| 摘要 |
A control system 10 adapted for the remote control of a fare meter 12 in a taxicab 14 while the taxicab is driving around. The control system preferably comprises a remote control 16 and a taxicab fare meter (taximeter) 12 adapted to be controlled by the remote control when the taxicab is remote from the remote control. Preferably, the remote control is able to select a particular fare meter, using a unique identification of the fare meter. The remote control may handshake with the fare meter in order to verify the selection. The remote control may disable the fare meter, reset the fare meter, re-enable the fare meter or change the fare meter s tariff. The fare meter may upload metered fare information to the remote control. The taxicab s engine 40 may be disabled using the remote control system. The fare meter may provide confirmation that a control operation received from the remote control has been completed. The control system may include means to inhibit or thwart attempts to prevent the fare meter being controlled by the remote control. The invention allows a fare meter to be controlled remotely, while a taxicab is in use and away from a taxi station. |
