Location based pricing with Bluetooth low energy in public transportation

Abstract

This study focused on location based pricing in the public transport system. Aim of this study is design a system which automatically obtain tickets information by entering and leaving the means of transportation without any interaction with any devices. The fare collection device in the vehicles detects the passengers' presence and initiates services unnoticed in the background. Similar study has discussed to accomplish this aim. This study focus on Bluetooth Low Energy alternatively. İt is focused on solutions for passenger position estimation. Global Positioning System, accelerometer and hardware assisted methods are used together to prevent incorrect location information. The study is different from existing solutions in this aspect. Remote server software do authentication and fare collection as online. The study is very important for future of the smart transportation.