The transport ministry’s new JPJePlate is considerably totally different from the quantity plate that we’re all acquainted with. 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 doable cost 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 automobile 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 every 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 offered as an possibility for toll funds at virtually 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 stepping into the small print, let’s give attention to the commonalities. First up, each function on ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio waves and are passive sort methods, that means there’s no want for a powered antenna to transmit radio indicators to a reader.
As an alternative, the RFID tag/chip will transmit the required information when accessed by the RFID reader, offering the knowledge change in encoded vogue. 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 applied 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 automobile, be it on the headlamps, or in some instances, 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 situations the place the RFID tag can’t be detected as a result of improper placement, a difficulty that generally nonetheless occurs at the moment – noticed any lengthy queues on the RFID lane at toll cubicles not too long ago?
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 methodology 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 had 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) 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 stream (MLFF) toll assortment, which does away with conventional toll cubicles. In keeping with Tonnjes, the RFID component 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 automobile, you’ll be able to terminate the RFID tag through the app and the brand new proprietor can merely substitute it with their very own at a price of RM35.
For the JPJePlate, it isn’t but identified how toll funds can be carried out if ever the perform goes dwell. Judging by how particular the plate is to every automobile, 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 number 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 change to the brand new plate design, however this can be optionally available for present ones. Ideas?
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