Richard W. Doering, TransCore Luis Alberto Sanchez Ruiz, PRHTA June 13, 2004 IBTTA Technology Workshop Enhancing the Value in AVI Low Cost eGo Sticker.

Richard W. Doering, TransCoreLuis Alberto Sanchez Ruiz, PRHTA

June 13, 2004 IBTTA Technology Workshop

Enhancing the Value in AVI Low Cost eGo™ Sticker Tags Operational in Puerto Rico’s

AutoExpreso™ System

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AutoExpreso™ eGo™ Technology and Operations

Overview Innovative sticker tags in major toll facility High performance readers Migration paths available to toll authorities AutoExpreso tag distribution Reverse debit account

replenishment with cash

Plaza installations How to Make it work

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eGo Windshield Tag Features

Low cost

Adhesive for windshield mount License plate version also available

Beam powered – no batteries

High performance addressed triggering

Tag readable at 100 mph in “ID only” mode

Memory of 128 bytes (1024 bits) – most read/write

Emulates existing Amtech®-brand ATA tag standard format –eATA mode

Custom laser etching, barcode, & optional 4-color printing Customer sequential number

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eGo Technology Deployment

eGo deployment to domestic and international customers: approaching 1 million eGo Tags   approaching 1000 eGo Readers

The eGo Success Stories:250,000 tags and 94 lanes – FASTEXPRES, Customs and Borders120,000 tags and 200 lanes – China Customs57,000 tags and 24 lanes (expanding to 47 lanes) – Puerto Rico20,000 tags and 25 mobile readers – Guangzhou Police18,000 tags and 18 lanes – Cordoba, Brazil Toll10,000 tags and 20 lanes – Dominican Republic Toll15,000 tags and 4 lanes – Navy Yard D.C3,000 tags and 36 lanes – Pittsburgh Airport Other major airports – Sacramento, Kansas and Raleigh DurhamSeveral major universities  -- Harvard and USCNumerous parking and local security application domesticallySeveral International EVR applications in China, Mexico and Brazil   

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Technology Migration

eGo 2000 Series Readers – Puerto Rico eGo 3000A / 4000A Series Readers New Multiprotocol Interrogators

Existing Technology Latest

Technology

AI1200 Reader AI1300 Reader AI1620 Reader AR2200 RF Module

AI1200 Reader AI1300 Reader AI1620 Reader AR2200 RF Module

eGo 2000 Series Readers – Puerto Rico eGo 3000A / 4000A Series Readers New Multiprotocol Interrogators

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eGo 3000A & 4000A Multi-Protocol Readers Available for Toll System Upgrade

High speed toll collection with high accuracy – any 2 of: SunPass™ ATA (Texas toll, multiple parking, access control,

and airport systems) Title 21 IAG(SM)

eGo

IT3611 or 4611 RF Module

IT4020 Reader Card In Lane Kit

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Puerto Rico Reader and Antenna

eGo 2210 reader for high speed applications, 2W synthesized

Utilizes external high gain antenna (N connector)

Internal 10 dB electronic attenuator

Reads eGo tags at 100 mph (64 bit tag ID mode)

Overhead antenna configurationAA3152 UTA Antenna

eGo 2210 Reader

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Typical Lane Installation in Puerto Rico

AutoExpreso, axle counting AVC and VES

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Small Sticker Tags Simplify Tag Handling

Over 1800 tags in each box

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Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation AuthorityAutoExpreso ETC Program

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

• 24 lanes24 lanes• 6 plazas6 plazas• Customer Service CenterCustomer Service Center• Tag Distribution NetworkTag Distribution Network• Violation Processing CenterViolation Processing Center

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AutoExpreso Tag Package

Tag activations per week Early 2,000 to 5,000 per week Currently over 2,000 per week

Sources About 52 Texaco® gas stations

With many offering cash replenishment using card Plaza Las Americas® Shopping Mall Toll plazas – sales offices Walk-in customer service center Website (www.autoexpreso.com) Banco Popular®

Near Real-time replenishments/activations provide high level of customer service

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

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AutoExpreso Tag Retail Package Contents

Tag distributed with magnetic stripe – reverse debit card for customer account replenishment

Ready to use

without customer

sign up registration

(anonymous)

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

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AutoExpreso Rollout to Plazas

2 to 5 lanes per plazaOperated as dedicated AutoExpreso only lanes

6 major plazas installed currently

Distributed to over 57,000 tags in first 3 months

Approaching 45,000 transactions per day

30% peak hour penetration

5 more large plazas being installed by Sept. 04

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

Entering into System Acceptance Test

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How to make it work…

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

Clear instructions on tag mounting

Dedicated and distinguishable ETC lanes

Complementary classification systems

Strong CSC and back office support

Good public relations

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eGo Tags and AutoExpreso Providing New Level of Value in Toll Collection

Autoridad de Carreteras y TransportaciónEstado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico