Automated fare collection (AFC) system is the collection of hardware and software components that automates the ticketing system of the public transportation network. For long years ticketing at city public transport has been done manually. AFC brings speed, economy, and security to the ticketing procedure, while it is usually a part of a Smart City platform. A Smart city is a concept for urban areas that uses the same smartcard for different types of applications where all systems are either managed or controlled by a centralized computer network. This includes data collection and control from several public utilities like public transport fare collection, parking lots, taxi, pay roads, highway toll collection, shuttles management, gas & electric charges , museum fees, national park entrance fees, access control to entertainment halls, sports, theatres and much more ... System collects data from applications, citizens, devices, and assets. The consolidated information can be processed and analyzed at the city management to optimize the efficiency of the city operations and services. Description of the AFC system The Fare collection system consists of following components: Cards & tickets Validators & POS terminals- Devices to read/write media Passenger information – Mobile app’s and onboard bus displays Turnstiles for metro and closed bus stations Depot/station computers Back office systems Central clearing house Cards and Tickets The cards have a smart chip inside which works with the radio power supplied by the readers and validators. The card can be used for private and public utilities for payment applications like bus fare collection, parking lots payment , taxi, pay roads, highway toll collection etc. Apart from payment, the cards can be used for other applications like access control to entertainment halls, sports, theatres and much more ... MIFARE Classic MIFARE Classic started a revolution in the contactless smart card business at 1994. Today, the card is used in a variety of applications worldwide. Almost 10 billion mifare cards are used up till now. The solutions provide excellent robustness, easy handling, RF performance and optimized usage MIFARE Ultralight MIFARE® Ultralight-based tickets offer an ideal solution for low-cost, high-volume applications such as public transport, loyalty cards and event ticketing. They serve as a perfect contactless replacement for magnetic stripe, barcode, or QR-code systems. The introduction of the contactless MIFARE Ultralight for limited-use applications can lead to reduced system installation and maintenance costs. MIFARE Plus Migrate contactless smart card systems to the next security level. MIFARE Plus® brings system up to benchmark AES security with Common Criteria Certification EAL4+. After personalization, MIFARE Plus uses its “backward compatible mode” to behave like MIFARE Classic. MIFARE DESFire Based on open global standards for both RF interface and cryptographic methods, MIFARE DESFire product family provides highly secure microcontroller-based cards. Its name DESFire references the use of DES, 2K3DES, 3K3DES, and AES hardware cryptographic engines for securing transmission data. MIFARE DESFire products enable multi-application smart card solutions for identity, access control, loyalty, and micropayment applications, as well as in transport schemes Validators and POS Terminals V8 Validator features Manufactured for traveler ticket validation on bus and train. Suitable for related circumstances on bus. Resistance to dust, water, and electromagnetic interference Manufactured against shock and vibration Regulator for stable power supply, voltage overload protection Advanced Linux operating system, High-definition LCD display Preload voice prompts, supports different recorded voice prompts Mifare cards supported GPS positioning Optional output for connecting thermal slip printer 10 years data retention Blacklist checking capability V8 Bus validator V7 Bus validator BSM-11 Card loader features Mobile terminal with rechargeable battery Can be used as desktop and mobile Touchscreen keypad with function and numeric keys Thermal ticket printer to issue slip for each card loading transaction The previous credit, loaded credit, and the new card balance is written on ticket Technical specifications ARM7 Processor 64Mb Flash, 4MB RAM Memory Thermal graphic printer Contactless card reader, ISO14443 Type A, Mifare 2 SAM Slots, ISO7816, 1 SIM Slot BSM-11 Card reloader GPRS Communications , Mini-USB Audio buzzer Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery CE, RoHS Passenger information Mobile app’s and onboard bus displays The Passenger Information System takes the GPS location information of the busses from the validators. The central software evaluates the received data and transfers the calculated information to passengers in real time, over mobile apps, on-board screens, and bus stop monitors. Passengers can take relevant information any time by using their mobile phones by downloading the free application on IOS and Android shops. Passengers in the bus, can see the current position of the bus on the route and the name of bus stations that the bus will arrive. The information displays are mounted at the ceiling and the information can be monitored by the passengers from a distance up to 10 meters. Outdoor information systems can be installed at central stations, city centers metro stations and bus stops. Each information system contains a powerful industrial computer system connected to a LED monitor that is capable to display at outdoor light conditions. The info system is connected to the system server over the GPRS or 3G wireless GSM data network. The system is capable of displaying real time information to passengers at bus stops. People can monitor the departure and arrival times of busses, type of vehicles, map view of the present bus location, and possible arriving time to the bus stop. Automatic vehicle management and fare collection systems are used in conjunction to present the service to passengers. The On-Board Passenger Information display is capable of giving audio verbal info to passengers besides the visual text information. Self-service card reload stations Payment with cash and credit card Figure 1 : General system topology for fare collection system The passengers can reload credit to their cards at manual cashiers or automatic pay stations. Self-service pay stations have the advantage of working 7/24 without any break. This gives an economic advantage to automatic stations compared to manual cashiers which needs at least 4 persons to be hired for each station. Fare collection system uses radio frequency contactless cards and tickets as payment method. The contactless tickets are not reloadable and can be used for limited number of rides. For example, if the purchased ticket is a 5-ride ticket, the ticket can be used for only two rides and need to throw away after this. But smartcards can be used by reloading credit every time it is needed. For frequent users, purchasing a smartcard is more logical than using smart tickets as the cost of a ticket per ride is always higher than a smartcard user who frequently use the transit system. TK-2500 Series payment kiosks Easy to use card loading Fast and reliable High contrast LCD display for user instructions Touchscreen operation Read/Write unit for card loading and reading Step-by-step navigation through the process Steel housing Self-filling coin recycler Recycling coin unit with 5 self-refilling hoppers Bill validator and self-filling recycler with stacker safe (600 bills) Thermal paper receipt printer Peripheral control unit Regulated switch mode power Supply Heating unit with thermostat control Intercom call button and loudspeaker coin return tray stand-alone operation Payment to load credit on card using coins, bills Change by coins and/or bills Option : ticket dispenser, it is possible to take prepaid tickets At each operation the loaded amount, card balance and place of issue is printed on the receipt issued for payment TK-2300 Series payment kiosks Easy to use card loading Fast and reliable High contrast LCD display for user instructions Touchscreen operation Read/Write unit for card loading and reading Step-by-step navigation through the process Steel housing Credit card and debit card POS terminal No need to collect and fill banknotes and coins LED lamp for POS terminal Card + pin operation Thermal paper receipt printer Peripheral control unit Regulated switch mode power Supply Heating unit with thermostat control Intercom call soft button and loudspeaker On-line operation Payment to load credit on card using bank cards only At each operation the loaded amount, card balance and place of issue is printed on the receipt issued for payment Turnstiles and gates for bus & metro stations Rugged and strong body manufactured for transit Heater for outdoor applications Tripod and flap gate turnstiles Suitable for V series validators Card reader is integrated with turnstile controller Unlock Time: 0.2 second Pass rate: 35 person/min approximately Pass width: less then 550mm Regulated power supply with line protection Environmental conditions : For outdoor tripod turnstiles : -30 to +70º Celsius For indoor flap gate turnstiles : -15 to 60º Celsius 2368 sok, No 4, Eskişehir yolu, Etimesgut, 06790 Ankara Tel : +90 312 234 1716 Pbx , Fax : +90 312 234 1778 www.teta.com.tr [email protected] .