The transport ministry’s new JPJePlate is considerably totally different from the quantity plate that we’re all accustomed to. 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 potential fee choices.
The JPJePlate seems to be 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 accessible as an possibility for toll funds at virtually all main highways by way of Contact ‘n Go.
On this publish, we’re evaluating the RFID applied sciences utilized by TnG and the JPJePlate. Earlier than stepping into the small print, let’s concentrate on the commonalities. First up, each function on ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio waves and are passive kind techniques, 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 mandatory information when accessed by the RFID reader, offering the data change in encoded style. 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 techniques. For the TnG system, there’s a RFID tag embedded right into a sticker that the person 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 “huge antenna” for a stronger sign. This could cut back situations the place the RFID tag can’t be detected resulting from improper placement, a problem that typically nonetheless occurs right this moment – noticed any lengthy queues on the RFID lane at toll cubicles 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’ll be able to say goodbye to fancy quantity plates that may confuse automated quantity plate recognition (ANPR) techniques. 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 keeping 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 steadiness. Do you have to promote you car, you’ll be able to terminate the RFID tag by way of 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 identified how toll funds might be carried out if ever the perform goes stay. Judging by how particular the plate is to every car, a change in possession will value extra for the brand new because the plate is priced at RM98. Maybe there’s a solution to retain the plate however replace the credentials or hyperlink the plate to a unique account; we’ll see.
So, there you may 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 vehicles (together with combustion engine ones) will make the swap to the brand new plate design, however this might be elective for present ones. Ideas?
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