Empowering Intelligent Toll Collection with InnoAioT Edge Computers
Product Solution
- • EFIC-2012R
- • Rugged fanless embedded computer with versatile I/O and wide-temperature operation
Background
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems have become a cornerstone of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), playing a vital role in reducing congestion and improving road efficiency in metropolitan areas. According to market forecasts, the global ETC sector is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% over the next five years, driven by strong government support and the adoption of advanced digital technologies.
Although initial deployment costs remain high, ETC lanes dramatically lower operating expenses and reduce revenue leakage compared to manual toll booths. More importantly, they provide transportation authorities with real-time road usage data, enabling traffic analysis, flexible tolling strategies, and long-term infrastructure planning.
To achieve these outcomes, ETC systems must integrate vehicle tracking, identification, and backend billing seamlessly. Reliable connectivity ensures that high-speed sensor data, license plate recognition (LPR) images, and RFID records are securely transmitted between roadside equipment and central IT platforms.
System Requirements
- • The nationwide ETC upgrade required a robust communication and data acquisition solution to:
- • Capture vehicle data within milliseconds as cars passed under toll gantries.
- • Support high-bandwidth transmission of HD images and tolling records.
- • Operate reliably across hundreds of unmanned roadside cabinets in harsh outdoor environments.
- • Provide secure communication channels to safeguard financial and driver data against cyber threats.
- • Integrate seamlessly with centralized databases for real-time registration verification and billing.
InnoAioT Solution
To address these challenges, InnoAioT EFIC-2012R embedded computers were deployed inside gantry-mounted units and roadside cabinets, providing a compact yet powerful platform for high-speed data acquisition, reliable connectivity, and cybersecurity compliance.
High-speed Processing
EFIC-2012R enables sub-4 ms latency I/O scanning, ensuring vehicle detector pulses and RFID signals are accurately captured without delays.
Gigabit Data Transmission
With multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports, EFIC-2012R supports real-time streaming of vehicle images, sensor data, and tolling records to local servers and central control platforms.
Rugged Reliability
Designed for -40 to 75°C operation, fanless cooling, and resistance to dust and humidity, EFIC-2012R ensures 24/7 uptime under roadside conditions.
Smart Monitoring and Security
Easy IT Integration
Standard industrial networking protocols and SNMP compatibility simplify integration with SCADA, traffic management systems, and backend billing databases.
Why InnoAioT
- • Wide operating temperature range (-40 to 75°C) for harsh outdoor environments.
- • Ultra-low latency (<4 ms) for real-time signal acquisition and toll accuracy.
- • High-bandwidth Ethernet for reliable image and data transmission.
- • Cybersecurity-ready with authentication, whitelisting, and secure tunneling options.
- • Compact and fanless design for deployment in space-limited roadside cabinets.
- • Smart I/O expansion for environmental monitoring and cabinet security.
Outcome
- • By deploying InnoAioT EFIC-2012R, the ETC system achieved:
- • 99.99% tolling accuracy, reducing billing disputes and improving user trust.
- • Improved traffic flow and reduced CO₂ emissions through cashless, stop-free tolling.
- • Operational efficiency with lower maintenance costs and minimal downtime.
- • Data-driven insights for traffic forecasting, supporting the next generation of smart highways.