Simulation test environment system and simulation test method

Abstract

To provide a system capable of effectively testing operations of a lane server, an environmental system and an information processing method.SOLUTION: A system consists of an environmental system and a lane server. The environmental system comprises an antenna simulator and a road-side simulator. In the antenna simulator, an antenna signal generated by an antenna which wirelessly communicates with an on-vehicle unit is generated and transmitted to the lane server. In the road-side simulator, vehicle check contact data generated by a road-side unit which detects a vehicle are generated and transmitted to the lane server. The lane server comprises a communication control section simulator and a monitoring control section. The communication control section simulator receives the antenna signal from the antenna simulator. The monitoring control section collects a toll based on the antenna signal and the vehicle check contact data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention relates to a system, an environmental system, and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] There is provided a lane server that collects tolls from vehicles at the entrances and exits of toll roads such as expressways. Such lane servers acquire the vehicle's position and data from on-board devices through various devices such as sensors, and perform various operations.

[0003] Conventionally, to test the operation of a lane server, it is necessary to close off an entrance or exit to a toll road and allow test vehicles through it. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-170593 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, a system, an environment system, and an information processing method are provided that can effectively test the operation of a lane server. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] According to an embodiment, the system is composed of an environmental system and a lane server. The environmental system includes an antenna simulator and a roadside simulator. The antenna simulator generates an antenna signal generated by an antenna that wirelessly communicates with an on-board device and transmits the signal to the lane server. The roadside simulator generates vehicle inspection joint data generated by a roadside device that detects vehicles and transmits the data to the lane server. The lane server includes a communication control unit simulator and a monitoring control unit. The communication control unit simulator receives the antenna signal from the antenna simulator. The monitoring control unit collects tolls based on the antenna signal and the vehicle inspection joint data. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a test system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the antenna simulator according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the test system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the roadside simulator according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the interface conversion device according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the operation of the interface conversion device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the antenna simulator according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. A test system according to an embodiment tests the operation of a lane server that collects tolls from vehicles at the entrances or exits of toll roads such as expressways. The test system simulates various devices connected to the lane server. The test system inputs signals related to the simulated devices to the lane server to test the operation of the lane server.

[0009] Fig. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a test system 100 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the test system 100 includes a lane server 1, a simulated test environment system 2, and the like.

[0010] The lane server 1 collects tolls from vehicles at the entrances or exits of toll roads. In actual operation, the lane server 1 is connected to a roadside device for detecting vehicles and an antenna for wireless communication with an on-board device mounted on the vehicle. The lane server 1 acquires information on an Electronic Toll Collection System (ETC) card from the on-board device of the vehicle via the antenna. The lane server 1 collects tolls based on the information on the ETC card and the like.

[0011] The lane server 1 includes a communication control unit simulator 101, a monitoring control unit 102, a SAM 103, an ETC processing unit 104, a log accumulation unit 105, and the like.

[0012] The lane server 1 may include components as necessary in addition to the components shown in FIG. 1, and certain components may be excluded from the lane server 1.

[0013] The communication control unit simulator 101 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from the antenna simulator 5, which will be described later. The communication control unit simulator 101 is installed in the lane server 1 in place of an interface (for example, an interface supporting optical communication) for connecting to an antenna that wirelessly communicates with an on-board device of a vehicle.

[0014] The monitoring control unit 102 controls the entire lane server 1. The monitoring control unit 102 detects vehicles, determines toll fees, displays toll fees, collects toll fees, etc. The monitoring control unit 102 also stores an operation log in the log accumulation unit 105. For example, the operation log indicates the content and date and time of the operation.

[0015] The monitoring control unit 102 is composed of a processor, a memory, etc. The monitoring control unit 102 realizes various functions by the processor executing a program stored in the memory.

[0016] The SAM 103 (Secure Application Module) is a module that generates and manages keys for authentication or encryption, and supplies the keys to the monitor and control unit 102 under the control of the monitor and control unit 102 and the like.

[0017] The ETC processing unit 104 is a module that collects tolls under control of the monitoring and control unit 102. For example, the ETC processing unit 104 obtains ETC card information from the monitoring and control unit 102. The ETC processing unit 104 transmits the ETC card information and the toll to a settlement server or the like to collect the toll.

[0018] The log storage unit 105 stores the operation log. For example, the log storage unit 105 is configured with a non-volatile memory.

[0019] The communication control unit simulator 101, the monitoring control unit 102, the SAM 103, the ETC processing unit 104, and the log accumulation unit 105 (or a part of them) may be integrally formed. The configuration of the lane server 1 is not limited to a specific configuration.

[0020] The simulated test environment system 2 generates signals for testing the lane server 1 and inputs them to the lane server 1. The simulated test environment system 2 simulates devices for testing the lane server 1. The simulated test environment system 2 simulates antennas, roadside devices, roadside displays, toll booth servers, and the like.

[0021] The simulation test environment system 2 includes a data generating section 3 and a connection device simulator 4 .

[0022] The data generating unit 3 generates vehicle data, vehicle event data, and table data.

[0023] The vehicle data is data related to communication between the vehicle's on-board unit and the antenna. That is, the vehicle data is data for simulating the operation of the antenna. For example, the vehicle data is data for simulating communication with an on-board unit in which a normal ETC card is inserted, communication with an on-board unit in which an abnormal ETC card is inserted, communication with an on-board unit in which an ETC card is not inserted, and communication with an abnormal on-board unit. The vehicle data may also be data for simulating a timeout, a retry over, and the like in communication with the antenna. The vehicle data includes a plurality of data (records) for simulating one communication.

[0024] The vehicle behavior data is data related to the behavior of a vehicle. That is, the vehicle behavior data is data for simulating the operation of a roadside device that detects a vehicle. For example, the vehicle behavior data is data for simulating forward movement, stopping, and backward movement in a lane. The vehicle behavior data may also be data for simulating an undetected or irregular driving of a vehicle (such as overtaking in a lane). The vehicle behavior data includes a plurality of data (records) for simulating one behavior.

[0025] The table data indicates a table for determining a toll. The table indicates a toll according to a section that the vehicle has traveled. For example, the table stores a section and a toll in association with each other.

[0026] The data generating unit 3 generates the vehicle data, the vehicle event data, and the table data in accordance with an operation by an operator, etc. The data generating unit 3 may also generate the vehicle data, the vehicle event data, and the table data autonomously.

[0027] The data generating unit 3 supplies the vehicle data, the vehicle behavior data, and the table data to the connection device simulator 4.

[0028] For example, the data generating unit 3 is composed of a processor, a memory, a communication unit, etc. For example, the data generating unit 3 is a PC, etc.

[0029] The connection device simulator 4 simulates each device connected to the lane server 1 . The connection device simulator 4 includes an antenna simulator 5, an interface conversion device 6, a roadside simulator 7, an automatic control device 8, a roadside interface aggregation unit 9, a toll booth server simulator 10, a lane monitoring control device simulator 11, a roadside display simulator 12, an NP reading device simulator 13, and a toll collection machine simulator 14.

[0030] The antenna simulator 5 is connected to the data generating unit 3 and the communication control unit simulator 101. The roadside simulator 7 is connected to the data generating unit 3 and the interface conversion device 6. The automatic control device 8 is connected to the interface conversion device 6.

[0031] The roadside interface aggregation unit 9 is connected to the interface conversion device 6, the roadside display simulator 12, the NP reader simulator 13, the toll collection machine simulator 14, and the monitoring control unit 102. The tollgate server simulator 10 is connected to the data generation unit 3 and the monitoring control unit 102. The lane monitoring control device simulator 11 is connected to the monitoring control unit 102.

[0032] The antenna simulator 5 simulates an antenna that wirelessly communicates with the vehicle-mounted device of the vehicle based on the vehicle data from the data generating unit 3. For example, the antenna simulator 5 transmits a signal related to communication with the vehicle-mounted device to the lane server 1 in accordance with a signal from the lane server 1. For example, the antenna simulator 5 is composed of a PC or the like. The configuration and operation of the antenna simulator 5 will be described in detail later.

[0033] The roadside simulator 7 simulates a roadside device that detects a vehicle in a lane. The roadside simulator 7 transmits vehicle inspection contact point data related to the detection of a vehicle to the lane server 1 through the interface conversion device 6 and the roadside interface aggregation unit 9. The roadside simulator 7 is composed of a PC and the like. The operation of the roadside simulator 7 will be described in detail later.

[0034] The automatic control device 8 receives a signal (output signal) from the lane server 1 through the roadside interface aggregation unit 9 and the interface conversion device 6. The automatic control device 8 controls a lane sign board formed on a gantry or the like and a departure control device that controls entry into a lane according to the output signal. For example, the automatic control device 8 transmits a control signal to the interface conversion device 6 for displaying a message (e.g., "Closed") on the lane sign board. The automatic control device 8 also transmits a control signal to the interface conversion device 6 for opening or closing the departure control device.

[0035] The interface conversion device 6 relays communications between the roadside simulator 7 and the automatic control device 8, and the lane server 1. The interface conversion device 6 also displays information related to the relayed control signals and the control signals from the automatic control device 8 by turning on lamps, for example. For example, the interface conversion device 6 is realized by hardware such as an LSI (Large Scale Integration), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). The interface conversion device 6 may also be configured from a PC, etc. The operation of the interface conversion device 6 will be described in detail later.

[0036] The roadside display simulator 12 simulates a roadside display that displays tolls and the like to vehicles passing through a lane. For example, the roadside display simulator 12 inputs an output signal that the lane server 1 transmits to the roadside display through the roadside interface aggregation unit 9. The roadside display simulator 12 is composed of a PC or the like.

[0037] The NP reader simulator 13 simulates an NP reader that reads license plates from vehicles passing through a lane. For example, the NP reader simulator 13 transmits information indicating the read license plate to the lane server 1 through the roadside interface aggregation unit 9. The NP reader simulator 13 is composed of a PC or the like.

[0038] The toll collection machine simulator 14 simulates a toll collection machine that collects tolls in cash from vehicles passing through a lane. For example, the toll collection machine simulator 14 transmits information indicating the collected cash to the lane server 1 through the roadside interface aggregation unit 9. The toll collection machine simulator 14 is composed of a PC or the like.

[0039] The roadside interface aggregation unit 9 relays communications between the interface conversion device 6, the roadside display simulator 12, the NP reader simulator 13, the toll collection machine simulator 14, and the lane server 1. For example, the roadside interface aggregation unit 9 is realized by hardware such as an LSI, an ASIC, or an FPGA. The roadside interface aggregation unit 9 may also be configured from a PC or the like.

[0040] The tollgate server simulator 10 simulates a tollgate server that distributes a table for determining a toll fee. For example, the tollgate server simulator 10 transmits a table to the lane server 1 based on table data from the data generating unit 3. The tollgate server simulator 10 is composed of a PC or the like.

[0041] The lane monitoring control device simulator 11 simulates the lane monitoring control device. For example, the lane monitoring control device simulator 11 displays information received from the lane server 1. The lane monitoring control device simulator 11 displays the presence or absence of equipment failure, the number of vehicles in the lane, the result of judging whether the vehicle is normal or abnormal, the abnormality details (non-ETC, expired, etc.), or the lane status such as stopped or in operation. In addition, the lane monitoring control device simulator 11 notifies the lane server 1 of the status of the lane monitoring control device. The lane monitoring control device simulator 11 is composed of a PC, etc.

[0042] In addition, the data generation unit 3, antenna simulator 5, interface conversion device 6, roadside simulator 7, automatic control device 8, roadside interface aggregation unit 9, toll gate server simulator 10, lane monitoring control device simulator 11, roadside display simulator 12, NP reading device simulator 13 and toll collection machine simulator 14 (or some of these) may be formed integrally.

[0043] Furthermore, the simulated testing environment system 2 may include components other than those shown in FIG. 1 as necessary, and certain components may be excluded from the simulated testing environment system 2.

[0044] Next, a configuration example of the antenna simulator 5 will be described. Fig. 2 shows an example of the configuration of the antenna simulator 5. As shown in Fig. 2, the antenna simulator 5 includes a processor 51, a ROM 52, a RAM 53, an NVM 54, a communication unit 55, an operation unit 56, a display unit 57, and the like.

[0045] The processor 51, the ROM 52, the RAM 53, the NVM 54, the communication unit 55, the operation unit 56, and the display unit 57 are connected to one another via a data bus or the like. The antenna simulator 5 may include components as necessary in addition to the components shown in FIG. 2, and certain components may be excluded from the antenna simulator 5.

[0046] The processor 51 has a function of controlling the overall operation of the antenna simulator 5. The processor 51 may include an internal cache and various interfaces, etc. The processor 51 realizes various processes by executing programs stored in advance in the internal memory, the ROM 52, or the NVM 54.

[0047] Some of the various functions realized by the processor 51 executing the programs may be realized by a hardware circuit. In this case, the processor 51 controls the functions executed by the hardware circuit.

[0048] The ROM 52 is a non-volatile memory in which control programs, control data, etc. are stored in advance. The control programs and control data stored in the ROM 52 are incorporated in advance in accordance with the specifications of the antenna simulator 5.

[0049] The RAM 53 is a volatile memory. The RAM 53 temporarily stores data being processed by the processor 51. The RAM 53 stores various application programs based on instructions from the processor 51. The RAM 53 may also store data necessary for executing the application programs, execution results of the application programs, and the like.

[0050] The NVM 54 is a non-volatile memory in which data can be written and rewritten. The NVM 54 is, for example, configured with a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a flash memory, etc. The NVM 54 stores control programs, applications, various data, etc. according to the operational purpose of the antenna simulator 5.

[0051] The communication unit 55 is an interface for communicating with the lane server 1, the data generating unit 3, etc. For example, the communication unit 55 is an interface for transmitting and receiving data with the lane server 1, the data generating unit 3, etc. via a network. For example, the communication unit 55 is an interface that supports a wired or wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection.

[0052] The communication unit 55 may be configured with an interface for communicating with the lane server 1 and an interface for communicating with the data generation unit 3.

[0053] The operation unit 56 receives various operation inputs from an operator. The operation unit 56 transmits a signal indicating the input operation to the processor 51. The operation unit 56 may be configured as a touch panel.

[0054] The display unit 57 displays the image data from the processor 51. For example, the display unit 57 is configured with a liquid crystal monitor. When the operation unit 56 is configured with a touch panel, the display unit 57 may be formed integrally with the operation unit 56.

[0055] The roadside simulator 7, tollgate server simulator 10, lane monitoring control device simulator 11, roadside display simulator 12, NP reader simulator 13 and toll collection machine simulator 14 have the same configuration as the antenna simulator 5. Therefore, explanations of the configurations of the roadside simulator 7, tollgate server simulator 10, lane monitoring control device simulator 11, roadside display simulator 12, NP reader simulator 13 and toll collection machine simulator 14 will be omitted.

[0056] Next, the function of each element of the connection device simulator 4 will be described. First, there will be described functions realized by the antenna simulator 5. The functions realized by the antenna simulator 5 are realized by the processor 51 executing a program stored in the internal memory, the ROM 52, the NVM 54, or the like.

[0057] The antenna simulator 5 has a function of transmitting to the lane server 1 a signal (antenna signal) related to communication with an on-board device of the vehicle. The antenna simulator 5 receives the vehicle data from the data generating unit 3. Upon receiving the vehicle data, the antenna simulator 5 connects to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1 under the control of the simulation test environment system 2 or the like.

[0058] When connected to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1, the antenna simulator 5 waits until it receives a control signal to start its operation from the simulated test environment system 2. Upon receiving the control signal to start its operation, the antenna simulator 5 waits until it receives a control signal from the lane server 1 requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device.

[0059] When the control signal is received, the antenna simulator 5 acquires the first record of the vehicle data. After acquiring the first record, the antenna simulator 5 generates an antenna signal based on the first record. That is, the antenna simulator 5 simulates communication between the vehicle-mounted device and an antenna that wirelessly communicates with the vehicle-mounted device, and generates an antenna signal generated by the antenna.

[0060] For example, the antenna simulator 5 generates an antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit in which a normal ETC card is inserted, an antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit in which an abnormal ETC card is inserted, an antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit in which an ETC card is not inserted, an antenna signal indicating communication with an abnormal on-board unit, etc. The antenna simulator 5 also generates an antenna signal indicating that a timeout has occurred in communication with the antenna and an antenna signal indicating that a retry over has occurred.

[0061] The antenna simulator 5 may generate a plurality of antenna signals for one record.

[0062] When the antenna signal is generated, the antenna simulator 5 transmits the generated antenna signal to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1.

[0063] After transmitting the generated antenna signal, the antenna simulator 5 similarly waits for a control signal requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device. The antenna simulator 5 similarly generates antenna signals in sequence based on the vehicle data records and transmits them to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1.

[0064] Next, there will be described functions realized by the roadside simulator 7. The functions realized by the roadside simulator 7 are realized by the processor executing a program stored in the internal memory, ROM, NVM, or the like.

[0065] The roadside simulator 7 has a function of transmitting vehicle inspection joint data to the lane server 1.

[0066] The roadside simulator 7 receives the vehicle data from the data generating unit 3. Upon receiving the vehicle data, the roadside simulator 7 connects to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 based on the control of the simulation test environment system 2 or the like.

[0067] When connected to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1, the roadside simulator 7 waits until it receives a control signal from the simulation test environment system 2 to start its operation.

[0068] Upon receiving the control signal, the roadside simulator 7 acquires the first record of the vehicle data. Upon acquiring the first record, the roadside simulator 7 generates vehicle inspection intersection data based on the first record. That is, the roadside simulator 7 simulates detection by a roadside device in the lane, and generates vehicle inspection intersection data generated by a roadside device that detects a vehicle whose behavior is indicated in the record.

[0069] For example, the roadside simulator 7 generates vehicle inspection intersection data related to forward movement, stoppage, backward movement, or irregular driving in a lane. Also, the roadside simulator 7 may not transmit the vehicle inspection intersection data as it is determined that a vehicle has not been detected.

[0070] The roadside simulator 7 may generate a plurality of vehicle inspection joint data for one record.

[0071] When the roadside simulator 7 generates the vehicle inspection joint data, the roadside simulator 7 transmits the generated vehicle inspection joint data to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1.

[0072] After transmitting the generated vehicle inspection joint data, the roadside simulator 7 similarly generates vehicle inspection joint data in sequence based on the records of the vehicle behavior data and transmits the data to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 .

[0073] Next, there will be described functions realized by the interface conversion device 6. The functions realized by the interface conversion device 6 are realized by hardware such as an LSI.

[0074] First, the interface conversion device 6 has a function of transmitting the vehicle inspection intersection data from the roadside simulator 7 to the lane server 1.

[0075] The interface conversion device 6 determines whether data has been received from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1.

[0076] When it is determined that data has been received, the interface conversion device 6 determines whether the received data is vehicle inspection joint data from the roadside simulator 7.

[0077] When the interface conversion device 6 determines that the received data is vehicle inspection joint data from the roadside simulator 7, it transmits the received data (vehicle inspection joint data) to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 via the roadside interface aggregation unit 9.

[0078] In addition, the interface conversion device 6 has a function of transmitting an output signal from the lane server 1 to the automatic control device 8.

[0079] As described above, the interface conversion device 6 determines whether the received data is vehicle inspection joint data from the roadside simulator 7.

[0080] When the interface conversion device 6 determines that the data received from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1 is not vehicle inspection joint data (i.e., the received data is an output signal from the lane server 1), it transmits the received data (output signal) to the automatic control device 8.

[0081] Here, the automatic controller 8 transmits a control signal for controlling the lane indicator board or the starting controller to the interface conversion device 6 based on the output signal.

[0082] The interface conversion device 6 receives the control signal from the automatic controller 8. Upon receiving the control signal, the interface conversion device 6 displays information related to the control signal. For example, the interface conversion device 6 turns on or off a lamp indicating a message to be displayed on a lane sign based on the control signal. The interface conversion device 6 also turns on or off a lamp indicating the opening or closing of a launch control based on the control signal.

[0083] The interface conversion device 6 also has a function of transmitting to the lane server 1 a signal indicating a state change (a state signal).

[0084] The interface conversion device 6 judges whether a state change has occurred. For example, the state change is a change in a monitoring item such as an abnormality occurrence or recovery of each simulated device (antenna, roadside device, roadside display, NP reader, toll collection machine, toll booth server, lane monitoring control device, etc.) or an automatic control device 8 which is an actual device.

[0085] The interface conversion device 6 receives an input of a state change from an operator via a switch, etc. The interface conversion device 6 may also detect removal or installation of the roadside simulator 7 or the automatic controller 8 as a state change.

[0086] When it is determined that a state change has occurred, the interface conversion device 6 transmits a state signal indicating the state change that has occurred to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 via the roadside interface aggregation unit 9.

[0087] Next, an example of the operation of the test system 100 will be described. First, an example of the operation of the simulation testing environment system 2 will be described.

[0088] 3 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the simulated testing environment system 2. The following operations may be executed by an information processing device (not shown) in the simulated testing environment system 2, or may be executed by any of the elements constituting the simulated testing environment system 2.

[0089] First, the simulated testing environment system 2 causes the data generating unit 3 to generate vehicle data, vehicle behavior data, and table data (S11). After causing the data generating unit 3 to generate vehicle data, vehicle behavior data, and table data, the simulated testing environment system 2 connects the lane server 1 to the antenna simulator 5, roadside simulator 7, tollgate server simulator 10, lane monitoring control device simulator 11, roadside display simulator 12, NP reader simulator 13, toll collection machine simulator 14, and the like (S12).

[0090] When the lane server 1 is connected to each simulator, the simulation test environment system 2 causes the data generation unit 3 to transmit vehicle data to the antenna simulator 5, vehicle behavior data to the roadside simulator 7, and table data to the tollgate server simulator 10 (S13).

[0091] After causing the data generating unit 3 to transmit each data, the simulation testing environment system 2 causes the antenna simulator 5 to start operation (S14). For example, the simulation testing environment system 2 transmits a control signal to the antenna simulator 5 to start operation.

[0092] When the antenna simulator 5 is caused to start operating, the simulated testing environment system 2 causes the roadside simulator 7 to start operating (S15). For example, the simulated testing environment system 2 transmits a control signal to the roadside simulator 7 to start operating.

[0093] Here, the roadside simulator 7 inputs various signals to the lane server 1. The lane server 1 operates based on the various signals and outputs various signals. The simulation test environment system 2 causes each simulator to execute control based on the output signal from the lane server 1 (S16).

[0094] After causing each simulator to execute control based on an output signal from the lane server 1, the simulated testing environment system 2 judges whether to continue the test (S17). If it is judged that the test is to be continued (S17, YES), the simulated testing environment system 2 returns to S11.

[0095] When it is determined that the test is to be ended (S17, NO), the simulated testing environment system 2 acquires the operation log generated in each simulator, the lane server 1, etc. (S18). After acquiring the operation log, the simulated testing environment system 2 terminates the operation.

[0096] The simulated testing environment system 2 may present the acquired operation log to an operator. The simulated testing environment system 2 may transmit the acquired operation log to an external device.

[0097] Next, an example of the operation of the roadside simulator 7 will be described.

[0098] FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the roadside simulator 7. As shown in FIG.

[0099] First, the roadside simulator 7 receives the vehicle behavior data from the data generating unit 3 (S21). Upon receiving the vehicle behavior data, the roadside simulator 7 connects to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 in accordance with the control from the simulation test environment system 2 (S22). Note that the roadside simulator 7 may receive the vehicle inspection joint data after connecting to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1.

[0100] When connected to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1, the roadside simulator 7 judges whether or not it has received a control signal to start its operation (S23). If it judges that it has not received a control signal to start its operation (S23, NO), the roadside simulator 7 returns to S23.

[0101] When it is determined that a control signal to start the operation has been received (S23, YES), the roadside simulator 7 resets n (n=1) (S24). After resetting n, the roadside simulator 7 generates vehicle inspection joint data based on the n-th record in the vehicle behavior data (S25). After generating the vehicle inspection joint data, the roadside simulator 7 transmits the generated vehicle inspection joint data to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 (S26).

[0102] When the generated vehicle inspection intersection data is transmitted to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1, the roadside simulator 7 judges whether n=N (the number of records) (S27). If it is judged that n=N is not the case (S27, NO), the roadside simulator 7 increments n (n=n+1) (S28).

[0103] After incrementing n, the roadside simulator 7 returns to S25. If it is determined that n=N (S27, YES), the roadside simulator 7 ends the operation.

[0104] Next, an example of the operation of the interface conversion device 6 will be described.

[0105] First, an example of the operation when the interface conversion device 6 receives data from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1 will be described.

[0106] FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the interface conversion device 6 when receiving data from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1. As shown in FIG.

[0107] First, the interface conversion device 6 determines whether data has been received from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1 (S31). If it is determined that data has not been received from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1 (S31, NO), the interface conversion device 6 returns to S31.

[0108] When it is determined that data has been received from the roadside simulator 7 or the lane server 1 (S31, YES), the interface conversion device 6 determines whether the received data is vehicle inspection joint data from the roadside simulator 7 (S32).

[0109] If it is determined that the received data is vehicle inspection joint data (S32, YES), the interface conversion device 6 transmits the received data (vehicle inspection joint data) to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 via the roadside interface aggregation unit 9 (S33).

[0110] After transmitting the received data (vehicle inspection contact point data) to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1, the interface conversion device 6 returns to S31.

[0111] When it is determined that the received data is an output signal from the lane server 1 (S32, NO), the interface conversion device 6 transmits the received data (output signal) to the automatic control device 8 (S34).

[0112] When the interface conversion device 6 transmits the received data (output signal) to the automatic controller 8, it receives a control signal based on the output signal from the automatic controller 8 (S35). Upon receiving the control signal, the interface conversion device 6 displays information related to the received control signal (S36).

[0113] After displaying the information about the received control signal, the interface conversion device 6 returns to S31.

[0114] Next, an example of the operation when the interface conversion device 6 transmits a status signal to the lane server 1 will be described.

[0115] FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of an operation performed when the interface conversion device 6 transmits a status signal to the lane server 1. As shown in FIG.

[0116] First, the interface conversion device 6 judges whether a state change has occurred (S41). If it is judged that a state change has not occurred (S41, NO), the interface conversion device 6 returns to S41.

[0117] When it is determined that a state change has occurred (S41, YES), the interface conversion device 6 transmits a state signal indicating the state change that has occurred to the monitoring control unit 102 of the lane server 1 (S42). After transmitting the status signal, the interface conversion device 6 ends its operation.

[0118] The interface conversion device 6 executes the operations of S31 to S36 and S41 and S42 in parallel.

[0119] Next, an example of the operation of the antenna simulator 5 will be described.

[0120] FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the operation of the antenna simulator 5.

[0121] First, the antenna simulator 5 receives vehicle data from the data generating unit 3 (S51). Upon receiving the vehicle data, the antenna simulator 5 connects to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1 under control of the simulation test environment system 2 (S52). Here, it is assumed that the antenna simulator 5 receives a control signal to start operation. Note that the antenna simulator 5 may receive the vehicle data after connecting to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1.

[0122] When connected to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1, the antenna simulator 5 determines whether or not a control signal requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device has been received from the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1 (S53).

[0123] When it is determined that the control signal requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device has not been received (S53, NO), the antenna simulator 5 returns to S53.

[0124] When it is determined that a control signal requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device has been received (S53, YES), the antenna simulator 5 generates an antenna signal based on the vehicle data record (S54). After generating the antenna signal, the antenna simulator 5 transmits the generated antenna signal to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1 (S55).

[0125] After transmitting the generated antenna signal to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1, the antenna simulator 5 returns to S53.

[0126] The antenna simulator 5 may transmit an antenna signal to the communication control unit simulator 101 of the lane server 1 even if it does not receive a control signal requesting communication with the vehicle-mounted device.

[0127] The test system configured as above transmits signals generated by simulating each device to the lane server. That is, the test system generates signals necessary for the operation of the lane server and transmits them to the lane server. As a result, the test system can test the operation of the lane server without operating the lane server in a real lane or the like.

[0128] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 1...lane server, 2...simulated test environment system, 3...data generation unit, 4...connection device simulator, 5...antenna simulator, 6...interface conversion device, 7...roadside simulator, 8...automatic control device, 9...roadside interface aggregation unit, 10...toll booth server simulator, 11...lane monitoring control device simulator, 12...roadside display simulator, 13...NP reading device simulator, 14...toll collection machine simulator, 51...processor, 52...ROM, 53...RAM, 54...NVM, 55...communication unit, 56...operation unit, 57...display unit, 100...test system, 101...communication control unit simulator, 102...monitoring control unit, 104...ETC processing unit, 105...log accumulation unit.

Claims

1. A simulated test environment system for testing the operation of a lane server that collects tolls from vehicles, comprising: an antenna simulator that generates an antenna signal based on vehicle data related to communication between an antenna that wirelessly communicates with an in-vehicle device and transmits the antenna signal to the lane server; A roadside simulator that generates vehicle inspection joint data based on vehicle behavior data relating to vehicle behavior and transmits the vehicle inspection joint data to the lane server; an automatic controller that receives an output signal from the lane server and outputs a control signal for controlling a lane display board or a starting controller; a tollgate server simulator that transmits a table for determining the toll to the lane server; A simulated test environment system comprising:

2. The simulated test environment system includes: The vehicle data relating to the communication between the vehicle-mounted device and the antenna and the vehicle behavior data relating to the behavior of the vehicle are generated by a data generating unit.

2. The simulated testing environment system according to claim 1.

3. The antenna signal is An antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit into which a normal ETC card is inserted; an antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit into which an abnormal ETC card is inserted; An antenna signal indicating communication with an on-board unit in which an ETC card is not inserted, an antenna signal indicating communication with an abnormal on-board unit, an antenna signal indicating that a timeout has occurred in communication with the antenna; Antenna signal indicating that a retry over has occurred Either 3. The simulated test environment system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The vehicle inspection contact data is vehicle inspection contact data related to forward movement, stoppage, reverse movement, or irregular driving of a vehicle.

4. A simulated test environment system according to claim 1.

5. The simulated test environment system includes: receiving an output signal from the lane server; Sending the output signal to the automatic controller that controls the lane markers and the starting controller; receiving a control signal from the automatic controller; Displaying information regarding the control signal. An interface conversion device is provided.

5. A simulated testing environment system according to claim 1.

6. The interface conversion device transmits a status signal indicating a change in a status of the device to the lane server.

6. The simulated testing environment system according to claim 5.

7. The status signal indicates an occurrence or recovery of an abnormality with respect to the device.

7. The simulated testing environment system according to claim 6.

8. The simulated test environment system includes: a roadside display simulator that simulates display control by the control signal from the automatic controller; 8. A simulated testing environment system according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The simulated test environment system includes: and an NP reader simulator that simulates a license plate reading process of a passing vehicle by the control signal from the automatic controller.

9. A simulated testing environment system according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A simulation test method for testing the operation of a lane server that collects tolls from vehicles, comprising: a step of transmitting an antenna signal generated by an antenna simulator based on vehicle data related to communication between the vehicle-mounted device and an antenna that wirelessly communicates with the vehicle-mounted device to the lane server; a step of transmitting vehicle inspection contact point data generated by a roadside simulator based on vehicle behavior data relating to vehicle behavior to the lane server; a step in which an automatic control device that receives an output signal from the lane server outputs a control signal for controlling a lane display board or a starting control device; a tollgate server simulator transmitting a table for determining the toll to the lane server; A mock test method comprising:

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