Fee Receiving System, Fee Receiving Method, and Program

Abstract

To provide a toll collection system capable of properly performing the procedures for the ex-post collection of tolls without the need for a person in charge to be face-to-face with the user.SOLUTION: A toll collection system 1 includes: a vehicle detection unit 21 that detects entry of a vehicle A into a lane L; an antenna 22 for wireless communication with the vehicle A traveling in the lane L; a lane control unit 24 that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle A through the antenna 22 when the entry of the vehicle A is detected; and a roadside apparatus 3 that is provided to the lane L and configured to acquire a piece of information of an official certificate from a driver of the vehicle A. The lane control unit 24 is configured so as to, when there is no response from vehicle A in wireless communication, determine that the vehicle A is a non-compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication, and transmit a notification signal representing that a non-compliant vehicle has arrived to the outside.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a fee collection system, a fee collection method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] At toll gates on toll roads, an electronic toll collection system (ETC: Electronic Toll Collection System (registered trademark), also referred to as an "automatic toll collection system") is widely used.

[0003] Among users of toll roads, there are compliant vehicles equipped with a dedicated in-vehicle unit (hereinafter also referred to as "ETC vehicles"), and non-compliant vehicles not equipped with an in-vehicle unit (hereinafter also referred to as "non-ETC vehicles").

[0004] For non-ETC vehicles, a toll collector or the like stationed in a manned booth on the toll gate lane side may directly interact with the user boarding the non-ETC vehicle and directly conduct the transfer of a pass, cash, a credit card, etc., to collect the toll.

[0005] In recent years, for users of non-ETC vehicles, a toll collection method (hereinafter also referred to as post-collection) has been considered in which a toll collector records the coupon information of the user's official certificate (a certificate associated with an individual issued by a public office or its related organization, such as a driver's license, a My Number card, a passport, etc.) and later collects (bills) the toll from the user. Even in the procedure of post-collection, since the toll collector needs to transfer the official certificate to the user, face-to-face interaction with the user is required.

[0006] As a technology related to the present disclosure, Patent Document 1 discloses a fee collection system capable of collecting fees without using a medium such as an IC card set in an in-vehicle unit.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0007] ​ Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-092850 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION PROBLEMS TO BE SOLVED BY THE INVENTION

[0008] In recent years, a system for collecting tolls from a remote location without requiring a staff member (such as a receiver) to have face-to-face interaction with users has been desired. However, if a staff member attempts to respond remotely, it is assumed that they will not be able to appropriately handle the situation when a non-ETC vehicle arrives. In particular, from the perspective of alleviating traffic congestion, it is required to respond to post-collection of non-ETC vehicles that have arrived as quickly as possible.

[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a toll collection system, a toll collection method, and a program that can quickly perform post-collection procedures for tolls without requiring a staff member to have face-to-face interaction with users. MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a toll collection system includes a vehicle detector that detects the entry of a vehicle into a lane, an antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, a lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when the entry of the vehicle is detected, and a roadside device installed in the lane that can acquire information on a public certificate from a driver of the vehicle. When there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, the lane control device determines that the vehicle is a non-responsive vehicle that does not support wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non-responsive vehicle to the outside.

[0011] Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a toll collection method uses a vehicle detector that detects entry of a vehicle into a lane, an antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, a lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when entry of the vehicle is detected, and a roadside device installed in the lane and capable of acquiring information on a public certificate from a driver of the vehicle. The lane control device includes a step of determining that the vehicle is a non - compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication when there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, and transmitting a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non - compliant vehicle to the outside.

[0012] Further, according to one aspect of the present disclosure, a program is a program for a toll collection system that uses a vehicle detector that detects entry of a vehicle into a lane, an antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, a lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when entry of the vehicle is detected, and a roadside device installed in the lane and capable of acquiring information on a public certificate from a driver of the vehicle. The program causes the lane control device to execute a step of determining that the vehicle is a non - compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication when there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, and transmitting a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non - compliant vehicle to the outside.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] According to each of the above aspects, the person in charge can quickly perform the procedure for post - collection of tolls without the need for face - to - face interaction with the user.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] <First Embodiment> Hereinafter, the toll collection system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

[0016] (Overall Configuration) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the toll collection system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. The toll collection system 1 according to the present embodiment is provided, for example, at a tollgate (entrance tollgate or exit tollgate) of a toll road, and collects a toll from a vehicle traveling in a lane L connecting the toll road and the general road. The lane L is partitioned by an island I. The island I is a structure that restricts the lane L so that one vehicle A can travel in the lane L one by one.

[0017] In the present embodiment, an example in which the toll collection system 1 is provided at the exit tollgate will be described. Hereinafter, the direction in which the lane L extends (±X direction) will be referred to as the "lane direction". Also, the toll road side (-X side) in the lane direction will be referred to as the "upstream side", and the general road side (+X side) will be referred to as the "downstream side". Further, the width direction (±Y direction) of the lane L will be referred to as the "lane width direction".

[0018] For simplicity, only one lane L is shown in FIG. 1, but actually a plurality of lanes L are installed side by side in parallel.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 1, the toll collection system 1 includes an ETC facility 2, a roadside device 3, and a monitoring device 4.

[0020] When the traveling vehicle A is an ETC vehicle (corresponding vehicle), the toll collection system 1 performs toll collection processing by wireless communication via the ETC facility 2 while the vehicle A is traveling in the lane L. On the one hand, when the traveling vehicle A is a non-ETC vehicle (non-compatible vehicle), the toll collection system 1 does not collect the toll on the lane L, but conducts post-collection where the user pays the toll later. The toll collection system 1 uses the roadside device 3 installed on the lane L and the monitoring device 4 installed at a remote location of the lane L (for example, the toll office) to obtain information that can identify the user of the non-ETC vehicle and create data for post-collection.

[0021] (Configuration of ETC Equipment) The ETC equipment 2 is a group of devices for automatically collecting tolls via wireless communication from an ETC vehicle equipped with an on-vehicle unit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, the ETC equipment 2 includes an entrance-side vehicle detector 21, an antenna 22, a communication vehicle detector 23, a lane control device 24, a start control machine 25, and an exit-side vehicle detector 26.

[0022] The entrance-side vehicle detector 21 is a transmissive vehicle detector as shown in FIG. 1, for example. The entrance-side vehicle detector 21 detects the entry of the vehicle A into the lane L. In this case, the entrance-side vehicle detector 21 transmits an entry detection signal to the lane control device 24.

[0023] The antenna 22 is a wireless communication interface for performing wireless communication with an ETC vehicle (vehicle A) traveling on the lane L.

[0024] The communication vehicle detector 23 has the same device configuration as the entrance-side vehicle detector 21 and detects the passage (entry to exit) of the vehicle A at the installation position. When the communication vehicle detector 23 detects the passage of the vehicle A at the installation position, it transmits a passage detection signal to the lane control device 24.

[0025] The start control machine 25 opens and closes the opening bar according to the opening and closing commands of the lane control device 24 or the monitoring device 4 described later, thereby opening (permitting the passage of the vehicle A) and closing (restricting the passage of the vehicle A) the lane L.

[0026] The exit-side vehicle detector 26 has the same device configuration as the entry-side vehicle detector 21 and detects the exit of the vehicle A from the lane L. When the exit-side vehicle detector 26 detects the exit of the vehicle A from the lane L, it transmits an exit detection signal to the lane control device 24.

[0027] The lane control device 24 performs a series of controls on various installed devices in the lane L. Specifically, the lane control device 24 starts wireless communication (radio wave transmission) triggered by the reception of an entry detection signal from the entry-side vehicle detector 21. Also, the lane control device 24 ends wireless communication (radio wave transmission) triggered by the reception of a passing detection signal from the communication vehicle detector 23. Here, when the vehicle A is an ETC-compatible vehicle, the lane control device 24 completes the wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle A. Furthermore, the lane control device 24 opens the start control mechanism 25 triggered by the successful completion of wireless communication for toll collection with the ETC vehicle via the antenna 22. Also, the lane control device 24 closes the start control mechanism 25 triggered by the reception of an exit detection signal from the exit-side vehicle detector 26.

[0028] (Explanation of roadside device) The roadside device 3 is a device that can obtain information on a public certificate (driver's license, My Number card, passport, etc., a certificate linked to an individual issued by a public office or its related organization) of a non-ETC vehicle user from the roadside so that it can perform post-collection of tolls after the non-ETC vehicle exits the toll road. The information on the public certificate is information that can identify the driver himself / herself. For example, when the public certificate is a driver's license, it is the driver's license number; when the public certificate is a My Number card, it is the My Number; when the public certificate is a passport, it is the passport number. The roadside device 3 includes a camera, a communication device (microphone, speaker), and a printing mechanism. The camera visualizes by capturing an image of the face of an official certificate (e.g., driver's license) held by the user, enabling a supervisor at a remote location to visually identify the user's personal identification information (e.g., driver's license number) through the monitoring device 4. The communication device is provided for the purpose of communication between the supervisor and the user. The printing mechanism is a mechanism that prints and discharges information such as information related to the use of a toll road (usage time, toll gate, etc.), the received amount (transferred amount), and the transfer destination account number onto paper. The printing mechanism is driven according to a remote operation from the monitoring device 4 by the supervisor. By receiving the discharged paper, the user can obtain detailed guidance on the subsequent payment method and payment amount. In other embodiments, the roadside device 3 may be provided with a contactless IC card reader instead of (or in addition to) the camera. By doing so, the roadside device 3 can read the IC chip of an official certificate with an embedded IC chip using the contactless IC card reader and acquire personal identification information.

[0029] (Description of the monitoring device) The monitoring device 4 is a device used by a supervisor stationed at the toll office for monitoring the lane L and remotely controlling each device (such as the roadside device 3). The monitoring device 4 includes a display, a communication device, and an input device (such as a keyboard and a mouse). The display displays, in addition to the monitoring video of the lane L, the video from the camera of the roadside device 3. The supervisor can acquire the user's personal identification information through the display. The input device receives the supervisor's operations. The supervisor can input personal identification information through this input device and record it in the computer. Also, the supervisor can remotely operate the printing mechanism of the roadside device 3 through this input device to discharge the paper with information such as the received amount and the transfer destination account number printed on it.

[0030] (Functional configuration of the lane control device) FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the functional configuration of the toll collection system according to the first embodiment. Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the functions of the lane control device 24 will be described. The lane control device 24 functions as a detection signal reception unit 241, a wireless communication processing unit 242, a determination unit 243, and a notification unit 244 by the built-in CPU operating according to a pre-prepared program.

[0031] The detection signal reception unit 241 receives detection signals from the entry-side vehicle detector 21, the communication vehicle detector 23, and the exit-side vehicle detector 26 installed in the lane L.

[0032] The wireless communication processing unit 242 attempts wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle A traveling in the lane L via the antenna 22. The wireless communication processing unit 242 starts transmitting radio waves triggered by the reception of the entry detection signal from the entry-side vehicle detector 21. When the vehicle A is an ETC vehicle, the in-vehicle unit mounted on the vehicle A responds to the radio waves transmitted from the antenna 22, and thus the wireless communication processing for toll collection is executed. On the other hand, when the vehicle A is a non-ETC vehicle, there is no in-vehicle unit that returns a response to the radio waves transmitted from the antenna 22. Therefore, the wireless communication processing unit 242 cannot execute the wireless communication processing for toll collection for this vehicle A. In this case, the wireless communication processing unit 242 repeats the transmission of radio waves and waits for a response from the in-vehicle unit, but ends the transmission of radio waves triggered by the reception of the passing detection signal from the communication vehicle detector 23.

[0033] The determination unit 243 determines whether the incoming vehicle A is an ETC vehicle or a non-ETC vehicle. Specifically, when there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication by the wireless communication processing unit 242, the determination unit 243 determines that the vehicle A is a non-ETC vehicle.

[0034] The notification unit 244 transmits a notification signal indicating the arrival of a non-corresponding vehicle to the outside. In this embodiment, "outside" refers to the monitoring device 4.

[0035] (Processing Flow of Toll Collection System) FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the processing flow of the toll collection system according to the first embodiment.

[0036] As shown in FIG. 3, first, the incoming vehicle detector 21 detects the entry of vehicle A into lane L. At this time, the incoming vehicle detector 21 transmits an entry detection signal to the lane control device 24 (step S01).

[0037] When the detection signal receiving unit 241 of the lane control device 24 receives the entry detection signal, the wireless communication processing unit 242 of the lane control device 24 transmits radio waves via the antenna 22 and starts wireless communication (step S02).

[0038] Next, the determination unit 243 of the lane control device 24 determines whether the incoming vehicle A is an ETC vehicle or a non-ETC vehicle based on the result of step S02 (step S03). Here, when the wireless communication for toll collection by the wireless communication processing unit 242 is successfully completed, the determination unit 243 determines that vehicle A is an "ETC vehicle". On the other hand, if no response is obtained from vehicle A and the wireless communication for toll collection is not successfully completed before the passing detection signal from the communication vehicle detector 23 is received, the determination unit 243 determines that vehicle A is a "non-ETC vehicle".

[0039] If the incoming vehicle A is an "ETC vehicle", the lane control device 24 controls the start control device 25 to open when the normal toll collection process by wireless communication is completed. Then, when an exit detection signal is received from the exit side vehicle detector 26 when vehicle A exits lane L, the lane control device 24 controls the start control device 25 to close to prepare for the entry of the next vehicle.

[0040] On the other hand, when the approaching vehicle A is a "non-ETC vehicle", the notification unit 244 of the lane control device 24 transmits a signal notifying this (hereinafter also referred to as "non-ETC vehicle notification") toward the monitoring device 4 (step S04). Since the toll collection process by wireless communication has not been completed, the lane control device 24 does not open-control the start control mechanism 25. Therefore, the vehicle A stops in front of the start control mechanism 25 (beside the roadside device 3).

[0041] The monitoring device 4 that has received the non-ETC vehicle notification from the lane control device 24 performs notification processing toward the monitor (step S05). The "notification processing" here includes notifications by alert sounds from the speakers provided in the monitoring device 4, displays on the display, lighting of lamps, and the like.

[0042] The monitor who has received the notification by the monitoring device 4 operates the monitoring device 4 to enable the communication function with the roadside device 3 in the lane L where the vehicle A has arrived (step S06).

[0043] The monitor explains the post-collection procedure to the driver of the vehicle A by phone. Specifically, the monitor instructs the driver to hold the face of the official certificate (for example, driver's license) in front of the camera of the roadside device 3.

[0044] Subsequently, the monitor reads the personal identification information (for example, license number) described on the face of the official certificate through the camera, enters it by typing it into the monitoring device 4. Further, the monitor operates the monitoring device 4 to perform the issuance process of the printed receipt. As a result, a guidance printed receipt is issued from the printing mechanism of the roadside device 3. This printed receipt has printed on it usage information (usage time, toll gate, etc.), transfer amount, transfer destination account number, transfer deadline, entered personal identification information (license number), etc. (Regarding the personal identification information, it may be printed with some parts hidden).

[0045] When the monitor confirms through the camera that the driver of vehicle A has received the seal, the monitor operates the monitoring device 4 to perform open control on the start control unit 25. In this way, the toll collection system 1 completes a series of toll collection processes for non-ETC vehicles.

[0046] (Function and effect) As described above, when there is no response from vehicle A in the wireless communication via the antenna 22, the lane control device 24 of the toll collection system 1 according to the first embodiment determines that the vehicle A is a non-corresponding vehicle (non-ETC vehicle) that does not correspond to the wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification) indicating the arrival of the non-corresponding vehicle to the outside. Thereby, the external device that has received the non-ETC vehicle notification can immediately start countermeasures against the arriving non-ETC vehicle. Therefore, the person in charge (monitor) can quickly perform the procedure for post-collection of the toll without the need for face-to-face response with the user.

[0047] In addition, the toll collection system 1 according to the first embodiment includes a monitoring device 4 that enables remote control of the roadside device 3 by the monitor, and the lane control device 24 transmits the non-ETC vehicle notification to the monitoring device 4. By doing so, the monitor can immediately start remote countermeasures against the non-ETC vehicle when the monitoring device 4 receives the non-ETC vehicle notification.

[0048] (Modification example of the first embodiment) In the toll collection system 1 according to the first embodiment, the monitoring device 4 has been described as only executing the notification process (step S05 in FIG. 3) when receiving the non-ETC vehicle notification, but in other embodiments, it is not limited to this mode.

[0049] For example, when the monitoring device 4 according to the modification example receives a non-ETC vehicle notification, in addition to the notification process, it may further automatically enable a call with the roadside device 3. As a result, in the subsequent step S06, the monitor can make a call with the driver without the operation of enabling the call function of the monitoring device 4.

[0050] Also, as a modification example of the first embodiment, when the roadside device 3 has a function of a non-contact IC card reader, in step S06, instead of instructing the monitor to hold the public certificate in front of the camera, the monitor may give an instruction to approach (touch) a predetermined reading position of the IC card reader. Further, in this case, instead of the monitor manually inputting while visually confirming the personal identification information, the monitoring device 4 may automatically input (record) the personal identification information read through the IC card reader.

[0051] <Second Embodiment> Next, the toll collection system according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

[0052] (Processing Flow of Toll Collection System) FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the processing flow of the toll collection system according to the second embodiment. Since the overall configuration and functional configuration of the toll collection system 1 according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment (FIGS. 1 to 2), the description thereof will be omitted. Also, for the processing flow shown in FIG. 4, the same reference numerals will be given to the same processing contents as those of the first embodiment (FIG. 3), and the description thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 4, when vehicle A enters lane L, the entry-side vehicle detector 21 transmits an entry detection signal to the lane control device 24 (step S01).

[0054] When the detection signal receiving unit 241 of the lane control device 24 receives the entry detection signal, the wireless communication processing unit 242 of the lane control device 24 transmits radio waves via the antenna 22 and starts wireless communication (step S02).

[0055] Next, the determination unit 243 of the lane control device 24 determines whether the approaching vehicle A is an ETC vehicle or a non-ETC vehicle based on the result of step S02 (step S03).

[0056] If the approaching vehicle A is a "non-ETC vehicle", the notification unit 244 of the lane control device 24 transmits a non-ETC vehicle notification to both the roadside device 3 and the monitoring device 4 (step S04).

[0057] Upon receiving the non-ETC vehicle notification, the roadside device 3 starts automatic guidance for the approaching vehicle A (step S04a). Here, the automatic guidance executed by the roadside device 3 is, for example, the following processing.

[0058] First, the roadside device 3 enables the camera's shooting function and instructs the driver to hold the official certificate in front of the camera via the display and speaker provided in itself. Subsequently, the roadside device 3 performs image recognition processing on the video acquired through the camera, automatically recognizes the face of the official certificate in the video, and acquires the still image thereof. Further, the roadside device 3 performs OCR (Optical Character Recognition) processing on the still image showing the face of the official certificate, and acquires the personal identification information printed on the face as data. Then, the roadside device 3 discharges a printed document with various guidance information including the acquired personal identification information printed thereon. The roadside device 3 guides the driver to receive the printed document and exit via the display and speaker, and performs open control on the start control device 25.

[0059] On the other hand, the monitoring device 4 that has received the non-ETC vehicle notification notifies the monitor that a non-ETC vehicle has arrived (step S05). When such a notification is received from the monitoring device 4, the monitor prepares for a call request from the driver. However, the monitor actually makes a call only when there is a call request from the driver (step S04b described later). When the normal procedure has been performed with the automatic guidance in step S04a, the monitor does not perform any special processing.

[0060] When the driver of a non-ETC vehicle can execute the above series of procedures according to the automatic guidance by the roadside device 3 in step S04a, the toll collection system 1 completes the guidance process for post-collection for the non-ETC vehicle. On the other hand, it is also assumed that due to some trouble, the driver cannot execute the above procedures according to the automatic guidance. In this case, the driver presses the call button provided on the roadside device 3 to make a call request to the monitor (step S04b). When the monitor receives the call request, the monitor provides guidance through a call with the driver via the monitoring device 4 and the roadside device 3 (step S06). Thereafter, similar to the first embodiment, post-collection guidance is provided by the monitor.

[0061] (Function and effect) As described above, in the toll collection system 1 according to the second embodiment, the lane control device 24 transmits a non-ETC notification to the roadside device 3. Then, when the roadside device 3 receives the non-ETC vehicle notification, it starts automatic guidance for acquiring the information of the official certificate.

[0062] By doing so, the roadside device 3 can automatically execute the post-collection procedure for non-ETC vehicle users. Therefore, the burden on the monitor can be reduced.

[0063] In the above-described embodiment, the processes of various processes of the devices constituting the toll collection system 1 are stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the above various processes are performed by the computer reading and executing this program. Also, the computer-readable recording medium refers to a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, etc. Further, this computer program may be distributed to the computer via a communication line, and the computer that has received this distribution may execute the program.

[0064] The above program may be for realizing some of the functions described above. Further, it may be a so-called differential file (differential program) that can realize the above-described functions in combination with a program already recorded in a computer system.

[0065] As described above, some embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described. However, all of these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.

[0066] <Supplementary Note> The toll collection system 1 and the toll collection method described in each embodiment can be understood as follows, for example.

[0067] (1) The toll collection system 1 according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a vehicle detector (incoming side vehicle detector 21) that detects the entry of vehicle A into lane L, an antenna 22 for performing wireless communication with vehicle A traveling in lane L, and a lane control device 24 that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle A through the antenna 22 when the entry of vehicle A is detected. The toll collection system further includes a roadside device 3 installed in lane L that can acquire information on a public certificate from the driver of vehicle A. The lane control device 24 determines that the vehicle A is a non-corresponding vehicle (non-ETC vehicle) that does not correspond to wireless communication when there is no response from the vehicle A in the wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification) indicating the arrival of the non-corresponding vehicle to the outside.

[0068] (2) In the second aspect of the present disclosure, the above-described toll collection system 1 includes a monitoring device 4 that enables remote control of the roadside device 3 by a monitor, and the lane control device 24 transmits a notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification) to the monitoring device 4.

[0069] (3) In the third aspect of the present disclosure, when the above-described monitoring device 4 receives a notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification), it enables a call with the roadside device 3.

[0070] (4) In the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, the lane control device 24 transmits a notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification) toward the roadside device 3, and when the roadside device 3 receives the notification signal (non-ETC vehicle notification), it starts an automatic guidance for acquiring information on a public certificate.

[0071] (5) In the fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a toll collection method uses a vehicle detector that detects entry of a vehicle into a lane, an antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, a lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when entry of the vehicle is detected, and a roadside device installed in the lane that can acquire information on a public certificate from a driver of the vehicle. The toll collection method includes a step in which when no response is received from the vehicle in the wireless communication, the lane control device determines that the vehicle is a non-corresponding vehicle that does not correspond to the wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal indicating arrival of the non-corresponding vehicle to the outside.

[0072] (6) In the sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a program is a program for a toll collection system that uses a vehicle detector that detects entry of a vehicle into a lane, an antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, a lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when entry of the vehicle is detected, and a roadside device installed in the lane that can acquire information on a public certificate from a driver of the vehicle. The program causes the lane control device to determine that the vehicle is a non-corresponding vehicle that does not correspond to the wireless communication when no response is received from the vehicle in the wireless communication, and to execute a step of transmitting a notification signal indicating arrival of the non-corresponding vehicle to the outside.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0073] 1 Toll collection system 2 ETC equipment 21 Incoming vehicle detector 22 Antenna 23 Communication vehicle detector 24 Lane control device 241 Detection signal receiving unit 242 Wireless communication processing unit 243 Judgment unit 244 Notification unit 25 Starting control mechanism 26 Outgoing vehicle detector 3 Roadside device 4 Monitoring device A Vehicle L Lane I Island

Claims

1. A vehicle detector for detecting entry of a vehicle into a lane, An antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, A lane control device that, when entry of a vehicle is detected, performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna, A roadside device installed in the lane and capable of acquiring information on a public certificate from a driver of a vehicle, A toll collection system comprising: The lane control device: When there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, it determines that the vehicle is a non - compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non - compliant vehicle to the roadside device, When the roadside device receives the notification signal, it starts an automatic guidance for acquiring the information on the public certificate. A toll collection system.

2. Comprising a monitoring device that enables remote control of the roadside device by a supervisor, The lane control device: Transmits the notification signal to the monitoring device. The toll collection system according to Claim 1.

3. When the monitoring device receives a call request from the driver, it enables a call between the monitoring device and the roadside device. The toll collection system according to Claim 2.

4. A vehicle detector for detecting entry of a vehicle into a lane, An antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane, A lane control device that, when entry of a vehicle is detected, performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna, A roadside device installed in the lane and capable of acquiring information on a public certificate from a driver of a vehicle, A toll collection method using the above, When the lane control device determines that the vehicle is a non - compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication when there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, and transmits a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non - compliant vehicle to the roadside device; When the roadside device receives the notification signal, starting an automatic guidance for obtaining the information of the official certificate; A toll collection method having the above.

5. A vehicle detector for detecting the entry of a vehicle into a lane; An antenna for performing wireless communication with a vehicle traveling in the lane; A lane control device that performs wireless communication for toll collection with the vehicle through the antenna when the entry of the vehicle is detected; A roadside device installed in the lane and capable of obtaining information of an official certificate from a driver of a vehicle; A program for a toll collection system using the above, In the lane control device, when there is no response from the vehicle in the wireless communication, determining that the vehicle is a non - compliant vehicle that does not support wireless communication, and transmitting a notification signal indicating the arrival of the non - compliant vehicle to the roadside device; When the roadside device receives the notification signal, starting an automatic guidance for obtaining the information of the official certificate; A program for executing the above.

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