Mobile Sensing Gate Control for Contactless Parking Payment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current subway and parking systems face inefficiencies due to the need for passengers to manually swipe cards or insert tokens, leading to delays and complexities, especially during peak times or when hands are occupied, and there is a lack of convenient payment solutions for those without pre-purchased cards or tokens.
Innovation Solution
A mobile sensing and smart payment system that uses terminal identity information collection modules along entrance and exit routes to detect mobile devices via cell reselection, determine their location, and automatically open gates and record entry/exit times, allowing for contactless payment and fare calculation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual card swiping or token insertion is required at gate machines, then payment verification can be performed, but passenger flow efficiency deteriorates due to delays and congestion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical action of manually swiping cards or inserting tokens with an automated mobile sensing system that detects mobile devices via cell reselection and automatically opens gates, eliminating the need for physical interaction at gate machines while maintaining payment verification through mobile terminal identification
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service by allowing mobile terminals to automatically perform cell reselection and transmit identification information without user intervention, and the gate system automatically processes verification and opens gates based on this information, eliminating the need for manual card handling
2Reliability
If manual card swiping is required, then payment can be verified, but operation complexity increases especially when hands are occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical action of manually swiping cards or inserting tokens with an automated mobile sensing system that detects mobile devices via cell reselection and automatically opens gates, eliminating the need for physical interaction at gate machines while maintaining payment verification through mobile terminal identification
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile terminal acts as an intermediary that automatically transmits identification information through cell reselection, serving as a mediator between the passenger and the gate system without requiring direct manual interaction with the gate machine
3Reliability
If pre-purchased IC cards or tokens are required, then payment can be processed, but system accessibility deteriorates for passengers without such cards
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal payment system that works with any mobile terminal regardless of whether the user has pre-purchased IC cards or tokens. The system collects mobile terminal identification information through cell reselection and can process payments for various user types including tourists and passengers without pre-purchased cards, making the system adaptable to diverse user needs
4Productivity
If automated sensing and contactless payment is implemented, then passenger flow efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical action of manually swiping cards or inserting tokens with an automated mobile sensing system that detects mobile devices via cell reselection and automatically opens gates, eliminating the need for physical interaction at gate machines while maintaining payment verification through mobile terminal identification
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This system streamlines the payment process by eliminating the need for manual card swiping, reducing congestion and enhancing convenience for passengers by enabling contactless entry and exit, as well as accurate fare calculation without the need for pre-purchased tokens or cards.
Implementation Method 1
Mobile terminal identification information is received in the course of a specific mobile terminal periodically performing cell reselection. The mobile terminal communicates messages with other mobile terminals in the wireless communication network. The wireless communication network includes multiple base stations relaying message communications between mobile terminals.
Implementation Method 2
Transmission intensity of the specific mobile terminal is simultaneously sensed using the plurality of terminal identity information collection modules. Changes in signal transmission intensity of the specific mobile terminal is determined via a mobile terminal sensing system.
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile sensing and payment method and system for parking fees is disclosed. The system includes an array of identity information collection modules in a parking facility. A background data processor collects mobile terminal identification information from a mobile terminal of a person entering the parking facility while the mobile terminal performs cell reselection. The data processor simultaneously senses transmission intensity of the mobile terminal using the terminal identity information collection modules. The data processor determines a location of the mobile terminal based upon the changes in the signal transmission intensity from the collection modules. The data processor generates a specific characteristic threshold for the mobile terminal to pass an entrance gate. The data processor causes the entrance gate to be opened records a specific time that the entrance gate is opened. The data processor records a specific time that the person has entered the parking facility.