The present disclosure relates to the field of toll fee for roads.
More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device for calculating toll fee for a vehicle on usage basis.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the
information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed
invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
[0003] Conventional toll systems use manual fee collection from the
vehicle against use of the toll road by any vehicle. This can sometime be very much annoying can waste so much time due to inefficiency of human. Also, this can lead to accumulate a lot of vehicles at the toll plaza leading to a massive traffic jam which is very much undesired. Another method the toll plazas use is used of RFIDs to auto deduct money from a digital wallet associated with the vehicle. This is a better approach than the manual one and is able to deal with the above discussed problems to a much extend. This requires an RFID installed in the vehicle and a received installed at the toll plaza. Once the receiver identifies the RFID in the vehicle, the process of fee collection is initiated. However, it has seen that sometimes the receiver is not able to recognize the RFID in the vehicle and again lead to earlier discussed problems. Also, the existing toll fee collection systems does not implement a usage-based toll collection from the vehicles accurately.
[0004] There is, therefore, a need of an improve system and method for
collecting toll fee from the vehicle exactly on the basis of usage of the toll road by the vehicle and that too without the above discussed problems.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0005] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.

[0006] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a toll fee
collection device that collect toll fee automatically without need of any particular
toll collection booth or toll plaza.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a toll fee
collection device that collect toll fee automatically, which is efficient.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a toll fee
collection device that collect toll fee automatically, which is secure.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a toll fee
collection device that collect toll fee automatically, which is easy to use.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a toll fee
collection device that collect toll fee automatically purely on the usage basis of
the toll road by the vehicle.
SUMMARY
[0011] The present disclosure relates to the field of toll fee for roads.
More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device for calculating toll fee for a vehicle on usage basis.
[0012] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a fee calculation
device adapted to be configured in a vehicle. The device includes a global positioning system. A processor operatively configured with the global positioning system, and configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the device to receive, from the global positioning system, a set of first signals pertaining to a location of the vehicle. The location of the vehicle is received at a pre-defined period of time. Identify, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle has entered a toll road, and the determination is performed by comparing the location of the vehicle with pre¬defined geo-fencing of the toll road. Determine, after the vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The fee is calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.

[0013] In an aspect, the one or more parameters may comprise any or
combination of a distance up to which the vehicle travelled on the toll road, and
time till which the vehicle travelled on the toll road.
[0014] In an aspect, the location of the vehicle may facilitate
determination of entry and exit of the vehicle on the toll road.
[0015] In an aspect, the device may be operatively configured with a
mobile computing device associated with a user inside the vehicle.
[0016] In an aspect, the calculated fee may be displayed on the mobile
computing device and the used is configured to pay the calculated fee through the
mobile computing device.
[0017] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method
for calculating fee for a vehicle. The method includes receiving, from the global
positioning system, a set of first signals pertaining to a location, at a pre-defined
time period, of a vehicle. The global positioning system is a part of a device
installed in the vehicle. Identifying, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle
has entered a toll road. The determination is performed by comparing the location
of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll road. Determining, after the
vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and
correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The fee is calculated based on
the one or more parameters of the vehicle.
[0018] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive
subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description
of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which
like numerals represent like components.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the

principles of the present disclosure. The diagrams are for illustration only, which
thus is not a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0020] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the
same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be
distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that
distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is
used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar
components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second
reference label.
[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a fee calculation
device adapted to be configured in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment
of the present disclosure.
[0022] FIG. 2A-B illustrates exemplary representation of digital geo-
fencing on toll road, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary method for calculating fee for usage of
a toll road for a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the
disclosure depicted in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments are in such detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0025] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth
in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.

[0026] The present disclosure relates to the field of toll fee for roads.
More particularly the present disclosure relates to a device for calculating toll fee
for a vehicle on usage basis.
[0027] The present disclosure elaborates upon a fee calculation device
adapted to be configured in a vehicle. The device includes a global positioning
system. A processor operatively configured with the global positioning system,
and configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on
execution, causes the device to receive, from the global positioning system, a set
of first signals pertaining to a location of the vehicle. The location of the vehicle is
received at a pre-defined period of time. Identify, based on the set of first signals,
if the vehicle has entered a toll road, and the determination is performed by
comparing the location of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll
road. Determine, after the vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of
the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The fee is
calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.
[0028] In an embodiment, the one or more parameters can comprise any or
combination of a distance up to which the vehicle travelled on the toll road, and
time till which the vehicle travelled on the toll road.
[0029] In an embodiment, the location of the vehicle can facilitate
determination of entry and exit of the vehicle on the toll road.
[0030] In an embodiment, the device can be operatively configured with a
mobile computing device associated with a user inside the vehicle.
[0031] In an embodiment, the calculated fee can be displayed on the
mobile computing device and the used is configured to pay the calculated fee
through the mobile computing device.
[0032] Yet another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method
for calculating fee for a vehicle. The method includes receiving, from the global
positioning system, a set of first signals pertaining to a location, at a pre-defined
time period, of a vehicle. The global positioning system is a part of a device
installed in the vehicle. Identifying, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle
has entered a toll road. The determination is performed by comparing the location

of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll road. Determining, after the vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The fee is calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.
[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of a fee calculation
device adapted to be configured in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] As illustrated, a fee calculation device 100 adapted to be
configured in a vehicle can include a global positioning system 102. A processing unit 104 having a processor can be operatively configured with the global positioning system 102. The processor 108 can be configured to execute a set of instructions that can be stored in a memory 106. On execution of the stored instructions, the devices can be configured to receive, from the global positioning system 102, a set of first signals pertaining to a location of the vehicle. The location of the vehicle can be received at a pre-defined period of time. The device 100 can be configured to identify, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle has entered a toll road.
[0035] In an embodiment, the determination of if the vehicle has entered
the toll road can be performed by comparing the location of the vehicle with pre¬
defined geo-fencing of the toll road. The pre-defined geo-fencing details can be
pre-stored in a database or a server 110. Determine, after the vehicle enters the
toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a
set of second signals. The one or more parameters can include but without
limiting to a distance up to which the vehicle travelled on the toll road, and time
till which the vehicle travelled on the toll road. The fee is calculated based on the
one or more parameters of the vehicle and according to government regulatory
policies. The distance can be calculated based on vehicle's location at the entry
and exit of the toll road in respect to the geo-fencing details of the toll road.
[0036] In an aspect, the device 100 can be operatively configured with a
mobile computing device associated with a user inside the vehicle. The mobile device can include but not limiting to a smartphone, a PDA, and a tablet. The

calculated fee corresponding to the one or more parameters can be displayed or notified on the mobile computing device associated with the user. The user can be but without limiting to a driver driving the vehicle or a passenger travelling the vehicle. The use can pay the calculated fee corresponding to a usage of the toll road through the mobile computing device. The payment of the calculated fee can be performed from a wallet associated with the mobile computing device. Also, the payment of the fee can include entering a onetime password (OTP) from the user for enhancing security of the wallet.
[0037] FIG. 2A-B illustrates exemplary representation of digital geo-
fencing on toll road, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure
[0038] As illustrated, the geofencing (referred as GFi, GF2...GFN) can be
done digitally on different entry and exit points on the toll road. And the where
the vehicle is entering the toll road and where the vehicle exits from the toll road
can be detected based on the location information of the vehicle that is being
received periodically. The period of receiving the location information can be
defined on need base. Once both the location information is received, an estimated
distance for which the vehicle has used the toll road can be detected and
corresponding fee can be charged from the user based on government regulations.
[0039] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary method for calculating fee for usage of
a toll road for a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0040] As illustrated, at step 302, a method 300 for calculating fee for a
vehicle can includes receiving, from the global positioning system, a set of first
signals pertaining to a location, at a pre-defined time period, of a vehicle. The
global positioning system is a part of a device installed in the vehicle.
[0041] At step 304, the method 300 can include identifying, based on the
set of first signals, if the vehicle has entered a toll road. The determination is performed by comparing the location of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll road.
[0042] At step 304, the method 300 can include determining, after the
vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and

correspondingly generate a set of second signals. The fee is calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.
[0043] Moreover, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be
interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refer to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc.
[0044] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the
invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0045] The proposed invention provides a toll fee collection device that
collect toll fee automatically without need of any particular toll collection booth
or toll plaza.
[0046] The proposed invention provides a toll fee collection device that
collect toll fee automatically, which is efficient.
[0047] The proposed invention provides a toll fee collection device that
collect toll fee automatically, which is secure.

[0048] The proposed invention provides a toll fee collection device that
collect toll fee automatically, which is easy to use.
[0049] The proposed invention provides a toll fee collection device that
collect toll fee automatically purely on the usage basis of the toll road by the
vehicle.

We Claim:

1. A fee calculation device adapted to be configured in a vehicle, the device
comprising:
a global positioning system unit;
a processor operatively configured with the global positioning system, and configured to execute a set of instructions, stored in a memory, which, on execution, causes the device to:
receive, from the global positioning system, a set of first signals pertaining to a location of the vehicle, wherein the location of the vehicle is received at a pre-defined period of time,
identify, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle has entered a toll road, wherein the determination is performed by comparing the location of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll road, and
determine, after the vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a set of second signals, wherein the fee is calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more parameters comprise any or combination of a distance up to which the vehicle travelled on the toll road, and time till which the vehicle travelled on the toll road.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the location of the vehicle facilitates determination of entry and exit of the vehicle on the toll road.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein device is operatively configured with a mobile computing device associated with a user inside the vehicle.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the calculated fee is displayed on the mobile computing device and the used is configured to pay the calculated fee through the mobile computing device.
6. A method for calculating fee for a vehicle, the method comprising:

receiving, from the global positioning system, a set of first signals pertaining to a location, at a pre-defined time period, of a vehicle, wherein the global positioning system is a part of a device installed in the vehicle;
identifying, based on the set of first signals, if the vehicle has entered a toll road, wherein the determination is performed by comparing the location of the vehicle with pre-defined geo-fencing of the toll road; and
determining, after the vehicle enters the toll road, one or more parameters of the vehicle, and correspondingly generate a set of second signals, wherein the fee is calculated based on the one or more parameters of the vehicle.