Smart Mobility

AFC (Automated Fare Collection)

AFC(Automated Fare Collection) is an automatic payment system for public transportation using contactless Tmoney cards.

Expectancy Effects

Daily Settlement Transactions

Daily Settlement Transactions

19.09 million
Daily Settlement Amount (USD)

Daily Settlement Amount (USD)

26 million
Number of Operated Subway Stations

Number of Operated Subway Stations

765
Number of Operated Buses

Number of Operated Buses

13,100

Optimizing Fare Management with Innovative

Automatic Fare Collection Systems

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Introduction to AFC

Automated fare collection (AFC)

Automated fare collection (AFC) system means automatic payment way for public transportation channel such as bus or metro using RF(Radio frequency) contactless Tmoney card - an automated version of manual fare collection by cash. AFC system is generally classified into four levels as follows.

General Structure

Level 4
(Center)

Basic Information Management, Fare Management, Reload Management, Equipment Management, Administration, Transaction Data Process, Infrastructure

Level4 is a data management system. It receives the reload, fare information from the transportation channel(bus/metro) and settles the received data. It also involves in not only managing devices, transaction history but also communicating with each layer to administer the necessary data.

Level 3
(Center)

Data Collection System

A data collection system is situated in Level3. The transaction data is gathered by bus depots / metro stations and uploaded to the center system. The center system also transmit the data to each bus depot and metro stations.

Level 2
(Device)

Card Reader, Top-up Device

Level2 is devices relating to the transportation channel(Bus/metro etc.) and the top-up. Bus drivers and passengers could utilize the devices for fare collection, top-up of the card balance, general bus operation and more. Card readers transmit/receive transaction/operation data by communicating with card layer and data collection system. A balance recharger enables the users to reload the card balance and make a payment. And both manual/automatic types are available. They transmit/receive transaction/operation data by communicating directly with each card and center system.

Level 1
(Card Media)

Card, Tmoney Card Management System

Level 1 consists of two parts. A card which is a payment method and SCMS(Tmoney Card Management System) which manages whole life cycle of the Tmoney card. The card communicates with the card reader and stores the processed transaction data. SCMS supervises the entire operation of the card from generation to disposal.

General Structure

Bus validator

  • Bus validator

  • Drive console

Trasaction Status data transmission

Operation data, Device F/W reception

  • Wireless AP(Access Point)

  • Bus colleting system

  • Settlement System

Metro Device

Metro Device

  • Collecting system in each station

  • Settlement System

Expected Benefits of AFC

Expectancy Effects

Well designed and effectively implemented AFC sites that are being operated around the globe have proven to be beneficial to every stakeholder, be it the city government, citizens or the transport operator.

Smarter Government(Reflection on Transportation Policy)
  • Optimization of bus routes
  • Coordination of allocation interval
  • Supporting Scientific Public Transportation Policy-making
Increase of citizen’s convenience
  • Providing high-tech Tmoney card infra to passengers
  • Eliminating use of cash/note and long queue
  • Faster and convenient method of payment
Profit Increase for transport operators
  • Cost Reduction and revenue increase
  • Transparent revenue report
  • Scientific route management and optimal vehicle allocation
  • Reducing safety risks for drivers and providing stable operation
Bus Driver Console
Bus Validator

Key Features

State-of-the-art Driver Console, upgraded version
"Get the most intelligent driver console in your bus"

  • Intensive system for BMS/BIS/ITS
  • Internal GPS / Wifi Module
  • Multi-fare / Multi-boarding available
  • Wireless connected to passenger’s validator
  • MCU function embedded => Efficiency
  • Easy to handle by touch-screen
  • AFC/BMS function integrated
Bus Driver Console
Bus Driver Console
ITEM Description
System AFC Part BMS Part
  • Linux OS
  • Coretex-A8 S5PV210 1GHz
  • SDRAM 512MB
  • NAND 1GB
  • Linux OS
  • Coretex-A8 S5PV210 1GHz
  • SDRAM 512MB
  • NAND 1GB
  • Micro SD 4GB
User Interface
  • 7.0”WVGA TFT LCD 800 X 480
  • Touch screen
  • 12 Push Buttons
  • Indicated LED (RED)
  • Speaker (1W X 2ea)
Connectivity(I/O)
  • 8 RS-232C Ports
  • 1 USB HOST 2.0 Port
  • 1 Ethernet RJ-45 Port
  • 2 Ethernet Circular Ports
  • 7 GPIO Ports
  • GPS- Ublox6
  • WLAN Dual Band - 802.11a/b/g/n
  • 7 RS-232C Ports
  • 1 USB HOST 2.0 Port
  • 1 Ethernet RJ-45 Port
  • 7 GPIO Ports
  • 1 Communication Modem I/O: GSM / WCDMA / GPRS
  • A/V IN/OUT Port
  • (RCA Jack Type)
  • Audio : Stereo
  • Video : Composite
Dimension 226x148.5x52.8mm
Power 24V, 2A

Key Features

  • Wireless connected with Driver Console
  • Save 80% of maintenance cost caused by cable (Wireless connected to driver console)
  • Automatic Error Console
  • Data loss control
  • Stand Alone mode available (Operate without Driver console)
  • Easy maintenance by remotely control(On/Off)
Bus Validator
Bus Validator
ITEM Description
System
  • Linux OS
  • ARM9 32bit S3C2440 400MHz
  • SDRAM 128MB
  • NOR 8MB
  • NAND 1GB
  • 4.3”WQVGA TFT LCD 480 X272
  • Touch screen(option)
  • Indicated LED (RED,GREEN)
  • Speaker (1W X 2ea)
  • Buzzer
  • 1 RS-232C Ports
  • 1 USB HOST 1.1 Port
  • 1 Ethernet Port
  • (EXTERNAL : CIRCULAR TYPE)
RC531(Mifare,ISO 14443 type A/B)
User Interface SIM Type 7 slots
Connectivity(I/O) -20℃~60℃
Dimension 232x140x140mm(mounted the cradle)
Power 12V 2A