KR20070096699A - Mobile terminal device with smart card for bill settlement - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is provided with a communication unit for performing a wireless communication function with the charge settlement communication device provided in the toll gate entrance and exit toll through the control of the central control unit, and the smart card for charge settlement and through the control of the central control unit The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device including a smart card module for reading and updating information of a smart card and a memory unit for storing waypoint information, basic information, and settlement data used for the billing function, without requiring a separate power supply unit. In addition, the present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a smart card for toll road payment that can perform the electronic money settlement and payment of the amount of the smart card by wireless communication.

Description

Mobile terminal device with smart card for fare settlement {MOBILE APPARATUS FOR EQUIPPING A SMARTCARD FOR CALCULATING A TOLL}

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for billing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a mobile terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a flow chart for the operation of the mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for billing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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100: mobile terminal device 110: communication unit

120: smart card module 130: display unit

140: audio output unit 150: memory unit

160: solar cell module 170: central control unit

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device having a smart card for billing, and more particularly, by using a mobile terminal device having a smart card for billing can perform a billing function without a separate power supply. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal device for charge settlement, which can charge electronic money in the smart card through wireless communication.

In general, the smart card for charge settlement is provided in a smart card terminal device (hereinafter referred to as "transponder") capable of infrared communication, when passing through the toll gate and the exit toll gate at a constant speed, the entrance toll gate and the exit toll gate Provides a function to automatically transmit and receive the rate payment data to and from the payment settlement communication device installed in the.

Such smart cards and transponders are used in a manner similar to current prepaid transportation cards, i.e., an electronic payment method in which a certain amount of information (electronic money) is stored in an IC chip of a smart card so that an amount corresponding to a fee is deducted.

For reference, the electronic payment method is currently used only for toll-free vehicles having transponders, and the smart card, transponders, and auxiliary structures for mounting the transponders in the vehicle are registered in Korea Utility Model 20. -0365751 (hereinafter referred to as "priority draft").

The preceding design is a mounting structure for mounting a high-pass terminal in a vehicle, the fixing portion is coupled to the high-pass terminal, the projections are formed at both ends, and guide grooves are formed on both sides so that the guide projection is inserted into the And a mounting portion for detachably coupling the fixed portion and an mounting portion for installing the holder portion on a fixed surface inside the vehicle.

However, the preceding proposal having the above-described configuration is an auxiliary structure (hereinafter referred to as "cradle") for mounting a high pass terminal (transponder) in a vehicle, and a transponder mounted therewith has a large volume and a high pass. The power source used in the terminal, that is, the means for charging the battery is not provided, there was an inconvenience to replace the battery when the battery is completely exhausted.

In addition, there is also an inefficient problem in which a user purchases and mounts an expensive high pass terminal and a cradle according to the purpose of only toll payment of a toll road.

An object of the present invention is that the volume is small by using a mobile terminal device having a smart card for charge settlement, and does not require a separate battery by using a power supply unit of the mobile terminal device, and includes a charging means such as a solar cell. The present invention provides a mobile terminal device having a smart card for billing.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal device having a smart card for charge settlement that can charge the electronic money of the smart card by wireless communication.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal device having a smart card for billing, which can use the general call function as well as the billing function.

The present invention for achieving the above object, relates to a mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for charge settlement, performing a wireless communication function with the communication device for charge settlement provided in the toll gate entry / exit toll through the control of the central control unit And a smart card module for reading and updating information of the smart card through the control of the central control unit, and storing the waypoint information, basic information, and settlement data used for the fare settlement function. Including a memory unit, if the central control unit receives a start signal indicating the start of the charge settlement from the toll gate entrance and exit toll gate through the communication unit, the central control unit corresponds to the wireless communication device for payment settlement through the communication unit. Charges are pre-stored on electronic cards After sanhan, charge jeongsanyong and the settlement data from the settlement receiving communication device characterized in that the output to the display unit and the audio output of mobile communication device the other hand, the adjustment data stored in the memory unit.

Preferably, the central control unit receives a key input signal by a user through a key input unit of the mobile terminal device in a state of not receiving a start signal indicating the start of charge settlement from the toll road entrance toll gate and the exit toll gate through the communication unit. If the key input signal is in the charge settlement function mode, it is determined whether the charge settlement function mode or the smart card charging function mode. After the settlement in currency, the settlement data such as the charge and the settlement date and time received from the communication device for charge settlement are stored in the memory unit, and the settlement data is output to the display unit and the voice output unit, and the key input signal is smart. If the card charging function mode, the smart card charging stage via the communication unit Wirelessly communicating the tile then the electronic money amount from the smart card, characterized in that the output via a display the electronic money balance of the smart card.

In addition, the smart card module, characterized in that it comprises a slot that can be provided with a card-shaped smart card on the side of the mobile terminal device or a chip-shaped smart card inside the mobile terminal device. It is done.

In addition, preferably, the mobile terminal device further comprises a plurality of solar panels for receiving sunlight incident through the vehicle windshield and a solar cell module for converting sunlight received through the solar cell unit into a predetermined voltage. It features.

Preferably, the memory unit is a rewritable nonvolatile memory.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail the present invention.

Prior to describing the present invention, in order to clearly describe the technical spirit of the present invention, a general voice call related function made through a mobile terminal device has been defined as a "general call function", and a function related to charge settlement is called a "charge settlement function". "It is defined as, and the function related to charging the electronic money of the smart card is defined as" smart card charging function ".

Referring to Figures 1 and 2 with respect to a mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for billing according to an embodiment of the present invention as follows.

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a mobile terminal device having a smart card for charge settlement according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a mobile terminal device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

More specifically, the mobile terminal device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a smart card module 120, a display unit 130, a voice output unit 140, a memory unit 150, a solar cell module 160, and a center. It includes a control unit 170.

The communication unit 110 is provided at a position adjacent to the antenna on the upper portion of the mobile terminal device 100 as shown in FIG. Perform a wireless communication function related to the function.

In the present embodiment, the communication unit 110 is set to be provided as a single component in a position adjacent to the antenna on the top of the mobile terminal device 100, but the communication unit 110 can be set to a plurality of other positions in the present invention This is not limited to this.

In addition, in this embodiment, the function of the communication unit 110 may be set to be performed through the antenna of the mobile terminal device 100.

In addition, the smart card module 120 has a function of having a smart card including a unique number of the smart card, issue date, digital signature, electronic money balance, and the like, and a function of reading and updating the card information.

The smart card module 120 will be set to have a slot for inserting a card-shaped smart card on the side of the mobile terminal device 100 as shown in Figure 2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Bar, the mobile terminal device 100 may be set to have a slot for inserting a smart card of the same shape as a chip providing a general mobile banking function.

In addition, the display unit 130 performs a function of outputting a text message related to the billing function, the electronic money balance of the smart card and an error message related to the smart card charging function to the user.

In addition, the voice output unit 140 performs a function of outputting a voice message related to the charge settlement function, the electronic money balance of the smart card and the smart card charging function.

In addition, the memory unit 150 is a text message and a voice message received while performing a charge settlement function with the toll gate entrance and exit toll gate, the waypoint information used for the charge settlement function, basic information, the settlement fee and the settlement date and time. Saves the settlement data as

In the present embodiment, the waypoint information includes the toll gate and the exit date of the toll gate, the toll gate office identification number, the lane type, the lane number, the balance before the fare settlement of the smart card, the balance after the fare settlement of the smart card, the vehicle type and the vehicle number. The basic information will be set to include the smart card's unique number, issue date, expiration date, digital signature, vehicle type and vehicle number, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the present embodiment, the memory unit 150 is set as a rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, the central controller 170 controls the communication unit, the smart card module, the display unit, the audio output unit, the memory unit, and the solar cell module.

On the other hand, in the mobile terminal device, although the power unit is not shown, but is set to be integrated into a general chargeable power unit of the mobile terminal device, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Although not shown, the mobile terminal device 100 having the above-described configuration includes a transceiver for performing a function of transmitting and receiving data wirelessly with the outside, although not shown, and a plurality of keys as shown in FIG. 2. The apparatus may further include a key input unit configured to receive an input of numbers and characters from a user by using an input button, and a voice input unit configured to receive a voice signal from the user. The transceiver, the key input unit, and the voice input unit may control the central controller 170. Each function related to the general call function.

Therefore, the display unit 130 outputs payment information such as the electronic money balance before settlement of the smart card, the electronic money balance after settlement of the smart card, and the settlement fee as well as a text message such as SMS text related to the general call function. The voice output unit 140 outputs a voice message related to a general call function as well as an error message and payment information related to a charge settlement function.

Here, the central control unit 170 performs a general call function, a charge settlement function, and a smart card charging function according to the communication mode setting through the key input unit, and the description regarding the general call function is similar or the same as well-known, and thus will be omitted. .

On the other hand, the solar cell module 160 is provided in a position adjacent to the antenna on the top of the mobile terminal device 100 as shown in Figure 2, having a plurality of solar panels for receiving the sunlight incident through the windshield of the vehicle By converting the sunlight received through the solar panel to a predetermined voltage.

In addition, the mobile terminal device 100 will be set to be able to receive or charge power through the solar cell module 160, but the present invention is not limited thereto, it is provided in a mobile phone charger that is commonly used It can also be set to be charged via three or four conductive terminals similar in shape.

The mobile terminal device 100 having the above-described configuration performs a general call function in normal times, and upon entering the toll gate and the exit toll gate on the toll road according to the communication mode setting of the key input unit, the charge settlement function for the settlement of the corresponding charge and the electronic of the smart card. Smart card charging function to charge money.

And when power is applied to the mobile terminal device 100, the charge settlement function mode is automatically selected to perform the charge settlement function by wireless communication with the toll settlement communication device provided at the toll gate entrance toll gate and the toll road exit toll gate. do.

On the other hand, if the power is applied to the mobile terminal device 100, whether the key input signal by the user through the key input unit of the mobile terminal device 100 is in the charge settlement function mode or smart card charging function mode Depending on the charge settlement function or smart card charging function will be performed.

Hereinafter, the detailed operation of the mobile terminal device equipped with the smart card for fare settlement will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for charge settlement according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the central control unit 170 determines whether the key input signal by the user through the key input unit of the mobile terminal device 100 is a charge settlement function mode or a smart card charging function mode for charging the electronic money amount of the smart card. Determine (S2).

Next, if it is determined in the step S2 that the smart card charging function mode, the central control unit 170 performs the procedure to the step S14, if the charge settlement function mode, the central control unit 170 is a smart card The module 120 recognizes whether the smart card is mounted (S4).

At this time, the central control unit 170 outputs the electronic money balance pre-stored in the smart card to the display unit 130, such as "smart card was already recognized" stored in the memory unit 150. A voice message is output through the voice output unit 140.

In the present embodiment, the central control unit 170 outputs the electronic money balance of the smart card through the display unit 130, and outputs a voice message, such as "smart card was recognized" through the voice output unit 140. Although set to, the present invention is not limited thereto.

Also, in the present embodiment, if the central controller 170 is not the same as the digital signature of the smart card and the digital signature previously stored in the memory unit 150, the central controller 170 is not valid. It is also possible to set the text and voice messages, such as "not a smart card" through the display 130 and the voice output unit 140, respectively.

Next, the central controller 170 receives a radio signal transmitted from the toll payment communication device provided at the toll gate entrance tollgate and the exit tollgate through the communication unit 110, that is, a start signal indicating the start of the toll settlement. Determine (S6).

In this embodiment, it is set to determine whether a start signal is received through a single communication unit 110, but it is also possible to set whether to determine whether a start signal is received through a plurality of communication units.

As a result of the determination in step S6, if the start signal is not received, after a predetermined time waiting (S8), it is determined whether the start signal is received, and if the start signal is received, the central controller 170 is a communication unit ( In step S10, a procedure related to the payment settlement communication device and the payment settlement is performed through step 110.

Since the procedure related to the fare settlement is similar to or the same as that of the high pass fare settlement performed on the general toll road, description thereof will be omitted.

In the present embodiment, after the central control unit 170 receives the start signal through the communication unit 110, the central control unit 170 is a voice message, such as "starts billing" previously stored in the memory unit 150 Although it will be set to output through the voice output unit 140, the present invention is not limited thereto.

After the procedure related to the charge settlement of step S10 is performed, the central controller 170 stores the settlement data such as the settled charge and the settlement date and time received from the charge settlement communication device through the communication unit 110, and the memory unit 150. ) And the text message and voice message, such as "XXXXX won has been paid. The remaining balance is XXXXX won" are output to the display 130 and the voice output unit 140, respectively (S12).

As described above, the mobile terminal apparatus 100 automatically performs a fare settlement function even without a separate toll road payment terminal, and also provides a wireless electronic money amount charging function to provide the user with ease. do.

Next, if it is determined in step S2 that the smart card charging function mode, the central control unit 170 recognizes whether the smart card is mounted through the smart card module 120 in the same manner as the step S4 (S14). ).

After the step S14, the central control unit 170 performs the smart card charging procedure for charging the electronic money amount of the smart card through the smart card charging terminal installed in the toll gate office, the bank and the toll road rest place associated with the toll road. (S16).

The smart card charging procedure is similar or the same as well-known, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In this embodiment, the electronic money amount charging of the smart card is set to be made through the smart card charging terminal, but the present invention is not limited thereto. You can also set the amount of electronic money to be charged.

Next, when the smart card charging process of step S16 is finished, the central control unit 170 is a text message such as "charged amount is XXXX won" of the charged electronic money balance of the smart card the display unit ( Output through 130 (S18).

The present invention described above is capable of various substitutions, modifications, and changes without departing from the spirit of the present invention for those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is not limited to the drawing.

According to the present invention as described above, by using a mobile terminal device having a smart card of the bill payment function, its volume is small, and by using a rechargeable power source of the mobile terminal device does not require a separate battery, solar cell There is an effect that can be charged to the power unit of the mobile terminal device through the charging means using the power source inside the module and the vehicle.

In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to easily settle the charges by wireless communication, the smart card charging terminal has the effect of charging the electronic money amount of the smart card by wireless communication.

And according to the present invention, there is an effect that can use the general call function in addition to the rate settlement function.

Claims (5)

In the mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for billing, The control unit of the central control unit is provided with a toll gate and toll gate communication device and a communication unit for performing a wireless communication function, and a charge settlement smart card provided in the toll gate and the exit toll gate, the information of the smart card through the control of the central controller; Smart card module for reading and updating, and a memory unit for storing waypoint information, basic information and settlement data used in the billing function, After receiving the toll settlement function, if a start signal indicating the start of the toll settlement is received from the toll gate entrance toll gate and the exit toll gate through the communication unit, The central control unit calculates the corresponding charges through electronic communication stored in the smart card in the wireless communication with the rate settlement communication device through the communication unit, and then the settlement data such as the settlement rate and settlement date received from the charge settlement communication device And storing the settlement data in the memory unit and outputting the settlement data to the display unit and the audio output unit of the mobile terminal device. The method of claim 1, The central control unit, By determining whether the key input signal applied through the key input unit is in the charge settlement function mode or the smart card charging function mode, If the key input signal is in the charge settlement function mode, the charge is settled by the electronic money stored in the smart card, and the charge is received from the charge settlement communication device through the communication unit and the charge settlement communication device and the wireless communication; And storing the settlement data, such as the settlement date and time, in the memory unit and outputting the settlement data to the display unit and the audio output unit. If the key input signal is a smart card charging function mode, after charging the electronic money amount of the smart card by wireless communication with the smart card charging terminal through the communication unit, and outputs the electronic money balance of the smart card through the display unit Mobile terminal device equipped with a smart card for fee settlement. The method of claim 1, The smart card module, The mobile terminal is equipped with a slot that can be provided with a card-shaped smart card on the side of the mobile terminal device or a slot that can be equipped with a chip-shaped smart card inside the mobile terminal device Terminal device. The method of claim 1, The mobile terminal device, The smart card for billing settlement further comprises a solar cell module having a plurality of solar panels for receiving the sunlight incident through the vehicle windshield and converts the sunlight received through the solar panel to a predetermined voltage Mobile terminal device provided. The method of claim 1, The memory unit, Mobile terminal device having a smart card for billing, characterized in that the rewritable non-volatile memory.

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