KR20150005013A

KR20150005013A - Highpass typed Bus fare charging system based on RFID and NFC

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Publication number: KR20150005013A
Application number: KR20130078136A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김동영
Original assignee: 김동영
Priority date: 2013-07-04
Filing date: 2013-07-04
Publication date: 2015-01-14

Abstract

The present invention relates to a non-contact bus payment system and method using RFID and NFC technology, and more particularly to a high-pass payment system that combines one or more wireless communication technologies.
Hereinafter, the present invention allows a passenger who has a tag that combines RFID and NFC technology to perform payment by using a high-pass type RFID gate installed at the front and rear doors of the bus, and transmits the fare payment information and the passenger's getting- A non-contact local bus fare payment system which allows the bus driver and the passenger to confirm whether or not the fare payment has been completed by making the display of the fare information and the fare information of the passenger, , That is, the frequency for increasing the tag recognition distance and the frequency for payment are configured differently, and the high-pass type bus fare payment A system and method are provided.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a high pass type bus fare payment system using RFID and NFC technology,

The present invention relates to a non-contact bus payment system and method using RFID and NFC technology, and more particularly to a high-pass payment system that combines one or more wireless communication technologies.

The non-contact type RFID and NFC payment system according to the related art includes an RFID reader including an antenna, a tag embedded in a bus card or a smart phone, a host computer processing information read between the reader and the tag, and a central processing unit . Although the RFID-based payment system is convenient compared to the system that paid the direct charge in the form of money, the bus card system currently used does not completely solve the disadvantages of the analog payment system, They are experiencing discomfort. This is because the current non-contact billing system does not significantly increase the recognition distance compared to the contact type card payment, and it is the biggest reason that it is inconvenient to contact the card with the terminal for payment.

In addition, currently commercialized NFC technology uses a single frequency band of 13.56 MHz to be introduced into the payment system, and the recognition distance is limited to within 15 cm by the payment protocol, resulting in close contact with the tag for settlement.

The bus card system is more advanced than the initial introduction model and equipped with a transfer system, so it was assumed that the bus card should be tagged not only when riding but also when getting off. The bus-card transfer system certainly has a positive aspect to alleviate the burden on the users of public transportation, but it also has big problems. On a rainy day, for example, carrying a bag in one hand and an umbrella in the other, there is not enough hands to catch the handle inside the bus, and if there is a need to tag the bus card here, it may fall down on a shaky bus or lead to big and small accidents This is because the case is a lot of money. Most of the passengers risk taking the tag before the bus stops when the bus stops, so that the announcement that "the bus is completely dangerous and the bus is completely stopped and then tagged" is unquestionable.

The present invention is intended to overcome such risks and inconveniences, and an object of the present invention is to provide a high-pass type billing system that interlocks with RFID and NFC technology, And the like.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bus payment system including a reader unit for replacing a bus card terminal, an antenna unit, a connection unit for connecting the reader unit and the antenna unit, a transmitter for transmitting the processed information to an external device, A support for supporting the antenna, a power supply for supplying power, a display for confirming whether the tag is tagged, and a tag terminal for replacing the bus card.

The reader unit is connected to the pair of gate-type antenna units and serves as a reader. The antenna unit is formed in a plate shape having two predetermined thicknesses or a rod shape having a predetermined thickness. In addition, the distance of each antenna is adjustably separated so that a person can pass between the pair of antennas. Further, the antenna is configured to be connected to a supporting portion that can be supported vertically and vertically in a usable state, and has a supporting portion connecting portion on the side surface so as to be usable. In addition, the material of the outer shape is made of a material that does not interfere with wireless communication and can be formed of a shielding material to control wireless communication in a specific direction. The connection part is characterized in that the antenna and the reader are connected in a wire form to exchange data. The transmitting unit transmits the personal information of the passengers processed by the reader, the getting-in / out information, the charge information, etc. to the computer or the server. The transmission method can be both wired and wireless. The power unit can be connected to the reader unit and can be connected and supply power separately.

The tag terminal includes two or more kinds of communication units. Since the existing NFC payment system using 13.56 MHz conforms to a payment protocol requiring access within 15 cm, it combines two or more frequency bands One reason is that one frequency is intended to extend the recognition distance and the other frequency is to comply with the protocol for payment.

According to the present invention, when a high-pass type bus card payment system is introduced, the bus card can not be used to contact the bus card terminal when boarding and getting off the bus, so that passengers can use the bus with both hands free. In particular, it is possible to prevent large and small accidents that may occur during the process of tagging a bus card for transfer before departing from the bus stop which is shaken when the bus departs or stops, The unnecessary contact between the passengers on the move and the inconvenience and unpleasantness resulting therefrom can be reduced.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a high pass type RFID reader antenna used in the present invention.
2 is a schematic functional diagram of the RFID tag used in the present invention.

Hereinafter, functional block diagrams of the configuration diagram tag for the high-pass type bus fare payment system described in the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the outline of a high-pass type RFID gate antenna, which includes a reader unit 100, an antenna unit 110, a connection unit 120, a transmitter unit 130, a support unit 140, a power unit 150, And a display unit 160.

The reader unit 100 reads and processes RFID wireless data and stores and processes information such as personal information, boarding information, and charge information of each tag possessed by the passengers. In the case of the current bus card system, the bus card terminal recognizes the access of the bus card, wirelessly sends the charge signal to the bus card, receives the balance information from the bus card, and returns the difference information to the card The reader unit 100 performs a function of reading information from a tag possessed by a passenger, and a processing function of processing charge information and transmitting it to a tag again.

The antenna unit 110 plays a role of dramatically increasing the recognition distance of the bus card tag as a part having the most distinctive difference compared with the current bus card system. This has the form of a pair of two plate-shaped posts or rod-shaped posts to restrictively control the effective range of wireless communication. Each plate and column has a predetermined thickness and thickness, and the material is formed of a material that does not interfere with wireless communication. In addition, for the purpose of controlling the radio range, which is originally intended, a material having a frequency shielding property can be attached to each part as needed. Since the recognition outside the two pillars can cause false rates, the necessary parts, such as the outside or side of the pillars, can be replaced with a shielding material to ensure recognition only when passengers pass through the pillars.

The connection unit 120 performs a function of transmitting data so that the reader can process the information recognized by the tag in the gated antenna. It is made up of a predetermined wire and the length or thickness can be appropriately selected according to the installation environment.

The transmission unit 130 transmits data collected in the reader to the data management server or the computer. This can be selected as a method suitable for the construction environment of wired / wireless.

The support part 140 serves to support the antenna part 110 so that the antenna part 110 can be erected or laid down. It is made of a suitable material that can be balanced and securely fixed, and it is constructed so that it can be installed vertically or horizontally.

The power supply unit 150 may be coupled to the reader unit 100 and may be a separate adapter and may be connected to an electric wire or the like to supply power to the reader unit 100 or the antenna unit 110 There is also.

The display unit 160 plays a role of enabling the passenger and the bus driver to check the tag information and the tag information. This can be done through a light source or a sound source sent out through a speaker, and can be expressed in different colors or sound sources according to the type of passenger and the type of payment.

2 is a schematic functional conceptual diagram of an implementation of a tag terminal to serve as a conventional bus card.

The tag terminal 200 is a device including a tag that enables RFID and NFC wireless communication. The device can be replaced by a smartphone that supports the NFC feature. The frequency for wireless communication may be a commercially available RFID frequency band such as 13.56 MHz and 900 MHz.

The first communication unit 210 is composed of a tag having a longer recognition distance than the second communication unit 220 and directly communicates with the antenna unit 110 to transmit the communication information to the second communication unit 220. For example, a 900 MHz tag in the UHF band can be employed.

The second communication unit 220 receives the communication between the first communication unit 210 and the antenna unit 110, and completes the settlement through the payment protocol. It can adopt NFC tags supported by current smart phones.

The tag connection unit 230 plays a role of freely exchanging information between the first communication unit 210 and the second communication unit 220, and can select a suitable method of communication.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the outline of a high-pass type RFID gate antenna. FIG.
2 is a schematic functional conceptual diagram of an implementation of a tag to serve as an existing bus card.
Description of the symbols used in the drawings *******
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Claims

A high-pass type near-field recognition bus fare payment system,
A reader unit 100 installed on a front door and a rear door of the bus for receiving, processing, and storing the boarding and landing information and billing information of the passenger from the antenna unit 110;
A pair of antennas 110 formed of two long plate-shaped, bar-shaped, or columnar shapes for recognizing the tag information and transmitting the tag information to the reader unit 100; A connection unit 120 connecting the reader unit 100 and the antenna unit 110 for data exchange;
A transmitter 130 for transmitting data collected and processed by the reader unit 100 to a data management server and a PC;
A supporting part 140 for supporting the antenna part 110 when the antenna part 110 is erected;
A power supply unit 150 for supplying power;
A display unit (160) for confirming whether or not the tag is displayed;
Pass type near-field recognition bus fare payment system.

In utilizing the high-pass type near-field recognition bus fare system,
A terminal 200 capable of using mobile RFID and NFC functions such as a smart phone;
A first communication unit 210 installed inside and outside the terminal, a second communication unit 220, a connection unit 230 connecting the two communication units,
Wherein the tag terminal comprises:

The method according to claim 1,
A process in which a fare is settled while a passenger passes the gate of the antenna unit 110;
Transmitting the fare payment information and the boarding / getting information of the passenger to the reader unit (100) through the connection unit (120);
A process in which the transmitted data is processed by the reader unit 100 and passed to the transmitting unit 130;
A process of transmitting data to the data server or the PC by the transmitter 130;
Displaying on the display unit 160 that the data transmission is completed;
Bus fare billing system operated and operated.

3. The method of claim 2,
A first communication unit 210 for communicating with the antenna unit 110 to the terminal 200 so as to transmit the arrival and departure information at a noncontact vicinity, an NFC reader for utilizing the existing NFC payment protocol as it is, The second communication unit 220 and the tag connection unit 230 that connects the two communication units 210 and 220 to enable smooth billing and long billing distance, .

The method according to claim 2 or 4,
A process in which the antenna unit 110 and the first communication unit 210 communicate with each other;
A step in which the boarding information obtained through the communication process is transmitted to the second communication unit 220 through the connection unit 230;
A step of charging a fee between the second communication unit 220 and the terminal 200 based on the transmitted information;
Transmitting the charge completion or error information to the first communication unit 210;
The first communication unit 210 receiving the payment completion information transmits the payment completion information to the antenna unit 110;
Displaying, through the display unit 160, the completion of the payment by the antenna unit 110 receiving the transmitted payment completion information;
Wherein the bus system is operated with the bus.

A process of exchanging information only when the RF range generated by the antenna unit 110 is specified and the passenger passes the point;
Processing a certain portion of the antenna unit 110 with an RF shielding material to specify the RF range;
Wherein the bus system is operated with the bus.

A process in which the first communication unit 210 of the tag terminal 200 owned by the passenger operates in response to RF generated by the antenna unit 110;
A step in which the first communication unit 210 notifies the antenna unit 110 of the operation or not;
A step in which the antenna unit 110 requests the first communication unit 210 to settle a bill after the information is exchanged;
A step in which the first communication unit 210 transmits the billing information to the second communication unit 220 and requests a payment of the bill for the request;
A step in which the second communication unit 220 receiving the request charges a fee through a fee protocol by exchanging information with the tag terminal 200;
A step in which the second communication unit 220 transmits the charge completion information to the first communication unit 210;
The first communication unit 210 receiving the information transmits the information to the antenna unit 110;
Transmitting the payment information to the reader unit 100 through the antenna unit 110 receiving the information;
A step in which the reader unit 100 having received the information transmits the passenger's getting-in information and billing information to the server or the PC through the transmitting unit 130;
Wherein the bus system is operated with the bus.

A process in which a passenger holding the tag terminal 200 inputs his / her payment rate information to the terminal 200;
A process in which different rates are paid according to the input information;
Displaying different identification marks on the display unit 160 in accordance with the payment information;
Wherein the bus system is operated with the bus.