JP2002149797A - Vehicle rental system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle rental system by which a vehicle can be rented by only going to a near-by and convenient place of vehicle allocation and a state before delivery and that after delivery can be confirmed. SOLUTION: The vehicle rental system is provided with a) a Web site on the Internet for a user to make reservation, b) a reservation server connected to the Web site for processing reservation, c) a vehicle allocation agency providing a vehicle mounting an on-vehicle system for collecting various kinds of data on the vehicle, d) a management server connected to the reservation server for processing data inputted from the on-vehicle system, e) a vehicle allocation place for allocating the vehicle. When reservation is made from the Web site, an information recording means is issued. A key is unlocked by supplying the information recording means to the on-vehicle system. Image data on the vehicle picked up by an image pick-up camera mounted as the on-vehicle system is fetched into the on-vehicle system on the allocation of the vehicle and returning of it to be transmitted to the management server.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle rental system capable of expanding the business of rental cars and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a rental car system mainly performed in the city center, as shown in FIG.
A system is used in which a return, a charge reduction, and the like are performed by a user's non-contact type IC card 106.

In the rental car system, when a user (reserved person) 100 makes a reservation by transmitting predetermined information to a control center 101 of a rental car company (a),
The reservation information such as the vehicle number is transmitted from the center 101 to the user 100 (b), and the reservation information is transmitted from the center 101 to the EV station (dedicated parking lot) 102 via the dedicated line 103 (c). ). In some cases, the reservation information is transmitted directly to the designated vehicle by a mobile phone or the like.

When the reservation information is received at the EV station 102, the designated vehicle 104 or a station corresponding to the designated vehicle 104 is received a little before the reservation time so that the user can confirm which reserved vehicle is his / her own. The box 105 displays an ID code or the like for identifying the user.

[0005] When the user inserts the IC card 106 in which personal information is recorded into the station box 105 corresponding to the designated vehicle 104 and performs a predetermined procedure (d), the door lock of the vehicle is released. And can be borrowed and used.

In the method of transmitting reservation information directly to a vehicle by using the above-mentioned portable telephone, a station box is not required. In this case, a user approaches a designated vehicle and a user ID code or the like transmitted from an IC card is transmitted. Is received by the vehicle device, the door lock of the vehicle is released, and the vehicle can be used.

On the other hand, in order to settle or deduct the usage fee, it is necessary to enter information such as the lending date and time in the IC card. In the method using the station box 105, the user stores the information in the card in the station box 105. Is recorded when the device is inserted, and is recorded by a reader in the vehicle in the method using a mobile phone or the like.

In the method using the station box 105, the vehicle return information is recorded when a user inserts a card into the station box 105 at the time of return. In the method using a mobile phone or the like, when the engine key is returned to a predetermined position, the data is recorded by a reader in the vehicle. In this case, when the key is returned to the predetermined position, the IC card is not set in the reader. Sometimes an alarm is issued.

[0009]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional car rental system, the EV station (dedicated parking lot) 102 is unmanned, and it is not possible to check the state before delivery of the designated vehicle 104 and the state after use. For,
There is a problem that trouble will occur later. In addition, since there is no means for confirming the situation during the operation of the vehicle, there is a problem that when an accident occurs or is abused, it takes time to confirm the situation. Furthermore, in urban areas, there is a problem of parking lots, and there is an increasing tendency to rent and use vehicles only when necessary rather than owning vehicles. However, the current office rental rental system has a problem in that some means of transportation must be used to reach the office, which is inconvenient.

[0010] The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is possible to rent a vehicle simply by going to a convenient and convenient dispatching place, and furthermore, a state before delivery of the vehicle and a state after use. So that you can check
It is possible to prevent troubles from occurring later, and it is also possible to check the conditions during the operation of the vehicle one by one, so if an accident occurs or is abused, the situation The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vehicle rental system capable of immediately confirming a vehicle rental.

The present invention can be applied to an unspecified user or a specific user, has high versatility, and selects a dispatch destination and a return location of the vehicle. The purpose is to provide a vehicle rental system that can build up a system that does not have any.

[0012]

That is, the vehicle rental system of the present invention comprises: a) a website on the Internet for a user to make a reservation; b) a reservation server connected to a website for performing a reservation process. c) Distributor that provides vehicles equipped with an in-vehicle system for collecting various vehicle data d) Management server connected to the reservation server to process data input from the in-vehicle system e) Distribute vehicles Each vehicle has a location for dispatching vehicles, issues an information recording means when making a reservation from the website, unlocks the key by inserting the information recording means into the in-vehicle system, and uses the imaging function provided as an in-vehicle system. Image data of the vehicle by the camera is taken into the on-board system when dispatching and returning the vehicle, and transmitted to the management server. It is characterized by the following.

[0013] The vehicle rental system according to the present invention is also characterized in that the imaging camera is a digital camera that can capture image data as digital data.

[0014] The vehicle rental system according to the present invention is characterized in that the reservation server is provided with a database server capable of searching the use status in real time.

[0015] The vehicle rental system according to the present invention is also characterized in that the dispatch location is a dispatch contract parking lot of a convenience store, a family restaurant, a fast food store, or the like.

The vehicle rental system according to the present invention is characterized in that the user is a specific business establishment.

The vehicle rental system according to the present invention is characterized in that the user is a care service business operator.

In the vehicle rental system according to the present invention, the vehicle dispatching business operator providing the above-mentioned vehicle provides the information regarding the rental reservation reception and the information regarding the vehicle dispatching / forwarding from the business consignment business operator who dispatches the driver and the like. It is also characterized by receiving.

According to the present invention, it is possible to rent a vehicle simply by going to a convenient and convenient dispatching place, and to collect data on the state before delivery of the vehicle and the state after use at each time. It is possible to prevent troubles later by making it possible to confirm by the management server.Also, the situation at the time of vehicle operation can be confirmed one by one. Also, a vehicle rental system capable of immediately confirming the situation even when the vehicle is abused or abused can be provided.

The present invention can be applied to an unspecified user or a specific user, has high versatility, and selects a delivery destination and a place to return the vehicle. It has become possible to provide a vehicle rental system capable of assembling a system that does not have a vehicle rental system.

[0021]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a vehicle rental system according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining one embodiment of a vehicle rental system of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram for explaining an example in which the vehicle rental system of the present invention is applied to a member-only vehicle rental system. FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram for explaining an example in which the vehicle rental system of the present invention is applied to a vehicle rental system in a nursing care service.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a vehicle rental system representing the basic concept of the present invention. A) A website 2 on the Internet for a user to make a reservation b) A website 2 for performing a reservation process C) a vehicle allocation service provider (not shown) that provides a vehicle equipped with an in-vehicle system 4 for collecting various vehicle data d) connected to the reservation server 3 and input from the in-vehicle system 4 A management server 5 for processing the collected data; and e) a dispatch location 6 for distributing vehicles. The user 7 can immediately rent a vehicle by leaving a reservation at a predetermined date and time simply by making a reservation from the website 2.

The website 2 on the Internet for the user to make a reservation includes a reservation server 3 and
A real-time usage database server 8 linked to the reservation server 3 is provided, and the usage data inputted from the in-vehicle system 4 at any time is sequentially stored on the website 2.
You can see above.

In the present invention, when the user makes a reservation, an information recording means such as an IC card is issued, and the key lock is released by inserting the information recording means into the vehicle-mounted system 4. The information recording means such as an IC card may be prepared and mailed in advance at the time of reservation, or may be issued at the place of dispatch. The information recording means such as an IC card appropriately records an opening / closing key information system, personal information, usage history (debit withdrawal, vehicle usage history, etc.) and the like.

The mechanisms constituting the in-vehicle system 4 include: 1) an imaging camera capable of recording an image of a digital camera or the like as digital data, and a reading device for the obtained image data 2) a reading device for an IC card 3) Settlement device that can issue usage statements and receipts 4) Transmit digital data consisting of images from the digital camera and the like and IC card data, open / close key information, personal information, usage details, etc. from management server 5 Transmission / reception devices for receiving various types of data. The vehicle is also equipped with a door lock system that can release the door lock with an IC card, a navigation system that can be used while the IC card is inserted into the reader, a vehicle-mounted TV, a car phone, and the like. be able to.

An image pickup camera equipped as the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted system is used to take a picture at the time of vehicle allocation and vehicle return, respectively, and the obtained vehicle image data is immediately taken into the vehicle-mounted system 4 using the image data reading device. The captured digital data is transmitted to the management server 5 by the transmission / reception device.
Is transmitted to

The dispatching place 6 for distributing the vehicle is as follows.
It is desirable that the parking lot is a contracted parking lot for a convenience store, a family restaurant, a fast food restaurant, or the like. Of course, it may be a car distribution center adjacent to a sales office or a station of a car rental company, or various service businesses or other business sites where parking lots can be widely used.

Next, the management server 5 will be described. Since the management server 6 needs to process a large amount of data at high speed, it is desirable to employ a large-sized computer system. Incidentally, data to be processed when the IC card is inserted into the in-vehicle system and processing operations are as follows. (At the time of card insertion) 1) Reservation data collation 2) Account collation 3) Vehicle image extraction 4) Distance count start (at any time) 5) Location information detection (at the time of settlement) 6) Distance count end 7) Travel distance calculation 8) Use Issuance of details 9) Collection of fees 10) Extraction and confirmation of vehicle images (when discharging cars) 11) Reset of various information

The vehicle rental system of the present invention is used as follows. That is, first, the user opens the website 2 on the Internet and makes a rental reservation for the vehicle. Items to be entered at that time are: 1) User's address, name, telephone number, e-mail address, etc. 2) Date and time of use, section of use, desired location for dispatch, etc. 3) Vehicle type, crew members, etc. 4) Estimate of fees, etc. 5) Account Other payment conditions are included.

In response to the reservation, the reservation server 3 is operated, and whether or not a necessary vehicle can be prepared and information on the fee are displayed on the website 2. Of course, various data shown on the website 2 are updated from time to time from the real-time usage database server 8 via the reservation server 3 so that real-time usage can be grasped.

The reservation data sent from the reservation server 3 to the management server 5 is collated in the management server 5.
At the same time, after the account verification and the like are performed, the reservation is confirmed, and the reservation IC card key is created through the website 2 according to the user's input. At that time, IC
Examples of data recorded on the card include an opening / closing key information system, personal information of a user, use history (only for direct debit), and the like.

In accordance with an instruction from the management server 5, a vehicle dispatching business operator that provides a vehicle equipped with the vehicle-mounted system 4 moves the vehicle of the corresponding vehicle type to the vehicle dispatching location 6. It should be noted that the IC card (key) is issued on the management server 5 side and is carried to the dispatching place 6 with the vehicle and handed over to the user. Then, it may be passed to the user's hand.

The vehicle is equipped with an imaging camera such as a digital camera which is a part of the vehicle-mounted system 4, and staff at the dispatching place, staff at the dispatching operator side, or seven users photograph the vehicle. . The obtained image data is input to the management server 5 from the image data reading device via the transmission / reception device, and the management server 5 extracts the image data of the vehicle and records it on a storage device such as a hard disk.

After a series of such preparatory operations, the user 7 unlocks the door with the IC card, gets on the vehicle, and starts driving to the target place. Meanwhile, the IC card remains inserted in the reading device. Therefore, you can start distance counting, periodically detect location information,
It is possible to calculate the mileage.

When the user 7 arrives at the destination, the seven users mainly photograph the used vehicle using an imaging camera such as a digital camera mounted on the vehicle. The obtained image data is transmitted to the management server 5, and is compared with the image data before boarding to check whether there is a flaw, dirt, or the like. Finally,
When the end key of the IC card reader mounted on the in-vehicle system 4 is pressed, the usage fee calculated by the management server 5 is displayed on a liquid crystal display device or the like and settled, and the usage statement and the receipt are issued from the settlement device. Is debited from the account after a predetermined period using a credit function such as an IC card.
Of course, after the above-mentioned settlement is completed, the user can get off and leave the vehicle.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the user of the vehicle rental system of the present invention is a specific business establishment. That is, in the system in this embodiment, a contract rental contract is previously made between the vehicle rental system 1 and the vehicle borrower 11. At the same time, a dispatch notification is issued.
Therefore, when the user 12 makes a reservation in the vehicle rental system 1, the vehicle renting company 11 or the business consignment company 13 entrusted by the renting company 11 sends the vehicle to the dispatching location, which is the contractor of the dispatch. Distribute the vehicle. Therefore, the user 12 only needs to go to the desired dispatch location 6 in a nearby place, which is very convenient.

Of course, the vehicle allocation status can be confirmed by anyone on the website 2 using the real-time usage status database 14. Reference numeral 15 denotes a human resource database, and it is also possible to dispatch a driver together with a dispatch.

Next, FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the user of the vehicle rental system of the present invention is a care service provider. That is, in the system in this embodiment, the vehicle rental system 1 and the nursing care service provider 21
A special loan contract is concluded beforehand. Then, the business consignment service provider 22 entrusted by the vehicle rental system operator borrows the vehicle in accordance with the dispatch designation by the nursing care service provider 21. Therefore, when the user 23 makes a reservation in the vehicle rental system 1 (a monthly care plan from the care manager is also possible), the care service provider 21
Can be used for a nursing care service using a target vehicle that has already been dispatched. In other words, a dispatch / driving agency (recruitment / introduction of a driving agency is illegal), only the dispatch is received, and the helper and other users go to the 23 homes of the user in the above-mentioned vehicle and need assistance / need for care. And take it to the desired hospital or other location. Reference numeral 24 denotes a helper human resource database.

By the way, according to the current laws and regulations concerning the long-term care insurance system, if the transfer service is canceled at the tsusho or out-of-hospital service, the nursing care service provider uses the vehicle owned by the service provider to transport and transfer the user. It violates the Road Transportation Act, and designated service providers for long-term care insurance are virtually incapable of providing transport services (such as out-of-hospital assistance) with or without charge. In addition, when using a personal vehicle owned by a helper, users remain uneasy in terms of compensation for damages in the event of an accident, etc., while the original transportation company (taxi company) etc. also serves as a designated service company for long-term care insurance so,
In the case of a transfer to a hospital, etc., in addition to the fare approved by the transport authority, as long as the nursing care fee is not charged to the user, the dumping of the fare or nursing care service fee will result in relevant laws and regulations (Road Transport Act and Long-Term Care Insurance Act, etc.). Enforcement order). In addition, it is economically disadvantageous for the user to bear two types of fees that depend on the two systems (the Road Transportation Law and the Long-Term Care Insurance Law). According to this embodiment, such inconvenience can be rationally solved.

Of course, the nursing care service provider 21 can receive a nursing care insurance payment for the above-mentioned service or a subsidy payment from an organization such as a local government. Reference numeral 24 denotes a helper human resource database.

[0041]

According to the present invention, it is possible to rent a vehicle simply by going to a convenient and convenient dispatching place, and to collect data on the state before delivery of the vehicle and the state after use at each time. However, it is possible to prevent the trouble from occurring later by making it possible to confirm by the management server, and the situation at the time of the operation of the vehicle can be confirmed one by one. Even if it occurs or is abused, a vehicle rental system capable of immediately confirming the situation can be provided.

The present invention can be applied to an unspecified user or a specific user, has high versatility, and selects a delivery destination and a place to return the vehicle. It has become possible to provide a vehicle rental system capable of assembling a system that does not have a vehicle.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram for explaining an embodiment of a vehicle rental system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram for explaining an example in which the vehicle rental system of the present invention is applied to a member-only vehicle rental system.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram for explaining an example in which the vehicle rental system of the present invention is applied to a vehicle rental system in a nursing care service.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a conventional vehicle rental system.

[Description of Signs] 1 Vehicle Rental System 2 Website 3 Reservation Server 4 In-Vehicle System 5 Management Server 6 Delivery Place 7 User 8 Real-time Usage Database Server 11 Borrower 12 User 13 Outsourcing Business 14 Real-time Usage Database 15 Human Resource Database 21 Nursing Service Provider 22 Outsourcing Provider 23 User 24 Helper Human Resource Database

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Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A web site on the Internet for a user to make a reservation b) A reservation server connected to a web site for making a reservation process c) An in-vehicle system for collecting various vehicle data A dispatcher that provides onboard vehicles.d) A management server that is connected to the reservation server and processes the data input from the in-vehicle system. When the vehicle is inserted, an information recording unit is issued, the key lock is released by inserting the information recording unit into the vehicle-mounted system, and the image data of the vehicle by the imaging camera equipped as the vehicle-mounted system is transmitted to the vehicle when dispatching and returning the vehicle. A vehicle rental system characterized in that it is taken into a system and transmitted to a management server. 2. The vehicle rental system according to claim 1, wherein the imaging camera is a digital camera that can capture image data as digital data. 3. The vehicle rental system according to claim 1, wherein the reservation server is provided with a database server capable of retrieving a usage status in real time. 4. The vehicle rental system according to claim 1, wherein the dispatching location is a dispatching contract parking lot of a convenience store, a family restaurant, a fast food store, or the like. 5. The vehicle rental system according to claim 1, wherein the user is a specific business establishment. 6. The vehicle rental system according to claim 1, wherein the user is a care service business owner. 7. A vehicle dispatching business operator that provides a vehicle receives information on reception of rental reservations and information on vehicle dispatching / forwarding from a business consignment business operator who dispatches human resources such as drivers. Item 4. A vehicle rental system according to item 1.