The transport ministry’s new JPJePlate is considerably totally different from the quantity plate that we’re all conversant in. Along with a extra eye-catching look, the JPJePlate options numerous key applied sciences that future-proofs the plate for clever transportation system (ITS) integration attainable fee choices.
The JPJePlate appears distinctively European as a result of it based mostly on the IDePlate from Tonnjes, a German firm that specialises in digital car identification. One among identification strategies of the plate is an built-in RAIN (RAdio frequency IdentificatioN) passive RFID (radio-frequency identification (RFID) chip.
RFID know-how is one thing we’re all uncovered to day by day, be it having to scan a card to get into our condominiums or housing space. For these plying tolled roads, the know-how is out there as an possibility for toll funds at nearly all main highways through Contact ‘n Go.
On this submit, we’re evaluating the RFID applied sciences utilized by TnG and the JPJePlate. Earlier than entering into the small print, let’s deal with the commonalities. First up, each function on ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio waves and are passive kind methods, which means there’s no want for a powered antenna to transmit radio indicators to a reader.
As a substitute, the RFID tag/chip will transmit the required information when accessed by the RFID reader, offering the knowledge change in encoded trend. The place the TnG RFID tag operates at a frequency between 919 and 923 MHz, the JPJePlate is working within the 860 to 930 MHz vary.
How the RFID is carried out can also be totally different for each methods. For the TnG system, there’s a RFID tag embedded right into a sticker that the consumer should connect to the outside of the car, be it on the headlamps, or in some circumstances, on windscreens – some even discovered success sticking it on the quantity plate body.
In the meantime, the JPJePlate has a RFID chip built-in into the embossed aluminium licence plate, with the plate serving as a “massive antenna” for a stronger sign. This could scale back cases the place the RFID tag can’t be detected as a consequence of improper placement, a problem that generally nonetheless occurs at this time – noticed any lengthy queues on the RFID lane at toll cubicles just lately?
Along with a chip on the plate, the JPJePlate additionally has a redundancy within the type of one other RFID tag caught onto the windscreen for when the plate can’t be learn. A 3rd technique that isn’t RFID-related however helps present a extra constant and correct type of identification is the embossed and tamper-proof alphanumeric on the plate itself. We have been knowledgeable by Tonnjes that the RFID and holograms on the embossed quantity plate are made to the identical safety requirements as what’s utilized in worldwide passports.
The design can also be standardised and with an intentional font design so you possibly can say goodbye to fancy quantity plates that may confuse automated quantity plate recognition (ANPR) methods. On that point out, the brand new quantity plate design and its RFID functionality will support with the longer term implementation of multi-lane free circulate (MLFF) toll assortment, which does away with conventional toll cubicles. In accordance with Tonnjes, the RFID factor can be utilized as an identifier at speeds of as much as 230 km/h.
On the matter of cash, the TnG RFID is linked to the corporate’s eWallet, so toll funds are deducted out of your stability. Do you have to promote you car, you possibly can terminate the RFID tag through the app and the brand new proprietor can merely substitute it with their very own at a value of RM35.
For the JPJePlate, it’s not but recognized how toll funds might be carried out if ever the perform goes reside. Judging by how particular the plate is to every car, a change in possession will price extra for the brand new because the plate is priced at RM98. Maybe there’s a option to retain the plate however replace the credentials or hyperlink the plate to a special account; we’ll see.
So, there you might have it. These are a few of the variations between TnG and the JPJePlate’s RFID system. Whereas the preliminary bulk of the JPJePlate is for electrical autos (EVs) solely, ultimately all newly registered automobiles (together with combustion engine ones) will make the swap to the brand new plate design, however this might be non-compulsory for current ones. Ideas?
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