Tripon
The TRIPON fee collection device was originally developed specifically for the requirements of the heavy vehicle tax in Switzerland and is based on the main technologies DSRC and GPS for data collection.
In addition, a connection to the vehicle's tachograph is established during installation and is used for primary mileage recording. Additional internal sensor systems guarantee safe operation. Tampering is prevented or recorded by the internal automatic checking mechanisms. The so far unique display of the device status to the outside in the form of LED light bars also contributes a lot to the acceptance and correct use of the device, since an externally visible control of the correct function is possible at any time and by anyone.
The device combines all the necessary components in the same housing and is connected to the vehicle via four to a maximum of six connections, depending on the vehicle. Due to its conception, TRIPON is basically suitable for interoperable operation throughout Europe . About the built DSRC - interface (dedicated short-range communications, frequency 5.8 GHz ), the device can basically technically with existing European motorway toll systems that have been built to this standard, communicate. Thanks to the built-in GPS, GPS-based systems can also be operated. Increased efforts by the individual system operators are required here so that these technical possibilities are also used. Currently (as of 2005), TRIPON is the only toll collection device that covers three countries ( Switzerland , Liechtenstein , Austria ) with one device.