EP1385126A1 - Device for determination of utilisation fees and fee collection system - Google Patents

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EP1385126A1
EP1385126A1 EP03011787A EP03011787A EP1385126A1 EP 1385126 A1 EP1385126 A1 EP 1385126A1 EP 03011787 A EP03011787 A EP 03011787A EP 03011787 A EP03011787 A EP 03011787A EP 1385126 A1 EP1385126 A1 EP 1385126A1
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  • the invention relates to a device for the determination of User fees according to the preamble of claim 1 and a charge collection system according to the preamble of the claim 5th
  • a device for the determination of User fees will be the usage fee for a road network determined on board a vehicle using the road network.
  • the vehicle has a position determination on a satellite navigation system (Global Navigation Satellite System, abbreviation: GNSS), such as. GPS or Galileo.
  • GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
  • GPS Galileo
  • in the Vehicle is a digital map of a traffic route network stored on the basis of which the user fee for the road network is determined in the vehicle.
  • Data stored in the vehicle the road network and / or charge parameters can z. B. by a fixed headquarters via a cellular mobile network (Cellular Network, abbreviation: CN), z. GSM, GPRS or UMTS, to be updated.
  • Cellular Network abbreviation: CN
  • the object of the invention is an existing in the vehicle Device for determining user charges to better use.
  • the invention solves this problem by providing a Device for determining user charges with the Features of claim 1, as well as by providing a Charging system with the features of the claim 5.
  • the dependent claims relate to advantageous education and training Further developments of the invention.
  • Elements for the execution of at least one other Service used by the determination of user charges is independent.
  • Such a service runs on the device to determine the user charges, using the position detection means, the communication device and the computer unit.
  • Such a design has the advantage that the device for determining user charges also for other use, which finds no or require little hardware overhead. As a result, the device is better utilized and leaves to pay off financially better.
  • a service includes a fixed service center, collects the data and for use in the vehicle reconditioned and made up of units in the vehicle containing these data show according to the driver's instructions. Between the stationary Service center and the vehicle there is a communication link, z. Via mobile point-to-point communication, the a data exchange between service center and vehicle allows.
  • Another advantage is that for the realization of at least a service no separate, additional device must be installed in the vehicle, the realization the service would be very expensive. As a result, the sink Startup costs to introduce the service in the market. For the Vehicle users can use the service without any additional hardware overhead be realized in the vehicle. It may arise also no additional monthly costs as the Communication connection per se via a cellular network, CN, z. B. over GSM, UMTS, GPRS, already from the device for user fee registration is included.
  • the traffic data can be used as attributes in the stored digital map and / or to a fixed Service center are transmitted.
  • the current position of the Vehicle can z. B. via a satellite positioning system such as the GPS system can be determined.
  • the position determination can by comparing the distance traveled with in a digital Map stored routes are improved.
  • This additional data include data that provides an indication of environmental conditions allow at the location of the vehicle. From the extra Data can be z. B. the environmental conditions in the area of the vehicle. The additional recorded Data include z. B. switch positions, control signals, output Signals from z. Steering, wheels, anti-lock brakes, Traction control, windscreen wiper system, hazard warning lights, Lighting system, rear fog light, temperature sensor and / or rear window heating.
  • the types of traffic data collected and the additional Data depends on the type of service that is realized.
  • the vehicle devices and means of communication includes the threshold for the use of services, the so-called telematics services, lowered.
  • This is without re-acquisition costs and without renewed monthly basic charges possible for the communication services.
  • the longer one Handling and thus better judgment of the user of such Services may later cause these systems, e.g. based the experience gained in the type of display further expand and thus even better access to more To provide services.
  • the device for billing is also advantageous, allowing access to services provided by various service providers are offered.
  • the device for billing is defined and independent of a service provider, giving all service providers the opportunity get to offer their services on one platform, regardless of the competition. This will be a wide competitive offer for telematics services allows.
  • Such an open and flexible service concept is going through a service node 3 is met.
  • This service node is under the control of the operating company for the fee collection system.
  • the operating company for the toll collection system sells the devices for billing and leads Billing operations with the charging center 4 for the charging system by.
  • the billing of fees is done z. B. in that the particular user charges in a memory in the vehicle 1 of one in the memory discarded credits are deducted and that sink of the credit below a certain threshold, a new credit amount is requested by the charge center 4. there Also, the amount of fees incurred to the fee center 4 transmitted. In the charge center 4 then the Billing process performed with the customer. In the charge center 4 are also control data stored in the needs compared with in-flight controls become. The execution of such controls is not in the previously published DE 10104502.6. A procedure to enable the use of billing system several different operators is in the unpublished DE 10104499.2 described.
  • the fee collection system includes the devices for determining user charges in the vehicles, the toll center, the Communication links, as well as checkpoints. Of the Operator of the toll collection system is responsible for the operation of the system.
  • the service node 3 has via the communication link 2, z. B. mobile communication, access to the terminal in the vehicle 1. Each service provider 5 only has access to the Service node 3.
  • the access of the service provider 5 to the device for User fee determination, namely the vehicle device, can thus by the service node 3 and thus the person responsible the operating company for the fee collection system to be controlled.
  • Direct access via the mobile network through a service provider 5 is not possible there first the phone number of a specific vehicle device not publicly known and there continue the transfer data between the vehicle equipment and the toll center 4 and the vehicle equipment and the service node 3 is cryptographically secured, and the associated keys only in the toll center 4 are known.
  • the invention achieves a number of advantages.
  • vehicle device data protection aspects and security aspects Taken into account.
  • This software part can, for. B. by the operator be checked and approved by the fee collection system. Change the services offered and thus the software parts but over time and therefore is through the service node 3 an on-line update of these software parts possible.
  • the service node 3 is under control of the operator of the billing system of the data protection issue Taken into account.
  • a service provider only information is transmitted from the vehicle unit, if before the customer that exactly this service provider over the charge center has allowed. This prevents each service provider has access to a vehicle device and Data, such as can read the position of the vehicle, without that would be permitted by the holder of the vehicle.
  • the Service providers not allowed to own software on the vehicle unit to load. Instead, the service provider has the Possibility of choosing from a set of well-defined service primitives, Engl. Service primitives to assemble his service. This is comparable to an interpretive one Software language, which also controls the functions remains in the operating software continuously.
  • service primitives are selected so that any information, which is available in the vehicle with each other can be linked and so the definition of events can be made.
  • the service provider can stop the reaction determine the occurrence of such events, e.g. that the vehicle 1 via the service node 3 at the Service provider 5 reports and defines data e.g. his position reports.
  • Events can also be defined to be regular repeatedly enter e.g. in timed intervals or after a repeated journey. Again other service primitives react to events, not from the combination of data, but from reactions of the driver. So, for example if the driver a certain key or key combination on its control panel suppressed. This feature can still be supported by the service provider in defining this event still individual information such as Labels of the Displays with transmitted. Then a service could be primitive by the service provider 5 e.g. be configured:
  • Vehicle X should report its position and time, if the driver has the key Y with the caption "I have arrived" suppressed.
  • Service primitives can also be used to complex Combinations of data in the vehicle to use them e.g. For to use the recognition of certain driving situations. This can then be in the headquarters of many such Traffic situations on individual road sections determine. Such methods are known as "floating car data" known and are currently on other z.T. only suitable Devices have been realized. As for the street toll collection Also details of the vehicle properties or classes known are such methods can also be used to to recognize extreme situations and corresponding ones on the central side Maintain databases. This could e.g. tight bending radii on certain roads or even through heights under bridges that can be indirectly inferred, though the height of the vehicle are known. This data obtained can then be distributed and e.g. in navigation systems for passenger cars or trucks are used.
  • the service node 3 has the further task of all orders from To control service providers 5. First of all, it is controlled whether the affected vehicle, e.g. over the license plate is identified, addressed by this service provider may be. This requires a corresponding approval the vehicle owner at service node 3 or at the toll center 4 present. If that is the case, ask Service node 3 at the toll center 4 the phone number and the necessary keys to reach the vehicle unit to be able to. Only the service node will get this information from get the charge center 4. Are these steps successful? performed, then the order of the service provider be transmitted to the appropriate vehicle. ever according to contractual definitions, this can be used to determine incurred costs for the service provider 5, which in the Service node 3 determined and agreed summaries, the service provider 5 or the vehicle owner into account be put.

Abstract

The device records charges for a vehicle traveling a section of road and contains a digital map, a position determination arrangement, a communications device and a computer unit. The computer determines usage charges for the route traveled from data from the position determination arrangement and map. At least one further service independent of the charge recording service runs on the device and communicates with a fixed service center. The device records the charges for a vehicle (1) traveling a section of road, is mounted in the motor vehicle and contains a digital map, a position determination arrangement, a communications device and a computer unit. The computer determines usage charges for the route traveled by the motor vehicle from data from the position determination arrangement and map. At least one further service independent of the charge recording service runs on the device and communicates with a fixed service center. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: (a) a toll recording system with at least one inventive device for recording usage charges.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 und ein Gebührenerfassungssystem nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 5.The invention relates to a device for the determination of User fees according to the preamble of claim 1 and a charge collection system according to the preamble of the claim 5th

Eine solche Vorrichtung und ein solches System ist in der DE 4304838 C2 beschrieben, deren Offenbarung hierin durch Verweis aufgenommen wird. Bei der Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren wird die Benutzungsgebühr für ein Wegenetz an Bord eines das Wegenetz benutzenden Fahrzeuges ermittelt. Hierzu verfügt das Fahrzeug über eine Positionsbestimmung über ein Satellitennavigationssystem (Global Navigation Satellite System, Abkürzung: GNSS), wie z. B. GPS oder Galileo. Im Fahrzeug ist eine digitale Karte eines Verkehrswegenetzes gespeichert, anhand derer die Benutzungsgebühr für das Wegenetz im Fahrzeug ermittelt wird. Im Fahrzeug gespeicherte Daten des Wegenetzes und/oder Gebührenparameter können z. B. durch eine ortsfeste Zentrale über ein zellulares Mobilfunknetz (Cellular Network, Abkürzung: CN), z. B. GSM, GPRS oder UMTS, aktualisiert werden.Such a device and such a system is in the DE 4304838 C2, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference is recorded. In the device for the determination of User fees will be the usage fee for a road network determined on board a vehicle using the road network. For this purpose, the vehicle has a position determination on a satellite navigation system (Global Navigation Satellite System, abbreviation: GNSS), such as. GPS or Galileo. in the Vehicle is a digital map of a traffic route network stored on the basis of which the user fee for the road network is determined in the vehicle. Data stored in the vehicle the road network and / or charge parameters can z. B. by a fixed headquarters via a cellular mobile network (Cellular Network, abbreviation: CN), z. GSM, GPRS or UMTS, to be updated.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine im Fahrzeug vorhandene Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren besser auszulasten. The object of the invention is an existing in the vehicle Device for determining user charges to better use.

Die Erfindung löst diese Aufgabe durch die Bereitstellung einer Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1, sowie durch die Bereitstellung eines Gebührenerfassungssystems mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 5. Die abhängigen Ansprüche betreffen vorteilhafte Aus- und Weiterbildungen der Erfindung.The invention solves this problem by providing a Device for determining user charges with the Features of claim 1, as well as by providing a Charging system with the features of the claim 5. The dependent claims relate to advantageous education and training Further developments of the invention.

In der erfindungsgemäßen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung werden die von der Vorrichtung zur Benutzungsgebührenbestimmung umfassten Elemente für die Ausführung mindestens eines weiteren Dienstes verwendet, der von der Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühren unabhängig ist. Ein solcher Dienst läuft auf der Vorrichtung zur Benutzungsgebührenbestimmung ab, unter Verwendung der Positionserfassungsmittel, der Kommunikationseinrichtung und der Rechnereinheit. Eine solche Ausführung hat den Vorteil, dass die Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren auch für andere Verwendung findet, die keinen oder nur geringen hardwaremäßigen Mehraufwand erfordern. Hierdurch wird die Vorrichtung besser ausgelastet und lässt sich finanziell besser amortisieren.In the embodiment of the invention according to the invention that was covered by the user fee determination device Elements for the execution of at least one other Service used by the determination of user charges is independent. Such a service runs on the device to determine the user charges, using the position detection means, the communication device and the computer unit. Such a design has the advantage that the device for determining user charges also for other use, which finds no or require little hardware overhead. As a result, the device is better utilized and leaves to pay off financially better.

Grundsätzlich umfasst ein Dienst eine ortsfeste Dienstezentrale, die Daten sammelt und für die Nutzung im Fahrzeug aufbereitet und aus Einheiten im Fahrzeug, die diese Daten nach Vorgaben des Fahrers anzeigen. Zwischen der ortsfesten Dienstezentrale und dem Fahrzeug gibt es eine Kommunikationsverbindung, z. B. über mobile Punkt-zu-Punkt Kommunikation, die einen Datenaustausch zwischen Dienstezentrale und Fahrzeug ermöglicht.Basically, a service includes a fixed service center, collects the data and for use in the vehicle reconditioned and made up of units in the vehicle containing these data show according to the driver's instructions. Between the stationary Service center and the vehicle there is a communication link, z. Via mobile point-to-point communication, the a data exchange between service center and vehicle allows.

Ein weiterer Vorteil ist, dass für die Realisierung des mindestens einen Dienstes keine getrennte, zusätzliche Vorrichtung in das Fahrzeug eingebaut werden muss, die die Realisierung des Dienstes sehr teuer machen würde. Dadurch sinken die Anlaufkosten, den Dienst in den Markt einzuführen. Für die Fahrzeugnutzer kann der Dienst ohne zusätzlichen Hardware-Aufwand im Fahrzeug realisiert werden. Es entstehen unter Umständen auch keine zusätzlichen monatlichen Kosten, da die Kommunikationsverbindung an sich über ein zellulares Netzwerk, CN, z. B. über GSM, UMTS, GPRS, schon von der Vorrichtung zur Benutzungsgebührenerfassung umfasst ist.Another advantage is that for the realization of at least a service no separate, additional device must be installed in the vehicle, the realization the service would be very expensive. As a result, the sink Startup costs to introduce the service in the market. For the Vehicle users can use the service without any additional hardware overhead be realized in the vehicle. It may arise also no additional monthly costs as the Communication connection per se via a cellular network, CN, z. B. over GSM, UMTS, GPRS, already from the device for user fee registration is included.

In einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung werden verschiedene Arten von Verkehrsdaten erfasst. Es wird z. B. die Geschwindigkeit und/oder die aktuelle Position des Fahrzeugs erfasst. Die Verkehrsdaten können als Attribute in der digitalen Karte gespeichert werden und/oder an eine ortsfeste Dienstezentrale übermittelt werden. Die aktuelle Position des Fahrzeuges kann z. B. über ein Satelliten Ortungssystem wie das GPS-System ermittelt werden. Die Positionsermittlung kann durch Abgleich des zurückgelegten Weges mit in einer digitalen Karte abgelegten Wegstrecken verbessert werden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention captured different types of traffic data. It is z. B. the speed and / or current position of the vehicle detected. The traffic data can be used as attributes in the stored digital map and / or to a fixed Service center are transmitted. The current position of the Vehicle can z. B. via a satellite positioning system such as the GPS system can be determined. The position determination can by comparing the distance traveled with in a digital Map stored routes are improved.

In einer Weiterbildung der Vorrichtung werden verschiedene Arten von zusätzlichen Daten erfasst. Diese zusätzlichen Daten umfassen Daten, die eine Aussage über Umweltbedingungen am Aufenthaltsort des Fahrzeuges zulassen. Aus den zusätzlichen Daten lassen sich z. B. die Umweltbedingungen in der Umgebung des Fahrzeugs ermitteln. Die erfassten zusätzlichen Daten umfassen z. B. Schalterstellungen, Steuersignale, ausgegebene Signale von z. B. Lenkung, Rädern, Antiblockiersystem, Antriebsschlupfregelung, Scheibenwischeranlage, Warnblinkanlage, Lichtanlage, Nebelschlussleuchte, Temperatursensor und/oder Heckscheibenheizung.In a development of the device are different Types of additional data captured. This additional data include data that provides an indication of environmental conditions allow at the location of the vehicle. From the extra Data can be z. B. the environmental conditions in the area of the vehicle. The additional recorded Data include z. B. switch positions, control signals, output Signals from z. Steering, wheels, anti-lock brakes, Traction control, windscreen wiper system, hazard warning lights, Lighting system, rear fog light, temperature sensor and / or rear window heating.

Durch das Zurverfügungstellen von der erfassten Daten wird die Möglichkeit eröffnet, die Vorrichtung zur Benutzungsgebührenerfassung für Dienstleistungen zu verwenden, die u. U. einer Vergütung durch den Diensteanbieter zugänglich sind.By making available the collected data opened the possibility of the device for user fee registration to use for services that u. U. remuneration by the service provider.

Die Arten der erfassten Verkehrsdaten und der zusätzlichen Daten hängen von der Art des Dienstes ab, der realisiert ist. The types of traffic data collected and the additional Data depends on the type of service that is realized.

Ein bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird anhand der zugehörigen Zeichnung nachfolgend beschrieben.A preferred embodiment of the invention is based on the accompanying drawings described below.

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    • Auf vorteilhafte Weise wird durch die Erfindung und durch die Nutzung der für die elektronische Gebührenerfassung ohnehin vorhandenen Vorrichtung, die Fahrzeuggeräte und Kommunikationsmittel umfasst, die Schwelle für die Nutzung von Diensten, den sogenannten Telematik-Diensten, gesenkt. Dies ist ohne erneute Anschaffungskosten und ohne erneute monatliche Grundgebühren für die Kommunikationsdienste möglich. Der längere Umgang und damit bessere Beurteilung des Nutzers solcher Dienste kann später dazu führen, diese Systeme z.B. anhand der gewonnenen Erfahrungen in der Art der Anzeige weiter auszubauen und damit einen noch besseren Zugang zu weiteren Diensten zu schaffen. Durch die einheitliche Plattform auf der Vorrichtung zur Gebührenerfassung ist ebenfalls vorteilhaft, dass der Zugang zu Diensten ermöglicht wird, die von verschiedenen Diensteanbietern angeboten werden. Die Vorrichtung zur Gebührenerfassung ist definiert und unabhängig von einem Diensteanbieter, so dass alle Diensteanbieter die Möglichkeit erhalten, ihre Dienste auf einer Plattform anzubieten, unabhängig von der Konkurrenz ist. Dadurch wird ein breites untereinander konkurrenzierendes Angebot für Telematik-Dienste ermöglicht.Advantageously, by the invention and by the Use of the electronic fee collection anyway existing device, the vehicle devices and means of communication includes the threshold for the use of services, the so-called telematics services, lowered. This is without re-acquisition costs and without renewed monthly basic charges possible for the communication services. The longer one Handling and thus better judgment of the user of such Services may later cause these systems, e.g. based the experience gained in the type of display further expand and thus even better access to more To provide services. Through the unified platform the device for billing is also advantageous, allowing access to services provided by various service providers are offered. The device for billing is defined and independent of a service provider, giving all service providers the opportunity get to offer their services on one platform, regardless of the competition. This will be a wide competitive offer for telematics services allows.

    Ein Diensteanbieter für die Inhalte des Dienstes und für das Funktionieren des Dienstes und wird dafür entlohnt.A service provider for the content of the service and for the service Functioning of the service and is paid for it.

    Ein solches offenes und flexibles Dienstekonzept wird durch einen Diensteknoten 3 erfüllt. Dieser Diensteknoten steht unter der Kontrolle der Betreibergesellschaft für das Gebührenerfassungssystem. Such an open and flexible service concept is going through a service node 3 is met. This service node is under the control of the operating company for the fee collection system.

    Die Betreibergesellschaft für das Gebührenerfassungssystem verkauft die Vorrichtungen zur Gebührenerfassung und führt Abrechnungsvorgänge mit der Gebührenzentrale 4 für das Gebührenerfassungssystem durch. Die Abrechnung der Gebühren erfolgt z. B. dadurch, dass die jeweils bestimmten Benutzungsgebühren in einem Speicher im Fahrzeug 1 von einem im Speicher abgelegten Guthaben abgezogen werden und dass Absinken des Guthabens unter eine gewisse Schwelle ein neuer Guthabenbetrag von der Gebührenzentrale 4 angefordert wird. Dabei wird auch der angefallene Gebührenbetrag an die Gebührenzentrale 4 übermittelt. In der Gebührenzentrale 4 wird dann der Abrechnungsvorgang mit dem Kunden durchgeführt. In der Gebührenzentrale 4 sind auch Kontrolldaten abgespeichert, die bei bedarf mit im Verkehr durchgeführten Kontollen verglichen werden. Die Durchführung solcher Kontrollen ist in der nicht vorveröffentlichten DE 10104502.6 beschrieben. Ein Verfahren zur Ermöglichung der Benutzung von Gebührenerfassungssystem mehrerer verschiedener Betreiber ist in der nicht vorveröffentlichten DE 10104499.2 beschrieben. Das Gebührenerfassungssystem umfasst die Vorrichtungen zur Bestimmung von Benutzungsgebühren in den Fahrzeugen, die Gebührenzentrale, die Kommunikationsverbindungen, sowie Kontrollstellen. Der Betreiber des Gebührenerfassungssystems verantwortet den Betrieb des Systems.The operating company for the toll collection system sells the devices for billing and leads Billing operations with the charging center 4 for the charging system by. The billing of fees is done z. B. in that the particular user charges in a memory in the vehicle 1 of one in the memory discarded credits are deducted and that sink of the credit below a certain threshold, a new credit amount is requested by the charge center 4. there Also, the amount of fees incurred to the fee center 4 transmitted. In the charge center 4 then the Billing process performed with the customer. In the charge center 4 are also control data stored in the needs compared with in-flight controls become. The execution of such controls is not in the previously published DE 10104502.6. A procedure to enable the use of billing system several different operators is in the unpublished DE 10104499.2 described. The fee collection system includes the devices for determining user charges in the vehicles, the toll center, the Communication links, as well as checkpoints. Of the Operator of the toll collection system is responsible for the operation of the system.

    Der Diensteknoten 3 hat über die Kommunikationsverbindung 2, z. B. Mobilkommunikation, Zugriff auf das Endgerät im Fahrzeug 1. Jeder Diensteanbieter 5 hat nur Zugriff auf den Diensteknoten 3.The service node 3 has via the communication link 2, z. B. mobile communication, access to the terminal in the vehicle 1. Each service provider 5 only has access to the Service node 3.

    Der Zugriff des Diensteanbieters 5 auf die Vorrichtung zur Benutzungsgebührenbestimmung, nämlich das Fahrzeuggerät, kann somit durch den Diensteknoten 3 und damit dem Verantwortlichen der Betreibergesellschaft für das Gebeührenerfassungssystem kontrolliert werden. Ein direkter Zugriff über das Mobilfunknetz durch einen Diensteanbieter 5 ist nicht möglich, da zunächst die Telefonnummer eines bestimmten Fahrzeuggerätes nicht öffentlich bekannt ist und da weiter die Übertragung von Daten zwischen den Fahrzeuggeräten und der Gebührenzentrale 4 sowie den Fahrzeuggeräten und dem Diensteknoten 3 kryptographisch gesichert ist, und die zugehörigen Schlüssel nur in der Gebührenzentrale 4 bekannt sind.The access of the service provider 5 to the device for User fee determination, namely the vehicle device, can thus by the service node 3 and thus the person responsible the operating company for the fee collection system to be controlled. Direct access via the mobile network through a service provider 5 is not possible there first the phone number of a specific vehicle device not publicly known and there continue the transfer data between the vehicle equipment and the toll center 4 and the vehicle equipment and the service node 3 is cryptographically secured, and the associated keys only in the toll center 4 are known.

    Durch die Erfindung wird eine Reihe von Vorteilen erzielt. Insbesondere wird Fahrzeuggerät Datenschutzaspekten und Sicherheitsaspekten Rechnung getragen.The invention achieves a number of advantages. In particular, vehicle device data protection aspects and security aspects Taken into account.

    Durch die Verwendung des Diensteknotens 3 ist es ohne Sicherheitsproblematiken möglich, dass Dienste im Endgerät im Fahrzeug einen Softwareteil verwenden, um die für die Übertragung der Daten optimierten Formate bzw. Darstellungen auf die für die Nutzung im Fahrzeug optimalen Darstellung umzukonfigurieren.By using the service node 3 it is without security issues possible that services in the terminal in the vehicle use a piece of software to transfer it the data optimized formats or representations on the for to reconfigure the use in the vehicle optimal representation.

    Hierfür kann in den Fahrzeugeinheiten für jeden Diensteanbieter und jeden Dienst ein entsprechender Softwareteil vorhanden sein. Dieser Softwareteil kann z. B. durch den Betreiber des Gebührenerfassungssystems geprüft und zugelassen sein. Die angebotenen Dienste und damit die Softwareteile ändern sich aber mit der Zeit und deshalb ist durch den Diensteknoten 3 ein on-line update dieser Softwareteile möglich. Damit ist es möglich, Software in den Rechner der Fahrzeugeinheit für die Gebührenabrechnung nur unter Kontrolle durch des ETC-Betreibers zu laden. Damit ist eine Manipulation der Benutzungsgebührenbestimmungsfunktionen sowie Benutzungsgebührenabrechnungsfunktionen nicht möglich. Damit wird verhindert, dass z.B. die Funktion des Zahlungssystem so verändert wird, dass Zahlungen vorgetäuscht werden könnten bzw. nur gezahlt wird, wenn Kontrollen bevorstehen.This can be done in the vehicle units for each service provider and each service has a corresponding piece of software his. This software part can, for. B. by the operator be checked and approved by the fee collection system. Change the services offered and thus the software parts but over time and therefore is through the service node 3 an on-line update of these software parts possible. In order to is it possible to add software to the calculator of the vehicle unit for billing purposes only under the control of the ETC operator to load. This is a manipulation of the usage fee determination functions and billing features not possible. This prevents that e.g. the function of the payment system is changed so that payments could be faked or only paid becomes when controls are imminent.

    Außerdem ist durch den Diensteknoten 3 unter der Kontrolle des des Betreibers des Gebührenerfassungssystems der Datenschutzproblematik Rechnung getragen. Einem Diensteanbieter werden nur Informationen aus dem Fahrzeuggerät übermittelt, wenn vorher der Kunde das genau diesem Diensteanbieter über die Gebührenzentrale erlaubt hat. So wird verhindert, dass jeder Diensteanbieter Zugriff auf ein Fahrzeuggerät hat und Daten, wie z.B. die Position des Fahrzeuges auslesen kann, ohne dass das durch den Halter des Fahrzeuges gestattet wäre.In addition, the service node 3 is under control of the operator of the billing system of the data protection issue Taken into account. A service provider only information is transmitted from the vehicle unit, if before the customer that exactly this service provider over the charge center has allowed. This prevents each service provider has access to a vehicle device and Data, such as can read the position of the vehicle, without that would be permitted by the holder of the vehicle.

    In einer vorteilhaften Ausführung der Erfindung wird den Dienstanbietern nicht erlaubt, eigene Software auf das Fahrzeuggerät zu laden. Stattdessen hat der Diensteanbieter die Möglichkeit, aus einer Reihe von fest definierten Dienste-Grundelementen, engl. Service Primitives, seinen Dienst zusammenzusetzen. Das ist vergleichbar mit einer interpretierende Software-Sprache, bei der auch die Kontrolle der Funktionen ununterbrochen in der Betriebssoftware bleibt.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention is the Service providers not allowed to own software on the vehicle unit to load. Instead, the service provider has the Possibility of choosing from a set of well-defined service primitives, Engl. Service primitives to assemble his service. This is comparable to an interpretive one Software language, which also controls the functions remains in the operating software continuously.

    Diese Service Primitives sind so ausgewählt, dass jede Information, die im Fahrzeug zur Verfügung steht mit jeder anderen verknüpft werden kann und so die Definition von Ereignissen vorgenommen werden kann. Der Diensteanbieter kann die Reaktion auf das Eintreten solcher Ereignisse festlegen, z.B. dass sich das Fahrzeug 1 über den Diensteknoten 3 bei dem Diensteanbieter 5 meldet und definierte Daten z.B. seine Position meldet.These service primitives are selected so that any information, which is available in the vehicle with each other can be linked and so the definition of events can be made. The service provider can stop the reaction determine the occurrence of such events, e.g. that the vehicle 1 via the service node 3 at the Service provider 5 reports and defines data e.g. his position reports.

    Andere Service Primitives sind so definiert, dass unabhängig von Ereignissen, sofort bestimmte Reaktionen ausgelöst werden.Other service primitives are defined to be independent of events, immediately certain reactions are triggered.

    Ereignisse können auch so definiert werden, dass sie regelmäßig wiederholt eintreten z.B. in zeitlich definierten Abständen oder nach einer wiederholt zurückgelegten Wegstrecke. Wiederum andere Service Primitives reagieren auf Ereignisse, die sich nicht aus der Kombination von Daten, sondern aus Reaktionen des Fahrers ergeben. Also z.B. wenn der Fahrer eine bestimmte Taste bzw. Tastenkombination an seinem Bedienteil drückt. Diese Funktion kann noch unterstützt werden, indem der Diensteanbieter bei der Definition dieses Ereignisses noch individuelle Informationen wie z.B. Beschriftungen des Displays mit übermittelt. Dann könnte ein Service Primitive durch den Diensteanbieter 5 z.B. so konfiguriert werden:Events can also be defined to be regular repeatedly enter e.g. in timed intervals or after a repeated journey. Again other service primitives react to events, not from the combination of data, but from reactions of the driver. So, for example if the driver a certain key or key combination on its control panel suppressed. This feature can still be supported by the service provider in defining this event still individual information such as Labels of the Displays with transmitted. Then a service could be primitive by the service provider 5 e.g. be configured:

    Das Fahrzeug X soll seine Position und die Uhrzeit melden, wenn der Fahrer die Taste Y mit der Beschriftung "Ich bin angekommen" drückt.Vehicle X should report its position and time, if the driver has the key Y with the caption "I have arrived" suppressed.

    Weitere Service Primitives können definiert werden, die Informationen z.B. über externe Schnittstellen des Fahrzeuggerätes zu weiteren Geräten im Fahrzeug steuern. Damit könnte das Fahrzeuggerät Daten zu anderen Geräten im Fahrzeug "durchschleifen"Further service primitives can be defined, the information e.g. via external interfaces of the vehicle device to control other devices in the vehicle. That could be the vehicle device data to other devices in the vehicle "Looping"

    Service Primitives können auch verwendet werden, um komplexe Kombinationen von Daten im Fahrzeug zu nutzen um sie z.B. für die Erkennung von bestimmten Fahrsituationen zu verwenden. Damit lassen sich dann in der Zentrale aus vielen solcher Meldungen Verkehrssituationen auf einzelnen Straßenabschnitten ermitteln. Solche Verfahren sind als "Floating Car Data" bekannt und sind bisher auf anderen z.T. nur dafür geeigneten Geräten realisiert worden. Da für die Straßengebührenerfassung auch Details der Fahrzeugeigenschaften bzw. Klassen bekannt sind, können solche Verfahren auch verwendet werden, um extreme Situationen zu erkennen und zentralseitig entsprechende Datenbanken zu pflegen. Das könnten z.B. enge Biegeradien auf bestimmten Straßenverläufen oder auch Durchfahrthöhen unter Brücken, auf die man indirekt schließen kann, wenn die Höhe des Fahrzeuges bekannt sind. Diese gewonnenen Daten können dann verteilt und z.B. in Navigationssystemen für Personenwagen oder Lastwagen verwendet werden.Service primitives can also be used to complex Combinations of data in the vehicle to use them e.g. For to use the recognition of certain driving situations. This can then be in the headquarters of many such Traffic situations on individual road sections determine. Such methods are known as "floating car data" known and are currently on other z.T. only suitable Devices have been realized. As for the street toll collection Also details of the vehicle properties or classes known are such methods can also be used to to recognize extreme situations and corresponding ones on the central side Maintain databases. This could e.g. tight bending radii on certain roads or even through heights under bridges that can be indirectly inferred, though the height of the vehicle are known. This data obtained can then be distributed and e.g. in navigation systems for passenger cars or trucks are used.

    Der Diensteknoten 3 hat weiter die Aufgabe, alle Aufträge von Diensteanbietern 5 zu kontrollieren. Zunächst wird kontrolliert, ob das betroffene Fahrzeug, das z.B. über das Nummernschild identifiziert wird, von diesem Diensteanbieter angesprochen werden darf. Dazu muss eine entsprechende Zulassung des Fahrzeughalters bei Diensteknoten 3 bzw. bei der Gebührenzentrale 4 vorliegen. Wenn das der Fall ist, erfragt der Diensteknoten 3 bei der Gebührenzentrale 4 die Telefonnummer und die notwendigen Schlüssel, um das Fahrzeuggerät erreichen zu können. Nur der Diensteknoten wird diese Informationen von der Gebührenzentrale 4 bekommen. Sind diese Schritte erfolgreich durchgeführt, dann kann der Auftrag des Diensteanbieters an das entsprechende Fahrzeug übermittelt werden. Je nach vertraglichen Definitionen, kann das zur Ermittlung von angefallen Kosten für den Diensteanbieter 5 führen, die im Diensteknoten 3 ermittelt und in vereinbarten Zusammenfassungen, dem Diensteanbieter 5 bzw. dem Fahrzeughalter in Rechnung gestellt werden.The service node 3 has the further task of all orders from To control service providers 5. First of all, it is controlled whether the affected vehicle, e.g. over the license plate is identified, addressed by this service provider may be. This requires a corresponding approval the vehicle owner at service node 3 or at the toll center 4 present. If that is the case, ask Service node 3 at the toll center 4 the phone number and the necessary keys to reach the vehicle unit to be able to. Only the service node will get this information from get the charge center 4. Are these steps successful? performed, then the order of the service provider be transmitted to the appropriate vehicle. ever according to contractual definitions, this can be used to determine incurred costs for the service provider 5, which in the Service node 3 determined and agreed summaries, the service provider 5 or the vehicle owner into account be put.

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    Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühr für das Befahren einer Wegstrecke durch ein Fahrzeug (1), die im Fahrzeug (1) angeordnet ist und die eine digitale Karte eines Wegenetzes, Mittel zur Positionsbestimmung des Fahrzeuges (1), eine Kommunikationseinrichtung und eine Rechnereinheit umfasst,
    wobei in der Rechnereinheit aus den Daten der Positionsbestimmungsmittel und der digitalen Karte die für die vom Fahrzeug (1) befahrenen Wegstreckenabschnitte fällige Benutzungsgebühr ermittelt wird,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass auf der Vorrichtung mindestens ein weiterer, von der Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühr unabhängiger Dienst abläuft.    Device for determining the user charge for driving on a route through a vehicle (1) which is arranged in the vehicle (1) and which comprises a digital map of a road network, means for determining the position of the vehicle (1), a communication device and a computer unit,
    wherein in the computer unit from the data of the position determining means and the digital map, the usage fee due for the distance traveled by the vehicle (1) is determined,
    characterized in that on the device at least one further, independent of the determination of the user fee service expires.         Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mindestens eine weitere Dienst in unidirektionaler oder bidirektionaler Kommunikationsverbindung mit einer ortsfesten Dienstezentrale steht.    Device according to claim 1,
    characterized in that the at least one further service is in unidirectional or bidirectional communication connection with a stationary service center.         Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Fahrzeug (1) Verkehrsdaten verschiedener Art erfasst werden.     Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that in the vehicle (1) traffic data of various types are detected.         Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Fahrzeug (1) verschiedene Arten von zusätzlichen Daten erfasst werden.    Device according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that in the vehicle (1) various types of additional data are detected.         Gebührenerfassungssystem, umfassend mindestens eine Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühr, sowie eine Zentrale, die mit der mindestens einen Vorrichtung in Kommunikationsverbindung steht,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Zentrale als eine Gebührenzentrale (4) ausgebildet ist,
    und dass die Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühr eine Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4 ist.    A charging system, comprising at least one device for determining the user charge, and a control center, which is in communication with the at least one device,
    characterized in that the center is designed as a toll center (4),
    and in that the device for determining the usage fee is a device according to one of claims 1 to 4.         Gebührenerfassungssystem nach Anspruch 5,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Diensteanbieter (5) nur über einen Diensteknoten (3) Zugriff auf die Vorrichtung zur Bestimmung der Benutzungsgebühr hat.    Charging system according to claim 5,
    characterized in that a service provider (5) has access to the device for determining the user fee only via a service node (3).         Gebührenerfassungssystem nach Anspruch 6,
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Zugriff des Diensteanbieters (5) auf die Vorrichtung im Fahrzeug nach dem folgenden Verfahren abläuft: Der Diensteanbieter (5) fragt beim Diensteknoten (3) an, ob er eine Vorrichtung in einem bestimmten Fahrzeug ansprechen darf, indem das Vorliegen einer entsprechenden Genehmigung des Fahrzeughalters bei Diensteknoten (3) oder bei der Gebührenzentrale (4) überprüft wird, der Diensteknoten 3 erfragt bei der Gebührenzentrale 4 die Telefonnummer und die notwendigen Schlüssel, um das Fahrzeuggerät zu erreichen, der Diensteknoten 3 erhält die Telefonnummer und die notwendigen Schlüssel von der Gebührenzentrale 4 , Der Diensteanbieter 5 tritt in Kommunikation mit dem bestimmten Fahrzeug.     Charging system according to claim 6,
    characterized in that the access of the service provider (5) to the device in the vehicle proceeds according to the following procedure: The service provider (5) asks the service node (3) whether it is allowed to address a device in a certain vehicle by checking the presence of a corresponding permission of the vehicle owner at service node (3) or at the toll center (4), the service node 3 asks the toll center 4 the telephone number and the necessary keys to reach the vehicle unit, the service node 3 receives the telephone number and the necessary keys from the toll center 4, The service provider 5 is in communication with the particular vehicle.
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