Mobile Vehicle Fare Payment System with Pre-Action and Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems for managing taxi services face challenges in efficiently managing taxi incomes and histories of driving services, while passengers find it difficult to access information and pay fares conveniently.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a first terminal for the driver and a second terminal for the passenger, connected via a communication network, which includes a meter for fare calculation, a card reader for payment processing, and a GPS receiver for location tracking, allowing for advanced fare calculation, payment options, and service management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If cash or credit card payment is used when taxi reaches destination, then payment can be completed, but passenger convenience is reduced and taxi company management efficiency is lowered
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables pre-payment of taxi fares through a payment terminal before the taxi journey begins. The payment terminal is equipped with a card reader that can read payment cards, and the system stores payment information in advance. When the taxi reaches the destination, the pre-stored payment information is automatically used to complete the fare payment, eliminating the need for passengers to pay at the destination and improving convenience while reducing time loss.
2Productivity
If traditional taxi service management is used, then basic service can be provided, but taxi company cannot efficiently manage incomes and driving service histories
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates a feedback mechanism where the payment terminal automatically transmits payment information and taxi service information to a taxi company server. The server stores this information in a database, creating a comprehensive record of incomes and driving service histories. This automated feedback loop enables the taxi company to efficiently manage and analyze service data without manual intervention, improving productivity while preserving complete service history information.
3Loss of information
If passenger must request driver for services, then basic services can be provided, but information accessibility and service efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The payment terminal provides passengers with self-service capabilities to access taxi service information and complete payments independently. The terminal displays fare information, allows card reading and payment, and automatically transmits service data without requiring passengers to request services from the driver. This self-service approach improves information accessibility while simplifying the service process rather than increasing complexity.
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AI summary
A method is provided of paying a fare of a mobile vehicle by using a first terminal and a second terminal. The method may include receiving, by the second terminal, fare data of the mobile vehicle, obtained from a meter based on fare calculation data that includes at least one of moving distance data and moving time data of the mobile vehicle, and transmitting the received fare data to the first terminal. The method may also include transmitting, by the first terminal, the fare data to the second terminal, and receiving, by the second terminal, card information of a passenger from a card reader, transmitting the card information to a card server connected to the second terminal through a predetermined communication network, and receiving a payment authorization of a fare of the mobile vehicle from the card server.