JP2001290513A - Method for providing control parameter, server device, and vehicle control system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a providing method for a control parameter and a server device which take characteristics, secular changes and tastes of users and devices into account although conventional vehicle control has the problem point that the characteristics, secular changes and the tastes of the users and the devices are not taken into account. SOLUTION: Identification information on an object device and desire information are obtained through a network and a CPU 11 obtains a control parameter corresponding to the desire information, analyzes the obtained control parameter by referring to a control parameter database 12, and provides the analyzed control parameter through the network. On the side of a vehicle as an object device, the vehicle is controlled by using the provided control parameter.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method, a server device, and a vehicle control system for providing control parameters to a device that performs a control operation based on control parameters, such as an electronic device or a vehicle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, damping force control, vehicle height control, shift pattern control, and the like in a vehicle have been electronically performed using a microcomputer. The control parameters used for these controls are tuned so as to be in a state favored in general.

[0003] Some vehicles are provided with a switch for switching control parameters according to the driver's preference and driving conditions, and the driver can switch the switch to fine-tune the control parameters. .

[0004] These controls and parameters related to the controls are described in detail in "New Car Electronics" (supervised by Shuji Mizutani) published by Sankaido in 1992. Detailed description is omitted.

[0005]

However, the conventional vehicle control described above does not always cope with the present situation in which the driver's preferences are diversifying, and also takes into account the characteristics of each vehicle and changes over time. There was no problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a control parameter providing method and a server device which can correspond to the preferences of a driver such as a driver in detail and which can respond to the characteristics of each device such as a vehicle and changes over time. And a vehicle control system.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional example, the present invention provides a control device via a telecommunication network to a target device which performs a control operation using the control parameter. A method, comprising: obtaining desired information; obtaining a control parameter according to the desired information; and providing the obtained control parameter, wherein the target device is provided with the provided control. It is characterized in that a control operation is performed according to a parameter.

The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art is a method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunication network to a target device which performs a control operation using the control parameter, the method comprising: A step of acquiring identification information for specifying the target device, a step of acquiring request information, a step of acquiring a control parameter according to the request information, and an analysis of the acquired control parameter using the identification information. And providing the analyzed control parameters, wherein the target device performs a control operation according to the provided control parameters.

The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art is a method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunication network to a target device that performs a control operation using the control parameter. Acquiring identification information identifying the target device; acquiring request information; acquiring a control parameter according to the request information; and simulation information relating to control of the target device based on the acquired control parameter. And a step of providing the control parameter, wherein the target device performs a control operation according to the provided control parameter.

[0010] In the control parameter providing method, the step of providing the control parameter further includes transmitting authentication information together with the control parameter, and the target device authenticates the control parameter based on the authentication information. Preferably, only authorized control parameters are used for control operations. The target device is a vehicle,
The control parameter is also preferably a parameter for vehicle operation control.

It is preferable that the method further includes a step of obtaining payment information related to the provision of the control parameter, and a step of performing a payment process based on the obtained payment information.

The present invention for solving the problems of the above conventional example is a control parameter server device for providing control parameters via a telecommunication network to a target device to be controlled. Means for acquiring information, means for acquiring a control parameter according to the desired information, and means for providing the acquired control parameter to the target device, wherein the target device is controlled by the provided control parameter. The operation is performed.

The present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the conventional example is a control parameter server device for providing control parameters via a telecommunication network, and acquires a type of a target device to be controlled. Means, means for obtaining desired information, means for obtaining a control parameter according to the desired information, means for analyzing the effect of the obtained control parameter on the operation of the target device specified by the type, Means for providing an analyzed control parameter;
It is characterized by including.

The present invention for solving the problems of the above conventional example is a control parameter server device for providing control parameters via a telecommunication network, and acquires the type of a target device to be controlled. Means, means for obtaining desired information, means for obtaining a control parameter according to the desired information, means for providing simulation information on control of the target device based on the obtained control parameter, and the control parameter Means for providing.

Here, it is also preferable that the target device is a vehicle. The present invention for solving the problems of the conventional example is a server device that provides vehicle control-related information via a telecommunication network, and a unit that acquires a type of a target vehicle to be controlled, Means for obtaining control-related information according to the target vehicle, means for analyzing the effect of the obtained control-related information on control of the target vehicle, and means for providing the analyzed control-related information It is characterized by:

It is preferable that these server devices further include means for acquiring payment information, and means for performing a payment process in accordance with the acquired payment information.

According to the present invention, there is provided a control system for acquiring a control parameter via a telecommunication network for a control target device which performs a control operation using the control parameter. Receiving means for providing identification information of the control target device, means for providing request information, and control parameters for the control target device provided according to the request information, via a telecommunications network. And means for controlling the control target device based on the received control parameters.

The present invention for solving the problems of the above conventional example is a vehicle control system which is mounted on a vehicle and acquires control parameters of the vehicle via a telecommunication network. Means for providing identification information of the vehicle via a network, means for providing request information, means for receiving control parameters for the vehicle obtained and analyzed according to the request information, and Means for controlling the vehicle based on the control parameters.

Further, the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems of the prior art is a vehicle control system for acquiring control parameters of a vehicle provided with an electronic key lock via a telecommunication network. Means for providing identification information of the target vehicle, means for providing request information, means for receiving control parameters for the target vehicle acquired and analyzed according to the request information, and the received control Means for setting parameters on the key card for the electronic key lock, means for extracting control parameters set on the key card, and means for controlling the vehicle based on the extracted control parameters. It is characterized by including.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a control parameter server device 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU 11 and a control parameter database 12.
, A RAM 13, a ROM 14, and a network interface 15, and are connected to the service tool 20 via a network.

A vehicle control device 30 as a vehicle control system disposed on a device to be controlled (vehicle side) is shown in FIG.
, The CPU 31, the RAM 32, and the ROM 3
3, the non-volatile memory 34, and the tool interface 3
5 and a system interface 36.

Hereinafter, each part will be described in detail. The CPU 11 of the server device 10 executes the program stored in the ROM 14 using the RAM 13 as a work memory. The CPU 11 acquires and analyzes control parameters from the control parameter database 12 in response to a request received by the network interface 15 via the network, and provides the control parameters via the network. The processing of the CPU 11 will be described later in detail.

The control parameter database 12 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), one or a plurality of control parameters are stored in association with a minimum value and a maximum value that each control parameter can take for each target device using the control parameters. If the control parameter is a character string, the possible values may be enumerated and stored in association with each other. R
The AM 13 operates as a work memory of the CPU 11. The ROM 14 stores a program to be processed by the CPU 11. The network interface 15
It outputs data arriving via the network to the CPU 11, and transmits data input from the CPU 11 via the network.

The service tool 20 is like a notebook personal computer.
An instruction for setting the value of the control parameter after the change for each of the adjustable control parameters is transmitted together with the identification information for specifying the target device. The identification information for specifying the target device includes, for example, type information such as a vehicle type name and a year of the vehicle as the target device. Further, the service tool 20 receives and holds the value of the control parameter from the server 10. Further, the service tool 20 is connected to the vehicle control device 30 as a control target, and sets the held control parameters in the vehicle control device 30.

Here, the contents of the processing of the CPU 11 will be described. The CPU 11 receives the identification information for specifying the target device through the network interface 15, starts the process of providing the control parameters shown in FIG. 4, and first obtains the request information related to the control parameters (S1).
Here, the request information is provided, for example, by rewriting a graph of the average value of the solenoid energizing current with respect to the vehicle speed for controlling the weight of the power steering (PS) as shown in FIG. That is, the CPU 11 causes the service tool 20 to display a graph of the average vehicle speed versus the average value of the solenoid energizing current via the network interface 15 and receives a change result for the graph from the service tool 20. In the service tool 20,
This change to the graph is realized on a personal computer and can be easily realized using widely known software.

Then, the CPU 11 acquires target setting parameters for realizing the request based on the request information (S2). Acquisition of this goal setting parameter is C
The PU 11 may calculate based on a calculation formula set in advance according to the request information, or may acquire a value stored in advance in association with the request information.

Further, the CPU 11 obtains information on the minimum value and the maximum value of the control parameter for the target device specified by the received identification information from the control parameter database 12 (S3), and obtains it in step S2. It is determined whether the set target setting parameter is between the minimum value and the maximum value (S4). If the target setting parameter is not between the minimum value and the maximum value (No), an error is transmitted to the service tool 20 via the network (S5), and the process returns to step S1 to continue the process (A). ).

In step S4, if the target setting parameter is between the minimum value and the maximum value obtained in step S3 (if Yes), the target setting parameter is provided to the service tool 20 via the network. (S
6).

The CPU 11 corresponds to a unit for acquiring the type of the target vehicle of the present invention, the process S1 of the CPU 11 corresponds to a unit for acquiring request information, and the process S2 corresponds to a process for acquiring a control parameter. Step S4 corresponds to a means for analyzing control parameters, and step S6 corresponds to means for providing control parameters.

Here, the information for analysis acquired in the process S3 is range information indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the control parameter, but may be information listing the possible values of the control parameter. In this case, the CPU 11
Determines whether the target setting parameter corresponds to any of the listed values as the process of the process S4. The information for analysis may be a relational expression between two or more control parameters. In this case, analysis is performed by comparison with the result calculated by the relational expression, and it is determined whether or not the value is an appropriate value.

The CPU 31 of the vehicle control device 30 acquires control parameters from the tool interface 35 and sets them in the nonvolatile memory 34. In addition, this CPU 31
The control parameters set in the nonvolatile memory 34 are transmitted to each control unit (damping force control unit, vehicle height control unit, etc.) of the vehicle via the system interface 36. RAM 32 stores C
It operates as a work memory of the PU 31. ROM33
Stores a program to be processed by the CPU 31. The non-volatile memory 34 is an EEPROM or the like, and holds the control parameters acquired from the service tool 20. The tool interface 35 is a service tool 20
Is transmitted to the CPU 31. The system interface 36 transmits data input from the CPU 31 to each control unit of the vehicle instructed by the CPU 31.

Next, the operation of the server device 10 and the vehicle control device 30 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking as an example a case where the characteristics of the power steering are changed.
The vehicle maintenance dealer receives a request from the driver of the target vehicle and receives a request from the service tool 2.
0 is connected to the network, and the type information such as the model and year of the target vehicle is transmitted to the server device 10 via the network.

Then, the network interface 15 of the server device 10 receives this information and outputs it to the CPU 11, and the CPU 11 starts a request information receiving process. The dealer operates the service tool 20 to rewrite a graph of the average value of the solenoid energizing current with respect to the vehicle speed as a control parameter of the power steering and transmits the rewritten request information, and the CPU 11 of the server device 10 realizes the request in accordance with the request information. To obtain control parameters for

Further, the CPU 11 obtains, from the control parameter database 12, information for analyzing setting parameters corresponding to the type and year of the target vehicle (information such as the range of control parameters for the vehicle), and makes the control parameters appropriate. An appropriate value is analyzed and determined, and if the value is appropriate, the acquired target setting parameter is transmitted to the service tool 20. Then, the service tool 20 holds the target setting parameter.

The dealer connects the service tool 20 to the tool interface 35 of the vehicle control device 30 arranged on the vehicle side, operates the service tool 20, and
The control parameters stored in the nonvolatile memory 34 are stored. Here, when the control parameters set in the past are already stored, the control parameters are overwritten and stored.

During operation of the vehicle, the CPU 31 of the vehicle control device 30 transmits the control parameters stored in the nonvolatile memory 34 to each control unit of the vehicle via the system interface 36 so that the control parameters can be used. Become.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The server device 10 according to the present embodiment and the vehicle control device 30 disposed in the vehicle as the target device are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively. The processing in the server device 10 is slightly different.

That is, the CPU 11 of the server device 10 according to the present embodiment performs a simulation based on the temporarily input control parameters, in addition to the control parameter analysis and provision processing in the first embodiment, A process for providing simulation information is performed. Specifically CPU
11 receives identification information (type information such as a vehicle type and a model year) of a vehicle as a control target device via a network, further receives input of request information, and based on the request information, the weight of the power steering and the vehicle. It obtains control parameters such as high and damping force control, and provides a network game environment in which these control parameters are reflected. The person who temporarily enters the control parameters connects the personal computer to the network, and connects the server device 10 via the network.
Play the game provided by. This game environment is provided through a Web page as a Java ™ applet, for example.

Through this game environment, the user can experience a control state based on the control parameters, can provide appropriate control parameters, and can provide an opponent who is considering purchasing a new car with the operation status of the vehicle to be purchased. Can provide information.

The simulation information can be provided not only in such a network game environment but also in the form of numerical information, animation, graphs, and the like.

In the above description, the dealer uses the service tool 20 to store the control parameters in the server 10.
Although the case of acquiring (downloading) from has been described, for example, a driver or the like may personally download the control parameters of the vehicle and set them on the vehicle side.

In this case, a personal computer having a PC card writer is connected to the network in place of the service tool 20, and control parameters are acquired and inserted into the PC card writer in the same manner as the service tool 20. In addition to storing the acquired control parameters in the PC card, the vehicle control device 30 includes a card reader instead of the tool interface 35, and inserts and reads the PC card into the PC card reader. The control parameters read by the card reader are transmitted to each control unit of the vehicle via the system interface 36.

Further, in order to prevent an unauthorized control parameter from being set, the server device 10 may provide authentication information together with the control parameter, and the vehicle control device 30 may perform an authentication process based on the authentication information. . In this case, the passcode preset for each vehicle to be controlled is used as the authentication information, and the server device 10 includes storage means for storing a table in which the information specifying the vehicle and the passcode are associated with each other. When performing the control parameter providing process, a corresponding passcode is transmitted together with the control parameter, and the control parameter and the passcode are set in the service tool 20 or the PC card.

On the other hand, the vehicle control device 30 is provided with a register for storing the passcode set in the vehicle in which the vehicle control device 30 is installed, and the passcode is transmitted from the service tool 20 or the PC card together with the control parameters together with the control parameter. The control parameters are read and compared with the stored passcodes, and the control parameters are set in the nonvolatile memory only when these passcodes match. Alternatively, control parameters and a passcode are set in the non-volatile memory, the passcodes are compared during operation, and only when the passwords match,
The control parameters may be transmitted to each control unit via the system interface 36 to use the control parameters. Further, in the description so far, it is preferable that the server device 10 is arranged on the vehicle manufacturer side, and that the settlement-related processing that occurs with the provision of the control parameters is performed on the server device 10 side. In particular,
The CPU 11 of the server device 10 acquires account number / password number information as credit information and credit card information as payment information via a network, and uses these payment information to settle a payment processing institution ( With a credit sales company) to collect payment. As a result, it is possible to easily charge each of various control parameters and each target device. The processing of the CPU 11 corresponds to means for performing the settlement processing of the present invention.

Further, it is preferable that the vehicle control device 30 includes a key card reader for receiving a key card, and also operates as an electronic key lock. In this case, a personal computer or the like is connected to the network, and the control parameters downloaded from the server device 10 are set in the key card by the personal computer. Then, the vehicle control device 30 reads the control parameters from the key card and transmits the control parameters to each control unit via the system interface 36. As a result, the control parameters can be changed according to the preference of each owner of the key card, and fine settings can be easily made to suit the preferences of each driver.
In this case, the personal computer corresponds to the means for providing the identification information and the request information of the present invention, and the means for receiving the control parameters and setting them on the key card. The vehicle control device 30 corresponds to a unit for extracting a control parameter of the present invention.

When the target device has a serial number for each vehicle, such as a vehicle, the server device 1
On the 0 side, the serial number, the information of the type such as the vehicle type and the year, and the passcode as the authentication information are stored in association with each other, and the server apparatus 10 receives the input of the serial number and receives the information of these types. It is also preferable to obtain the passcode and the passcode.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 6, the server device and the vehicle control device of this embodiment communicate with each other wirelessly to acquire and provide information. That is, the server device 10 of the present embodiment is connected to the wireless communication facility 40 via a network.
It is connected to the. Further, vehicle control device 30 of the present embodiment is connected to wireless communication device 50. Here, the wireless communication equipment 40 is a publicly known PHS (Personal Handy Phone).
e System) network and a digital cellular network including the ezWeb system (trademark). The wireless communication device 50 performs wireless communication with the wireless communication equipment 40. The server device 10 and the vehicle control device 30 perform operations similar to those of the first embodiment, but the vehicle control device 30 communicates with the wireless communication device 50 and the wireless communication equipment 40 via the wireless communication device 40. Connected to a network. That is, the vehicle control device 30 according to the present embodiment
For example, the information indicating the type of the vehicle is directly transmitted to the device 0 via this network, the request information is transmitted, and the control parameters obtained and analyzed according to the request information are received and set in the nonvolatile memory 34.

Here, the vehicle control device 30 and the radio communication device 50 correspond to the vehicle control system of the present invention, and the radio communication device 50 provides a means for providing identification information of the present invention and a means for receiving control parameters. Is equivalent to Further, the vehicle control device 30 of the present embodiment corresponds to means for controlling the vehicle.

Further, in this embodiment, the vehicle control device 30 may provide the server device 10 with the information on the operation status of the vehicle acquired by each control unit. In this case, the server device 10 selects, generates, analyzes, and provides control parameters to the vehicle control device 30 as a target device in accordance with the operation status information. Here, the information relating to the operation status of the vehicle includes an average number of occupants (weight-related information), information relating to a traveling speed, information relating to a traveling road surface, and the like. As a result, control parameters suitable for the operation status of each vehicle can be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the server 10
When the customer management database corresponding to the vehicle identification information is installed on the side, the settlement processing may be performed by referring to the customer management database using the identification information acquired by the server 10.

In the above description, the device to be controlled has been described as a vehicle. However, any device that performs a control operation according to control parameters, for example, a household appliance (such as a refrigerator or a laundry) Or a communication device such as a telephone or a facsimile.

[0052]

According to the present invention, there is provided a method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunications network to a target device which performs a control operation using the control parameter, the identification information and the request information of the target device. And a control parameter corresponding to the request information, and the control parameter is analyzed using the identification information. The control parameter is provided by providing the analyzed control parameter. And control with consideration given to the aging of the device and the characteristics of each device. In addition, by performing analysis,
It is possible to prevent a control parameter that cannot be used from being set.

Further, according to the present invention in which the control parameters are authenticated by the authentication information, it is possible to prevent the setting of the illegally acquired control parameters.

Further, according to the present invention, a control parameter server apparatus for providing control parameters via a telecommunications network, acquires a type of a target device as a control target, acquires a control parameter, and Since the server device analyzes the effect of the parameter on the control of the target device and provides the analyzed control parameter, it is possible to control the device in consideration of the user's preference, the aging of the device, and the characteristics of each device. it can. Further, by performing the analysis, it is possible to prevent a control parameter that cannot be used from being set.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a control parameter server device for providing control parameters of a device via a telecommunication network. Since the server device obtains the control parameter corresponding to the control parameter and provides the simulation information based on the type of the target device and the control parameter, the effect of the change of the control parameter can be experienced and the convenience can be improved.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a control system which is mounted on a device side and obtains control parameters of the device via a telecommunication network, wherein identification information and request information of the device are provided. Since the control system receives the control parameters and controls the apparatus with the received control parameters, it is possible to set control parameters according to the user's preference, changes over time of the apparatus, and characteristics of each apparatus.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided a vehicle control system which is mounted on a vehicle and acquires control parameters of the vehicle via a telecommunication network, and provides identification information and request information of the vehicle. Since the vehicle control system receives the control parameters and controls the vehicle with the received control parameters, it is possible to set the control parameters according to the user's preference, the aging of the device, and the characteristics of each device.

Further, according to the present invention, since the control parameters are set in the key card of the electronic key lock, and the vehicle is controlled according to the control parameters set in the key card, the vehicle control system is provided. Control parameters can be set in the key card according to the preference of each driver.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram illustrating a network system including a server device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration block diagram of a vehicle control device.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the contents of a control parameter database.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing in a CPU of a server device.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of provision of request information to a server device.

FIG. 6 is a configuration block diagram illustrating a network system including a server device and a vehicle control device according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 server device, 11, 31 CPU, 12 control parameter database, 13, 32 RAM, 14, 3
3 ROM, 15 network interface, 20
Service tool, 30 vehicle control device, 34 non-volatile memory, 35 tool interface, 36 system interface, 40 wireless communication equipment, 50 wireless communication device.

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunication network to a target device that performs a control operation using a control parameter, the method comprising: obtaining request information; A method for providing control parameters, comprising: obtaining a control parameter; and providing the obtained control parameter, wherein the target device performs a control operation using the provided control parameter. 2. A method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunication network to a target device that performs a control operation using a control parameter, comprising: acquiring identification information that specifies the target device; Obtaining desired information; obtaining control parameters in accordance with the required information; analyzing the obtained control parameters using the identification information; and providing the analyzed control parameters. And a control parameter providing method, wherein the target device performs a control operation according to the provided control parameter. 3. A method for providing a control parameter via a telecommunication network to a target device performing a control operation using a control parameter, the method comprising: obtaining identification information for specifying the target device; A step of obtaining request information; a step of obtaining control parameters according to the request information; a step of providing simulation information on control of the target device based on the obtained control parameters; and a step of providing the control parameters And a control parameter providing method, wherein the target device performs a control operation according to the provided control parameter. 4. The method for providing control parameters according to claim 1, wherein the step of providing the control parameters further comprises transmitting authentication information together with the control parameters. A method for providing a control parameter, comprising authenticating a control parameter based on information and using only the authenticated control parameter for a control operation. 5. The control parameter providing method according to claim 1, wherein the control target device is a vehicle. 6. The method for providing control parameters according to claim 1, further comprising: acquiring payment information related to providing the control parameters; and performing payment based on the acquired payment information. Performing a process; and providing a control parameter. 7. A control parameter server device for providing control parameters to a target device to be controlled via a telecommunications network, comprising: means for acquiring request information; A server device, comprising: means for acquiring a control parameter; and means for providing the acquired control parameter to the target device, wherein the target device performs a control operation using the provided control parameter. 8. A control parameter server device for providing control parameters via a telecommunication network, comprising: means for acquiring a type of a target device to be controlled; means for acquiring request information; Means for acquiring a control parameter according to information; means for analyzing the effect of the acquired control parameter on the operation of the target device specified by the type; and means for providing the analyzed control parameter. A server device characterized by the above-mentioned. 9. A control parameter server device for providing control parameters via a telecommunication network, comprising: means for acquiring a type of a target device to be controlled; means for acquiring request information; A server for obtaining control parameters according to the information; a unit for providing simulation information on control of the target device based on the obtained control parameters; and a unit for providing the control parameters. apparatus. 10. The server device according to claim 7, wherein the target device is a vehicle. 11. A server device for providing vehicle control-related information via a telecommunications network, comprising: means for acquiring a type of a target vehicle to be controlled; and transmitting the control-related information according to the target vehicle. A server device comprising: an acquiring unit; an analyzing unit that analyzes an effect of the acquired control-related information on control of the target vehicle; and a unit that provides the analyzed control-related information. 12. The server device according to claim 7, further comprising: means for acquiring payment information; and means for performing a payment process in accordance with the acquired payment information. Characteristic server device. 13. A control system for acquiring a control parameter via a telecommunication network for a control target device performing a control operation using a control parameter, the control system comprising: Means for providing device identification information; means for providing request information; means for receiving control parameters for the controlled device provided in accordance with the request information; and Control means for controlling the control target device. 14. A vehicle control system which is mounted on a vehicle and acquires control parameters of the vehicle via a telecommunication network, means for providing identification information of the vehicle via a telecommunication network. Means for providing request information, means for receiving control parameters for the vehicle obtained and analyzed according to the request information, and means for controlling the vehicle based on the received control parameters, A vehicle control system comprising: 15. A vehicle control system for obtaining control parameters of a vehicle having an electronic key lock via a telecommunication network, comprising: means for providing identification information of a target vehicle to be controlled; Means for providing information; means for receiving control parameters for the target vehicle obtained and analyzed according to the request information; and setting the received control parameters in the key card for the electronic key lock. Means for extracting control parameters set in the key card, and means for controlling the vehicle based on the extracted control parameters.