METHOD AND MEANS FOR RF TOLL COLLECTION

摘要

An RF roadway toll collection system uses an upstream reader (29) to communicate with a vehicle borne transponder (23) carrying a Smart Card to calculate the toll and debit the Smart Card balance in the amount of the toll payment required. A transaction manager (24) is notified of the toll payment from the upstream reader (29) and notifies a downstream reader (34) of the vehicle identification and payment status. The downstream reader (34) confirms the vehicle identification and payment status and signals if the toll has been paid.