Adaptive Vehicle Tolling Device Emulating Multiple Standards

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tolling devices are inefficient, occupy substantial space, consume excessive power, and are limited to a single network, requiring multiple devices for different standards, which is costly and cumbersome for vehicles traveling across regions with varying toll systems.

Innovation Solution

A single communication device that can adapt to different tolling standards and networks, functioning as both active and passive transponders, and integrates with various network connections to facilitate seamless toll payment and telematics data collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate tolling devices are used to support different tolling standards, then compatibility with various tolling systems is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with various tolling systemsVSAvoidnumber of devices required

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tolling device is designed to perform multiple functions by supporting both active and passive transponder modes within a single device. The device can automatically detect the tolling system type (active or passive) and adapt its operation accordingly, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices for different tolling standards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device employs dynamic configuration capabilities where the transceiver can switch between active and passive transponder modes based on the detected tolling system. This dynamic adaptation allows the device to optimize its operation for different tolling environments without requiring manual reconfiguration or multiple fixed-mode devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If traditional tolling devices are used, then toll payment functionality is provided, but space consumption and power usage increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetoll payment functionalityVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The device uses periodic detection of tolling system types and only activates the appropriate transponder mode when needed. The transceiver operates in a low-power state between tolling events and switches to active or passive mode only when a tolling system is detected, significantly reducing overall power consumption while maintaining reliable toll payment functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

3Ease of operation

If a single tolling device is used across different regions, then device portability is improved, but adaptability to different tolling standards deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice portabilityVSAvoidadaptability to different tolling standards

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The tolling device incorporates automatic detection capabilities that allow it to self-identify the type of tolling system in use (active or passive) without requiring manual configuration by the user. The device autonomously adapts its transceiver mode based on the detected environment, making it truly portable and ready to use in different regions immediately upon arrival.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250209858A1Platform for vehicle based tolling and telematics

Publication Date: 2025.06.26 CHROMA TRANSIT TECH LLC

AI summary

A vehicle device capable of emulating one or more tolling systems is presented, the vehicle device configured to determine a first type of tolling system in use on a first toll route, emulate the first type of tolling system, determine a second type of tolling system in use on a second toll route, and emulate the second type of tolling system.