibility of being attacked, and improve the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. Endurance and security of wireless terminals.

[0039] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in figure 1 As shown, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided in this embodiment includes: a processor 10, a wireless communication module 20 and an activation unit 30, and the processor 10 is electrically connected to the wireless communication module 20 and the activation unit 30, respectively.

[0041] The activation unit 30 is used to send an activation signal to the processor 10; the processor 10 is used to control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter a normal working mode when receiving the activation signal, and then control the wireless communication module 20 to establish a wireless connection with the communication device in the refueling payment system , and control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power-saving mode after refueling is completed.

[0042] Specifically, the processor 10 may adopt an integrated chip such as a Microcontroller Unit (MCU). The wireless communication module 20 may include a Wireless-Fidelity (Wireless-Fidelity, WiFi) module and/or a Bluetooth module, and establishes a wireless connection with a communication device through WiFi or Bluetooth.

[0043]The trigger mode for the activation unit 30 to send the activation signal may be manual or automatic. When the user needs to refuel the vehicle, the activation unit 30 can be manually triggered to send an activation signal to the processor 10, so that the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the normal working mode; or, when the wireless communication module 20 detects that the vehicle enters the gas station , the activation unit 30 automatically sends an activation signal to the processor 10, so that the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter a normal working mode. After refueling is completed, the processor 10 automatically controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power-saving mode.

[0044] The normal working mode here refers to the working mode when all the functional modules of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal are turned on; the power-saving mode refers to the working mode when all the functional modules of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal are in the dormant or off state except for the functional modules that must be turned on. The working mode and the power saving mode may specifically include a sleep state and a shutdown state.

[0045] In a specific implementation, the processor 10 can control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power-saving mode after the deduction is completed, so as to save power; When the time exceeds the preset time, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is controlled to enter the power-saving mode, so as to avoid affecting the user's use when the user repeatedly refuels.

[0046] Wherein, the preset time may be one minute, five minutes or other time, which may be specifically set according to needs, which is not particularly limited in this embodiment.

[0047] In this embodiment, when the user needs refueling, the activation unit 30 can be manually or automatically sent an activation signal to the processor 10; the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the normal working mode when receiving the activation signal, and the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal The card reading function of the processor 10 and the functional modules related to refueling such as the wireless communication module 20 are activated, and the user can establish a wireless connection with the communication equipment in the gas station through the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to realize wireless payment for refueling; , the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the power-saving mode, and each functional module related to refueling in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is turned off.

[0048] Compared with the existing vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment only works for a period of time in the working state when the vehicle is refueled, and is in the power-saving mode for the rest of the time, thereby greatly saving power and improving the vehicle-mounted wireless system. Endurance of the terminal; at the same time, the vehicle wireless terminal is in a dormant or shutdown state most of the time, thereby reducing the possibility of being maliciously attacked by the outside world, avoiding security issues such as stolen data, locking the single-chip microcomputer, or locking the security encryption module. The security of the vehicle wireless terminal can be improved.

[0049] With the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment, the user can manually or automatically activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal through the activation unit when refueling is required, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters a normal working mode and realizes wireless payment for refueling; when refueling is completed, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal The processor in the vehicle controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the power-saving mode, which can greatly save power and improve the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal; at the same time, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is in a dormant or power-off state most of the time, which can reduce the risk of being maliciously attacked by the outside world. It is possible to improve the security of the vehicle wireless terminal.

[0050] figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of another vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the above-mentioned figure 1 A specific implementation of the activation unit 30 in the illustrated embodiment. like figure 2 shown in the above figure 1 On the basis of the illustrated embodiment, in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment, the activation unit 30 includes an activation key 31, and the activation key 31 is used to send an activation signal to the processor 10 when a user's key operation is received.

[0051] Specifically, the activation button 31 may be a mechanical button or a touch button. Activation button 31 can adopt switch button, and when activating button 31 is switched to open state, activation button 31 sends activation signal to processor 10, makes processor 10 control vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enter normal working mode; Activation button 31 is switched to close state, the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power saving mode. The activation button 31 may also be a single-point button, that is, each time the user presses the activation button 31 , the activation button 31 sends an activation signal to the processor 10 .

[0052] In order to facilitate the user's use, the preferred activation button 31 in this embodiment adopts a single-point button. The user only needs to operate the activation button 31 when refueling is required. After the refueling is completed, the processor 10 automatically controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power-saving mode. The wireless terminal is in a dormant or power-off state, which reduces the possibility of being maliciously attacked by the outside and improves security.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the user needs to refuel, he can press the activation button 31 on the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, so that the activation button 31 sends an activation signal to the processor 10; the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter normal operation when receiving the activation signal mode, the card reading function of the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal and the functional modules related to refueling such as the wireless communication module 20 are activated, and the user can establish a wireless connection with the communication equipment in the gas station through the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to realize wireless payment for refueling ; When the refueling is completed, the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the power-saving mode, and each functional module related to refueling in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is turned off.

[0054] In a specific implementation, when the processor 10 receives the activation signal, it can control the wireless communication module 20 to enter the monitoring state; connect.

[0055] Specifically, when the wireless communication module 20 is in the monitoring state, it does not actively transmit signals; when the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters the signal coverage of the communication device, the wireless communication module 20 will receive the wireless signal sent by the communication device. At this time, The processor 10 then controls the wireless communication module 20 to establish a wireless connection with the communication device. In this way, the power consumption of the wireless communication module 20 will be relatively small, which can improve the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal.

[0056] The processor 10 can also control the wireless communication module 20 to enter the signal transmission state when receiving the activation signal; after the wireless communication module receives the echo signal from the communication device, control the wireless communication module 20 to establish a wireless connection with the communication device.

[0057] Specifically, when the wireless communication module 20 is in the signal transmitting state, it continuously transmits signals at a certain frequency; wireless signal, and feed back the echo signal to the wireless communication module 20, after the wireless communication module 20 receives the echo signal, the processor 10 can control the wireless communication module 20 to establish a wireless connection with the communication device.

[0058] After the refueling is completed, the processor 10 can control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the shutdown state; Other functional modules of 10 and various functional modules related to refueling in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal (for example: wireless communication module 20, card reader module and display module, etc.) are closed.

[0059] Wherein, processor 10 controls the mode that vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters shutdown state automatically, saves more power; The process of the terminal entering the normal working mode is faster. During specific implementation, any control mode may be selected as required, which is not particularly limited in this embodiment.

[0060] Compared with the existing vehicle-mounted wireless terminals, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment only works for a period of time in the normal working mode when the vehicle is refueled, and is in the power-saving mode for the rest of the time, thereby greatly saving power and improving vehicle-mounted performance. Endurance of wireless terminals.

[0061] In the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided in this embodiment, the activation unit includes an activation button, so that when refueling is required, the user can activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal by manually pressing the activation button, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters a normal working mode and realizes wireless payment for refueling; After refueling is completed, the processor in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal can control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter a shutdown state or a dormant state, thereby improving the battery life and safety of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. .

[0062] image 3 A schematic structural diagram of another vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided for an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is the above-mentioned figure 1 Another specific implementation of the activation unit 30 in the illustrated embodiment. like image 3 shown in the above figure 1 On the basis of the illustrated embodiment, in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment, the activation unit 30 is electrically connected to the wireless communication module 20, and the activation unit 30 is specifically used to send a signal to the wireless communication module 20 when the wireless communication module 20 receives a wireless signal sent by the communication device. Processor 10 sends an activation signal.

[0063] Specifically, when the user needs to refuel the vehicle, the vehicle will be driven into the gas station, and after the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal on the vehicle enters the signal coverage of the communication equipment in the gas station, the wireless communication module 20 on the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal can Receive the wireless signal sent by the communication device; after the activation unit 30 detects that the wireless communication module 20 receives the wireless signal sent by the communication device, it can automatically send the activation signal to the processor 10; the processor 10 controls when receiving the activation signal The vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters the normal working mode, the card reading function of the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal and the functional modules related to refueling such as the wireless communication module 20 are activated, and the user can establish a wireless connection with the communication equipment in the gas station through the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal , to realize refueling wireless payment; when the refueling is completed, the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the power saving mode, and each functional module related to refueling in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is turned off.

[0064] In a specific implementation, after the refueling is completed, the processor 10 can control the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the dormant state, that is, the processor 10 is used to monitor the function module of the activation signal, the wireless communication module 20 and the activation unit 30 are in the open state, and the processor Other functional modules of 10 and other functional modules (for example: card reader module and display module, etc.) in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal are turned off.

[0065] Moreover, the processor 10 can specifically control the wireless communication module 20 to enter the monitoring state after the refueling is completed, that is, the wireless communication module 20 does not actively transmit signals; when the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters the signal coverage of the communication device, the wireless communication module 20 will After receiving the wireless signal sent by the communication device, the processor 10 then controls the wireless communication module 20 to establish a wireless connection with the communication device. In this way, the power consumption of the wireless communication module 20 will be relatively small, which can improve the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal.

[0066] The activation unit 30 can be realized by a separate circuit, or can be integrated in the processor 10, so as to improve the integration degree of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal and reduce the size of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal.

[0067] Compared with the existing vehicle-mounted wireless terminals, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment only works for a period of time in the normal working mode when the vehicle is refueled, and is in the power-saving mode for the rest of the time, thereby saving power and improving the efficiency of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. The battery life can be improved, avoiding frequent replacement of batteries by the user, thereby improving the convenience of the user; moreover, the activation unit 30 automatically activates the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal without manual operation by the user, thereby further improving the convenience of the user's use and the intelligence of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. sex.

[0068]In the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment, the activation unit is electrically connected to the wireless communication module, so that when the user drives the vehicle into a gas station to refuel the vehicle, the activation unit can automatically send an activation signal to the processor to activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless The terminal enters the normal working mode to realize refueling wireless payment; when the refueling is completed, the processor in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the dormant state, which can effectively improve the battery life and safety of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal; The user operates manually, so the user's convenience and the intelligence of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal can be improved.

[0069] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is provided for the embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is a further optimization and supplement to all the above-mentioned embodiments of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. like Figure 4 As shown, on the basis of the above embodiments, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided by this embodiment may further include a display screen 40 , and the display screen 40 is electrically connected to the processor 10 .

[0070] Specifically, after the processor 10 receives the activation signal to activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, the processor 10 will obtain the fuel card information according to the real-time acquisition; and display the balance information of the fuel card through the display screen 40; when the card reading fails, the processor 10 can The user is prompted through the display screen 40 or voice.

[0071] In a specific implementation, when the card reading fails, the processor 10 may prompt the card reading failure via the display screen 40 or voice, please insert the card or please change the card.

[0072] After the card is successfully read, the processor 10 can send the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal identification information, fuel card identification information and vehicle identification information to the controller in the communication device after the wireless communication module 20 establishes a wireless connection with the communication antenna in the communication device, The vehicle-mounted wireless terminal interacts with the controller to generate an authorization code and sends it to the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal for display; after the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal receives the authorization code sent by the controller through the wireless communication module 20, it can display the authorization code through the display screen 40, The user can enter the authorization code into the fuel dispenser to start the fuel dispenser for refueling.

[0073] Wherein, the fuel card identification information may specifically be the identification number (identification, ID) of the fuel card; the vehicle identification information may specifically be the license plate number; There are fuel card identification information, vehicle identification information and vehicle wireless terminal identification information.

[0074] In addition, a buzzer or a voice announcement device (not shown in the figure) may also be provided in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, and the processor 10 may remind the user of verification success or failure through the buzzer or voice announcement.

[0075] An indicator light can also be set on the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to prompt the user of the communication status of the wireless communication module 20 through the indicator light.

[0076] In this embodiment, the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal further includes a battery (not shown in the figure), and the battery is used for powering the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal.

[0077] Wherein, the battery may specifically be a solar battery, and the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal may be further improved by using the solar battery.

[0078] The specific working principle of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided in this embodiment is:

[0079] When the user needs to refuel the vehicle, the activation unit 30 sends an activation signal to the processor 10 manually or automatically; the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the normal working mode when receiving the activation signal, and the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal Function modules such as the functional modules of the wireless communication module 20 and the display screen 40 are activated.

[0080] The vehicle-mounted wireless terminal automatically reads the fuel card identification information of the fuel card, and displays the balance information of the fuel card through the display 40 when the fuel card is successfully read; and prompts the user through the display 40 when the fuel card fails to be read.

[0081] After the vehicle drives into the gas station, the processor 10 establishes a wireless connection with the controller in the gas station through the wireless communication module 20, and then sends the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal identification, the fuel card identification information and the vehicle identification information input by the user in advance to the controller The controller generates an authorization code according to the received vehicle-mounted wireless terminal identification, fuel card identification information and vehicle identification information and sends it to the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal; the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal receives the authorization code sent by the controller through the wireless communication module 20 Afterwards, the authorization code is displayed on the display screen 40 .

[0082] After the user reads the authorization code through the display screen 40 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal, he can input the authorization code into the refueling machine, and turn on the refueling machine for refueling. When the user finishes refueling, the fuel dispenser forwards the billing information to the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal through the controller. After the processor 10 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal receives the billing information through the wireless communication module 20, it rewrites the balance of the fuel card and can display it through the display screen. 40 displays billing information and fuel card balance information.

[0083] After the user drives the vehicle away from the gas station, the wireless communication module 20 in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal is far away from the signal coverage of the controller, and the wireless communication module 20 is in a non-connected state. When the wireless communication module 20 is in the non-connected state for more than a preset time, the processor 10 controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to enter the power saving mode.

[0084] The vehicle-mounted wireless terminal provided in this embodiment can provide a user with a display function through a display screen, thereby improving user convenience.

[0085] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the refueling payment system provided by the embodiment of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the refueling payment system provided in this embodiment includes a communication device 100, a fuel dispenser 200, a management and control system 300, and the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 described in any of the above-mentioned embodiments. It is connected with the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 .

[0086] Specifically, the communication device 100 includes a communication antenna, a controller, a hub, and the like.

[0087] The management and control system 300 stores fuel card information, for example: fuel card identification information and corresponding balance information of the fuel card. The controller can obtain fuel card information through the management and control system 300 , and can upload the fuel card information to the management and control system 300 .

[0088] The communication device 100 and the management and control system 300 can be connected through a serial port, Ethernet, or a cellular data network such as 3G or 4G.

[0089] The communication device 100 and the fuel dispenser 200 can be connected through a network port, Ethernet and other wired methods. The fuel dispenser 200 is specifically connected to the hub in the communication device 100, and the controller can connect multiple fuel dispensers 200 through the hub.

[0090] The wireless connection between the communication device 100 and the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 may specifically be wirelessly connected with the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 through WiFi, Bluetooth or other methods. The vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 is specifically wirelessly connected to the controller in the communication device 100 through the communication antenna in the communication device 100 .

[0091] For the specific structure of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400, please refer to the above-mentioned figure 1 and figure 2 The illustrated embodiment will not be repeated here.

[0092] The specific working principle of the gas payment system is as follows:

[0093] When the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 is in the dormant state, if the user needs to refuel the vehicle, the activation unit sends an activation signal to the processor manually or automatically; the processor controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 to enter normal operation from the dormant state when receiving the activation signal mode, each functional module of the processor in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400, the wireless communication module and other functional modules are activated.

[0094] The processor in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 reads the fuel card identification information of the fuel card through the card reader and displays the balance information of the fuel card through the display; when the fuel card fails to be read, the user is prompted through the display.

[0095] At the same time, after the fuel card is successfully read, the processor transmits a wireless signal through the wireless communication module. When the user drives the vehicle into the gas station, the processor establishes a wireless connection with the communication device 100 in the gas station through the wireless communication module, and then sends the vehicle wireless terminal identification, the fuel card identification information and the vehicle identification information entered in advance by the user to the communication station. The controller in the device 100; after receiving the information sent by the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 through the communication antenna, the controller performs identity verification according to the received vehicle-mounted wireless terminal identification, fuel card identification information and vehicle identification information, and then generates an authorization code and sends it to the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal. The wireless terminal 400; the processor in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 displays the authorization code through the display screen after receiving the authorization code through the wireless communication module.

[0096] After the user reads the authorization code through the display screen in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 , the user can input the authorization code into the fuel dispenser 200 . The fuel dispenser 200 sends the authorization code to the controller for verification. After the verification is successful, the controller sends the fuel card identification information and vehicle identification information corresponding to the authorization code to the fuel dispenser 200. The fuel dispenser 200 is turned on and can display the vehicle identification information. The user can do it himself or ask the staff in the gas station to refuel the vehicle.

[0097] When refueling is completed, after the fuel dispenser 200 detects that the fuel gun is suspended, it sends the fuel card identification information and vehicle identification information together with the bill information to the controller; terminal identification, and then send the billing information to the corresponding vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 according to the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal identification; Display the billing information and the balance information of the gas card, and can also feed back the rewriting success information to the controller. After receiving the message that the rewriting is successful, the controller can upload the fuel card information to the management and control system 300, so that the management and control system 300 can update the stored fuel card information.

[0098] After the user drives the vehicle away from the gas station, the wireless communication module in the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 is far away from the signal coverage of the communication antenna 200 , and the wireless communication module is in a disconnected state. When the wireless communication module is in the non-connected state for more than a preset time, the processor controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal 400 to enter the power saving mode.

[0099] In the refueling payment system provided by this embodiment, the user can manually or automatically activate the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal through the activation unit when refueling is required, so that the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal enters the working state from the dormant state to realize wireless payment for refueling; The processor in the wireless terminal controls the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal to automatically enter the power-saving mode, which can greatly save power and improve the battery life of the vehicle-mounted wireless terminal; The possibility of attacks can be improved, and the security of vehicle-mounted wireless terminals can be improved.

[0100] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than limiting them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that: It is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention. scope.