Toll collection system
July 29, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3602881 Universally applicable, in-motion and automatic toll paying system using microwaves Automatic toll processing apparatus Fast lane credit card Electronic vehicle toll collection system and method Toll collecting system for a vehicle Shielding field method and apparatus Secure toll collection system for moving vehicles Automatic debiting parking meter system Vehicle security system and automatic roadway toll charging system InventorsApplicationNo. 681712 filed on 07/29/1996US Classes:340/10.4, Response signal detail235/375, SYSTEMS CONTROLLED BY DATA BEARING RECORDS235/381, With vending235/384, Transportation340/5.9, Commodity (e.g., vending)705/418Time (e.g., parking meter)ExaminersPrimary: Cosimano, Edward R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG07B 015/00AbstractAn automatic toll collection system comprises and operates in conjunction with transponders which are provided for sale to the public in sealed packages and which are pre-approved for a predetermined amount of prepaid toll credit. When the transponders are purchased, they can be installed in any vehicle and are immediately ready for use. The kit in which the transponder is sold includes application forms and a return mailer which permit the purchaser thereof to convert the preestablished anonymous account to a regular prepaid toll account and to authorize the automatic replenishment of the account, thus enabling continued use of the purchased transponder beyond the pre-approved amount. The invention further comprises the process of frequent updating, e.g. several times daily, hourly, etc. of toll plaza computers with toll transactions at all participating toll facilities, to prevent inadvertent overdrawing of toll accounts by motorists. | |
