JP2784411B2 - Taximeter device - 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 device and, more particularly, to a removable recording medium such as a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing information defined by an approved fee system. And a taximeter device comprising:

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional taximeter device of this type, a basic mileage determined by a fee system and a basic fee corresponding to the basic mileage are set so that the taxi system, which is often revised, can be easily handled. , Basic time, basic mileage, post-charge which is added after driving, post-distance which is additional mileage after this, post-time corresponding to post-distance, fixed pick-up fee Information required for calculating the fare determined by the system is stored in a detachable PROM, and this PROM can be replaced with a new one storing new information when the fare is revised. ing.

FIG. 13 shows a front view of a conventionally used taximeter device. The display panel includes a display unit 12 comprising a fare display section 12a, a fare display section 12b, and various tariffs. tariff operation unit 13 composed of a button 13 ₁ to 13 ₆ is provided.
The tariff buttons 13 _{1 to} 13 ₇ are empty,
It is for 10% increase, 20% increase, 30% increase, payment (wait), and pick-up. Incidentally, 13 ₈ is the cumulative button for calling the index in order. Reference numeral 14 denotes an openable and closable lid body on which a name plate 14a on which a fee system is printed is attached and sealed by means (not shown), and a PROM storing information on the fee system is detachable in a space on the back side thereof. Is housed in

FIG. 14 shows the internal configuration of a taximeter device. Reference numeral 15 denotes a microcomputer (CPU) which operates according to a predetermined control program.
The PU 15 has a ROM 15a storing a control program.
, A RAM 15b in which various data can be read and written freely, and a clock 15c. C
In the PU 15, the charge display unit 12 and the tariff operation unit 13 are provided.
In addition, a running sensor 16 for generating a running pulse in accordance with the running of the taxi vehicle, a PROM 17 storing information on a fee system, a dip switch 18 for setting a distance correction value, and the like are connected.

More specifically, the tariff operation unit 13
Tan 13₁Thirteen to thirteen₇Is the CPU 1 as shown in FIG.
Switches T connected in matrix to ports 5₁No
To T ₇And switches and buttons.
Data table for defining correspondence with riff function
Is stored in the ROM 15a storing the control program.
Have been. This data table is as shown in FIG.
And switch T₁Or T ₇And Tari corresponding to each switch
From the start address of the routine to execute the
A predetermined area 15a in the ROM 15a.₁Stored in
Have been. Tariff button 13₁Thirteen to thirteen₇Operation
Switch T₁Or T₇Is turned on, the CPU 15
Switch turned on by the data table in ROM 15a
Performs the switch tariff function.

[0006]

However, recently, there has been an increasing demand for diversification of the fee system, and there has been an increasing trend to allow various unprecedented fee systems. In order to respond to such a demand, the tariff button of the existing taximeter device cannot cope with it, and a tariff button to which a new tariff function is assigned must be provided.

In such a case, if a configuration similar to that of the above-described conventional apparatus is employed, the correspondence between the switch corresponding to the tariff button and the tariff function is fixed by the control program, so that a new tariff function is not provided. When a tariff button is provided, it is necessary to re-create a control program or the like each time, and there is a problem that it takes a great deal of cost and time.

In view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention makes it possible to easily cope with the function of the tariff button without changing the control program and the like, thereby significantly increasing the cost for diversifying the tariff function. It is an object of the present invention to provide a taximeter device capable of promptly responding without causing a problem.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a taximeter device according to the present invention has a fare table for displaying a fare and the like as shown in a basic configuration diagram of FIG.
And示器12, a plurality of tariff buttons _{131-134 7} Tona
Tariff operation unit 13 and charges set according to the charge system
It has a charge setting information storage area 17a in which information is stored.
Removable storage medium 17 and different tariff functions
A plurality of tariff function executing means 15d ₁ , 15d _{2 to be} executed
The tariff button according to the operation of the tariff button
One of the tariff function executing means corresponding to the
Function to execute the charge information in the charge system setting information storage area.
Calculates the fare based on the information and displays it on the fare display.
Taximeter device having an arithmetic processing means 15d
Wherein said plurality of tariff buttons are fixed tariff buttons
13 ₁ , 13 ₂ , 13 ₆ , 13 ₇ and variable tariff button 1
3 ₃ consists to 13 ₅ which, said plurality of tariff function execution hands
The steps are the fixed tariff buttons 13 ₁ , 13 ₂ , 13 ₆ ,
13 beforehand fixedly secured tariff function execution hand that is corresponding to the ₇
Step 15d ₁ and fixedly correspond to any tariff button in advance
I from a variable tariff function executing means 15d ₂ that are not
Ri, the storage medium, the variable tariff button ₁₃ 3 to 1
3 ₅ to correspond to the variable tariff function executing unit
Tariff setting information storage area 17 for storing tariff setting information
b, wherein the arithmetic processing means comprises the variable tariff button
In response to the operation, the variable tar
Execute the variable tariff function corresponding to the riff button
Selection means 15d for selecting means and executing the tariff function
Is a feature that it has a _3.

[0010]

According to the above construction, the arithmetic processing means 15d has
A plurality of tariff function executing means _15d 1, 15d ₂ are, Tari
Fixed tariff buttons 13 ₁ , 13 ₂ , 13
_6, 13 ₇ beforehand fixedly corresponds to a fixed tariff functions real
Fixed in advance to the row means 15d ₁ and any tariff button
Toka variable tariff function executing means 15d ₂ that are not addressed
Fee that stores information set according to the fee system
Removable storage medium having control setting information storage area 17a
17, variable tariff button ₁₃ 3-tariff operation unit 13
Adapt 13 ₅ to variable tariff function executing means 15d ₂
Setting information storage area for storing tariff setting information for
Area 17b, and in this tariff setting information storage area 17b,
Depending on the stored tariff setting information,
That the selection means 15d ₃ variable tariff button ₁₃ 3-13 ₅
Corresponding to the variable tariff button
Tariff function by selecting a variable tariff function executing means 15d ₂
Is executed.

Therefore, the variable tariff of the arithmetic processing means 15d
As a function executing means 15d _2, are allowed at the time of price revision
It is necessary to incorporate a possible tariff function in advance.
With the revision of the fee system, existing taxime
Cannot be handled by the tariff button on the
A new tariff button is required.
When new pricing system setting information is stored in the
Tariff setting information file of the storage medium 17 written in the area 17a
The new tariff function is added to the storage area 17b.
Write the configuration information for setting the emissions ₁₃ 3-13 ₅
The variable tariff function executing means 15d already incorporated
_This can be dealt with simply by specifying ₂ .

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of the taximeter device according to the present invention. The same reference numerals as in FIGS. 13 and 15 denote the same parts as in the prior art.

[0013] In FIG. 2, fixedly <br/> tariff button ₁₃ 1 as a fixed tariff _button, 13 2, 13 ₆ and 13 _7, like conventional unladen, Chinhashi, payment (waiting) and for Geisha Although assigned to, tariff function variable tariff the Tari <br/> Fubotan 13 ₃ to 13 ₅ of the buttons required by future diversification requirements, for example premium, discount, fast, booking, charter, basic premium is intended for any tariff assigned are selected from such as wireless waiting, two arbitrary tariff indicator 19a and 19b provided to display the tariff assigned to the tariff button 13 ₃ to 13 _5, Up to two types of arbitrary tariffs are displayed.

[0014] Basically, any tariff indicator 19a and 19b A tariff button 13 ₃ and C tariff button 1
Display the tariff set in _3-5 . The tariff set to the B tariff button 13 ₄ is the A tariff button 1
3 ₃ 1-3 when premium is or unset set, or B tariff button 13 ₄ when the setting other than 1-3 extra, is displayed on any tariff indicator 19a.

ROM 15 storing the above control program
For a, not shown, for unoccupied car, rental, payment (wait) and pick-up
Tariff function execution professional as a fixed tariff function execution means
In addition to the gram, as shown in FIG. 4, a variable tariff function for executing the above-mentioned seven arbitrary tariff functions, a surcharge, a charge discount, a high speed, a reservation, a charter, a basic surcharge, and a radio wait, respectively.
Arbitrary tariff function execution program 15a as line means
_{11 to} 15a ₁₇ are stored in advance. In addition, PR
The OM17, as shown in FIG. 5, in addition to the fee-based setting information storage area 17a for storing the information necessary to calculate the fare defined by the pricing, Tariff button 13 ₃
To 13 ₅ three regions 17b for storing the coded tariff setting information for setting the tariff feature _for
To tariff setting information storage area 17b consisting 17b ₃ are formed.

[0016] Tariff setting information storage area 1 of PROM 17
Coded tariff setting information stored in 7b is first read and the head of the tariff function executing program 15a ₁₁ to 15a ₁₇ when the CPU15 starts operating in response to the ACC (accessory) switch-on of the ignition switch The decoded address is stored in the RAM 15b as shown in FIG.
They are respectively stored in a predetermined area 15b ₁ to 15b ₃ in.

[0017] In this connection, the data table stored in a predetermined area 15a ₁ in ROM15a to define the correspondence between the switches and the tariff function, as shown in FIG. 7, tariff button 13 ₃ to 13 ₅ addresses of a predetermined area 15b ₁ to 15b ₃ in RAM15b the portion corresponding to the (switch T ₃ to T ₅₎ are stored, respectively.

An example of the arbitrary tariff function will be described.
The extra tariff is for extra distance or time, and the extra rate is also set. The tariff discount
For example, it is turned on only at the time of payment tariff, and when this tariff is turned on, the displayed fare is discounted and displayed in place of the discounted fare, and the discount rate is also set. It should be noted that the tariff display is performed using the arbitrary tariff display 19b.

The high-speed tariff is used in combination with distance and time, and when the tariff is on, the charge is calculated only by the distance. When the tariff is on, the tariff display before the high-speed tariff is selected. Together with the high-speed tariff display on the arbitrary tariff display 19b. The reservation tariff is
This is for displaying a fixed fee as a reservation fee, and the tariff is displayed using the pick-up fee display section 12b. The chartered tariff is for adding the fare at the time of charter by time, and the tariff is displayed using the arbitrary tariff display 19a.

The basic extra tariff is for increasing the basic fee, and is intended to allow the extra fee to be collected even when the ride is within the basic fee which is not increased in the case of a normal extra time and distance. The tariff display is performed using an arbitrary tariff display 19a. The wireless waiting tariff
It is for collecting a fee according to the waiting time until getting on from the destination by radio calling or the time until getting off and re-entering on the way, for example, free for the first 5 minutes, and thereafter for example A charge that is an integral multiple of the post-charge is added for each fixed time of 3 minutes, and a normal wait display is used for the tariff display.

In the above configuration, when the fee system is revised, the information based on the new fee system is stored in the fee system setting information storage area 17a, and the tariff function newly required by the revision is added to the tariff function. Buttons 13 _{3 to} 13
₅ old PROM17 stored in tariff setting information storage area 17b consisting of three regions 17b tariff setting information ₁ to 17b ₃ for setting encoding against PR
It is mounted in place of the OM, and the lid 14 is sealed. Thereafter, when the ignition switch ACC (accessory) switch is turned on, CPU 15 reads the tariff setting information stored in three regions 17b ₁ to 17b ₃ of the tariff setting information storage area 17b, the read tariff setting information A to C tariff buttons 13 _{3 to} 13
_It is determined what arbitrary tariff is set in ₅ .

[0022] by the result of the determination, for the A tariff button 13 _3, A tariff premium tariff treatment, A tariff discount tariff treatment, A tariff high-speed tariff treatment, A tariff reservation tariff treatment, A tariff charter tariff treatment, A tariff basic premium tariff treatment or by performing a single a tariff wireless waiting tariff process, R in a predetermined area 15b ₁ in RAM15b
Writes the start address of the tariff function execution program stored in a predetermined area 15a ₁₁ to 15a ₁₇ of OM15a. B tariff button 13 ₄ and C tariff button 1
3 ₅ even if the same processing for writes the beginning address of a predetermined area 15b ₁ and tariff function executing programs stored in 15b ₃ in one of the predetermined areas 15a ₁₁ to 15a ₁₇ of ROM15a in RAM15b respectively.

After performing the above initial settings, the program waits for the operation of the tariff buttons 13 _{1 to} 13 ₇ of the tariff operation unit 13 and executes a program for performing a tariff function corresponding to the operated tariff button. Performs tasks such as charge calculation processing.

The details of the operation of the device outlined above are described in C.
The operation performed by the PU 15 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The CPU 15 starts operation when the power is turned on, and waits until the ACC is turned on in the first step S1. When the ACC is turned on, the process proceeds to step S2, in which the set values of the A to C tariff buttons are read from the tariff setting information storage area 17b of the PROM 17, and steps S3 to S are performed according to the read set values.
9 and the determinations of steps S3 to S9 are YES
ROM15 is stored a program for executing the tariff which is set in a predetermined area 15b ₁ RAM 15b of performing predetermined processing in step S10 through S16 when
to store the start address of a predetermined area 15a ₁₁ to 15a ₁₇ of a. After the processing in steps S10 to S16 is completed or when the determination in steps S3 to S9 is NO and there is no corresponding set value, the process proceeds to step S17.

The determination in steps S17 to S23 is performed, and
When the determinations in steps S17 to S23 are YES, a predetermined process is performed in steps S24 to S30 and R
ROM15a storing a program for executing the set tariffs in a predetermined area 15b ₂ of AM15b stores the head address of a predetermined area 15a ₁₁ to 15a _17. After the processing in steps S24 to S30 is completed or when the determination in steps S17 to S23 is NO and there is no corresponding set value, the process proceeds to step S31.

The determinations in steps S31 to S37 are made.
When the determinations in steps S31 to S37 are YES, a predetermined process is performed in steps S38 to S44 and R
ROM15a storing a program for executing the set tariffs in a predetermined area 15b ₃ of AM15b stores the head address of a predetermined area 15a ₁₁ to 15a _17. After the processing in steps S38 to S44 is completed or when the determination in steps S31 to S37 is NO and there is no corresponding set value, the process proceeds to step S45.

In step S45, the tariff operating section 1
Wait for a tariff signal to be input from step 3 and step S4
If the determination of 5 is YES, the process proceeds to step S46 to determine whether or not the input signal is due to the operation of the empty vehicle tariff button. If the determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S53 to perform the empty vehicle process. Step S45 above
Return to Hereinafter, determinations in steps S47 to S52 are performed, and
When the determinations in steps S47, S51, and S52 are YES, the process proceeds to steps S54, S55, and S56, respectively, to perform the processes of renting, paying, and picking up the vehicle, and then returns to step S45.

[0028] If the judgment at step S48 is YES, i.e., address tariff button operated is at those of A tariff reads address data of a predetermined area 15b in ₁ in RAM15b proceeds to step S57, the thus read out performs any tariff processing subroutine in step S58 by the data, when the determination in step S49 is YES, i.e., when tariff button operated are of B tariffs, the predetermined area 15b ₂ in RAM15b proceeds to step S59 The address data is read out, an arbitrary tariff processing subroutine in step S60 is performed based on the read address data, and if the determination in step S50 is YES, that is, if the operated tariff button is for the C tariff, step S6 is executed. 1 willing reads the address data of a predetermined area 15b ₃ in RAM 15b, step S4 after performing any tariff processing subroutine in step S62 by the readout address data
Return to 5.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the optional tariff processing subroutine, the addresses read from the predetermined areas 15b ₁ , 15b ₂ , 15b ₃ read in steps S57, S59, S61 respectively are stored in the predetermined area 15 of the ROM 15a.
Step whether in either one of a ₁₁ to 15a ₁₇ S7
The determination is made in steps 1 to S77, and steps S71 to S7
If the determination in Step 7 is YES, Steps S78 to S84
To each other, surcharge, rate discount, high speed, reservation, charter,
The basic surcharge and the wireless tariff function execution program are respectively returned to the execution main routine.

As described above, the CPU 15 executes the above-described flowchart to execute the tariff buttons 13 ₁ to 13 _1.
3 rate system configuration information stored in PROM17 according to the ₇ operation of
The fare is calculated based on the fare information in the area 17a.
Acts as arithmetic processing means 15d for display on display 12
In addition, the arithmetic processing means 15d sets the tariff buttons 13 _{1 to} 13 ₇
The tariff function corresponding to the tariff button
Multiple tariff functions with different tariff functions to be executed
Riff function executing means _15d 1, 15d act as _2, more
The tariff function executing means is a fixed tariff button 13 ₁ , 1
3 _{2 13} 6. 13 beforehand fixedly corresponds to a fixed capacitor ₇
The riff function executing means 15d _1, preliminary to any tariff button
Variable tariff function executing means 1 not fixedly supported
Consisting of 5d ₂ Metropolitan. The CPU 15 also executes the above-described flow chart.
Execution of over preparative variable tariff button ₁₃ 3-13 ₅
The tariff setting information storage area in the PROM 17
According to the tariff setting information in the area 17b,
Select the variable tariff function execution means corresponding to the
Working as selecting means 15d ₃ to execute the tariff function Te.

[0031]

As described above, according to the present invention, the tariff button of the existing taximeter device cannot cope with the revision of the tariff system, and a tariff button to which a new tariff function is assigned becomes necessary. When the new fee
The new tariff on the storage medium that has written the money setting information
Also writes setting information for setting the function to tariff button
So, you can specify multiple tariff functions
Write new pricing information to the storage medium
When you replace with a new one,
Setting information for setting the off function to the tariff button
Can be simply written without any significant change, and it is possible to quickly respond to a demand for diversification of the tariff function without incurring a significant increase in cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a front view showing one embodiment of a taximeter device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an internal configuration diagram showing one embodiment of a taximeter device according to the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing an area in the ROM of FIG. 3 in which a tariff function execution program is stored.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an information storage area in the PROM of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a predetermined area in a RAM of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a predetermined area in the ROM of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of the work performed by the CPU of FIG. 3;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing another part of the work performed by the CPU of FIG. 3;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing yet another part of the work performed by the CPU of FIG. 3;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another part of the work performed by the CPU of FIG. 3;

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for executing a specific step in FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a front view showing an example of a conventional device.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an internal configuration of a conventional device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an arrangement of switches operated by a tariff button of a conventional device.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a predetermined area in the ROM of FIG. 14;

[Explanation of symbols]

12 Tariff display unit 13 Tariff operation unit 13 _{1 to} 13 ₇ Plural tariff buttons 13 ₁ , 13 ₂ Fixed tariff buttons 13 ₆ , 13 ₇ Fixed tariff buttons 13 _{3 to} 13 ₅ Variable tariff buttons 15d Arithmetic processing means (CPU) 15d ₁ , 15d _{2 A} plurality of tariff function executing means (CP
U) 15d ₁ fixed tariff function execution means (CP
U) 15d ₂ variable tariff function execution means (CP
U) 15d ₃ Selection means (CPU) 17 Storage medium (PROM) 17a Charge system setting information storage area 17b Tariff setting information storage area

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A tariff display device for displaying a fare, a tariff operation unit comprising a plurality of tariff buttons, and a tariff system for storing tariff information set in accordance with the tariff system.
A removable storage medium having a constant information storage area, and a plurality of tariff function units each performing a different tariff function.
Line means, and when the tariff button is operated,
One of the tariff function executing means corresponding to the button
Executing the riff function, the charge system setting information storage area
Calculate the fare based on the fare information and display the fare indicator
Taximeter device provided with arithmetic processing means for displaying
A is, the plurality of tariff buttons fixed tariff buttons and variable Tali
And a plurality of tariff function executing means,
Fixed tariff function execution means fixedly corresponding to the
Is not fixedly supported in advance for all tariff buttons.
Variable tariff function executing means, wherein the storage medium stores the variable tariff button
Saves tariff setting information corresponding to the
A storage area for storing tariff setting information, wherein the arithmetic processing means responds to an operation of the variable tariff button.
The variable tariff button according to the tariff setting information.
Select the variable tariff function execution means corresponding to
A taximeter device having a selecting means for executing a tariff function .