1 Scope
This document defines metrics for the charging performance of electronic fee collection
(EFC) systems in terms of the level of errors associated with charging computation.
This document is a toolbox standard of metrics. The detailed choice of metrics depends
on the application and the respective context.
This document describes a set of metrics with appropriate definitions, principles
and formulations, which together make up a reference framework for the establishment
of requirements for EFC systems and their later examination of the charging performance .
The charging performance metrics defined in this document are intended for use with any Charging Scheme, regardless
of its technical underpinnings, system architecture, tariff structure, geographical
coverage, or organizational model. They are defined to treat technical details that
can be different among technologies and vendors or vary over time as a “black box”.
They focus solely on the outcome of the charging process, i.e. the amount charged
in relation to a pre-measured or theoretically correct amount, rather than intermediate
variables from various components as sensors, such as positioning accuracy, signal
range, or optical resolution. This approach ensures comparable results for each metric
in all relevant situations.
The metrics are designed to cover the information exchanged on the Front End interface and the interoperability interfaces between Toll Service Providers , Toll Chargers and Road Users as well as on the End-to-End level.