JP2682592B2 - Taximeter - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a taximeter,
In particular, the present invention relates to a taximeter capable of performing a charge calculation having a different charge rate depending on a time zone.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art It is prescribed that a taxi fee is increased by 20% during a predetermined time period, for example, from 11:00 pm to 5:00 a.m.

[0003] On the other hand, taxi meters are provided with
A tariff setting device consisting of a push button switch for setting tariffs such as extra, pick-up, payment, empty, etc. is provided integrally with the fare and tariff display device, and when a taxi crew carries a passenger, a meter Operate the tariff setting device attached to the vehicle and enter commercial operation.

[0004] At this time, there is a case where the extra charge button of the tariff setting device is erroneously operated even though the time is outside the set extra charge time zone, and the crew improperly presses the extra charge button. It is also possible to operate. In such a case, there is a problem that a financial trouble occurs with the passenger or a financial trouble occurs after the crew returns to the business office.

Therefore, conventionally, even if the tariff setting device of the taxi meter is erroneously operated outside the time zone of the extra fee, the meter does not operate the extra fee calculation, and the crew illegally operates the tariff for the extra fee. A taximeter that can also prevent the operation of buttons is used, for example,
It is proposed in 43 JP.

In the proposed taxi meter, in a taxi business operation, the toll calculating means selectively performs a toll charge calculation, a surcharge calculation, and other toll calculations based on the tariff position of the tariff setting device. When the time is outside the predetermined time zone, the calculation of the extra charge is prohibited to prevent erroneous operation or improper operation of the crew.

More specifically, when the extra tariff button is operated, it is determined whether or not the current time is within the extra time zone. If the current time is not within the extra time zone, a warning is generated and the correct tariff button operation is performed. Or forcibly perform the toll calculation.

[0008]

In the above-mentioned conventional taximeter, the above judgment is made on the basis of the time on the assumption that the time of the clock incorporated in the taximeter is accurate, and when it is outside the predetermined time zone, We try not to receive extra charges from passengers illegally.

However, there is no guarantee that the time of the clock is accurate, and when the time of the clock is incorrect, correct charge calculation cannot be performed. In particular, if the clock time is outside the specified time zone even within the specified time zone, no additional charge calculation can be performed no matter how the tariff operation is performed, so the additional charge must be collected from passengers. There was a problem that I could not do it.

Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention does not cause the meter to operate the extra charge even if the tariff setting device of the taxi meter is erroneously operated outside the extra charge time zone. While also preventing the crew from operating the tariff button for extra charge illegally,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a taximeter capable of resetting the tariff to the correct time when the time of the clock is not correct.

[0011]

To achieve the above object, a taximeter according to the present invention comprises a display device 14 for displaying a charge, a tariff, etc., as shown in a basic configuration diagram of FIG. And a distance pulse generator 16 for generating a distance pulse based on the travel distance of the vehicle, and a plurality of push-button switches provided integrally with the display device 14 for setting various tariffs.
5, the tariff calculation means 10a for performing the set charge calculation processing based on the set tariff and the distance pulse from the distance pulse generator 16 and displaying the result on the display device, and the current time. Clock means 12 to manage,
The current time of the clock means 12 when the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff whose processing is changed according to time is operated in a state where the charge calculation processing by the charge calculation means 10a is not set. Processing setting means 10 for setting the charge calculation processing by the charge calculating means 10a depending on whether or not the charge is within or outside a predetermined time zone.
b and the charge calculation process is set by the process setting means 10b, the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff that performs a process different from the set charge calculation process is operated. In this case, a process switching means 10c for switching the already set charge calculation process to a process corresponding to the operated time target tariff is provided.

In the taximeter, when the processing setting means 10b sets the processing of the time target tariff that does not correspond to the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15, and the processing switching means 10c performs the charge calculation processing. It is characterized in that it further comprises an alarm means 17 for issuing an alarm when switched.

When the taxi meter performs the charge calculation process set by the process setting means 10b over the predetermined time period, the set charge calculation process is automatically changed to a process corresponding to the predetermined time period. Further comprises a processing automatic switching means 10d for switching to
An alarm is issued when the processing is automatically switched by the automatic processing switching means 10d.

[0014]

With the above structure, the charge calculating means 10a performs the set charge calculating process based on the set tariff and the distance pulse from the distance pulse generator 16, and displays the result on the display device 14. The calculation processing performed by the charge calculation means 10a is performed by the processing setting means 1.
0b is set. The processing setting means 10b sets the charge calculation processing by the calculation processing means 10a in a state where the charge calculation processing is not set.
When the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff whose processing is changed according to the time is operated, the charge calculation by the charge calculation means 10a is performed based on whether or not the current time of the clock means 12 is inside or outside a predetermined time zone. Set processing. Then, in the state in which the charge calculation process is set by the process setting unit 10b, the process switching unit 10c performs push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff that performs a process different from the set charge calculation process. When is operated, the already set charge calculation process is switched to the process corresponding to the operated time object tariff.

Accordingly, the charge calculation process set by the process setting means 10b by once operating the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff can be changed by operating another push button switch, The processing set by the time error of the clock means 12 can be corrected.

When the alarm means 17 sets the processing of the time target tariff which does not correspond to the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 operated by the processing setting means 10b, and when the processing switching means 10c switches the charge calculation processing. A warning is issued to the crew member, so that the crew member can know that a tariff different from the operated push button switch has been set, and this gives the opportunity to confirm the time and correct it after that. Since it is possible to know that the tariff that has been set once has been switched, it is possible to recognize that automatic switching will not be performed thereafter.

When the automatic process switching unit 10d performs the charge calculation process set by the process setting unit 10b over a predetermined time period, the set charge calculation process is automatically changed to a process corresponding to the predetermined time period. Since it is switched to, it is possible to collect an appropriate fee. Further, since the alarm means 17 gives an alarm for this switching, the crew member can get an opportunity to confirm the time and correct it thereafter.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a taximeter according to the present invention. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a central processing unit (CPU) comprising a microcomputer;
The CPU 10 has a read only memory (ROM) 11
Various processes are performed according to the control program stored in. In addition to the control program, the ROM 11 stores
Various parameters and the start and end (predetermined time period) of the extra set time are stored so as to be sequentially called.

Reference numeral 12 is a timepiece device for managing the current time, which can be adjusted by a crew member. Based on the current time and the tariff setting managed by the clock device 12, the CPU 10 controls the toll calculation such as the toll calculation and the surcharge calculation.

Reference numeral 13 is a random access memory (RAM) for temporarily storing various taxi data. The data stored in the RAM 13 includes a vehicle number at the time of business, a crew member code, a total mileage, and an actual vehicle. Mileage,
There are the number of rides, the number of additional charges, and other indices on the day.

Reference numeral 14 is a display device for displaying charges, tariffs, etc., which displays the tariff amount calculated by the tariff or the CPU 10, and various display devices are adopted for this.

Reference numeral 15 is a tariff setting device for setting a tariff, which is composed of a plurality of push button switches for instructing a fare system such as fare, surcharge, pick-up, payment, empty car, etc.
It is integrally attached to the display device 14 provided on the front of the taximeter.

Reference numeral 16 is a distance pulse generator for generating a distance pulse based on the traveling distance of the taxi vehicle. Reference numeral 17 denotes a buzzer as alarm means for generating an operation sound or a warning sound in response to a tariff operation by the tariff setting device 15. The buzzer 17 as the alarm means may be replaced with an alarm light source which issues an alarm by blinking of a light source. , Or in combination.

In the taximeter having the above-described structure, when any push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 is operated, the operated tariff position is displayed on the display device 14 and the charge corresponding to the tariff position is displayed. The calculation is selected, and the charge amount is displayed sequentially.

In addition, the ROM 11 pre-stores a premium setting time for determining a predetermined time zone, and the tariff setting unit 15
When any one of the pushbutton switches of the time target tariffs whose time is related to the charge calculation such as a wage run or a premium tariff is operated, the current time managed by the clock device 12 is compared with a predetermined time zone, and the operation is performed. It is determined whether the tariff is within or outside the predetermined time period, the fee calculation process is determined based on the result of this determination, and the tariff corresponding to the determined calculation process is displayed on the display device 14, and the calculated tariff is displayed. Displays the amount sequentially.

The operation in the case where the time-targeted tariff is composed of two types of tariff tariffs and surcharge tariffs will be described below with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 shows the operation tariff, the time of the clock device 12,
The relationship between the tariff display and the operation (warning) sound is shown, and an operation example in the case where the extra switching time is 11 o'clock at night will be described. Now, when the tariff operation is performed before 11:00 p.m., the operated tariff is compared with the time of the clock device 12, and it is determined that the operation is appropriate. The tariff display on the display device 14 is changed to the rental run.

On the other hand, if the extra tariff operation is performed before 11:00 pm, the result of comparison between the operated tariff and the time of the clock device 12 becomes NG, and a beeping sound is issued every second. It is generated intermittently 10 times,
An appropriate tariff, which is a wager, is automatically determined and the wager is displayed on the display device 14. The crew can know from the warning sound that a tariff different from the operated tariff has been set.

As described above, the time object tariff is the timepiece device 1.
When the selection is made based on the time 2, even if an operation on the time target tariff is performed thereafter, the determination based on the time of the clock device 12 is not performed, and the operated tariff can be received and switched as it is. Therefore, when the time of the clock device 12 is before 11:00 pm and the tariff displayed on the display device 14 is renting, the actual time is 1 pm
When you notice that you are passed the 1:00 by operating the extra tariff for tariff setter 15 to change the tariff,-out <br/> in be switched extra tariff, thereby display device An extra tariff is displayed on 14 and a beeping sound is emitted every 10 seconds.
Generated intermittently.

Now, when 11:00 pm has passed during the time when the tariff is operating with the fare running, at that time, the fare is set by the first tariff operation. The tariff is automatically switched to the premium , so that the premium tariff is displayed on the display device 14 and
A beeping sound is generated ten times intermittently every second. Therefore, the crew can know from the warning sound that the time of the clock device 12 has passed 11:00 pm, and if the actual time is before 11:00 pm, the same operation as described above is performed to return the original rental fee. You can switch back to the run tariff.

The same thing as described above is performed after 11:00 pm. For example, if the premium tariff is operated after 11:00 pm, this tariff is directly accepted and set. However, when the actual time has noticed that it is 11 o'clock before the afternoon, the tariff by performing the wage run tariff operation continues can be switched to Chinhashi, a warning sound that this time pitch pi pi pi every second The alarm is generated ten times intermittently to notify the crew that the tariff operation against the time of the clock device 12 has been correctly corrected.

Although not shown, when the rent tariff is operated after 11:00 pm, the extra tariff is automatically set and a warning sound is generated. Note that before and after 5:00 am, which is the cancellation time of the predetermined time zone, the above-mentioned 1 pm
The opposite operation to that before and after 1:00 is performed.

As described above, when the time target tariff is operated, the tariff is automatically set based on the time of the timepiece device 12 regardless of the operated tariff. After the tariff setting is performed, even if the time target tariff operation is performed again, the automatic tariff setting function based on the time of the clock device 12 disappears, and the tariff setting can be performed according to the operation. Therefore, when there is an error in the time of the clock device 12, it is possible to reset the time to a correct tariff.

Further, when the predetermined time period is exceeded after the tariff is set, the tariff is automatically switched. However, at this time, the warning that the tariff has been switched is issued. The time can be confirmed by means of the clock, and if there is an error in the time of the timepiece device 12, the correct tariff can be set again.

Details of the operation of the apparatus outlined above are described in C
The process performed by the PU 10 according to the control program in the ROM 11 will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The CPU 10 starts its operation when the power is turned on, and the initial setting is performed in the first step S1. In this initial setting, various data are read from the ROM 11. Then, the process proceeds to step S2 to determine whether the empty tariff button switch of the tariff setting device 15 has been operated.
And if this determination is YES, step S3
To turn on the time function flag and perform the initial setting of the empty vehicle, and then proceed to step S4. If NO, skip step S3 and proceed to step S4.

In step S4, the tariff setting device 15
It is determined whether or not the wagon tariff button switch has been operated. If the determination in step S4 is NO, step S
Proceeding to 5, it is determined whether or not the extra tariff button switch has been operated. If the determination in step S5 is NO, the process proceeds to step S6 to determine whether or not another tariff button switch has been operated. NO in step S6
In the case of, the arithmetic processing is performed according to the set processing.
The step S7A Details via automatic switching process step S7 B to be described later returns to step S2, step S
If the determination in step 6 is YES, the other tariff processing in step S8 is performed, and the process returns to step S2 via steps S7A and S7B .

When the determination in step S4 is YES,
That is, when the tariff tariff button switch is operated, the process proceeds to step S9, where it is determined whether or not the current time is within the tariff time zone based on the time of the clock device 12.
If the determination in step S9 is YES, step S10
To set the renting process, and then to steps S7A and S7
The process returns to step S2 via 7B . If the determination in step S9 is NO, the process proceeds to step S11 and the buzzer 17
A beeping sound is generated ten times continuously, and then the process proceeds to step S12 to determine whether or not the time function flag is on. This step S12
When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S13, where it is determined whether or not the premium processing is being performed. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S14 to set the premium processing, and then the above steps S7A and S7B are performed. Then, the process returns to step S2.

When the determination in step S13 is YES, that is, when the premium processing has already been set and is being processed and the fare-running tariff button switch has been operated, the process proceeds to step S15. Is turned off, the process proceeds to step S10 to set the wage fare processing, and then the process returns to step S2 through steps S7A and S7B .

On the other hand, when the determination in step S5 is YES, the process proceeds to step S16, and it is determined whether or not it is in the rent time zone. If the determination in step S16 is NO, the process proceeds to step S17 to set an additional process, and thereafter returns to step S2 via steps S7A and S7B . When the determination in step S16 is YES, the process proceeds to step S18, where the buzzer 17 generates a beeping beep sound ten times continuously, and thereafter, in step S19.
To determine whether the time function flag is on. When the determination in step S19 is YES, the process proceeds to step S20, in which it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the hiring process. If the determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S21.
Steps S7A and S7B after setting the rental process
And returns to step S2.

When the determination in step S20 is YES, that is, when the wage fare processing has already been set and is in progress, if the extra tariff button switch is operated, the process proceeds to step S22 and the time function flag is set. Is turned off, the process proceeds to step S17 to set the premium process, and then the process returns to step S2 through steps S7A and S7B .

The automatic switching process of step S7 B, as specifically shown in FIG. 5, the time function flag is determined whether the ON state in the first step S7a, the determination in step S7a Is YES, the process proceeds to step S7b to determine whether or not the wage processing is in progress,
If the determination in step S7b is NO, step S
Proceeding to 7c, it is determined whether or not premium processing is being performed. If the determination in step S7c is NO, the process returns to step S2.

When the determination in step S7b is YES, that is, when the wages are being processed, the process proceeds to step S7d, where it is determined whether or not it is the extra time zone. When the determination in step S7d is NO, the above-described step S7
c, and if the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7e, where the buzzer 17 emits a beeping beep for 10 bps.
It is generated continuously, and then the process proceeds to step S7f to set the additional processing, and then proceeds to step S7c.

If the determination in step S7c is YES, that is, if the premium processing is in progress, the process proceeds to step S7g, where it is determined whether or not it is during the fare hours. If the determination in step S7g is NO, the above-described step S2
When the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S7h to generate a beeping beeping warning sound continuously 10 times on the buzzer 17, and then proceeds to step S7i to set the rental processing, and then returns to step S2.

By executing the flow chart described above, if the tariff is empty and the time is before 11:00 pm and the fare tariff button switch is operated, the determinations in step S4 and step S9 are YES, and Since the wage fare processing is set in S10, the fare calculation will be performed thereafter.

When the tariff is empty and the time is before 11:00 pm, if the extra tariff button switch is operated, the determinations in step S5 and step S16 are YES, the process proceeds to step S18, and a buzzer sound is given to the buzzer 17. generate. The determination in step S19 to be followed thereafter is YES, the next step S20 is NO, and a rental process is set in step S21. That is, when a different tariff is operated before the predetermined time period is reached, a warning sound is emitted and a correct tariff is set.

When the tariff is a fare and the time is before 11:00 pm, if the extra tariff button switch is operated, the determinations in step S5 and step S16 are YES, the process proceeds to step S18 and the buzzer 17 is warned. Generate a sound. Then, the determinations in steps S19 and S20 become YES, the flow proceeds to step S22, and the time function flag is turned off. Then, the flow proceeds to step S17 to set an additional process. It can be switched to extra tariff.

If the tariff is extra and the time is after 11 pm and the rent tariff button switch is operated, the determination in step S4 is YES, the determination in step S9 is NO, and the process proceeds to step S11 to buzzer. A warning sound is generated at 17. The determination in step S12 to proceed thereafter is N
When it becomes O, the time function flag is turned off in step S15, and then, in step S10, the rental process is set. Therefore, the premium processing once set can be reset to the rental processing by operating the rental tariff button switch.

When the time function flag is on,
After 11:00 pm in the state where the rental processing is set, or after 5:00 am in the state where the premium processing is set, the determination in step S7d or S7g becomes YES, and the processing proceeds to step S7e or 7h. Proceeding to generate a warning sound to the buzzer 17, and proceeding to step S7f or S7i to automatically switch to premium processing or toll-run processing.

As is clear from the description given with reference to the above-mentioned flow chart, the CPU 10 performs the set charge calculation process based on the set tariff, the distance pulse from the distance pulse generator 16, and the like. As the charge calculation means 10a for displaying the result on the display device 14, the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff whose processing is changed depending on the time when the charge calculation processing by the charge calculation means 10a is not set. When is operated, the process setting unit 10b performs the charge calculation process as the process setting unit 10b for setting the charge calculation process by the charge calculation unit 10a depending on whether the current time of the clock device 12 is within or outside the predetermined time zone. With the settings made,
When the push button switch of the tariff setting device 15 corresponding to the time target tariff that performs a process different from the set charge calculation process is operated, the already set charge calculation process is supported by the operated time target tariff. As the processing switching means 10c for switching to the processing to be performed, the processing setting means 10 is used.
When the charge calculation process set by b is performed over the predetermined time period, the set charge calculation process is automatically switched to a process corresponding to the predetermined time period. .

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention, even if the charge calculation process corresponding to the time is once set by the operation corresponding to the time target tariff, when the time is incorrect, the time corresponding to the correct time is set. The charge calculation process can be modified by operating the target tariff.

Further, the warning allows the crew member to know that a tariff different from the operated push button switch has been set, so that the crew member can get the opportunity to confirm the time and correct it after that, and to set it once again. Since it is possible to know that the tariff has been switched, it is possible to recognize that the automatic switching will not be performed thereafter.

Further, since the set charge calculation process is automatically switched to the process corresponding to the predetermined time period, the proper charge can be collected. Further, since the alarm means 17 gives an alarm for this switching, the crew member can get an opportunity to confirm the time and correct it thereafter.

Therefore, even if the tariff setting device of the taxi meter is mistakenly operated outside the time zone of the surcharge, the meter does not operate to calculate the surcharge, and the crew member illegally operates the tariff button for the surcharge. When the time of the clock is not correct, it is possible to reset the tariff to the correct time while preventing the operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a basic configuration of a taximeter according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing one embodiment of a taximeter according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a process performed by a CPU in FIG. 2 according to a control program.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of a flowchart in FIG. 4;

[Explanation of symbols]

 10a Charge calculation means (CPU) 10b Processing setting means (CPU) 10c Processing switching means (CPU) 10d Automatic processing switching means (CPU) 12 Clock means (clock device) 14 Display device 15 Tariff setting device 16 Distance pulse generator 17 Alarm Means (buzzer)

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A display device for displaying charges and tariffs, a distance pulse generator for generating a distance pulse based on the travel distance of a taxi vehicle, and various tariffs provided integrally with the display device. Based on the tariff setting device composed of multiple push button switches for, and the set tariff and the distance pulse from the distance pulse generator, etc., the set charge calculation processing is performed.
It corresponds to a tariff calculating means for displaying the result on the display device, a clock means for managing the current time, and a time object tariff that changes the processing depending on the time in a state where the charge calculating processing by the charge calculating means is not set Processing setting means for setting the charge calculation processing by the charge calculating means depending on whether or not the current time of the clock means is within or outside a predetermined time zone when the push button switch of the tariff setting device is operated; When the push button switch of the tariff setting device corresponding to the time target tariff that performs a process different from the set charge calculation process is operated in the state where the charge calculation process is set by the setting means, it has already been set. And a process switching means for switching the charge calculation process to a process corresponding to the operated time target tariff. Shimeta. 2. An alarm is issued when the processing setting means sets the processing of the time target tariff that does not correspond to the push button switch of the operated tariff setting device, and when the processing switching means switches the charge calculation processing. The taximeter according to claim 1, further comprising alarm means for emitting the alarm. 3. When the charge calculation process set by the process setting means is performed over the predetermined time period, the set charge calculation process is automatically switched to a process corresponding to the predetermined time period. 3. The taximeter according to claim 1, further comprising switching means, wherein the alarm means issues an alarm when the processing is automatically switched by the processing automatic switching means.