Raspberry Pi Based Image and Video Capturing of Wireless Access Point in ETC System

Abstract

This project proposes the Raspberry based toll collection system for toll tax collection. Current toll collection systems in Myanmar make use of manual cash transactions. Exponential growth in traffic is observed in past years. Manual toll collection systems are major bottlenecks of high speed commutation. This results in problems like longer queues, wastage of time and increased fuel consumption at toll booths. This project implements an electronic toll collection system using Raspberry Pi and passive RFID tags. These electronic booths automatically collect toll from user account corresponding to the RFID tag pasted on windshield of car. The toll is deducted from the user account each time it passes through a toll plaza. An RFID reader with high power and high directional property is placed overhead for detecting the passive tags pasted on windshield. On-site LCD screen displays details about the toll deducted and remaining account balance. Pi camera that is installed with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) and captures the cars passing the ETC. On successful transaction barricade is opened. Recharge facility for accounts having insufficient balance is provided on toll booths. This system addresses all issues like time wastage, fuel consumption and collection errors at one go. Electronic system will also bring transparency in toll tax collection and stop corruption and tax evasion issues.