ETC toll processing system, information processing device and ETC on-board device

Abstract

To provide an ETC fee processing system, an information processing device, and an ETC on-board device that enable flexible selection of payment methods for vehicle tolls, etc. [Solution] An ETC toll processing system comprising an ETC on-board unit and an information processing device connected to the ETC on-board unit via a communication network, wherein the ETC on-board unit transmits identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication to obtain passage information based on the identification information, and further transmits the identification information and passage information to the outside, and the information processing device receives this information and calculates the usage fee, and compares it with stored information and performs payment processing based on the payment information and usage fee linked to the matching identification information.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ETC fee processing system, an information processing device, and an ETC in-vehicle device. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART As a means of paying parking fees and the like, a method using an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System) in-vehicle device is known (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2024-04121 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The on-board device disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires an ETC card to be inserted into the on-board device, and payment processing is performed between the ETC antenna in the parking lot and a server. The device also assumes credit card payment processing linked to the ETC card number.

[0005] The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its main object is to provide an ETC fee processing system, an information processing device, and an ETC on-board device that allow flexible selection of payment methods for parking fees and the like. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has the following configuration.

[0007] (1) An ETC toll processing system comprising: an ETC onboard unit; and an information processing device connected to the ETC onboard unit via a communication network, wherein the ETC onboard unit transmits identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication, and comprises a passage information acquisition means for acquiring passage information based on the identification information from the ETC roadside device, and a usage information transmission means for transmitting the identification information and the passage information to an external device, and the information processing device comprises: a usage information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information and the passage information transmitted from the ETC onboard unit, a comparison means for comparing the identification information acquired by the usage information acquisition means with pre-stored identification information, a usage fee calculation means for calculating a usage fee based on the passage information, and a payment processing means for performing payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matched vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee information when the comparison result by the comparison means is a match.

[0008] (2) An information processing device comprising: a usage information acquisition means connected to an ETC onboard unit via a communication network, and acquiring from the ETC onboard unit identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information, as well as passage information based on the identification information acquired by the ETC onboard unit from an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication; a matching means for matching the identification information acquired by the usage information acquisition means with pre-stored identification information; a usage fee calculation means for calculating a usage fee based on the passage information; and a payment processing means for, if the matching result by the matching means is a match, performing payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matched vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee information.

[0009] (3) An ETC onboard device that is connected to an information processing device via a communication network, and includes: a passage information acquisition means that transmits identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication, and acquires passage information based on the identification information from the ETC roadside device; and a usage information transmission means that transmits the identification information and the passage information to the information processing device so that the information processing device can perform calculation processing and settlement processing of usage fees based on the passage information.

[0010] (4) An ETC toll processing program that, in an ETC onboard unit and an information processing device connected to the ETC onboard unit via a communication network, causes the ETC onboard unit to function as a passing information acquisition means that transmits identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication and acquires passing information based on the identification information from the ETC roadside device, and a usage information transmission means that transmits the identification information and the passing information to the outside, and causes the information processing device to function as a usage information acquisition means that acquires the identification information and the passing information transmitted from the ETC onboard unit, a comparison means that compares the identification information acquired by the usage information acquisition means with pre-stored identification information, a usage fee calculation means that calculates a usage fee based on the passing information, and, if the comparison result by the comparison means matches, a payment processing means that performs payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matching vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee information.

[0011] (5) A fee processing program for an information processing device that causes an information processing device connected to an ETC onboard unit via a communication network to function as: a usage information acquisition means that acquires identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information from the ETC onboard unit, and passing information based on the identification information that the ETC onboard unit acquires from an ETC roadside unit via DSRC communication; a matching means that matches the identification information acquired by the usage information acquisition means with pre-stored identification information; a usage fee calculation means that calculates a usage fee based on the passing information; and a payment processing means that, if the matching result by the matching means matches, performs payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matching vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee information.

[0012] (6) A fee processing program for an ETC onboard device that causes an ETC onboard device connected to an information processing device via a communication network to function as a passing information acquisition means that transmits identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication and acquires passing information based on the identification information from the ETC roadside device, and a usage information transmission means that transmits the identification information and the passing information to the information processing device so that the information processing device can perform calculation processing and settlement processing of usage fees based on the passing information.

[0013] (7) In the configuration described in any one of (1) to (4) and (6) above, the passage information acquisition means is configured to perform secure communication with the ETC roadside device.

[0014] (8) An ETC fee processing method comprising an ETC onboard unit and an information processing device connected to the ETC onboard unit via a communication network, the method comprising the steps of: the ETC onboard unit acquiring passage information by communicating with an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication; transmitting identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information, and the passage information to an external device; the information processing device acquiring the identification information and the passage information; comparing the acquired identification information with pre-stored identification information; a fee calculation means calculating a usage fee based on the passage information; and, if the comparison results in a match, performing payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matching vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee.

[0015] (9) An information processing device fee processing method in which an information processing device connected to an ETC onboard unit via a communication network executes the following steps: acquiring from the ETC onboard unit identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information, as well as passing information that the ETC onboard unit acquires from an ETC roadside device via DSRC communication; comparing the acquired identification information with pre-stored identification information; calculating a usage fee based on the passing information; and, if the comparison results in a match, performing payment processing based on payment information linked to at least one of the matching vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee.

[0016] (10) An ETC onboard unit fee processing method, in which an ETC onboard unit connected to an information processing device via a communication network performs the steps of: acquiring passage information from an ETC roadside device by DSRC communication; and transmitting identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information, as well as the passage information, to the information processing device in order to cause the information processing device to perform calculation processing and settlement processing of usage fees based on the passage information.

[0017] (11) In the configuration described in any one of (1) to (10) above, the vehicle identification information includes vehicle inspection certificate information.

[0018] (12) In the configuration described in any one of (1) to (11) above, the user identification information includes an ETC card number. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The ETC fee processing system, information processing device, and ETC vehicle-mounted unit of the present invention enable flexible selection of payment methods for parking fees and the like. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an ETC vehicle-mounted device according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an administrator server according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram showing the processing of the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of a matching process according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating the overall configuration of a system according to a modified example. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0022] 1. Embodiment In this embodiment of the ETC fee processing system (hereinafter referred to as "system S"), as shown in Figure 1, an ETC on-board unit 10 installed in a vehicle 1 and an administrator server 2 are connected via a communication network 3 (hereinafter referred to as "network 3"). In the system S, the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 communicates with the ETC roadside device 4 via DSRC communication to obtain information (passage information) on entry and exit from parking lots, etc., and transmits various information including the passage information to the administrator server 2, for example, via cellular communication. The administrator server 2 compares the information acquired from the ETC on-board unit 10 with pre-stored information. If the comparison results in a match, the administrator server 2 calculates the usage fee from the passage information based on predetermined fee setting information, and transmits predetermined payment information and fee information to the payment processing server 5 in order to perform payment processing via the payment processing server 5, and acquires the payment processing result from the payment processing server 5. This allows the system S to flexibly pay usage fees for parking lots, etc. The administrator server 2 also transmits the acquired payment processing result to the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10. This allows the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 (driver's side) to confirm the execution of the payment processing.

[0023] The network 3 is a wireless communication means or a combination of a wireless communication means and a wired communication means.

[0024] (1) Composition ETC onboard device 10 2, the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 includes a processing unit 11, a storage unit 12, a DSRC communication unit 13, a communication unit 14, an input unit 15, and an output unit 16, which are connected by a bus line. Note that some or all of these may be connected by other means such as wireless communication instead of the bus line.

[0025] The processing unit 11 is a device that performs various calculations and control processes, and is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), etc. There may be a plurality of processing units 11. The processing unit 11 executes an ETC vehicle toll processing program stored in the memory unit 12, and also functions as a means for acquiring passage information from the ETC roadside device 4 (passage information acquisition means) and a means for transmitting identification information 122 and passage information to the administrator server 2 (usage information transmission means). Furthermore, the processing unit 11 stores (including temporarily stores) information generated within the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 and information acquired from an external information processing device such as the administrator server 2 in the storage unit 12 as appropriate.

[0026] The storage unit 12 is a device that stores information, and is configured, for example, by RAM, ROM, storage, etc. Note that part or all of the storage unit 12 may be externally attached to the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10.

[0027] The storage unit 12 stores a toll processing program for ETC on-board devices 121, identification information 122, and payment processing information 123. The passing information acquired from the ETC roadside device 4 is also stored in the storage unit 12 as appropriate.

[0028] The ETC on-board device fee processing program 121 causes the ETC on-board device 10 to function as a means for acquiring passage information from the ETC roadside device 4 and as a means for transmitting identification information 122 and passage information to the administrator server 2, and is executed by the processing unit 11.

[0029] The identification information 122 includes vehicle identification information 1221, which is information for identifying the vehicle 1, and user identification information 1222, which is information for identifying the user of the ETC on-board device 10. However, the information transmitted to the ETC roadside device 4 and the administrator server 2 may be any one of these pieces of information.

[0030] The vehicle identification information 1221 includes vehicle inspection certificate information (setup information). The vehicle inspection certificate information includes information such as the ID of the ETC on-board unit 10, the vehicle number, the vehicle height, the vehicle width, the vehicle length, the vehicle's maximum load capacity, the vehicle weight, the vehicle's characteristics (type, purpose (private, commercial, emergency vehicle, etc.), shape, etc.), the number of passengers, the engine displacement, the type of fuel, and the chassis number. Note that the information transmitted to the ETC roadside device 4 and the administrator server 2 may be only a part of this information.

[0031] The user identification information 1222 includes ETC card information such as the ETC card number, expiration date, and user information. The ETC card information is similar to that stored in the IC chip of a conventional ETC card. The ETC card information does not necessarily include the credit card number. The information transmitted to the ETC roadside device 4 and the administrator server 2 may be only a part of this information.

[0032] The settlement processing information 123 is the settlement processing result that the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 has acquired from the administrator server 2.

[0033] The DSRC communication unit 13 is a communication means for the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 to communicate with the ETC roadside unit 4, and its communication frequency is, for example, 5.8 GHz (active system).

[0034] The communication unit 14 is a communication means for the ETC on-board unit 10 to communicate with the administrator server 2 via the network 3, and is compatible with, for example, 3G / 4G / 5G systems (LTE, NR, etc.) and cellular systems for IoT (LTE-M, NB-IoT), etc. The communication unit 14 communicates based on, for example, an identification ID and an authentication key recorded in a SIM card.

[0035] The input unit 15 is a device that accepts input such as operations, and is, for example, a mouse, buttons, a keyboard, a scanner, a microphone that can input voice, and a touch panel that is integrated with the output unit 16. The input unit 15 may be installed inside the ETC on-board unit 10 or may be attached externally.

[0036] The output unit 16 is a device that outputs information (including screen display, audio output, print output, etc.), and is, for example, a display (including the above-mentioned touch panel), a speaker, a printer, a head-mounted display, etc. The output unit 16 may be provided inside the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 or may be attached externally.

[0037] Administrator Server 2 3, the administrator server 2 is an information processing device, and includes a processing unit 21, a storage unit 22, and a communication unit 23, which are connected by a bus line. Note that some or all of these may be connected by other means, such as wireless communication, instead of the bus line.

[0038] The processing unit 21 is a device that performs various calculations and control processes, and is, for example, a CPU, an MPU, etc. There may be multiple processing units 21. The processing unit 21 executes a fee processing program for the management server stored in the memory unit 22, and functions as a means for acquiring identification information 122 and passage information from the ETC vehicle unit 10 (usage information acquisition means), a means for comparing the acquired identification information 122 with the identification information 222 stored in the memory unit 22 (matching means), a means for calculating a usage fee based on the acquired passage information if the matching results match (usage fee calculation means), and a means for performing payment processing via the payment processing server 5 based on the payment information 224 and the calculated fee information (payment processing means). Furthermore, the processing unit 21 stores (including temporarily stores) information generated within the administrator server 2 and information acquired from an external information processing device such as the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 in the storage unit 22 as appropriate.

[0039] The storage unit 22 is a device for storing information, and is configured, for example, with RAM, ROM, storage, etc. Note that part or all of the storage unit 22 may be stored in another information processing device connected to the administrator server 2 via the network 3.

[0040] The storage unit 22 stores a fee processing program for the management server 221, identification information 222, usage fee calculation information 223, payment information 224, payment processing information 225, vehicle traffic information 226, and the like.

[0041] The identification information 222, the usage fee calculation information 223, and the payment information 224 are information that is stored in advance in the storage unit 22, and that the administrator server 2 has previously acquired from the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 or another information processing device.

[0042] The fee processing program 221 for the management server causes the management server 2 to function as a means for acquiring identification information 122 and passage information from the ETC onboard unit 10, a means for comparing the acquired identification information 122 with the identification information 222 stored in the memory unit 22, a means for calculating the usage fee based on the acquired passage information if the comparison results match, and a means for transmitting payment information 224 and the calculated fee information to the payment processing server 5, and is executed by the processing unit 21.

[0043] The identification information 222 includes vehicle identification information 2221 and user identification information 2222 .

[0044] The vehicle identification information 2221 is the same information as the vehicle identification information 1221, but may be a part of the vehicle identification information 1221. The user identification information 2222 is the same information as the user identification information 1222, but may include at least the ETC card number. In other words, there are no particular limitations as long as the processing unit 21 can perform the matching of the vehicle identification information 1221 obtained from the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 with the corresponding vehicle identification information 2221, and the matching of the user identification information 1222 obtained from the ETC vehicle-mounted unit 10 with the corresponding user identification information 2222.

[0045] The usage fee calculation information 223 is information for calculating fees from the passage information acquired from the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10, and includes the parking lot usage fee (amount according to time, day, etc.).

[0046] Payment information 224 is information linked to user identification information 2222, and includes, for example, the types of cashless payment methods such as prepaid payment, transportation money payment, debit card payment, mobile payment, and credit card payment, as well as information for executing the payment.

[0047] The payment processing information 225 is information on the result of the payment processing by the payment processing server 5, which the administrator server 2 acquires from the payment processing server 5.

[0048] The vehicle traffic information 226 is passage information acquired from the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 .

[0049] The communication unit 23 is a communication means for the administrator server 2 to communicate with the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 via the network 3, and supports wireless communication and the like.

[0050] (2) Processing The flow of the toll payment process executed by the system S using the ETC on-board device toll processing program and the server toll processing program will be described below with reference to FIGS.

[0051] Registration for use of the system S is performed by storing predetermined information in the memory unit 12 of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 and the memory unit 22 of the administrator server 2 (steps S110 and S210). The method for storing this information in the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 is not particularly limited, and for example, the information may be stored via a mobile terminal device carried by the driver.

[0052] When the vehicle 1 enters the parking lot after user registration, the processing unit 11 of the ETC on-board unit 10 communicates with the ETC roadside unit 4 via the DSRC communication unit 13 to transmit and receive predetermined information (step S120).

[0053] Then, when the vehicle 1 leaves the parking lot, the processing unit 11 communicates with the ETC roadside device 4 via the DSRC communication unit 13, transmits identification information 122, and obtains passage information based on the identification information 122 from the ETC roadside device 4 (step S130). The communication between the ETC on-board unit 10 and the ETC roadside unit 4 can use secure communication such as encryption communication, electronic signatures generated using a private key, MAC (Message Authentication Code) generated based on the communication content and a shared key, and tokenized one-time authentication keys. In this case, highly secure communication can be realized.

[0054] The processing unit 11 transmits the identification information 122 and the acquired communication information to the administrator server 2 via the communication unit 14 (step S140).

[0055] The processing unit 21 of the administrator server 2 acquires the identification information 122 and communication information transmitted from the ETC on-board unit 10 via the communication unit 23 (step S220). Note that communication between the ETC on-board unit 10 and the administrator server 2 can also use secure communication such as communication using an encryption method, an electronic signature generated using a private key, a MAC generated based on the communication content and a shared key, or a tokenized one-time authentication key.

[0056] Then, the processing unit 21 of the administrator server 2 compares the identification information 122 with the identification information 222 stored in the storage unit 22, and determines whether they match (step S230, step S231 in FIG. 5). If the comparison results in a match (Y in step S231 in FIG. 5), the processing unit 21 calculates the usage fee based on the usage fee calculation information 223 and the passage information (step S240). A specific example is the calculation of the usage fee based on the entry / exit times and the parking lot usage unit price included in the passage information.

[0057] In addition, the processing unit 21 transmits the payment information 224 linked to the matched user identification information 2222 and the calculated fee information to the payment processing server 5, causing the payment processing server 5 to execute the payment processing (step S250), and obtains the payment processing information 225 from the payment processing server 5 (step S260). Then, the processing unit 21 transmits the payment processing information 225 acquired from the payment processing server 5 to the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 (step S270).

[0058] On the other hand, if the result of the collation in step S230 is no match (N in step S231 in FIG. 5), the processing unit 21 generates result data indicating no match (step S232) and transmits the result data to the ETC on-board unit 10 or another information processing device (step S233). In this case, for example, the processing unit 11 of the ETC on-board unit 10 displays an alert message or the like on the output unit 16 based on the acquired result data. The processing unit 21 of the administrator server 2 may be configured to store in the storage unit 22 "penalty information (information restricting the use of the system S thereafter, etc.)" in association with the corresponding identification information.

[0059] The processing unit 11 of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 acquires the payment processing information 225 (payment processing information 123) from the administrator server 2 (step S150), and outputs and displays a payment result screen on the output unit 16 based on the acquired payment processing information 225 (step S160).

[0060] The order of the above steps may be changed as appropriate.

[0061] As described above, according to the system S, the driver of the vehicle 1 can pay parking fees and the like using any payment method selected in advance. In addition, since information on multiple payment methods can be included in the payment information 224 for each driver, the driver can change the payment method depending on the purpose, location, date and time, etc. In this case, the driver can select any payment method by operating the input unit 15 of the ETC in-vehicle unit 10, for example. Furthermore, the driver can also select any payment method by transmitting payment method selection information from a mobile terminal device.

[0062] Furthermore, according to the system S, the ETC on-board unit 10 can communicate with the ETC roadside device 4 using the identification information 122 in the storage unit 12, so a physical ETC card is not required. However, the ETC on-board unit 10 may be configured to use an ETC card, in which case the processing unit 11 may read information stored in the ETC card and transmit it to an external device. In other words, the driver can freely select whether to use or not use an ETC card.

[0063] According to this embodiment, the system S, particularly the administrator server 2, can prevent tampering of the identification information 122 and fee information and ensure the authenticity thereof.

[0064] The administrator server 2 can also be connected to an external information processing device, for example, a management server (not shown) of a hotel, parking lot, facility, etc. In this case, the administrator server 2 can be configured to transmit the identification information 122 (which matches the identification information 222) and the vehicle traffic information 226 acquired from the ETC on-board unit 10 to the management server, and to acquire hotel vacancy information, facility coupon information, etc., by referring to the location information included in the vehicle traffic information 226 from the management server, and to execute parking lot reservation processing, etc.

[0065] 2. Variations (i) As shown in FIG. 6, the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 may be configured to transmit various information (or even a part of it) to the administrator server 2 via a mobile terminal device 5 carried by the driver. In this case, the communication unit 14 may communicate with the mobile terminal device 5 using a communication method such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication or Wifi (registered trademark).

[0066] (ii) If communication with the administrator server 2 cannot be established when the vehicle leaves the parking lot, the communication unit 14 may be configured to appropriately communicate after communication is established.

[0067] (iii) The DSRC communication unit 13 and the communication unit 14 may be configured as a single communication device. When the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 communicates with the ETC roadside device 4, the processing unit 11 sets the communication frequency of the communication device to a frequency corresponding to the DSRC communication method, thereby enabling the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 to perform DSRC communication. When the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10 communicates with the administrator server 2, the processing unit 11 sets the communication frequency of the communication device to a frequency corresponding to a cellular communication method (e.g., LTE, 5G, etc.). This enables cellular communication by the ETC vehicle-mounted device 10. In addition, even when the communication device communicates with the mobile terminal device 5 using a communication method such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark), as described above, the processing unit 11 switches to a communication frequency or communication protocol according to the communication method.

[0068] (iv) The processing unit 21 of the administrator server 2 may be configured to determine whether or not there is an error in the payment information 224 in step S230. If there is an error in the payment information 224, the processing unit 21 generates result data to that effect and transmits it to the ETC on-board unit 10 or another information processing device. In this case, for example, the processing unit 11 of the ETC on-board unit 10 displays an alert message and a selection screen for other payment methods on the output unit 16 based on the acquired result data. Then, when a payment method is selected via the input unit 15 by the driver or the like, or when payment information is acquired from another information processing device, the processing unit 11 transmits information necessary for payment processing to the administrator server 2.

[0069] (v) The administrator server 2 may be configured to include a plurality of information processing devices. Also, some or all of the processing performed by the administrator server 2 may be performed by the mobile terminal device 5.

[0070] (vi) The processing unit 11 may be configured to perform authentication processing with a portable terminal device carried by the driver when the ETC on-board unit 10 is powered on (when the engine of the vehicle 1 is started) or when the driver's door is unlocked. Specifically, the processing unit 11 acquires an authentication key from the portable terminal device via the communication unit 14 and compares the acquired authentication key with an authentication key pre-stored in the storage unit 12. The processing unit 11 activates the ETC on-board unit 10 only if the comparison results match.

[0071] (vii) The output from the output unit 16 of the ETC vehicle unit 10 can be selected in any form, such as display output, audio output, printed output, or output of information to other information processing devices (such as a mobile terminal device carried by the driver).

[0072] (viii) In the above embodiment, the processing unit 21 of the administrator server 2 compares the identification information 122 with the identification information 222 stored in the storage unit 22, determines whether the two match, and then calculates the usage fee. However, the processing unit 21 may be configured to calculate the usage fee before or simultaneously with the above comparison process. In this case, the processing unit 21 may transmit only the calculated usage fee to the ETC on-board unit 10. This allows the driver to quickly check the usage fee.

[0073] (ix) The payment information 223 may be linked to the vehicle identification information 2221.

[0074] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] S...ETC fee processing system (system) 1...Vehicle 10...ETC on-board equipment 2...Administrator server

Claims

1. an ETC vehicle-mounted device; and an information processing device connected to the ETC vehicle-mounted device via a communication network; The ETC on-board unit is a passage information acquiring means for transmitting identification information including at least one of vehicle identification information and user identification information to an ETC roadside device by DSRC communication, and acquiring passage information based on the identification information from the ETC roadside device; a usage information transmitting means for transmitting the identification information and the passage information to the information processing device; Equipped with The information processing device includes: a usage information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information and the passage information transmitted from the ETC vehicle-mounted device; a verification means for verifying the identification information acquired by the usage information acquisition means with pre-stored identification information; a parking fee calculation means for calculating a parking fee based on the passage information; a payment processing means for performing a payment process based on payment information linked to at least one of the matched vehicle identification information and user identification information and the calculated usage fee information when the matched result is a match by the matching means; An ETC toll processing system comprising:

2. 2. The ETC toll processing system according to claim 1, wherein the passage information acquisition means is configured to perform secure communication with the ETC roadside device.

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