JP2006228251A - Vehicle sharing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle sharing system, computerizing a lease certificate of a vehicle to display the lease certificate on an on-vehicle display device or a display means of a portable communication terminal in an arbitrary timing. <P>SOLUTION: This system stores vehicle reservation by a user in advance, and identifies the user by making the user present an IC card when the user uses the reserved vehicle. When the user is confirmed as an authenticated member and the person making the reservation, the system instructs the vehicle to unlock doors and to display the lease certificate via a radio communication network and an on-vehicle machine mounted on the vehicle. In this case, pieces of information about start of use of the vehicle, etc., are transmitted from the on-vehicle machine to the system via the radio communication network. In addition, current positional information of the vehicle is transmitted to the system at timings such as the start of use, the end of use, etc., of the vehicle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle shared use system, and more particularly to a vehicle shared use system that makes it possible to digitize the contents of a rental certificate and display it on an in-vehicle display device or a portable communication terminal.

  In recent years, a form in which a plurality of users use a plurality of vehicles jointly has been spreading. Among them, vehicle position measurement devices with built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) receivers such as car navigation systems, in-vehicle devices for grasping vehicle information, and wireless communication devices such as portable terminals are connected to provide vehicle usage information. A vehicle shared use system that sends dynamic information such as the current position to the management center and manages vehicle rental based on that information has been in the commercialization stage after the experimental stage.

  However, in such a conventional vehicle shared use system, unlike the conventional rental car business, the rental and return of vehicles are performed unattended, so a driver is provided with a loan card for managing information related to vehicle rental. As a result, it is not possible to sufficiently manage information on lending.

  Here, the rental certificate clearly indicates the name of the user (driver), the vehicle number, the rental date / time, the return date / time, and the like. The rental certificate is required when the vehicle lender or borrower confirms the usage details or when presenting the vehicle information that the user has borrowed for some reason to a third party. Used to manage

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle shared use system that digitizes the contents of a rental certificate and displays it on a display device or a portable communication terminal mounted on the vehicle.

  Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle shared use system having means for accumulating vehicle use result data, searching for and browsing the contents of the vehicle use result data.

  Another object of the present invention is to make it possible to control the display timing of a rental certificate by turning on and off a vehicle key in a vehicle shared use system.

  A further object of the present invention is to allow the contents of the rental certificate and the usage record to be displayed together at the end of vehicle use in the vehicle shared use system.

  According to the first embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle shared use system includes: (1) reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for vehicle rental; and (2) reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means. Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle, and (3) when the user starts using the reserved vehicle, the user's identification information is acquired from the user And (4) a reservation stored in the reservation information storage means that receives the identification information via a wireless communication network and indicates whether the user has actually made a reservation. Judgment is made using information, and when it is determined that the user is the person who actually made the reservation, a predetermined message is transmitted to the vehicle via the wireless communication network, and is arranged apart from the vehicle. Authentication means; (5 When receiving the predetermined message, the user is controlled to be able to use the reservation vehicle configured to have a vehicle control unit mounted on a vehicle.

  According to a second embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the reservation information is received via the wireless communication network, and the vehicle for renting the vehicle is proved based on the reservation information. It further comprises reservation information output means for controlling to output a certificate.

  According to a third embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, the reservation information output means includes display means for displaying the rental certificate, and is configured to be mounted on a vehicle.

  According to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, the reservation information output means is mounted on a portable terminal, and the portable terminal receives the reservation information and displays the rental certificate, respectively. The wireless communication means and the display means are configured to be used.

  According to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, the reservation information output means is mounted on a vehicle, and a display means of another system is used to display the rental certificate. Configured as follows.

  According to a sixth embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the identification information acquisition means is configured to be mounted on a vehicle.

  According to a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the identification information acquisition means is configured to be mounted on a mobile terminal.

  According to an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means includes user identification information, use vehicle identification information, use start date and time, and use end. Configured to include date and time.

  According to a ninth embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, the identification information acquisition means further includes authentication information acquisition means for acquiring user authentication information, and the authentication means includes the authentication information. When it is determined whether the user is a legitimate member registered in advance based on the information, and the user is a person who actually made a reservation and is judged to be a legitimate member The predetermined message is configured to be transmitted to the vehicle via the wireless communication network.

  According to a tenth embodiment of the present invention, in the ninth embodiment, the identification information acquisition means is configured to be mounted on a vehicle.

  According to an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, in the tenth embodiment, the authentication information acquisition means is configured to acquire information stored in a user's IC card.

  According to a twelfth embodiment of the present invention, in the ninth embodiment, the identification information acquisition means is configured to be mounted on a mobile terminal.

  According to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the twelfth embodiment, the authentication information acquisition means is configured to acquire a user's personal identification number.

  According to a fourteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the twelfth embodiment, the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means includes user identification information, use start date and time, use end date and time, Before transmitting the predetermined message to the vehicle, the authentication unit transmits a candidate for a usable vehicle that satisfies the conditions according to the reservation information to the mobile terminal via the wireless communication network, and uses the mobile terminal from the mobile terminal. The vehicle identification information selected by the person from the candidates is received via the wireless communication network.

  According to a fifteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, mounted on a vehicle that transmits a use record of a vehicle reserved by a user at a predetermined timing via the wireless communication network. Search utilization history transmission means, utilization record storage means for storing the utilization record as utilization record information, reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and utilization record information stored in the utilization record storage means It further comprises information search means for searching based on conditions and outputting the search results.

  According to a sixteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the fifteenth embodiment, the predetermined timing is the timing at which a user actually starts using the vehicle and the use of the vehicle has actually ended. Configured to include timing.

  According to a seventeenth embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, the reservation information output means outputs the loan certificate at a timing when the vehicle key is turned on or turned off. Configured to output.

  According to an eighteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the second embodiment, the reservation information output means is configured to output the rental certificate at the timing when the door of the vehicle is opened.

  According to a nineteenth embodiment of the present invention, in the third embodiment, in response to a user's instruction, the reservation information output means outputs the rental certificate while using a reserved vehicle. Configured.

  According to a twentieth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth embodiment, in response to a predetermined operation of the mobile terminal by a user, the reservation information output means is configured to use the rental vehicle while the reserved vehicle is being used. Configured to output a visa.

  According to a twenty-first aspect of the present invention, in the fifth embodiment, in response to a predetermined operation of the other system by a user, the reservation information output means is configured to output the reservation information while using a reserved vehicle. It is configured to output a loan document.

  According to a twenty-second embodiment of the present invention, in the first embodiment, a reservation for accepting a user input to change reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means and updating the information. It further comprises information updating means, and the reservation information output means is configured to receive the updated reservation information and output the loan card.

  According to a twenty-third embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, the remote computer arranged separately from the vehicle includes (1) lending of the vehicle. Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for delivery, (2) Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle for storing the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information, (3) Identification information receiving means for receiving identification information transmitted via a wireless communication network when the user starts using the vehicle from an in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle, and (4) the user actually It is determined whether the user has made a reservation using the identification information and the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and the user actually made a reservation If it is determined that, configured to have an authentication unit that the vehicle is a predetermined message indicating that the available transmitted to the vehicle computer via the wireless communication network.

  According to a twenty-fourth embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, the in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle includes: (1) the user makes a reservation vehicle And (2) the identification information is installed at a distance from the vehicle via a wireless communication network when the user starts using the identification information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information of the user from the user. An identification information transmitting means for transmitting to a remote computer; (3) when a predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available is received from the remote computer via the wireless communication network, the user makes the reservation Vehicle control means for controlling the vehicle so that it can be used.

  According to a twenty-fifth embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, (1) a remote computer arranged separately from the vehicle includes: For vehicle lending, there are reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user, and (b) reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle for storing the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information. (2) an in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle, or another predetermined computer, (a) reservation information receiving means for receiving the reservation information via a wireless communication network; and (b) the reservation information Based on this, it is configured to have reservation information output means for controlling to output a rental certificate that proves the rental of the vehicle.

  According to a twenty-sixth embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle shared use management method for managing rental of a plurality of vehicles using a computer includes (1) receiving a reservation from a user for vehicle rental; (2) storing the reservation received by the reservation receiving means as reservation information, and (3) when the user starts using the reserved vehicle, the user's identification information from the user And (4) in a computer installed apart from the vehicle, the identification information is received via a wireless communication network, and whether or not the user has actually made a reservation, A determination is made using the stored reservation information, and when it is determined that the user is the person who actually made the reservation, a step of transmitting a predetermined message to the vehicle via the wireless communication network. If, (5) in a computer mounted on a vehicle, when receiving the predetermined message, the user is configured to have a step of controlling so as to be able to utilize the reserved vehicle.

  According to a twenty-seventh aspect of the present invention, in the twenty-sixth embodiment, the reservation information is received via the wireless communication network, and the vehicle rents the vehicle based on the reservation information. And a step of controlling to output a certificate.

  According to the twenty-eighth embodiment of the present invention, the computer is used as (1) reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for vehicle lending, and (2) the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information. Reservation information storage means stored at a distance from the vehicle, (3) Identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the user from the user when the user starts using the reservation vehicle (4) Receiving the identification information via a wireless communication network, and determining whether or not the user has actually made a reservation using the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means. An authentication means arranged separately from the vehicle, which transmits a predetermined message to the vehicle via the wireless communication network when it is determined that the user has actually made a reservation; and (5 ) When receiving the message, the user controls available to the reservation vehicle, a program to function as the vehicle control unit mounted on a vehicle is provided.

  According to a twenty-ninth embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, a remote computer arranged at a distance from the vehicle is (1) lending the vehicle. Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for delivery, (2) Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle for storing the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information, (3) In the vehicle An identification information receiving means for receiving identification information transmitted via a wireless communication network when the user starts using the vehicle from an onboard computer; and (4) the user actually makes a reservation. A person who has made a reservation by determining whether the user has made a reservation using the identification information and the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means If it is determined that the predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available, a program to function as an authentication means to be transmitted to the vehicle computer via the wireless communication network is provided.

  According to a thirtieth embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, the in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle includes: (1) the user reserves a vehicle Identification information acquisition means for acquiring the identification information of the user from the user when the use of the user is started; (2) a remote installed remotely from the vehicle through the wireless communication network; Identification information transmitting means for transmitting to a computer, and (3) when a predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available is received from the remote computer via the wireless communication network, A program for causing the vehicle to function as vehicle control means for controlling the vehicle so that it can be used is provided.

  According to a thirty-first embodiment of the present invention, in the vehicle shared use system for managing the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer, (1) a remote computer arranged separately from the vehicle, (a) the Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user, and (b) storing the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information, and functioning as a reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle. (2) an in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle or other predetermined computer; (a) reservation information receiving means for receiving the reservation information via a wireless communication network; and (b) based on the reservation information. Thus, there is provided a program that functions as reservation information output means for controlling to output a rental certificate proving the rental of the vehicle.

  The first effect of the present invention is that the loan certificate can be displayed on the display unit of the in-vehicle display device or the portable communication terminal by digitizing the contents of the loan certificate.

  The second effect is that by accumulating the usage record data of the vehicle shared use system of the present invention, a loan book is automatically generated from the data, and the data can be searched and viewed as necessary. This is a possible point.

  The third effect is that the display of the contents of the rental certificate can be performed at an arbitrary timing by turning on and off the vehicle key.

  The fourth effect is that when the use of the vehicle is finished, the contents of the rental certificate and the use results can be displayed together.

  First, the configuration of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 shows a vehicle shared use system 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In the vehicle shared use system 100 of the present invention, information is transmitted / received mainly between the management center processing device 110 disposed in the management center and the vehicle processing devices 130 individually disposed on a plurality of rental target vehicles. It controls and manages the shared use of vehicles.

  The management center processing device 110 manages the reservation information and usage information of each vehicle, and the vehicle processing device 130 transmits the dynamic information of the vehicle to the management center processing device 110 and also transmits the data transmitted from the management center processing device 110 to the data. Based on this, the vehicle itself is controlled and predetermined information is provided to the vehicle user.

  The management center processing device 110 and the vehicle processing device 130 are normally connected by a wireless communication network 140. The management center processing device 110 is further connected via a network 150 to a PC 160 used by a user to make a vehicle use (rental) reservation.

  Further, as will be described later, the vehicle processing apparatus 130 includes an IC card reader. When the user shows the IC card 170 to the IC card reader, the system 100 is obtained from the IC card 170. The obtained information is compared with the information in the system 100 to determine whether or not the user is an authorized person who made a use reservation.

  Next, the configuration of the management center processing device 110 and the vehicle processing device 130 will be described in more detail.

  The management center processing device 110 includes a management server 111, a communication control device 112, and a WEB server 113. The communication control device 112 and the WEB server 113 are connected to the management server 111, respectively. The database 120 is connected to the management server 111 of the management center processing apparatus 110 and, as will be described later, a plurality of tables for storing information used for user identification / authentication, information on vehicle reservation / use results, and the like. Is included.

  The wireless communication network 140 is connected to the communication control device 112, and the network 150 is connected to the WEB server 113.

  On the other hand, the vehicle processing apparatus 130 includes a wireless communication terminal 131, an in-vehicle device 132, a navigation system 133, and an IC card reader 134. The wireless communication terminal 131, the navigation system 133, and the IC card reader 134 are respectively Connected to the in-vehicle device 132. The navigation system 133 includes a controller 133a, an input device 133b, and a display device 133c. The wireless communication terminal 131 is connected to the communication control device 112 of the management center processing device 110 via the wireless communication network 140.

  Here, a commercially available mobile phone or a mobile terminal with a communication function can be used as the wireless communication terminal 131, and a commercially available general car navigation system can be used as the navigation system 133. it can.

  Next, functions of the management center processing device 110 and the vehicle processing device 130 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the management center processing device 110 includes a communication control function 110a, a reservation acceptance function 110b, a use start management function 110c, a use end management function 110d, a state management function 110e, and an information search / view function 110f. ing. On the other hand, the vehicle processing device 130 includes a communication control function 130a, a use start detection function 130b, a use end detection function 130c, a state detection function 130d, a rental note display function 130e, a vehicle position acquisition function 130f, and a rental content change instruction function. 130g.

  The database 120 includes a customer management information table, a vehicle reservation information table 122, a vehicle position information table 123, a vehicle state information table 124, and a usage / billing record table 125.

  The communication control function 110a of the management center processing device 110 and the communication control function 130a of the vehicle processing device 130 are realized by the communication control device 112 and the wireless communication terminal 131, respectively, and the management center processing device 110 and the vehicle via the wireless communication network 140. Transmission / reception of necessary information to / from the processing device 130 is realized. The communication control function (110a, 130a) is configured so that the management center processing device 110 and other functions in the vehicle processing device 130 send predetermined information to the vehicle processing device 130 or the management center processing device 110 via the wireless communication network 140. Used when sending or receiving predetermined information from them.

  A typical example of the wireless communication network 140 used for the system 100 is a public wireless communication network used for a mobile phone. In this case, when information is transmitted from the vehicle processing device 130 to the management center processing device 110, a call is made (dial) from the wireless communication terminal 131 to the communication control device 112, and the above transmission is performed when a session is established between the two. On the contrary, when information is transmitted from the management center processing device 110 to the vehicle processing device 130, a call is made from the communication control device 112 to the wireless communication terminal 131, and a session is established between the two.

  The reservation receiving function 110b receives the user's reservation information from the PC 160 via the network 150 and the WEB server, and stores it in the vehicle reservation information table 122. On the display device of the PC 160, a reservation screen is displayed so that the user can make a reservation by confirming the current availability of the rental vehicle, and the user inputs necessary items on the screen. Make a reservation for using the vehicle. Here, assuming that the network 150 is the Internet, the WEB server 113 transmits data for displaying the reservation screen to the PC 160 using HTTP, and inputs the user's reservation screen from the PC 160. Receive.

  Configurations and applications for making such reservations are merely examples. That is, various other networks can be used as the network 150, and the reservation screen is displayed and the input from the user is received by various other functions without using the WEB server 113 or HTTP. It is possible.

  Here, an overview of the reservation screen 200 displayed on the PC 160 will be described with reference to FIG. The reservation screen 200 is composed of two parts, that is, an upper “vacancy status list” and a lower “reservation instruction screen”. The user first refers to the availability list to check what conditions the vehicle is available in a desired usage time, and when a vehicle to be rented is determined, inputs necessary information on the reservation instruction screen.

  The date of the current day is shown by default in the date entry area 210 of the availability list, from which the user inputs the date on which the vehicle is to be used (or the start date of use). Vehicle reservation information for the date entered from there can be confirmed. In the example of FIG. 3, January 1, 2002 is input. This date information is passed to the management server 111 via the network 150 and the WEB server 113, where the vehicle reservation information table 122, the vehicle state information table 124, and the like are referred to and the date of the vehicle having a vacant date is received. The list information is edited, and the list information is transmitted again to the PC 160 via the WEB server 113 and the network 150.

  Upon receiving the list information, the PC 160 displays it as a scrollable list in the empty vehicle list display area 220 of the reservation screen 200. An example thereof is displayed on the reservation screen 200 shown in FIG. In the area 220, for each vehicle, an available time zone, vehicle type, vehicle number, rental location, return location, and billing information are displayed.

  Thereafter, the user selects a desired vehicle that meets the conditions. This selection is performed, for example, when the user clicks a row of a desired vehicle in the empty vehicle list display area 220 using the mouse of the PC 160. At this time, vehicle selection from condition setting can also be performed. Here, it is assumed that the vehicle with the vehicle number “Yokohama 35 yyyy” is selected (the vehicle in the row indicated by the arrow in FIG. 3). Then, in response to the selection, the reservation type screen at the bottom of the reservation screen 200 shows the vehicle type and vehicle number of the selected vehicle. Therefore, the user inputs information necessary for renting the vehicle, such as his / her membership number, use date / time (use start date / time and use end date / time), and payment method.

  When information input by the user is received, the information is transmitted to the management server 111 via the network 150 and the WEB server 113. Therefore, the management server 111 determines whether the user is a valid member by determining whether the member number included in the received information matches the member number of a valid member in the customer management information table 121. To do. The member is a person who has a right to use the system 100 by performing a predetermined procedure in advance and receiving an examination.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the customer management information table 121. The table 121 includes member names and member numbers. As described above, in this example, the member number entered by the user is used for user authentication at the reservation stage. However, the user's IC card is read by the PC 160 and the member number ( Alternatively, other authentication numbers may be acquired. Further, it is preferable that such a membership number is encrypted by an appropriate encryption method in the course of communication.

  Thereafter, the management server 111 checks the content of the reservation instruction received from the user, and if there is no problem, stores the content in the vehicle reservation information table 122.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the vehicle reservation information table 122. In FIG. 5, for convenience, the two tables 122a and 122b are shown separately, but these two represent one table. For example, one logical record is composed of the line indicated by the arrow 1 and the line indicated by the arrow 2.

  The table 122 stores a vehicle number, a reservation number, a membership number, a use start date and time, a use end date and time, a payment method, a use start location, a use end location, and the like. The reservation number is a number automatically assigned by the system in order to specify each reservation in order to manage the usage record. The use start location corresponds to the rental location of the selected vehicle, the use end location corresponds to the return location of the selected vehicle, and these are shown in the empty vehicle list display area 220 of the reservation screen 200. Yes. In the example of FIG. 3, the return place is specified in advance, but it is also possible to design so that the user can select freely or within a predetermined range.

  Next, the use start management function 110c will be described. This function operates in cooperation with the use start detection function 130b of the vehicle processing device 130 when the user starts using the vehicle. Therefore, here, both the use start management function 110c and the use start detection function 130b will be described in association with the flowchart shown in FIG. Furthermore, in relation to this flowchart, the state management function 110e of the management center processing device 110, the state detection function 130d of the vehicle processing device 130, the loan card display function 130e, and the vehicle position acquisition function 130f will be described together. .

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 6 shows a flow when a user who has completed the above-described vehicle use reservation uses the vehicle after the actual use start date and time has arrived. Each process of the flow is performed interactively between the vehicle processing device 130 side and the management center processing device 110 side. Therefore, in FIG. 6, the flow in the vehicle processing device 130 and the flow performed in the management center processing device 110 are shown separately. Further, as described above, the processing performed by the vehicle processing device 130 is controlled by the usage start detection function 130b, and the processing performed by the management center processing device 110 is controlled by the usage start management function 110c.

  First, the user waits for the use start date and time to read the user's IC card 170 into the reserved vehicle at the rental location. The IC card 170 is read by an IC card reader 134. The IC card reader 134 is preferably a non-contact type IC card reader that can be read by placing the IC card 170 from outside the vehicle and holding the IC card 170 over the vehicle. Since the vehicle is unattended and left in the rental place for a certain period of time, it is desirable that the door of the vehicle is locked until the user starts using it, and the IC card reader 134 is locked to prevent theft. This is because it is desirable to be installed in a car that has been treated. However, it is also possible to install the IC card reader 134 outside the vehicle and make the reading contact type.

  When the IC card reader 134 reads the user's IC card 170 (step S10), the member number of the user is read from the IC card 170. Next, the in-vehicle device 132 adds the vehicle number to the member number and transmits it to the management server 111 of the management center processing device 110 via the wireless communication network 140 or the like (step S12). This member number is preferably encrypted by an appropriate encryption method.

  When the management server 111 receives the membership number (step S14), it is determined whether the user is a valid member and whether the user has reserved the vehicle (step S16).

  Whether or not the user is a valid member is determined by the same processing as described above in the description of the reservation receiving function 110b. Whether or not the reservation has been made is determined by checking whether or not the reservation record corresponding to the received member number is in the vehicle reservation information table 122. More specifically, when the member number is the same as the received member number, and the reservation is included in the vehicle reservation information table 122, the use start date and time is later than the date and time when the member number is received. The person is determined to be reserved. In addition, since it is conceivable that the user presents the IC card 170 slightly before the use start date and time, it is possible to set a predetermined allowable time in the condition regarding the use start date and time.

  If it is determined that the user is not a valid member, or if it is determined that the user has not been reserved (NO in step S16), the flow ends. In addition, in order to indirectly inform the user of under what conditions the use of the vehicle is rejected, a signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle device 132 of the vehicle processing device 130 to operate a predetermined part of the vehicle. (For example, sounding a horn for a predetermined time or blinking a headlight a predetermined number of times).

  If it is determined in step S16 that the user is a valid member and has been reserved, the management server 111 transmits a vehicle use permission notice and reservation information to the in-vehicle device 132 of the vehicle processing device 130 (step S16). S20). The reservation information is obtained by editing the contents of the corresponding record in the vehicle reservation information table 122, and includes a use start date and time and a use end date and time.

  When the in-vehicle device 132 receives the vehicle use permission notification and the reservation information (step S20), the vehicle is controlled to flash the hazard lamp of the vehicle (step S22) in order to inform the user of this. In addition to blinking the hazard lamp, there are many possible methods for such messages from the vehicle to the user.

  When the user recognizes this message, the user knows that the vehicle is available, so that the IC card 170 is again held over the IC card reader 134 and the information on the IC card is read (step S24). Since the processing from step S10 to step S16 knows that the user is a valid member and has made a reservation, step S22 and step S24 can be omitted.

  Next, in step S26, the in-vehicle device 132 controls the vehicle to release the door lock.

  Next, when detecting that the door has been opened (step S28), the vehicle-mounted device 132 displays a rental certificate on, for example, the display device 133c of the navigation system 133 (step S30). This process is performed by the loan certificate display function 130e. The display device 133c is generally composed of an in-vehicle LCD panel, and display control is performed by the controller 133a. In addition, the display device 133c is usually installed near the dashboard, which is easy for the driver to see, and displays a navigation screen, a television screen, and the like provided by the navigation system 133.

  For example, the in-vehicle device 132 creates a rental certificate as an NTSC signal image or a JPEG image and transmits it to the controller 133a. The controller 133a performs a necessary decoding process or the like according to the format of each image, and the display device 133c. Display your loan card.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example of a loan certificate. In the delivery certificate, the driver (user), vehicle number, delivery date and time (use start date and time), return date and time (use end date and time), delivery place, and return place are specified.

  The user then turns the vehicle key (turns it on) and starts the engine. When the vehicle key is turned on in this way, it is detected (step S32), and the rental certificate is displayed on the display device 133c at that timing (step S34). This processing is also performed by the loan certificate display function 130e.

  Therefore, if the user needs to present a rental certificate to a third party for some reason while using the vehicle, once the vehicle engine is turned off and the vehicle key is turned on again. , You can display your loan card at any time.

  However, since the flow shown here is at the start of use, the processing in step S32 and step S34 is not essential. Further, here, in order to display a loan card at an arbitrary timing, the user can also instruct using the input device 133b of the navigation system 133. In addition, when the user uses the input device 133b or the like to request a change in usage time or the like during use and is approved by the management center, the latest reservation that reflects the change at that timing A loan note with information is displayed.

  Furthermore, it is possible to control the in-vehicle device 132 and the controller 133a in the vehicle processing device 130 according to a unidirectional instruction from the management center, and to display the loan card on the display device 133c.

  Next, vehicle state information is transmitted toward the management server 111 at step S36. Here, the vehicle state information includes the current position information of the vehicle and the use start date and time when the use of the vehicle is actually started, together with the vehicle number of the vehicle.

  The current position information of the vehicle is acquired by the vehicle position acquisition function 130f. In this embodiment, since a commercially available car navigation system is used, the vehicle position acquisition function 130f receives the current position of the vehicle detected by the navigation system 133 using the GPS function, and receives vehicle state information. Set to. As will be described later, it is possible to configure the present system without using the navigation system 133 by installing a unique display device, input device, and vehicle position detection device. The position acquisition function 130f needs to have a function of detecting the position of the vehicle using GPS or the like.

  The vehicle state information is transmitted to the management center as needed under the control of the vehicle-mounted device 132 or at the request of the management server 111 at other timings. The vehicle status information may include current time information, vehicle key status (ON or OFF), travel distance, remaining fuel, current position information, and the like.

  When the management server 111 receives the vehicle state information (step S38), the information is stored in the vehicle position information table 123, the vehicle state information table 124, and the usage / billing record table 125 (step S40).

  The process of transmitting the vehicle state information to the management center as needed and storing the contents in the vehicle position information table or the like is performed by the cooperation of the state management function 110e and the state detection function 130d.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the vehicle position information table 123, which includes the vehicle number, the date and time, and the vehicle position as items. The vehicle position is represented by data such as “(N) 37 ° 33′38.5 ″, (E) 126 ° 56′07.2 ″”, for example. The numbers after “(N)” represent north latitude, and the numbers after “(E)” represent east longitude.

  In step S40, the use start date and time of the vehicle state information received in step S38 is stored in the date and time of the corresponding vehicle number record, and the current position information in the vehicle state information is stored in the vehicle position of the corresponding vehicle number record. .

  These items of date / time and vehicle position are also updated based on the current time information and current position information of the vehicle state information transmitted as needed.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the vehicle state information table 124. The vehicle number, “in use” indicating whether the vehicle is in use, “key” indicating ON / OFF of the key, travel distance, and remaining fuel are shown. Etc. The distance is expressed, for example, in units of kilometers, and the fuel is expressed, for example, in units of liters.

  In step S40, when the vehicle state information is received in step S38, the item “in use” in the record of the corresponding vehicle number is updated to 1 (= in use). Even when the vehicle status information transmitted from time to time is received, the corresponding item in the record of the corresponding vehicle number is updated according to the state of the vehicle key (ON or OFF), the travel distance, and the content of the remaining fuel. To do.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the usage / billing record table 125. The vehicle number, reservation number, use start date / time (plan), use start date / time (result), use end date / time (plan), use end date / time. Items such as (actual result), fee, payment method, membership number, use start place, use end place, and travel distance are stored.

  In FIG. 10, for convenience of display, the table 125 is represented by three tables 125a, 125b, and 125c, but one table is constituted by these three tables. For example, one logical record is composed of three rows indicated by arrow 1, arrow 2, and arrow 3.

  In step S40, the use start date and time of the vehicle state information received in step S38 is stored in the use start date and time (actual) of the corresponding vehicle number record.

  The use start date / time (plan), use end date / time (schedule), payment method, membership number, use start location, and use end location in the table 125 are shifted from the vehicle reservation information table 122 at an appropriate timing. .

  Next, the use end management function 110d will be described. The function operates in cooperation with the use end detection function 130c of the vehicle processing device 130 when the user finishes using the vehicle. For this reason, here, both the use end management function 110d and the use end detection function 130c will be described in association with the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 shows the flow when the user ends the use of the vehicle. As in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the processing in the vehicle processing device 130 and the processing in the management center processing device 110 are separated. It is expressed. Each process of the flow is performed interactively between the vehicle processing device 130 side and the management center processing device 110 side. As described above, the processing performed by the vehicle processing device 130 is controlled by the use end detection function 130c, and the processing performed by the management center processing device 110 is controlled by the use end management function 110d.

  Initially, when the vehicle-mounted device 132 detects that the user has turned off the vehicle key (YES in step S50), it is further determined whether the user has left the vehicle and closed the door (step S52). ). When it is detected that the door is closed (YES in step S52), the in-vehicle device 132 controls the vehicle to lock the door (step S54), and transmits vehicle state information to the management server 111 (step S56). ).

  Since the user may turn off the vehicle key and close the door during use, in order to distinguish between the end of use and the operation during use, the timing close to the use end date and time of the reservation information. It is necessary to provide a rule such that the above-mentioned operation to be performed is regarded as the end of use, or in the case of end of use, the user performs a predetermined input using the input device 133b.

  In step S50, when it is detected that the user has turned off the vehicle key, the loan card can be displayed on the display device 133c.

  Further, as described above, when the use is indicated by the input device 133b from the user, the contents of the loan card and the usage record can be displayed on the display device 133c.

  The use results include, for example, use start date / time (result), use end date / time (result), total use time, fee, and travel distance.

  Next, when the management server 111 receives the vehicle state information (step S58), the various tables are updated based on the contents (step S60). More specifically, in this case, the vehicle state information includes the current position information of the vehicle, the use end date and time when the use of the vehicle is actually ended, and the travel distance together with the vehicle number of the vehicle.

  Regarding the vehicle position information table 123 shown in FIG. 8, the use end date and time of the vehicle state information is the date and time of the record of the corresponding vehicle number, and the current position information of the vehicle state information is the vehicle position of the record of the corresponding vehicle number. Stored.

  Regarding the vehicle state information table 124 shown in FIG. 9, when the vehicle state information is received in step S58, the item “in use” of the record of the corresponding vehicle number is set to 1 to 0 (= not used). Update to mean).

  Regarding the usage / billing record table 125 shown in FIG. 10, the use end date / time of the vehicle state information is stored in the item of use end date / time (result) of the record of the corresponding vehicle number.

  In addition, if the vehicle state information is received in step S58, it means that the use of the vehicle has ended. Therefore, in step S62, the corresponding information stored in the vehicle state information in the travel distance item of the usage / billing record table 125 is displayed. Is stored. The item of charge in the usage / billing record table 125 is calculated and stored by the management server 111 using the travel distance, use start date / time and use end date / time (planned or actual), etc. (step S62).

  Next, the information search / browsing function 110f of the management center processing apparatus 110 will be described. This function 110f makes it possible to search and browse necessary information using the various tables (121 to 125) in the database 120 accumulated through the reservation and use of the vehicle. Since this function only refers to the contents of the database 120, it is not necessary to communicate with each function of the vehicle processing device 130 unlike other functions, and further functions separately from the management center processing device 110. It is also possible to do.

  FIG. 12 shows a display example of the search screen 300. In the search screen 300, a search condition input area 310 for inputting a vehicle type, vehicle number, use start date, use end date, use start place, use end place, and member number is prepared. Also shown is a search target designation area 320 for designating whether it is a search for reservation information or a search for usage results.

  A person who performs a search inputs a value in at least one item in the search condition input area 310, specifies whether to search for reservation information or a usage record in the search target specification area 320, and presses a search execution button 330. Thus, a search result that satisfies the search condition can be obtained. If two or more items are input in the search condition input area 310, records satisfying all or at least one of them are searched.

  In this example, a range can be specified for the use start date and the use end date, but other items can also be searched using the range specification. It is also possible to perform a partial match search using a normalized expression. Also, other items stored in the database 120 can be designated as search items.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the search result. This is a search result 400 displayed when the search execution button 330 is pressed under the conditions specified on the search screen 300 of FIG. That is, the history of vehicles that the user whose membership number is “4293-6650” actually started using between January 1, 2002 and March 31, 2002 is displayed.

  In this way, the system administrator or the like can search and browse schedules and performance data related to the vehicle shared use system from various viewpoints. By displaying such a search result, it becomes possible to easily edit and generate a loan book relating to a certain user or a certain vehicle.

  A search result 400 shown in FIG. 13 shows a state displayed on a display device connected to a personal computer (PC). Similarly, printing may be performed using a printing device connected to the PC. it can. Such a PC is connected directly to the database 120, connected to the management server 111 of the management center processing device 110, connected to the vehicle-mounted device 132 of the vehicle processing device 130, connected to the WEB server 113, or the like. Various connection forms are possible.

  Next, the rental content change instruction function 130g of the vehicle processing device 130 will be described. As described above, the contents reserved by the user are stored in the vehicle reservation information table 122 by the reservation receiving function 110b. However, the user may need to change the contents thereafter. In such a case, if the user is before using the vehicle, the PC 160 is used, and if the vehicle is being used, the user instructs to change the content using the navigation system 133 or the like. .

  When a reservation is changed using the PC 160, the user operates the mouse of the PC 160 to display his / her reservation information on the display device of the PC 160, and changes the portion to be changed using an input device such as a keyboard. To do. When the navigation system 133 is used, the input device 133b is operated to display its own reservation information on the display device 133c, and the reservation content is changed using the input device 133b. As such an input device 133b, a remote control switch used for operating the navigation system 133 is common.

  The user can specify his / her reservation by using the reservation number assigned at the time of reservation.

  The changed reservation information is checked by the management server 111, and if there is no problem, the corresponding record in the vehicle reservation information table 122 is updated. Depending on the timing of the change, some data may already be reflected in the usage / billing record table 125. In this case, the item is also updated to the changed content.

  So far, the vehicle shared use system according to the first embodiment of the present invention has been described using various tables (121 to 125) as the database 120, but the configuration of the various tables is an example for explanation. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the necessary data can be held in various other forms.

  In this embodiment, user authentication is performed using an IC card. However, other user authentication means can be used. For example, fingerprint authentication or voiceprint authentication can be used. According to these, so-called “spoofing” can be effectively prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the position measurement function using GPS or the like of the navigation system for display of vehicle position information, display of information to the user in the vehicle, and input of information from the user, display The apparatus is configured to use an input device. However, with respect to the implementation of the present invention, it is not necessary to provide the navigation system itself, and it is sufficient if there is a means for acquiring vehicle position information and a means for displaying information. In addition, when the user performs a predetermined input (for example, change of reservation), an input means is required. In addition, this position measurement function can be incorporated in the wireless communication terminal 131 or the in-vehicle device 132.

  Next, a vehicle shared use system 500 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 shows the configuration of the system 500. The difference from the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is that a mobile terminal 520 used by the user is added. This portable terminal 520 is connected to the wireless communication network 140. Further, the management server is also different from the management server 111 of the first embodiment in the sense of newly exchanging with the portable terminal 520, and in this sense, the management center processing device 510 and the management server 511 are new. A reference is attached. Since other components are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used.

  The portable terminal 520 here is a terminal that incorporates a wireless communication function and a program execution function. For example, the portable terminal 520 is an application for an i-mode (registered trademark) compatible mobile phone described in JAVA (registered trademark) language. This is a mobile phone with a built-in execution environment for an i-appli (trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc.).

  In the present embodiment, the mobile terminal 520 exchanges data with the management server 511 via the wireless communication network 140. Therefore, the portable terminal 520 is compatible with, for example, i-mode (registered trademark), and stores HTML for i-mode (registered trademark) stored in a predetermined server on the Internet. The mobile phone may be capable of exchanging data with the management server 511.

  Here, in the system 500, a flow when the user starts using the vehicle will be described with reference to FIG. 15 and FIG. In the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 and 11, the processing of the management center processing device 110 and the processing of the vehicle processing device 130 are shown separately, but this time, in addition to the two, processing at the portable terminal 520 is also different. Separately displayed. Further, this series of processing is shown in FIG. 15 and FIG.

  First, the portable terminal 520 activates a predetermined application program in accordance with a predetermined operation of a user who is registered in this vehicle shared use system and has made a use reservation in advance (step S70). Thereby, an authentication screen is displayed on the portable terminal 520 (step S72). Here, the user inputs the member number and the password on the screen, and the portable terminal 520 receives them (step S74).

  Next, the portable terminal 520 transmits an authentication request to the management server 511 in the management center processing apparatus 510 via the wireless communication network 140 (step S76). At this time, from the portable terminal 520, the member number and the personal identification number acquired in step S74 are also transmitted. In transmission, the member number and the password are preferably encrypted by an appropriate encryption method.

  When the management server 511 receives the authentication request (step S78), it is checked whether or not the user is a valid member and has made a reservation (step S80). Such a check is the same as the member check in the first embodiment, but here the security code is strengthened by attaching the user's personal identification number. Therefore, the customer management information table 121 is It is necessary to hold a password set in advance for each member.

  In step S80, if it is confirmed that the user is a valid member and the person who made the use reservation (YES in step S80), the reservation / usable vehicle information is transferred from the management server 511 to the portable terminal 520. The data is transmitted via the wireless communication network 140 (step S82). If it is determined by the above check that the user is not a valid person (NO in step S80), the process ends.

  When the portable terminal 520 receives the reservation / available vehicle information transmitted from the management server 511 (step S84), the activation application program displays a lending process screen on the display means of the portable terminal 520 (step S86). On the lending processing screen, a list of vehicle types and vehicle numbers that can be rented is displayed. If the user has input a desired use start date and time and use end date and time at the time of reservation, available vehicles are displayed during that time. In addition, the user can make a reservation with conditions such as a vehicle type and a rental location, and only the vehicles that satisfy the conditions are displayed on the rental processing screen.

  Here, the user selects a desired vehicle using an input means such as a button of the portable terminal 520. The portable terminal 520 receives the selection instruction and transmits it to the management server 511 as vehicle selection information (step S88).

  When receiving the vehicle selection information (step S90), the management server 511 transmits a vehicle use permission notification and the reservation information to the portable terminal 520 (step S92).

  Next, when the mobile terminal 520 receives the vehicle use permission notification and the reservation information (step S94), a use start guidance screen is displayed on the display means of the mobile terminal 520 (step S96). The user can now know that the vehicle can be used. Thereafter, the application program activated on the portable terminal 520 is terminated (step S98).

  In addition, the management server 511 transmits the same content information to the in-vehicle device 132 of the vehicle processing device 130 together with the vehicle use permission notification and the reservation information transmitted to the portable terminal 520 (step S92).

  When receiving these (step S100), the in-vehicle device 132 controls the vehicle to blink the hazard lamp (step S102). The user can also recognize that the vehicle can be used by this.

  Subsequent processing in the vehicle processing device 130 (steps S104 to S116) and processing in the management center processing device 510 (steps S118 and S120) are the vehicle processing device 130 of the first embodiment described with reference to FIG. Since this process is the same as that of the management center processing apparatus 110, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the vehicle engine is turned off and the vehicle key is turned on again, a loan document reflecting the latest reservation information is displayed at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, the application program of the portable terminal 520 can be activated while the vehicle is being used, and a loan card screen can be displayed on the display means. This loan certificate screen communicates with the management server 511 via the wireless communication network 140 when instructed to be displayed by the user, and acquires and edits the latest data from the database 120. A loan document reflecting the information can be displayed. In addition, at the timing of the above step S96, S110, or S114, it is possible to display a loan card on the display screen of the portable terminal 520.

  In addition, stationary data that does not change over a long period of time is stored in the mobile terminal 520, and only data that differs depending on use, such as reservation information, is downloaded via the management server 511, thus reducing the amount of communication data. Can be achieved.

  Here, the output image of the loan certificate is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

  Also in this embodiment, since information related to operation results such as vehicle reservation results, use results, and billing results is stored in the database, information in the database is searched and browsed as the contents of the loan book. be able to. This information can be edited as appropriate and displayed on a display device such as a display, or printed using a printer or the like.

  Next, a basic configuration of a computer used for realizing the vehicle shared use systems 100 and 500 according to the first and second embodiments of the present invention will be described. A personal computer is generally a personal computer, but a high-performance workstation, a large host computer, a small portable computer, and other various types of computers can be used.

  Many different patterns are conceivable as to which components of the systems 100 and 500 are assigned to one computer. For example, the management server (111, 511), the WEB server 113, the communication control device 112, and the database 120 can be operated by one personal computer. From this configuration, only the database 120 is independent. It can also be run as a database server on a computer.

  Here, the first configuration when the management servers (111, 511), the communication control device 112, the WEB server 113, the database (server) 120, the PC 160, and the information search / browsing computer are realized by independent computers, Each of a second configuration in the case where a part of the vehicle processing device 130 is realized by one computer and a third configuration in a case where the mobile terminal 520 is realized by one computer will be described.

  First, the computer 600 having the first configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

  The computer 600 in the first configuration connects the CPU 610, the memory 620, the external storage device 630, the input device 640, the output device 650, the recording medium drive device 660, the network interface 670, and these components 610 to 670 to each other. Bus 680.

  The CPU 610 controls the processing of each component in the computer 600 to realize the functions of the management servers (111, 511) and the WEB server 113 described above.

  The memory 620 temporarily stores a program for controlling the CPU 610 to perform the control and each process, and data used by the program.

  The external storage device 630 is a storage device such as a hard disk for storing data and programs necessary for this system. The database (server) 120 is mainly used for storing data of various tables (121 to 125).

  The input device 640 is a device for giving a specific command to the CPU 610 or inputting data to be stored in the external storage device 630, such as a mouse or a keyboard. The PC 160 is an essential component for receiving a reservation from a user. In addition, the information search / browsing computer is an indispensable component because it is necessary to input search conditions and the like.

  The output device 650 is a CRT display or a television monitor, and is used to display an input screen for accepting an instruction to the CPU 610 and other inputs and a display screen for displaying specific information. As shown in FIG. 3, the PC 160 needs to display the reservation screen 200 in order to receive the reservation from the user, and thus is an essential component. Further, the information retrieval / browsing computer is necessary for displaying the retrieval result. Furthermore, if it is necessary to print the search results using an information search / browsing computer, a printer having an appropriate specification is also required.

  The recording medium driving device 660 reads the contents of a recording medium 690 such as a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or flexible disk, and copies it to the memory 620 or the external storage device 630 as necessary. A program for giving a command to the CPU 610 and controlling it in order to execute the vehicle shared use system of the present invention may also be stored in the recording medium 690, and this program is loaded into the memory 620 as necessary. In the case of the present invention, since the function is different for each computer, a program for executing the function is provided for each computer.

  Each computer is controlled by the program loaded in the memory 620, and the CPU 610 executes various processes in accordance with the instructions of the program, thereby realizing the shared use system 100 or 500 of the present invention as a whole.

  The network interface 670 connects the personal computer 600 to the network 700. A network 700 corresponds to the wireless communication network 140 and the network 150 shown in FIGS.

  A program that gives a command to the CPU 610 and implements the present invention may be loaded into the memory 620 via the network 700.

  Next, the computer 800 having the second configuration will be described with reference to FIG. The computer 800 is mounted in the vehicle and controls each function of the vehicle processing device 130. In this example, the computer 800 is configured to include a wireless communication terminal 131 and an in-vehicle device 132. Since the computer 800 is mounted on a vehicle, it is generally a very small computer.

  The CPU 810 controls processing of each component in the computer 800 to realize each function of the vehicle processing device 130 described above.

  The memory 820 temporarily stores a program for controlling the CPU 810 to perform the control and each process, and data used by the program.

  The external storage device 830 is a storage device such as a hard disk that stores data and programs necessary for executing the functions.

  The card reader interface 840 is connected to the IC card reader 134 shown in FIG. 14 and receives information of the IC card 170 read by the IC card reader 134.

  The navigation system interface 850 is connected to the navigation system 133 shown in FIG. 14, and transmits data for displaying a loan card or the like on the display device 133c to the display device 133c via the controller 133a. In addition, information on a current position acquired by a user input from the input device 133b or a GPS function of the navigation system 133 is received via the controller 133a.

  The vehicle control interface 860 is an interface for transmitting a predetermined command from the in-vehicle device 132 to the vehicle and receiving a predetermined state of the vehicle from the vehicle. For example, as shown in step S <b> 22 of FIG. 6, the in-vehicle device 132 instructs the vehicle to blink the hazard lamp. This instruction is generated by the CPU 810 and transmitted to the vehicle via the interface 860. From the vehicle, for example, information such as travel distance and remaining fuel stored in the vehicle state information table 124 of FIG. 9 is transmitted via the interface 860.

  The network interface 870 is connected to the network 890 by a predetermined wireless communication method. The network 890 corresponds to the wireless communication network 140 of FIGS. 1 and 14, and the CPU 810 transmits information acquired from the interfaces (840 to 860) to the management servers 111 and 511, and conversely Control to receive predetermined information and notification from the server. A typical wireless communication method is a packet communication method mainly used in a mobile phone or the like, but is not limited to this.

  Here, taking the current position information of the vehicle as an example, the operation of the computer 800 will be described. First, the current position information of the vehicle measured by the GPS function of the navigation system 133 is obtained via the controller 133a. When the interface 850 acquires the position information, the interface 850 transmits the position information to the network interface 870. The network interface 870 uses the predetermined protocol to transmit the position information to the wireless communication network 140. To the management servers 111 and 511. The series of processing is controlled by the CPU 810.

  The bus 880 connects the components (810 to 870) and enables data transmission between the components.

  The computer 800 is not necessarily provided with an input device, an output device, and a recording medium driving device, unlike the computer 600. However, if a configuration that does not utilize the navigation system 133 is realized, a device that replaces the input device 133b and the display device 133c in the navigation system 133 needs to be provided together with the GPS function.

  The computer 800 is controlled by a program loaded in the memory 820, and the CPU 810 executes various processes according to the instructions of this program. In the second configuration, such a program is often provided in a state pre-recorded in a ROM (memory 820), but is provided via the wireless communication network 140 and the network interface 870 and loaded into the memory 820. May be.

  The program can also be received via a recording medium such as a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or flexible disk. In this case, a recording medium driving device such as that included in the computer 600 or an interface with this device is required. become.

  Next, a computer 900 having a third configuration will be described with reference to FIG. This computer 900 implements the portable terminal 520 used in the second embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 520 is generally a mobile phone having an application execution function and a data communication function. Here, the call control, microphone, speaker, and the like necessary for the phone are directly related to the implementation of the present invention. Since it is not a component which does, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  The CPU 910 controls processing of each component in the computer 900 to realize each function of the mobile terminal 520 described above.

  The memory 920 temporarily stores a program for controlling the CPU 910 to perform the control and each process, and data used by the program.

  The external storage device 930 is a storage device such as a hard disk that stores data and programs necessary for executing the functions. The application that is activated on the mobile terminal 520 described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 is also stored in the device 930.

  The input device 940 is an input device such as a button, and the user uses this input device to instruct selection of a vehicle or the like.

  The output device 950 is a display device such as an LCD panel, and displays, for example, a list of available vehicles and a rental certificate.

  The network interface 960 is connected to the network 980 by a predetermined wireless communication method. The network 98 corresponds to the wireless communication network 140 shown in FIGS. 1 and 14, and the CPU 910 transmits and receives necessary data to and from the management server 511 via the interface 960. A typical wireless communication method is a packet communication method mainly used in a mobile phone or the like, but is not limited to this.

  A bus 970 connects the components (910 to 960) and enables data transmission between the components.

  The computer 900 is controlled by a program loaded in the memory 920, and the CPU 910 executes various processes in accordance with the instructions of this program. In the third configuration, such a program is often provided in a state pre-recorded in the ROM (memory 920), but is provided via the wireless communication network 140 and the network interface 960 and loaded into the memory 920. May be.

  The program can also be received via a recording medium such as a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, or flexible disk. In this case, a recording medium driving device such as that included in the computer 600 or an interface with this device is required. become.

It is a figure which shows the structure of the vehicle shared use system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram of the vehicle shared use system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the reservation screen in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the customer information management table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the vehicle reservation information table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a user starting utilization of a vehicle in the vehicle processing shared use system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the loan certificate displayed in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the vehicle position information table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the vehicle state information table in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the utilization and charging performance table 125 in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a user complete | finishing use of a vehicle in the vehicle processing shared use system of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the search screen in the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the search result which performed the conditions shown on the search screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the vehicle shared use system in the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a user starting utilization of a vehicle in the vehicle processing shared use system of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of a user starting utilization of a vehicle in the vehicle processing shared use system of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st structure of the computer used in order to implement | achieve the vehicle shared use system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 2nd structure of the computer used in order to implement | achieve the vehicle shared use system of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 3rd structure of the computer used in order to implement | achieve the vehicle shared use system of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

100, 500 Vehicle shared use system 110, 510 Management center processing device 110a Communication control function 110b Reservation acceptance function 110c Usage start management function 110d Usage end management function 110e Status management function 110f Information search / browsing function 111, 511 Management server 112 Communication control Device 113 WEB server 120 Database 121 Customer management information table 122 Vehicle reservation information table 123 Vehicle position information table 124 Vehicle state information table 125 Usage / billing result table 130 Vehicle processing device 130a Communication control function 130b Usage start detection function 130c Usage end detection function 130d State detection function 130e Loan certificate display function 130f Vehicle position acquisition function 130g Loan content change instruction function 131 Wireless communication terminal 132 In-vehicle device 133 Navigation system 133a Controller 133b Input device 133c Display device 134 IC card reader 140 Wireless communication network 150 Network 160 PC
170 IC card 600, 800, 900 Computer 610, 810, 910 CPU
620, 820, 920 Memory 630, 830, 930 External storage device 640, 940 Input device 650, 950 Output device 660 Recording medium drive 670 Network interface 680, 880, 970 Bus 690 Recording medium 700, 890, 980 Network 840 card Reader interface 850 Navigation system interface 860 Vehicle control interface 870, 960 Network interface

Claims (12)

Reservation acceptance means for accepting reservations from users for vehicle lending,
Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle, storing the reservation accepted by the reservation acceptance means as reservation information;
When the user starts using the reserved vehicle, identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the user from the user,
The identification information is received via a wireless communication network, and it is determined whether or not the user has actually made a reservation using the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and the user When it is determined that the person who actually made the reservation, at least a predetermined message including the reservation information is transmitted to the vehicle via the wireless communication network, and an authentication unit arranged separately from the vehicle,
Vehicle control means mounted on the vehicle for controlling the user to use the reserved vehicle when the predetermined message is received;
Reservation information output means for receiving the reservation information via the wireless communication network and controlling to output the reservation information when the vehicle is used, and the vehicle can be rented and returned unattended. Vehicle shared use system. In the vehicle shared use system according to claim 1,
Reservation information output means is provided for receiving the reservation information via the wireless communication network and controlling to output a rental certificate certifying the vehicle's rental based on the reservation information. Vehicle sharing system. In the vehicle shared use system according to claim 2,
The vehicle shared use system, wherein the reservation information output means outputs the loan card at a timing when the vehicle key is turned on or turned off. In the vehicle shared use system according to claim 2,
The vehicle shared use system, wherein the reservation information output means outputs the rental certificate at a timing when the door of the vehicle is opened. A vehicle shared use system that manages lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended,
A remote computer located remotely from the vehicle,
Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for lending the vehicle;
Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle, storing the reservation accepted by the reservation acceptance means as reservation information;
Identification information receiving means for receiving identification information transmitted from a vehicle-mounted computer mounted on the vehicle via a wireless communication network when the user starts using the vehicle;
Whether or not the user has actually made a reservation is determined using the identification information and the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and the user actually made a reservation Authentication means for transmitting, to the in-vehicle computer via the wireless communication network, a predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available when at least the reservation information is included. Vehicle sharing system. A vehicle shared use system that manages lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended,
An in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle,
When the user starts using the reserved vehicle, identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the user from the user,
Identification information transmitting means for transmitting the identification information to a remote computer installed apart from the vehicle via a wireless communication network;
A predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available is received from the remote computer via a network that allows the unattended lending and return of the vehicle for wireless communication, including reservation information relating to the user. Vehicle control means for controlling the user so that the reserved vehicle can be used,
A vehicle shared use system comprising: reservation information output means for receiving the reservation information via the wireless communication network and controlling the reservation information to be output when the vehicle is used. A vehicle shared use system that manages lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended,
A remote computer located remotely from the vehicle,
Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for lending the vehicle;
Storing reservations received by the reservation receiving means as reservation information, and having reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle,
An in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle, or other predetermined computer,
Reservation information receiving means for receiving the reservation information via a wireless communication network;
A vehicle shared use system comprising: reservation information output means for controlling to output a rental certificate for certifying the rental of the vehicle based on the reservation information. A vehicle shared use management method capable of managing the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and lending and returning the vehicles unattended,
A step of accepting a reservation from a user for vehicle rental;
Storing the reservation received by the reservation receiving means as reservation information;
When the user starts using the reserved vehicle, from the user, obtaining identification information of the user;
A computer installed at a distance from the vehicle receives the identification information via a wireless communication network, and determines whether the user is a person who actually made a reservation using the stored reservation information. And, when determining that the user is the person who actually made the reservation, transmitting a predetermined message including at least the reservation information to the vehicle via the wireless communication network;
When the computer mounted on the vehicle receives the predetermined message, the step of controlling the user to use the reserved vehicle and receiving the reservation information via the wireless communication network And a step of controlling to output the reservation information from time to time. A computer used in a vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles and can lend and return the vehicles unattended.
Reservation acceptance means for accepting reservations from users for vehicle lending,
Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle, storing the reservation accepted by the reservation acceptance means as reservation information,
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the user from the user when the user starts using the reserved vehicle;
The identification information is received via a wireless communication network, and it is determined whether or not the user has actually made a reservation using the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and the user Authentication means disposed at a distance from the vehicle, when transmitting a predetermined message including at least the reservation information to the vehicle via the wireless communication network, when it is determined that the person actually made the reservation,
Vehicle control means mounted on the vehicle for controlling the user to use the reserved vehicle when receiving the predetermined message; and
A program for receiving reservation information via the wireless communication network and controlling the output of the reservation information when the vehicle is used to function as reservation information output means mounted on the vehicle. A remote computer disposed separately from the vehicle, used in a vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended.
Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for lending the vehicle,
Reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle, storing the reservation accepted by the reservation acceptance means as reservation information,
Identification information receiving means for receiving identification information transmitted via a wireless communication network when the user starts using the vehicle from an in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle, and the user actually makes a reservation Is determined using the identification information and reservation information stored in the reservation information storage means, and when it is determined that the user is the person who actually made the reservation, A program for causing a predetermined message including at least the reservation information and indicating that the vehicle is available to function as an authentication unit that transmits to the in-vehicle computer via the wireless communication network. An in-vehicle computer mounted on the vehicle used in a vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended.
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information of the user from the user when the user starts using the reserved vehicle;
Identification information transmitting means for transmitting the identification information to a remote computer installed away from the vehicle via a wireless communication network, and reservation information regarding at least the user from the remote computer via the wireless communication network The vehicle control means for controlling the user to use the reserved vehicle when receiving a predetermined message indicating that the vehicle is available, and receiving the reservation information via the wireless communication network And a program for functioning as reservation information output means for controlling to output the reservation information when the vehicle is used. A remote computer disposed separately from the vehicle, used in a vehicle shared use system that manages the lending of a plurality of vehicles using a computer and can lend and return the vehicles unattended.
Reservation accepting means for accepting a reservation from a user for rental of the vehicle, and storing the reservation accepted by the reservation accepting means as reservation information, functioning as a reservation information storage means arranged separately from the vehicle,
A vehicle-mounted computer mounted on the vehicle, or other predetermined computer,
Reservation information receiving means for receiving the reservation information via a wireless communication network, and a program for functioning as reservation information output means for controlling to output a rental certificate for certifying the vehicle based on the reservation information.

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