An ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system, method, and readable storage medium based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV).

Abstract

This invention relates to an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system, method, and readable storage medium based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), belonging to the field of ETC technology. The system includes an on-board unit (OIN) comprising a transponder and a locator. The transponder provides vehicle identification information, and the locator provides real-time vehicle location information. A roadside unit includes a collector and a receiver. The collector collects vehicle identification information and license plate information, and the receiver obtains vehicle location information. A service unit, located in the cloud, obtains location information uploaded by the locator and pushes the location information to the roadside unit. When the collector fails to collect the identification information, the roadside unit controls whether the gate is raised based on a comparison between the collected license plate information and the location information obtained by the receiver. This invention improves vehicle passage efficiency at highway tollbooths and enhances driving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) technology, and in particular to an ETC system, method, and readable storage medium based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks. Background Technology

[0002] ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) systems are unmanned automated passage systems that rely on wireless communication for information exchange. Generally, they consist of an automatic vehicle identification system, a database management system, and corresponding auxiliary equipment. The card reader-like device mounted on the vehicle's windshield is the On-Board Unit (OBU) in the automatic vehicle identification system, also known as an electronic tag or transponder. The OBU stores the vehicle's identification information and serves as a "pass" for each vehicle to pass through toll booths.

[0003] In addition to the above, the automatic vehicle identification system also includes hardware such as roadside units (RSUs) installed at toll booths and loop sensors buried under the lanes. The database management system is the "brain" of the ETC system. The database stores a large amount of information on registered vehicles and users, which is matched with the vehicle and user information in the onboard units to accurately determine the identity of approaching vehicles. Auxiliary equipment includes lane barriers, toll displays, card violation alarms, and traffic lights.

[0004] When a vehicle arrives at the toll station, the loop sensor under the lane detects its passage and transmits a signal to the roadside unit. The roadside unit sends an inquiry signal to the vehicle, and the on-board unit senses the microwave signal from the roadside unit, responds, and reports the vehicle information. The database receives the vehicle information and matches it with registered vehicle information based on the license plate number, vehicle type, etc., to complete vehicle identification. If identification is successful, the barrier lifts to allow the vehicle to pass, and the roadside unit completes communication with the IC card in the on-board unit to deduct the toll. If identification fails, the card-breaking alarm sounds until the vehicle exits the loop sensor area.

[0005] However, most vehicles currently equipped with onboard units only have toll collection functions and lack vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) information exchange capabilities, which may lead to reduced traffic efficiency at toll gates due to sensor malfunctions. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system, method, and readable storage medium based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), further improving vehicle passage efficiency at highway tollbooths and enhancing driving safety.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0008] An ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication includes:

[0009] The vehicle-mounted unit, installed on the vehicle, includes a transponder and a locator. The transponder is used to provide the vehicle's identification information, and the locator is used to provide the vehicle's location information in real time.

[0010] The roadside unit, installed at the gate, includes a collector and a receiver. The collector is used to collect vehicle identification information and license plate information, and the receiver is used to obtain vehicle location information.

[0011] The service unit, located in the cloud, is used to obtain the location information uploaded by the locator and push the location information to the roadside unit;

[0012] When the collector fails to collect the identity information, the roadside unit controls whether the gate is raised based on the comparison result between the collected license plate information and the location information obtained by the receiver.

[0013] Furthermore, in the aforementioned vehicle-to-everything (ETC) system based on the Internet of Vehicles, the roadside unit further includes:

[0014] The display is used to show a payment QR code for users to pay when the roadside unit has not obtained identity and location information.

[0015] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll system based on the Internet of Vehicles, the service unit sends the location information to the roadside unit closest to the location information according to the principle of proximity.

[0016] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll system based on the Internet of Vehicles, the service unit determines the gate information of each vehicle corresponding to each location information based on the location information obtained from multiple vehicle-mounted units, thereby obtaining the congestion information of each gate, and sends the congestion information to the vehicle-mounted units.

[0017] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll system based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, the service unit determines the passable vehicle information at the gate corresponding to the vehicle location based on the acquired location information and the preset gate information, and sends the passable vehicle information to the vehicle-mounted unit.

[0018] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll system based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, when a toll gate corresponding to a vehicle with a certain location information experiences a passage failure, the service unit determines the faulty toll gate information based on the location information and sends the faulty toll gate information to the on-board units within a preset range.

[0019] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll system based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, the on-board unit further includes a recorder. The recorder is used to record the license plate information of surrounding vehicles and send the license plate information to the service unit. The service unit retrieves the identity information corresponding to the license plate information based on the license plate information, determines the passable gate information corresponding to the license plate information based on the retrieval results, and sends the passable gate information to the vehicle corresponding to the license plate information.

[0020] Secondly, the present invention provides an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) method based on the Internet of Vehicles, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0021] A vehicle-to-everything (ETC) toll collection method based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks, applied to the system described in any one of the first aspects above, comprising:

[0022] The data collector based on the roadside unit acquires the vehicle's identity information, and if the acquisition is successful, the barrier is raised to allow passage;

[0023] If the acquisition fails, the vehicle's location information is obtained based on the locator of the vehicle unit, and the vehicle's license plate information is obtained based on the collector of the roadside unit.

[0024] Based on the comparison result between the license plate information and the location information, the gate is controlled to raise or lower the barrier.

[0025] Furthermore, in the aforementioned ETC toll collection method based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, when the roadside unit does not obtain identity and location information, it displays a toll payment QR code for the user to pay.

[0026] Thirdly, the integrated device provided by the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0027] An integrated device, the device being configured with an on-board unit as described in any of the first aspects above.

[0028] Fourthly, the present invention provides a vehicle that adopts the following technical solution:

[0029] A vehicle having vehicle networking capabilities, wherein the vehicle is equipped with an on-board unit as described in any one of the first aspects above.

[0030] Fifthly, the present invention provides a readable storage medium, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0031] A readable storage medium storing computer instructions that, when executed by a processor, implement an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) method based on a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network as described in any one of the second aspects above.

[0032] In summary, the present invention has at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0033] 1. The system first attempts to obtain the vehicle's ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) identification information. If successful, the barrier is raised to allow passage, improving efficiency. If the acquisition fails, the system uses the vehicle's onboard locator and roadside camera to obtain the vehicle's license plate and location information, which is then compared by the service unit to ensure legal passage. This method is compatible with different types of vehicles, improving the flexibility and applicability of passage while ensuring safety and reliability.

[0034] 2. This vehicle-to-everything (ETC) system enables location information comparison when vehicle identity verification fails, increasing user convenience and thus helping to improve the efficiency and safety of highway toll stations.

[0035] 3. When the roadside unit fails to obtain the vehicle's identity and location information, the system will display a QR code for payment, allowing users to pass through by scanning the code. This provides an alternative mode of transportation, allowing users to flexibly choose their mode of transport. It also facilitates payment for vehicles without ETC or whose ETC identity information is not recognized, thereby improving traffic efficiency and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles according to the present invention.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of an embodiment of an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) method based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of another embodiment of the ETC passage method based on the Internet of Vehicles of the present invention.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Vehicle-mounted unit; 2. Roadside unit; 3. Service unit; 4. Mobile terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0040] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] The method steps described in this embodiment of the invention can be executed in the order described in the specific implementation, or the execution order of each step can be adjusted according to actual needs, provided that the technical problem can be solved. These are not listed one by one here.

[0042] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-3 The present invention will be described in further detail below.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 This invention discloses an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles, including an on-board unit 1, a roadside unit 2, and a service unit 3.

[0044] The vehicle-mounted unit 1 is installed on the vehicle and includes a transponder and a locator. The transponder provides the vehicle's identification information, and the locator provides the vehicle's location information in real time. In some embodiments, the transponder may be an electronic tag that stores the vehicle's unique identification information, such as the license plate number and OBU (On-Board Unit) identification number. The locator uses GPS technology to periodically acquire the vehicle's geographical location information.

[0045] When a vehicle enters an ETC toll station or gate, the antenna of roadside unit 2 wirelessly communicates with the transponder of on-board unit 1. The transponder sends the vehicle's identification information to roadside unit 2, which then verifies the vehicle's identity by analyzing the information provided by the transponder.

[0046] Roadside unit 2 is installed at the tollbooth gate and includes a data collector and a receiver. The data collector can be configured as an induction coil and a camera. The induction coil is used to sense the vehicle's identification information stored in the transponder. When a vehicle passes the induction coil, the data collector wirelessly communicates with the on-board unit 1 to obtain the vehicle's identification information. The camera is used to capture the vehicle's license plate information and extract the license plate number through a recognition algorithm. The receiver is used to communicate with the cloud-based service unit 3 to obtain the vehicle's real-time location information.

[0047] Service unit 3 is located in the cloud. In some embodiments, service unit 3 consists of a set of servers and a database. It is mainly responsible for receiving the location information uploaded by the vehicle unit 1, locating the vehicle, and pushing the location information to the corresponding roadside unit 2.

[0048] When a vehicle approaches the tollbooth gate, the data collector attempts to sense the vehicle's identity information provided by the transponder in vehicle-mounted unit 1. If sensing fails, the collector uses a camera to capture the vehicle's license plate information. The receiver communicates with service unit 3 in the cloud, receiving vehicle location information pushed by service unit 3. If the license plate information and location information match, verification is successful, and roadside unit 2 issues a release command, the gate opens, and the vehicle passes through.

[0049] This vehicle-to-everything (ETC) system, based on the Internet of Vehicles (V2X), enables location information comparison when vehicle identity verification fails, increasing user convenience and thus helping to improve the efficiency and safety of highway toll stations.

[0050] Furthermore, as one embodiment of the present invention, the roadside unit 2 further includes:

[0051] The display is used to show a payment QR code for users to pay when the roadside unit 2 has not obtained identity and location information.

[0052] Specifically, when a vehicle approaches the tollbooth gate, the data collector in roadside unit 2 attempts to sense the transponder in vehicle-mounted unit 1 to obtain the vehicle's identity and location information. If sensing fails, indicating an inability to obtain vehicle identity information, the data collector will use a camera to capture the vehicle's license plate information. The receiver communicates with service unit 3 in the cloud, receiving vehicle location information pushed by service unit 3. If the license plate information and location information fail to match, service unit 3 generates a payment QR code based on the vehicle's license plate and the required payment amount, and instructs roadside unit 2 to display the QR code image on the monitor.

[0053] Through this implementation, even without obtaining vehicle identification and location information, the ETC toll system can still display a toll payment QR code on the screen, providing a convenient way for vehicles to pay and pass through. Vehicles can then choose to pay by scanning the QR code and smoothly pass through the tollbooth gate, thereby improving traffic efficiency and user experience. Simultaneously, the entire interaction process utilizes the collaborative work of vehicle information and cloud service unit 3 to ensure the system's security and reliability.

[0054] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, the service unit 3 sends the location information to the roadside unit 2 closest to the location information according to the proximity principle.

[0055] Specifically, when a vehicle approaches the tollbooth gate, the locator in the onboard unit 1 provides the vehicle's location information in real time and uploads it to the service unit 3. The service unit 3, located in the cloud, receives and processes this location information. Based on the received vehicle location information, the service unit 3 matches the vehicle with nearby tollbooths containing roadside units 2. The service unit 3 calculates the distance between the vehicle's current location and the tollbooths containing each roadside unit 2, finding the nearest tollbooth. The service unit 3 then sends the vehicle's location information to the roadside unit 2 closest to the tollbooth. This ensures that the vehicle's location information can be quickly transmitted to the nearest roadside unit 2, avoiding information redundancy caused by mass transmission, reducing communication delays, and improving traffic efficiency.

[0056] Through the above implementation method, the ETC toll system sends the vehicle's location information to the nearest roadside unit 2, enabling the toll information to be transmitted quickly and accurately to the optimal roadside unit 2. This avoids unnecessary information transmission and delays, thereby improving traffic efficiency. Such optimization measures help reduce queuing time and improve the overall system performance and user experience.

[0057] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, the service unit 3 determines the gate information of each vehicle corresponding to each location information based on the location information obtained from multiple vehicle-mounted units 1, thereby obtaining the congestion information of each gate, and sends the congestion information to the vehicle-mounted unit 1.

[0058] Based on the location information sent by multiple vehicle-mounted units 1, the service unit 3 can determine the gate information where each vehicle is located, thereby obtaining the congestion information of each gate, and sending the information to the vehicle-mounted unit 1 to help the vehicle select the appropriate passage channel.

[0059] Specifically, when multiple vehicles approach the tollbooth gate, the locators in each vehicle's onboard unit 1 provide real-time location information. After receiving the location information uploaded by multiple onboard units 1, service unit 3 determines the gate information for each vehicle based on the tollbooth's geographical layout and location information. Based on the determined gate information, service unit 3 calculates the congestion situation at each gate, combining data such as tollbooth traffic conditions and vehicle flow. For example, it assesses the traffic conditions at each gate by calculating indicators such as vehicle density and average travel time. Service unit 3 sends the calculated congestion information for each gate, including estimated travel time and vehicle density, to the corresponding onboard unit 1. Upon receiving the congestion information from service unit 3, onboard unit 1 displays the congestion situation at each gate on the vehicle's large screen. This allows drivers to understand the congestion level of each lane in advance and make an informed choice.

[0060] Through the above implementation method, the ETC toll system can comprehensively calculate the congestion information of each gate based on the location information uploaded by multiple vehicle-mounted units 1, and feed this information back to the vehicle, so that the driver can make a reasonable decision based on the real-time traffic situation, choose the optimal gate to pass through, thereby further optimizing the passage process, reducing congestion, and improving traffic efficiency.

[0061] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, the service unit 3 determines the passable vehicle information of the gate at the vehicle location corresponding to the location information based on the acquired location information and the preset gate information, and sends the passable vehicle information to the vehicle unit 1.

[0062] Specifically, when a vehicle approaches the tollbooth gate, the locator in the vehicle's onboard unit 1 provides real-time location information. After receiving the location information uploaded by the onboard unit 1, the service unit 3 determines the permitted vehicle information for that gate based on the vehicle's location and pre-set gate information. For example, if the gate only allows cars, the service unit 3 will determine if the vehicle is a car and confirm whether it meets the passage requirements. The service unit 3 then sends the determined permitted vehicle information, such as vehicle type and passage requirements, to the corresponding onboard unit 1. Upon receiving the permitted vehicle information from the service unit 3, the onboard unit 1 displays this information on the vehicle's large screen. This allows the driver to clearly understand the passage rules for each gate at the current tollbooth, ensuring the vehicle meets the passage requirements.

[0063] Through the above implementation method, the ETC toll system can determine the information of vehicles that can pass based on the vehicle's location and the preset gate information, and then feed this information back to the vehicle driver. This prevents vehicles that do not meet the passage conditions from entering unsuitable passage lanes, thereby improving the safety and efficiency of passage.

[0064] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, when a passage failure occurs at the gate where a vehicle corresponding to a certain location information is located, the service unit 3 determines the faulty gate information based on the location information and sends the faulty gate information to the vehicle-mounted unit 1 within a preset range.

[0065] When a passage failure occurs at the gate where a vehicle corresponding to a certain location information is located, the service unit 3 determines the faulty gate information based on the location information and sends the information to the vehicle-mounted unit 1 within a preset range, so that the vehicle driver can know the fault situation in advance and make appropriate adjustments and decisions.

[0066] Specifically, the fault gate information includes situations such as the ETC of the vehicle in front failing to be recognized, a vehicle in front illegally using another person's ETC to enter the highway when exiting the gate, barrier lifting failure, system failure, or other situations affecting traffic.

[0067] When a vehicle encounters the aforementioned malfunction at a toll gate, service unit 3 determines whether the toll gate where the vehicle is located is faulty based on the vehicle's location information and obtains the fault information. Then, service unit 3 sends the identified faulty toll gate information to onboard units 1 within a preset range. This range can be set according to the toll station layout and traffic demand, typically covering areas where surrounding vehicles may be affected.

[0068] After receiving the faulty gate information from the service unit 3, the on-board unit 1 displays the information on the vehicle's large screen. This allows the driver to be aware of the faulty gate in advance, avoiding proceeding towards it and ensuring smooth and safe passage.

[0069] Through the above implementation methods, the ETC toll system can promptly notify vehicle drivers of information regarding faulty toll gates, allowing drivers to be aware of the situation in advance and make appropriate adjustments and decisions. This design can reduce congestion and delays caused by toll gate malfunctions, improving traffic efficiency and user experience.

[0070] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, when a faulty gate occurs, the service unit 3 simultaneously pushes the faulty gate information to the toll station staff so that the faulty gate can be resolved in a timely manner.

[0071] Furthermore, as an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted unit 1 further includes a recorder, which is used to record the license plate information of surrounding vehicles and send the license plate information to the service unit 3. The service unit 3 retrieves the identity information corresponding to the license plate information based on the license plate information, determines the passable gate information corresponding to the license plate information based on the retrieval result, and sends the passable gate to the vehicle corresponding to the license plate information.

[0072] By adding a recorder, such as a dashcam, to the vehicle-mounted unit 1, the license plate information of surrounding vehicles can be recorded and sent to the service unit 3 for processing. The service unit 3 retrieves the corresponding identity information based on the license plate information, determines the gate information that can be used, and then sends this information back to the vehicle so that the driver can know which gate is suitable for passage.

[0073] Specifically, the recorder in vehicle unit 1 captures and records the license plate information of surrounding vehicles. Vehicle unit 1 uploads the captured license plate information to service unit 3, which is located in the cloud and receives and processes this license plate information. Service unit 3 searches the vehicle information database based on the received license plate information to find the corresponding vehicle's identity information. This identity information may include the vehicle owner, vehicle type, etc. Service unit 3 determines the passable gate information corresponding to the license plate information based on the retrieved vehicle identity information and preset gate passage rules. Service unit 3 sends the determined passable gate information, including the specific gate location and passage conditions, to vehicle unit 1 corresponding to the license plate information. After receiving the passable gate information sent by service unit 3, vehicle unit 1 can display the information on the vehicle's large screen. In this way, the driver can understand the suitable gate location and passage rules.

[0074] Furthermore, as one embodiment of the present invention, the system also includes a mobile terminal 4, which can help users perform QR code payments and log in to the system. The mobile terminal 4 can log in to the cloud service unit 3, actively obtain data from the cloud, and the service unit 3 can also push cloud data to the mobile terminal 4.

[0075] Based on the aforementioned ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system, this embodiment of the invention also provides an ETC method based on the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), referring to... Figure 2 The method includes:

[0076] S1, the collector based on the roadside unit obtains the vehicle's identity information, and if the information is successfully obtained, the barrier is raised to allow passage;

[0077] S2, if acquisition fails, the vehicle's location information is obtained based on the locator of the vehicle unit, and the vehicle's license plate information is obtained based on the collector of the roadside unit.

[0078] S3, based on the comparison result between the license plate information and the location information, control whether the gate is raised.

[0079] Specifically, as a vehicle approaches the tollbooth gate, the data collector in the roadside unit acquires the vehicle's identity information. If the identity information is successfully acquired, indicating that the vehicle is an ETC user, the roadside unit raises the barrier to allow the vehicle to pass smoothly.

[0080] If identity information acquisition fails, it indicates that the vehicle is not an ETC user or the ETC identity information has not been recognized. In this case, the on-board unit's locator obtains the vehicle's real-time location information. Simultaneously, the roadside unit's data collector uses a camera to obtain the vehicle's license plate information.

[0081] The service unit compares the license plate information uploaded by the vehicle-mounted unit with the location information uploaded by the locator. If the license plate information and location information match, it means that the vehicle meets the passage requirements. The roadside unit controls the gate to raise and allow the vehicle to pass smoothly.

[0082] Furthermore, as one embodiment of the present invention, refer to Figure 3 The method further includes:

[0083] S4. When the roadside unit does not obtain identity and location information, a payment QR code is displayed for the user to pay.

[0084] Specifically, when the roadside unit fails to obtain the vehicle's identity and location information, the system will display a payment QR code for the user to pay, allowing the user to pass through by scanning the code. Step S4 provides an alternative passage method, allowing users to flexibly choose their mode of passage. It also facilitates toll payment for vehicles without ETC or whose ETC identity information is not recognized, thereby improving traffic efficiency and user experience.

[0085] This invention also provides an integrated device, which is equipped with any of the vehicle-mounted units described in the above embodiments.

[0086] Integrated devices combine multiple functions of an on-board unit, such as a transponder to provide vehicle identification information, a locator to provide real-time vehicle location information, and a recorder to record license plate information of surrounding vehicles. This design reduces the number and complexity of devices, making it easier for the driver to operate. Furthermore, due to the integration of multiple functions, the installation and commissioning process of integrated devices is relatively simplified, reducing installation costs and engineering workload. Moreover, the different on-board units within an integrated device can interact and work collaboratively, enabling data sharing and information transmission.

[0087] By providing this integrated device, the embodiments of the present invention further optimize the ETC toll collection system, simplify equipment configuration and installation, and improve traffic efficiency and user experience. At the same time, the integrated device also helps to make data interaction and information transmission between different functional modules more efficient, further improving the performance and reliability of the entire system.

[0088] Furthermore, this embodiment of the invention also provides a vehicle with vehicle networking capabilities, and the vehicle is equipped with any of the vehicle-mounted units described in the above embodiments.

[0089] By equipping vehicles with onboard units, intelligent traffic management can be achieved. Vehicles can automatically sense tollbooth equipment, providing their own identity and location information for rapid passage. Simultaneously, vehicles can record license plate information of surrounding vehicles, helping service units achieve intelligent traffic management and congestion prediction.

[0090] This invention also discloses a readable storage medium.

[0091] A computer-readable storage medium stores a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) method based on a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network as described in any of the above embodiments. The computer-readable storage medium may include any entity or device capable of carrying a computer program, a recording medium, a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a computer memory, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and a software distribution medium, etc. The computer program includes computer program code. The computer program code may be in the form of source code, object code, an executable file, or some intermediate form, etc. The computer-readable storage medium may include any entity or device capable of carrying computer program code, a recording medium, a USB flash drive, a portable hard drive, a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a computer memory, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), and a software distribution medium, etc.

[0092] Any process or method description in the flowchart or otherwise herein can be understood as representing a module, segment, or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing a particular logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the invention includes additional implementations in which functions may be performed not in the order shown or discussed, including substantially simultaneously or in reverse order depending on the functions involved, as will be understood by those skilled in the art to which embodiments of the invention pertain.

[0093] The logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device (such as a computer-based system, a system including a processing module or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus or device).

[0094] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles, characterized in that, include: The vehicle-mounted unit, installed on the vehicle, includes a transponder and a locator. The transponder is used to provide the vehicle's identification information, and the locator is used to provide the vehicle's location information in real time. The roadside unit, installed at the gate, includes a collector, a receiver, and a display. The collector is used to collect vehicle identity information and license plate information, and the receiver is used to obtain vehicle location information from the service unit. The service unit, located in the cloud, is used to obtain the location information uploaded in real time by the locator and push the location information to the roadside unit closest to the location information according to the principle of proximity. When the collector fails to collect the identity information, the roadside unit controls whether the gate is raised based on the comparison result between the collected license plate information and the location information obtained by the receiver. The collector includes an induction coil and a camera. The induction coil is used to sense the vehicle's identity information stored in the transponder, and the camera is used to capture the vehicle's license plate information and extract the license plate number through a recognition algorithm. The service unit matches the vehicle's location information with the toll stations containing roadside units near the vehicle, calculates the distance between the vehicle's current location and the toll stations where each roadside unit is located, finds the nearest toll station, and sends the vehicle's location information to the roadside unit of the nearest toll station. When the collector fails to collect the identity information, the camera captures the vehicle's license plate information, and the receiver receives the vehicle location information pushed by the service unit; when the comparison result indicates that the license plate information and the vehicle location information match, the roadside unit controls the gate to raise the barrier to allow passage. When the comparison result indicates that the license plate information and the vehicle location information fail to match, the service unit generates a payment QR code based on the vehicle's license plate and the required payment amount, and instructs the roadside unit to display the payment QR code on the display.

2. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Based on the location information obtained from multiple vehicle-mounted units, the service unit determines the gate information corresponding to each vehicle, thereby obtaining the congestion information of each gate, and sends the congestion information to the vehicle-mounted units.

3. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Based on the acquired location information and the preset gate information, the service unit determines the passable vehicle information at the gate corresponding to the vehicle location, and sends the passable vehicle information to the vehicle unit.

4. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles as described in claim 1, characterized in that, When a passage failure occurs at the gate where a vehicle corresponding to a certain location information is located, the service unit determines the faulty gate information based on the location information and sends the faulty gate information to the vehicle-mounted unit within a preset range.

5. The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system based on the Internet of Vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted unit also includes a recorder, which records the license plate information of surrounding vehicles and sends the license plate information to the service unit. The service unit retrieves the identity information corresponding to the license plate information based on the license plate information, determines the passable gate information corresponding to the license plate information based on the retrieval results, and sends the passable gate to the vehicle corresponding to the license plate information.

6. A vehicle-to-everything (ETC) passage method based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) networks, applied to the system described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, include: The data collector based on the roadside unit acquires the vehicle's identity information, and if the acquisition is successful, the barrier is raised to allow passage; If acquisition fails, the vehicle's location information is obtained from the locator of the on-board unit and the data collector based on the roadside unit. Obtain vehicle license plate information; Based on the comparison result between the license plate information and the location information, the gate is controlled to raise or lower the barrier.

7. The ETC passage method based on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) network according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the roadside unit does not obtain identity and location information, it displays a payment QR code for users to pay.

8. An integrated device, characterized in that, The device is equipped with a vehicle-mounted unit as described in any one of claims 1-5.

9. A vehicle, the vehicle having vehicle networking functionality, characterized in that, The vehicle is equipped with an on-board unit as described in any one of claims 1-5.

10. A readable storage medium, characterized in that, The readable storage medium stores computer instructions, which, when executed by a processor, implement an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) method based on a vehicle network as described in any one of claims 6-7.

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