Optimizing RFID-Based Toll Gate System: A Novel Approach to Reducing Latency and Enhancing Traffic Flow

Year : 2024 | Volume : 11 | Issue : 03 | Page : 41 50
    By

    Vasim Vohra,

  • Tank Hasan Agaria,

  • Dhaval Patel,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India
  3. Student, Department of Electronics and Communication, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat,

Abstract

This study presents a novel approach aimed at boosting the efficiency of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) based toll gate systems. Traditional RFID-based toll gates function by reading the RFID data from the vehicle, fetching the corresponding user information from a centralized server, and subsequently deducting the toll amount from the user’s account. This process, while effective, inherently introduces a latency period. This latency, particularly during peak hours, can result in significant traffic congestion at the toll gates. The proposed method tackles this issue by markedly reducing the latency involved in the toll collection process. This is achieved by optimizing the data retrieval and balance deduction processes. The optimization involves pre-fetching user data and implementing faster transaction protocols, thereby diminishing the time taken for each vehicle at the toll gate. By minimizing the time each vehicle spends at the toll gate, the proposed method not only boosts the efficiency of the toll collection process but also facilitates smoother traffic flow. This decrease in traffic congestion at toll gates can lead to enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced travel time for commuters. Moreover, the proposed method improves the user experience by offering a more seamless and efficient toll payment process.

Keywords: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Toll gate systems, Faster transaction protocols, Seamless toll payment process, Gate Function, WORM

[This article belongs to Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems ]

How to cite this article:
Vasim Vohra, Tank Hasan Agaria, Dhaval Patel. Optimizing RFID-Based Toll Gate System: A Novel Approach to Reducing Latency and Enhancing Traffic Flow. Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems. 2024; 11(03):41-50.
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Vasim Vohra, Tank Hasan Agaria, Dhaval Patel. Optimizing RFID-Based Toll Gate System: A Novel Approach to Reducing Latency and Enhancing Traffic Flow. Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems. 2024; 11(03):41-50. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rtecs/article=2024/view=176541


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 11
Issue 03
Received 10/08/2024
Accepted 25/08/2024
Published 18/09/2024
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