Novel highway and parking lot two-dimensional code fee deduction and travel recording system

Abstract

The invention provides a novel highway and parking lot two-dimensional code fee deduction and travel recording system, which is characterized in that an entrance signal trigger and an entrance license plate snapshot unit are connected with an entrance recognizer, and the entrance recognizer is connected with a management center through a data transmission system; the vehicle exit system comprises an exit signal trigger, an exit license plate snapshot unit, an exit recognizer and an RSU, the exit signal trigger and the exit license plate snapshot unit are connected with the exit recognizer, the exit recognizer is connected with the RSU through the management center, the RSU reads codes of the vehicle-mounted OBU, and after a mobile phone scans a two-dimensional code of the vehicle-mounted OBU, the vehicle-mounted OBU sends the two-dimensional code of the vehicle-mounted OBU to the management center. A fee deduction mobile phone corresponding to the vehicle-mounted OBU is automatically updated and matched by the system, the vehicle-mounted OBU is dynamically bound with a mobile phone APP, and the mobile phone APP identifies a two-dimensional code of the vehicle-mounted OBU and can inquire specific passing fee deduction information passing through an entrance and an exit of a highway. According to the invention, fee deduction can be carried out through the mobile phone APP, the phenomenon of wrong fee deduction is avoided, and the problem of parking charging congestion is also solved.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application entitled "A Novel Highway and Parking Lot QR Code Deduction and Trip Recording System", the original application was filed on January 8, 2020, and the application number is 202010016751.8. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of highway toll collection technology, and in particular to a novel highway and parking lot QR code deduction and trip recording system. Background Technology

[0003] With social development and scientific progress, the number of vehicles in today's society is increasing. At parking lot entrances and exits, as well as highway toll booths, when drivers need to pay or retrieve a card, the fixed locations of these booths mean that when large trucks or small cars pass by, ticket sellers and drivers must stretch their arms to pass the tickets back and forth. This is difficult because the driver's vehicle is often parked far from the toll booth, and if the vehicle is not turned off, excessive stretching or improper standing poses a significant safety hazard. This also increases the labor costs and intensity for ticket sellers, and is a common occurrence at highway entrances and exits. Traffic congestion led to the development and continuous improvement of ETC (Electronic Toll Collection). However, the current ETC system is prone to errors in charging due to hardware, software, network transmission, and system upgrades. The requirement to receive charging information before allowing passage can cause congestion and hinder traffic efficiency. Furthermore, it cannot provide timely and convenient records of charging information and other relevant travel details. Currently, once a ticket is issued through an app, previous records cannot be viewed, making it difficult for people to understand and verify accurate charging information. The current system where OBU (On-Board Unit) is linked to bank cards or other cards makes it difficult to distinguish the payment amounts from different drivers and payers in a timely manner, thus restricting the use of ETC lanes in scenarios such as taxis and car-sharing. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this invention is to provide a novel QR code payment and trip recording system for highways and parking lots. This system enables payment via a mobile app, saving on card fees and eliminating the risk of credit card fraud when left in the car. It also improves traffic efficiency, indicates the corresponding trip information for payment, avoids incorrect payments, and solves the problem of parking fee congestion, making it more user-friendly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solution:

[0006] A novel highway and parking lot QR code payment and trip recording system includes a vehicle entrance system (A), a vehicle exit system (B), a data transmission system (C), a management center (D), and a video surveillance system (E). The vehicle entrance system (A) and the vehicle exit system (B) are connected to the management center (D) through the data transmission system (C), and the video surveillance system (E) is also connected to the management center (D). The management center (D) is also linked to a mobile phone through a third-party payment platform. The vehicle entrance system (A) includes an entrance signal trigger (1), an entrance license plate capture unit (2), and an entrance recognizer (3). The entrance signal trigger (1) and the entrance license plate capture unit (2) are both connected to the entrance recognizer (3). The entrance recognizer (3) communicates with the vehicle entrance system via a third-party payment platform. The data transmission system is connected to the management center; the vehicle exit system (B) includes an exit signal trigger (4), an exit license plate capture unit (5), an exit identifier (6), and an RSU (7). The exit signal trigger (4) and the exit license plate capture unit (5) are connected to the exit identifier (6). The exit identifier (6) is connected to the RSU (7) through the management center. The RSU (7) reads the QR code of the vehicle OBU. The vehicle OBU is dynamically bound to the mobile APP. After the mobile phone scans the QR code of the vehicle OBU, the system automatically updates and matches the mobile phone corresponding to the vehicle OBU for billing. The RSU (7) is integrated and embedded on the exit identifier (6). The vehicle OBU is installed on the windshield of the car.

[0007] It also includes the following processes:

[0008] (1) When a vehicle enters the capture area of ​​the vehicle recognition camera, the license plate recognition system automatically captures the image of the vehicle, processes and recognizes the license plate number and uploads it. After the upload is completed, the time when the vehicle enters the parking lot or the location of the entrance to the highway is recorded. The vehicle does not need to stop when entering the parking lot or the highway. The whole process is completed automatically. The system status display shows whether the system is operating normally throughout the process.

[0009] (2) When a vehicle arrives at the exit camera's capture area, the camera automatically captures the vehicle's image, identifies the license plate number, and uploads it. Then, the vehicle information is retrieved from the management center's database. The management center calculates the vehicle's parking time or the distance traveled on the highway, and uses the RSU to communicate with the onboard unit (OBU) via microwave to read the onboard signal. Once the onboard signal is read, the gear lever can be raised to pass. After reading the code, the fee is deducted through the bound mobile APP. The mobile APP can be used to read the onboard OBU QR code to query the specific toll information of the highway entrance and exit. At the same time, the video surveillance system records the vehicle as evidence and compares it with the background database before or after the event, but it is not used as the basis for deduction. The funds deducted through the bound mobile APP include WeChat, Alipay, debit cards, credit cards, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain currencies.

[0010] If a stolen vehicle is discovered, the owner has the priority right to block the toll deduction and upload the information; if someone else drives the car out to pass through ETC without authorization, the owner will be notified immediately regardless of whether the owner's mobile phone is charged; as long as the owner's mobile phone has money, passage will be unimpeded.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0012] 1. It solves the parking fee congestion problem. As long as the vehicle's OBU signal is read, it can be allowed to pass. The backend will process the deduction of the fee from the bound mobile phone. Network and server failures will not affect the passage. After the system is restored, the station data can be synchronized.

[0013] 2. Different drivers or users can pay separately when using the vehicle at different times. The payment is deducted by the most recent person scanning the onboard OBU mobile phone, and the vehicle owner can check all payment records through the system and software.

[0014] 3. This invention provides fault tolerance and error correction time for the ETC system, making full use of the system and intelligent data processing. Both parties can query and use the deduction data, ensuring fairness and impartiality, saving travel time and improving traffic efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Fig. 1 A system architecture diagram provided for embodiments of the present invention;

[0017] Fig. 2 The billing flowchart is provided for an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0018] 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, and 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.

[0019] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0020] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, including a series of steps, processes, methods, etc., is not limited to the steps listed, but may optionally include steps not listed, or may optionally include other steps inherent to these processes, methods, products, or devices.

[0021] Reference Figs. 1-2 The specific implementation adopts the following technical solution: a new type of highway and parking lot QR code deduction and trip recording system, including vehicle entrance system A, vehicle exit system B, data transmission system C, management center D and video monitoring system E. Vehicle entrance system A and vehicle exit system B are connected to management center D through data transmission system C, and video monitoring system E is also connected to management center D. Management center D is also bound to a mobile phone through a third-party payment platform.

[0022] It is worth noting that the vehicle entry system A includes an entry signal trigger 1, an entry license plate capture unit 2, and an entry recognizer 3. The entry signal trigger 1 and the entry license plate capture unit 2 are both connected to the entry recognizer 3, and the entry recognizer 3 is connected to the management center through a data transmission system.

[0023] It is worth noting that the vehicle exit system B includes an exit signal trigger 4, an exit license plate capture unit 5, an exit identifier 6, and an RSU 7. The exit signal trigger 4 and the exit license plate capture unit 5 are connected to the exit identifier 6. The exit identifier 6 is connected to the RSU 7 through the management center. The RSU 7 reads the QR code of the vehicle-mounted OBU, and the vehicle-mounted OBU is dynamically bound to the mobile APP. After the mobile phone scans the QR code of the vehicle-mounted OBU, the system automatically updates and matches the corresponding billing mobile phone with the vehicle-mounted OBU.

[0024] It is worth noting that the RSU7 is integrated and embedded in the exit identifier 6. The RSU recognizes the signal from the vehicle OBU and will automatically open the gear lever to achieve automatic control of passage.

[0025] It is worth noting that the RSU7 communicates with the vehicle's OBU (installed on the windshield of the car) via microwave. The amount deducted is defined by software. After receiving the deduction instruction, the decoder board automatically connects to interfaces such as Alipay and WeChat Pay, thus providing car owners with the most convenient, safe, efficient, and intelligent self-service parking payment (highway toll) service. After reading the code, one can pass through, and then the payment is deducted through the bound mobile APP (the deduction is made from funds bound to the mobile phone, including but not limited to WeChat, Alipay, debit cards, credit cards, cryptocurrencies, blockchain currencies, and other related payable funds). This avoids traffic congestion problems, and the highway toll (parking payment) record is updated and maintained in the database in real time. After the payment is completed, a payment information is sent to the mobile phone, indicating the payment amount and trip details, which is very convenient.

[0026] The system processing flow of this specific embodiment is as follows:

[0027] 1. When a vehicle enters the capture area of ​​the vehicle recognition camera, the license plate recognition system automatically captures the vehicle's image, processes it, identifies the license plate number, and uploads it. After uploading, it records the time the vehicle entered the parking lot or the location of the highway entrance. The vehicle does not need to stop to enter the parking lot or highway; the entire process is completed automatically. The system's status display indicates whether the system is operating normally throughout the process.

[0028] 2. When a vehicle approaches the camera's capture area at the exit, the camera automatically captures an image of the vehicle, identifies the license plate number, and uploads it. The system then retrieves the vehicle information from the management center's database. The management center calculates the vehicle's parking time or the distance traveled on the highway. The system uses the RSU (Roadside Unit) to communicate with the onboard unit (OBU) via microwave communication to read the onboard signal. Once the signal is read, the barrier is raised for passage. The toll is deducted via a linked mobile app after the code is read. The mobile app can be used to scan the OBU's QR code to check the specific toll information for the highway entrance / exit. Simultaneously, the video surveillance system records the vehicle as evidence for pre- or post-event database comparison, but this is not used as the basis for toll deduction.

[0029] This specific implementation method solves the problems of not being able to read entrance information, not being able to deduct fees, and exit congestion caused by upgrades and other reasons. The system in this specific implementation method allows passage as soon as it reads the on-board unit (OBU) signal at the entrance and exit, providing fault tolerance and correction time and methods. If a stolen vehicle is discovered, the owner can prioritize blocking the deduction and upload the information; if a child or other person drives the car out to pass through ETC without authorization, the owner can be notified immediately regardless of whether the owner's mobile phone is charged; as long as the owner's mobile phone has money, passage will be unimpeded.

[0030] This specific implementation eliminates the need for a credit card in ETC, preventing information leakage, enhancing security, and reducing card production costs. Since mobile phones are registered under real names, malicious attempts to deduct fees will result in failed transactions, which can be blocked at next entry point or added to a credit record. In some cases, cooperation with operators can even disable the phone, preventing persistent malicious activity. The vehicle's OBU QR code is linked to a mobile app, allowing for toll deductions via the phone. Phones that have scanned the QR code can check detailed toll information for highway or parking lot entrances and exits.

[0031] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0032] This document uses specific examples to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that, based on the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

Claims

1. A novel QR code-based toll collection and trip recording system for highways and parking lots, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle entrance system (A), a vehicle exit system (B), a data transmission system (C), a management center (D), and a video surveillance system (E). The vehicle entrance system (A) and the vehicle exit system (B) are connected to the management center (D) through the data transmission system (C). The video surveillance system (E) is also connected to the management center (D). The management center (D) is also linked to a mobile phone through a third-party payment platform. The vehicle entrance system (A) includes an entrance signal trigger (1), an entrance license plate capture unit (2), and an entrance recognizer (3). The entrance signal trigger (1) and the entrance license plate capture unit (2) are both connected to the entrance recognizer (3). The entrance recognizer (3) is connected to the management center through the data transmission system. The vehicle exit system (B) includes an exit signal trigger (4), an exit license plate capture unit (5), an exit identifier (6), and an RSU (7). The exit signal trigger (4) and the exit license plate capture unit (5) are connected to the exit identifier (6). The exit identifier (6) is connected to the RSU (7) through the management center. The RSU (7) reads the QR code of the vehicle OBU. The vehicle OBU is dynamically bound to the mobile APP. After the mobile phone scans the QR code of the vehicle OBU, the system automatically updates and matches the mobile phone corresponding to the vehicle OBU for billing. The RSU (7) is integrated and embedded on the exit identifier (6). The vehicle OBU is installed on the windshield of the car. It also includes the following processes: (1) When a vehicle enters the capture area of ​​the vehicle recognition camera, the license plate recognition system automatically captures the image of the vehicle, processes and recognizes the license plate number and uploads it. After the upload is completed, the time when the vehicle enters the parking lot or the location of the entrance to the highway is recorded. The vehicle does not need to stop when entering the parking lot or the highway. The whole process is completed automatically. The system status display shows whether the system is operating normally throughout the process. (2) When a vehicle arrives at the exit camera's capture area, the camera automatically captures the vehicle's image, identifies the license plate number, and uploads it. Then, the vehicle information is retrieved from the management center's database. The management center calculates the vehicle's parking time or the distance traveled on the highway, and uses the RSU to communicate with the onboard unit (OBU) via microwave to read the onboard signal. Once the onboard signal is read, the gear lever can be raised to pass. After reading the code, the fee is deducted through the bound mobile APP. The mobile APP can be used to read the onboard OBU QR code to query the specific toll information of the highway entrance and exit. At the same time, the video surveillance system records the vehicle as evidence and compares it with the background database before or after the event, but it is not used as the basis for deduction. The funds deducted through the bound mobile APP include WeChat, Alipay, debit cards, credit cards, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain currencies. If a stolen vehicle is discovered, the owner has the priority right to refuse payment and upload the information. If someone else drives the car out to use the ETC system without authorization, the owner will be notified immediately regardless of whether their phone is charged. As long as the owner has money in their phone, the car will be able to pass through without any problems.

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