JP2002279093A - Method for managing vehicle, program for the method and device for managing vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To relieve burden and time in a user who needs replacement of vehicle parts, etc., compared with a conventional case by applying a vehicle manage ment method, its program and a vehicle management device to the management of various consumption articles for a vehicle. SOLUTION: Information for specifying the parts is recorded in a recording medium 4 to be mounted on a personal computer 8, etc., and a sales store is reported to a user by access with information of the parts such as the consumption articles.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a vehicle management method,
The present invention relates to a vehicle management method program and a vehicle management device, which can be applied to, for example, management of various consumables of a vehicle. According to the present invention, a vehicle can be provided by recording information capable of specifying parts on a recording medium that can be mounted on a personal computer or the like, and by notifying a user of a store or the like by accessing information of parts such as consumables. A user's labor required for parts replacement or the like can be significantly simplified as compared with the related art.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in automobiles, consumables such as wipers, tires, etc. are replaced as needed by a store clerk when visiting a gas station or by a store during periodic inspections. It has been made to be.

[0003] On the other hand, there is a method of purchasing these consumables by going to a store for car supplies, and in such a purchase form, a desired product can be selected from a large number of products.

[0004]

However, in practice, when going to such a store for car goods and purchasing consumables, there is an advantage that a user can select a desired product from a large number of products. There is a disadvantage that it takes time to find a suitable product, and sometimes it is not even possible to find such a product. In addition, there is a case where such a product is out of stock. In this case, it is necessary to separately order and order the product, and then visit the store again at a later date. Thus, when going directly to such a store to purchase consumables or the like, conventionally, there has been a problem that the user wastes time.

[0005] If the user cannot exchange the purchased product by himself, he or she will ask the dealer to exchange the product. May not be able to work, and in this case, more time will be spent.

The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and a vehicle management method and a vehicle management method which can greatly simplify the user's labor required for replacing parts of the vehicle as compared with the related art. A program of a management method and a vehicle management device are proposed.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the present invention is applied to a vehicle management device installed in a vehicle so that a predetermined information processing device can be accessed through a predetermined communication line. A recording means for recording component information capable of specifying a component of a vehicle on a recording medium that is detachably held and is a recording medium that can be mounted on a terminal device.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the present invention is applied to a vehicle management method, and is a recording medium mountable on a terminal device which can access a predetermined information processing device through a predetermined communication line, and is detachable. And a recording step of recording component information capable of specifying a component of the vehicle on the recording medium stored in the storage device.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the present invention is applied to a vehicle management method program, and the vehicle management method can be mounted on a terminal device capable of accessing a predetermined information processing device by a predetermined communication circuit. A recording step of recording component information capable of specifying components of the vehicle on a recording medium that is detachably held is provided.

According to the invention of claim 8, the invention is applied to a vehicle management method by an information processing apparatus for receiving access from a terminal device through a predetermined communication line, and the terminal device responds to the access from the terminal device. An information obtaining step of obtaining part information capable of specifying a part of the vehicle, and a store information obtaining step of accessing a predetermined recording unit using the part information to obtain at least information of a store that handles the part. And an information notification step of notifying the terminal device of the store information.

In the invention of claim 19, the present invention is applied to a program for a method of managing a vehicle by an information processing device which receives access from a terminal device through a predetermined communication line. In response to the access, an information obtaining step of obtaining component information capable of specifying a vehicle component from the terminal device, and accessing predetermined recording means using the component information to obtain at least information of a store handling the component. The method includes a step of acquiring store information to be acquired and an information notification step of notifying the terminal device of the information of the store.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the recording medium is a recording medium that can be attached to a terminal device that can be applied to a vehicle management device and that can access a predetermined information processing device through a predetermined communication line, and is detachable. By recording the component information that can identify the components of the vehicle on the recording medium held in the computer, the recording medium is connected to a personal computer or the like to access various homepages and the like as necessary, thereby obtaining the component information. Thus, a part or the like which is to be replaced can be arranged by specifying the part. As a result, parts can be easily and reliably arranged without spending time at a dealer to select parts, and the time and effort required for a user to replace parts of a vehicle is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional case. Can be

[0013] According to the configuration of claim 6 or claim 7, the vehicle management method and the vehicle management method can greatly simplify the user's labor required for replacing parts of the vehicle as compared with the related art. A management method program can be provided.

According to the configuration of claim 8, the method is applied to a vehicle management method, and in response to an access from a terminal device,
An information obtaining step of obtaining component information capable of specifying a vehicle component from the terminal device; and a store information obtaining step of accessing a predetermined recording unit using the component information and obtaining at least information of a store handling the component. And the information notification step of notifying the terminal device of the information of the store, it is possible to arrange a part or the like which is to be replaced for access from home or the like. As a result, parts can be arranged without spending time at a dealer and selecting parts, and the time and effort required for a user to replace parts of a vehicle can be greatly simplified as compared with the related art. it can.

According to the configuration of the nineteenth aspect, it is possible to provide a program for a vehicle management method capable of greatly simplifying a user's labor required for replacing parts of the vehicle as compared with the related art. it can.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

(1) Configuration of First Embodiment FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a vehicle management system according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This vehicle management system 1
Provides information on products and services related to various vehicles through access from the vehicle-mounted device 2 and from the user's home 3 and the like.
Arrange services.

For this reason, in the vehicle management system 1, the in-vehicle device 2 obtains information necessary for providing information and arranging goods and the like from the vehicle management system 1 from the mounted vehicle, and stores the obtained information in the memory. Record on Card 4,
Further, the recorded information is notified to the system management server 5 in response to the operation of the user.

That is, in the in-vehicle device 2, the controller 6 is a computer for monitoring the operation of the entire vehicle in which the in-vehicle device 2 is mounted. The controller 6 provides information necessary for providing information by the vehicle management system 1, arranging products, etc. The personal information of the user and the information of the vehicle are recorded on the memory card 4 inserted in a predetermined slot. Here, the information necessary for providing such information and arranging products, etc. includes, at least for the consumables of this vehicle, parts information for specifying replacement parts of the consumables, and consumables for specifying a replacement time of the consumables. Consists of degree information.

Here, the consumable is a part that needs to be replaced by use. The part information for specifying the replacement part of the consumable includes the part number of the consumable that can directly specify the consumable.
Alternatively, it is configured by the type of vehicle, the year, etc. of the vehicle capable of indirectly specifying the consumables. On the other hand, the information on the degree of wear is information that can specify the time of replacement of the consumables, such as the brake pad,
In the case of a consumable item whose replacement time can be almost determined based on the usage time of a lamp such as a tail lamp, a bulb of a headlight, a wiper, or the like, the usage time is assigned. In the case of a consumable item whose replacement time can be almost determined based on the number of times the spark plug or the like is used, information on the number of times of use (in the case of a spark plug, this is the number of times of ignition) is assigned. In the case of a consumable item whose replacement time can be almost determined based on the traveling distance of oil or the like, information on the traveling distance is assigned to information on the degree of consumption. On the other hand, the user's personal information is information that can identify the user, and is composed of the user's name, address, and the like. The vehicle information is information that can specify the type of the vehicle, and is configured by the vehicle type, year, and the like.

The controller 6 obtains these information at a fixed time interval, for example, from a display mechanism of a traveling distance, a display mechanism of a tachometer, or a measurement of a use time of each part using a predetermined timer, and stores the information in a memory. Update the record on card 4. In addition, the information on the degree of wear recorded on the memory card 4 is determined in this way, and when it is time to replace any of these consumables, the control of a voice synthesizing mechanism or a display device (not shown) indicates that the replacement time has come. The user is notified together with the name of the consumable item whose replacement time has come.

When the user selects a predetermined menu and instructs to arrange consumables by this notification, the communication unit 7 accesses the system management server 5 and notifies the user of the system management server 5 instruction. At the same time, it notifies the system management server 5 of the user's operation based on this notification, and executes processing such as arranging consumables. When consumables are arranged via the system management server 5 in this way, the information of the store transmitted from the system management server 5 is recorded on the memory card 4. Further, in response to the operation of the user, the information of the store acquired in this way, and the information of the store separately recorded on the memory card 4 are used to utilize the information for navigation included in this information. Guide the user to a store desired by the user. Note that this route guidance is executed in the same manner as a normal navigation device. As a result, the vehicle management system 1 can easily arrange consumables and the like,
Further, the products arranged at the store can be easily purchased by recording on the memory card 4.

Thus, the communication section 7 is a wireless communication means capable of accessing a homepage provided by the system management server 5 via a public line network such as a portable telephone. On the other hand, the memory card 4 is a recording medium in the form of a sheet gum or a stamp with a semiconductor memory, and is detachably held by the vehicle-mounted device 2. Thus, in the vehicle management system 1, the memory card 4 can be replaced with a personal computer (PC) such as the home 3 if necessary.
8 to access the system management server 5 and to arrange vehicle consumables. In addition, this memory card 4 is used for mobile phones, PDAs (Pe
rsonal Digital Assistants)
Thus, even if the mobile phone is attached to the mobile phone or the like instead of the vehicle-mounted device 2, the system management server 5 is accessed to acquire such information, and further, the user can be guided to a store.

That is, the personal computer 8 is configured so that the memory card 4 can be detachably held.
The user controls the modem 9 to access a homepage provided by the system management server 5. Further, in response to the operation of the user, the personal computer 8 displays a page for ordering consumables by following the link set on this homepage, and the personal computer 8 records the page on the memory card 4 in response to the operation of the user in this display. Arrange consumables that have been used. Further, when consumables are arranged in this manner, information of a store and the like transmitted from the system management server 5 is recorded on the memory card 4. Thus, the vehicle management system 1 can easily arrange consumables and the like separately even at home or the like.

Thus, in this embodiment, the controller 6 is a recording medium which can be mounted on a terminal device which can access the system management server 5 which is an information processing device through a predetermined communication line, and which is detachably held. A recording means for recording component information capable of specifying a component of the vehicle in the memory card 4 which is a recorded recording medium is configured. Further, the controller 6 constitutes information acquisition means for acquiring information on the degree of wear that can specify the time for replacement of parts, and further comprises means for judging the information on the degree of wear to determine the time for replacement of the parts. It has been made to be.

The system management server 5 is a server for providing a home page on the Internet. The vehicle management system 1 provides the user with information on various auto-supply stores, which are provided to the user, and the products of the products handled by each store. Information, maintenance shop information of maintenance shops that can request replacement of consumables, and product information handled by each maintenance shop are held. Here, the store information is information serving as a reference for selecting a store by the user, and includes information such as the name of the store, the address of the store, a map of the store, and a photograph of the store. On the other hand, the garage information is information that is used as a criterion for selecting a garage by the user, and the name of the
It consists of information such as the address, map, and photos of the maintenance shop. On the other hand, the merchandise information is information corresponding to part information of consumables recorded on the memory card 4, and the system management server 5 holds merchandise information for various types of automobile supplies other than consumables. Has been made.

The system management server 5 includes store management servers 10A to 10N and a maintenance shop management server 11A to 11N.
These pieces of information are obtained by access from 11N and stored in a database (not shown). Here, the store management servers 10A to 10N are management computers installed at each store, and store the stock of products handled at each store, the reservation status of services, the prices of products and services, and the like. Is notified by the access of the user. In addition, the store management servers 10A to 10A
N is a system management server 5 operated by an operator.
To update the store information and the product information stored in the database of the system management server 5. Note that the store management servers 10A to 10N
In response to an inquiry from the system management server 5, if there is no stock of the product, delivery information, which is information on when the product will be delivered next time, is notified.

On the other hand, the maintenance shop management server 11A
-11N are management computers installed in the maintenance shops, and the reservation status of services provided by each maintenance shop,
System management server 5 for service prices, delivery information, etc.
Is notified by the access of the user. The maintenance shop management servers 11A to 11N access the database of the system management server 5 by the operation of the operator, and update the maintenance shop information and the product information held by the system management server 5.

The system management server 5 provides a predetermined main screen to the in-vehicle device 2 and the personal computer 8 by accessing the homepage by the in-vehicle device 2 and the personal computer 8. Here, on the main screen, various menus that can be selected by the user are displayed. When access following the link set in this menu is performed, for example, when the user selects a menu for arranging consumables, a series of links are displayed. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 2 is executed by the tracing access. That is, the system management server 5 proceeds from step SP1 to step SP2, where the system management server 5 acquires the component information on the consumable at the time of replacement recorded in the memory card 4. Further step S
In P3, the database is accessed based on the part information, and a dealer or a maintenance shop handling the corresponding replacement part is detected.

Further, in the following step SP4, the system management server 5 accesses the dealer information of the dealer thus detected and the maintenance shop information of the maintenance shop,
The name of the store, the address of the store, the name of the maintenance shop of the maintenance shop, and the address are notified in a list form together with the name of the product to be exchanged. Further, the system management server 5 provides corresponding map and photograph information in response to access following the link set to the store name and the maintenance shop name. At this time, the system management server 5 accesses the shop management servers 10A to 10N of the shop selected by the user in this way or the maintenance factory management servers 11A to 11N of the maintenance shop, and the stock status of the parts to be replaced. , The price and the information on the reservation status of the work are acquired, and the information is notified together.

Thus, in the vehicle management system 1,
Consumables stores can be easily searched, and the presence or absence of stock can be easily checked. Returning to the original page as necessary, information on the stock status of parts, the price, the work reservation status, etc. of other dealers and maintenance shops can be obtained from the system management server 5 again, so that the dealer, It has been made possible to compare maintenance shops.

At the time of such a series of processing, the system management server 5 notifies such information in the order specified by the user. That is, when the user selects sorting by price, and when the selection is notified, the information is notified in order of price. In addition, when the user selects the order by the manufacturer and the user is notified of the selection, the information is notified in the order by the manufacturer. When the user designates the notification in the order based on the past purchase history, the order of the information is set and notified based on the past purchase history stored in a predetermined recording unit. In this case, there may be a case where the order is set by estimating the user's preference from the past purchase history.

In step SP5 following the series of processes, when the user selects a store, the system management server 5 performs access following the link set in the order menu on the inventory status notification screen. , Detecting the selection of this store and following step S
At P6, a predetermined order screen is provided. Here, the order screen is composed of a product for ordering, a menu for selecting whether or not to request exchange at a store or a maintenance shop, a price, and the like, and together with the user's personal information recorded on the memory card 4. The display has been made. System management server 5
When the user places an order for a product by accessing the link set on this order screen, the next step SP
7, the corresponding store management servers 10A to 10
N or the maintenance shop management server 11A to 11N is notified of this order together with the user's personal information. As a result, the system management server 5 executes the order processing. At this time, if the user requests replacement of consumables at a store or a maintenance shop, the time available for reservation and the time required for work are displayed, the user's selection is accepted, and the selection is made by the corresponding store management server. 10A ~
10N, or notify the maintenance shop management servers 11A to 11N.

Further, in the subsequent step SP8, the system management server 5 notifies a predetermined decision screen to the user and accepts an input of a decision method. Further, when the menu of the account debit is selected by inputting the settlement method, in a succeeding step SP9, the input of the account number or the like by the user is accepted, the corresponding financial institution server 12 is accessed, and the settlement processing is executed.
To end the processing procedure. Here, the financial institution server 12 is a server of the financial institution in which the user's account is opened. This allows the system management server 5
Is configured to perform payment processing according to a user's selection.

In this way, the system management server 5
When the user obtains an order for a product in this way, the information of the dealer or the maintenance shop pertaining to the order, the date of the order, the price, the name of the product, the presence or absence of the approval, etc. are recorded on the memory card 4. To control the operations of the controller 6 and the personal computer 8. At this time, a predetermined download screen is provided to accept the user's selection,
According to the selection of the user, the map and the photograph information of the dealer or the maintenance shop pertaining to the order and the information necessary for the navigation processing are provided in the memory card 4 in a recordable manner. As a result, in the vehicle management system 1, a desired product can be purchased only by presenting the memory card 4 to a dealer or the like ordered in this way at a later date, and further, a part replacement service is received. It has been made possible. In addition, according to the information of the map and the photograph recorded on the memory card 4 in this manner, even at a store or the like to visit for the first time,
You can rely on this map and photos to make sure you can visit them.

In this series of processing, the system management server 5 accesses the shop selected by the user, the shop management servers 10A to 10N of the maintenance shop, and the maintenance shop management servers 11A to 11N to check whether the stock of the product is out of stock. When notified, a menu indicating whether the product is out of stock and whether to order a product is provided. Further, when the user places an order by following the link set in the menu, the user places an order for the product, and the store management server 10A to 10N and the maintenance shop management server 11A to 11N correspond to the order.
Notify. Thereby, in this vehicle management system 1,
When the stock is out of stock, or when the stock is not always kept, it is arranged not to go to a store or the like and waste time.

When the user orders a product in this way, the system management server 5 executes a billing process in response to the user's operation in the same manner as when the user places an order. Similarly, the store information and the like are recorded on the memory card 4.

On the other hand, when the maintenance menu is selected by the user by access following the link set on the main screen, the system management server 5 similarly executes the maintenance processing shown in FIG. That is, the system management server 5 executes step SP
The process moves from step 11 to step SP12 where all the component information recorded on the memory card 4 is uploaded together with the information on the degree of wear. Further, in the subsequent step SP13, the system management server 5 determines the replacement time of each consumable based on the information on each degree of consumption uploaded in this manner. Further, in the subsequent step SP14, the system management server 5 notifies the in-vehicle device 2 or the personal computer 8 of this determination result. Here, in this notification, a list of replacement parts approaching the replacement time is provided, and information is provided on how much of each replacement part is to be used and the replacement time is required.

When the system management server 5 notifies the user of the replacement part together with the replacement time in this way, for example, when the user selects the part replacement by the user's selection based on the notification, the user replaces the part at the above-described replacement time. A screen similar to the case of selecting a parts store and a maintenance shop and arranging the parts is sequentially provided, thereby accepting the arrangement of replacement parts and the like. Thereby, this vehicle management system 1
Thus, for example, it is not necessary to promptly arrange spare parts for old consumables of an old vehicle whose spare parts are not always stocked at the store.

It should be noted that the system management server 5 also provides information on products other than such consumables, such as car accessories, which are handled by dealers and maintenance shops, and services such as tire replacement in the same manner as consumables. Then, it is possible to receive an order, so that it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of stock without having to go to a store to search for these products, and furthermore, to place an order.

In this way, the store management server 10A
The maintenance shop management servers 11A to 11N update the information on the degree of wear recorded in the memory card 4 when the user who ordered in this way goes to sell the corresponding product. Thus, for parts that are repeatedly replaced with oil, for example, the degree of wear can be correctly determined for subsequent use.

(2) Operation of First Embodiment In the above configuration, in the vehicle management system 1, the controller 6 of the in-vehicle device 2 mounted on the vehicle uses information capable of specifying the replacement time of consumables. Information on a certain degree of wear is acquired and recorded on the memory card 4 periodically. Further, when any of the consumables comes to be replaced according to the information on the degree of wear, a notification is issued to the user via a display device or the like. As a result, the user of the vehicle can appropriately determine the replacement time of the consumables without having to check the traveling distance and consider the replacement time of the oil.

When the user gives an instruction to arrange consumables based on such a notification, the vehicle management system 1 accesses the Internet homepage developed by the system management server 5 via the communication unit 7. Further, when the user instructs to arrange the parts, the part information of the consumable which is recorded as replacement time recorded in the memory card 4 is uploaded to the system management server 5, and the database is accessed by the part information, thereby the consumable part is consumed. The store and the maintenance shop that hold the product are detected, and the detection results are notified in a list format and displayed on the vehicle-mounted device 2. In addition, depending on the user ’s choice in this display,
A store selected by the user, a price at the maintenance shop, a map of the store, photographs, and the like are provided. As a result, the user can freely select a desired store or maintenance shop from the list, and the range of selection can be greatly increased as compared with the related art. Further, since the store can be selected by comparing the prices, etc., the user can freely select a store or the like that is desired by the user.

When a store is selected and parts are ordered in this way, the vehicle management system 1 notifies the store selected by the user of the order, and records the order on the memory card 4. Is done. Further, a decision process is executed by data exchange with the financial institution server 12 according to a user's selection. As a result, the user can go to the store later and get the ordered product by recording the memory card 4 without fail. At this time, the user can surely obtain the necessary parts without having to select parts that match his / her vehicle from the various products placed on the product shelves each time. By doing so, the waste of time can be significantly reduced.

On the other hand, when the merchandise is not in stock at the store selected by the user, or when there is no stock at any store or the like due to, for example, a foreign vehicle with a small number of imported vehicles, the vehicle management system 1 Is notified of the order for this part, and the delivery information indicating the date and time of delivery is notified to the user. Further, a record of the order is recorded on the memory card 4 by this order.

Thus, even in such a case, the user can surely obtain necessary parts by visiting the store later on the basis of the delivery information. Therefore, it is possible to reliably obtain necessary parts without visiting the store and re-starting due to out of stock as in the related art, thereby further simplifying the user's labor. .

In arranging such parts, if the user desires a service of replacing parts at a store or a maintenance shop, a store providing such a service,
A list of maintenance shops is displayed, and the availability of work is notified for the dealer or the like selected by the user. In addition, a service reservation is accepted by this notification, and such information is recorded on the memory card 4. Thus, also in this case, the user can receive the service without waiting time only by going to the dealer or the maintenance shop where the reservation is made at the date and time of the reservation. Therefore, even in the case of requesting such a replacement work, the waiting time can be remarkably shortened as compared with the related art, and the labor of the user can be further simplified.

On the other hand, when the user attaches the memory card 4 to the personal computer 8 at home and visits the homepage provided by the system management server 5 in response to the notification from the vehicle-mounted device 2 of such replacement time, the vehicle is also mounted in this case. As in the case where the homepage is visited by the device 2, the component information of the consumable item whose replacement time is reached is uploaded to the system management server 5, and based on the component information, ordering, arranging of parts, arranging service, and the like are accepted.

Thus, for example, when the user is driving a vehicle, even if it is impossible to order parts, the user can calmly order consumables at home. Also in this case, the user can easily and surely obtain desired parts without consuming wasteful time as in the related art by visiting dealers and the like at a later date according to the information provided from the system management server 5. In addition, a desired service can be definitely received. Thus, in this case as well, the user can be further simplified.

On the other hand, for example, there are users who are interested in tinkering with a car, and there are users who wish to manage consumables and the like to some extent by themselves. For such a user, for example, by using the vehicle for a predetermined period, the user connects the memory card 4 to the personal computer 8 at home 3 to browse the homepage provided by the system management server 5 and select a desired menu. Become. In this case, if the user wants to perform maintenance, the part information and the degree of wear information of all the consumables recorded on the memory card 4 are uploaded to the system management server 5, and the replacement time is set on the system management server 5 side. Is determined. Further, the user is notified in the form of a list of the consumables whose replacement time is approaching and the consumables whose replacement time is approaching.

Further, when the user selects a consumable item and instructs to search for a store or the like based on the notification in the form of a list, the in-vehicle device 2 determines the replacement time and uses the in-vehicle device 2 or the personal computer 8. In the same manner as in the case of ordering parts, ordering, arranging, and arranging replacement work are performed. This also allows the user to easily and reliably obtain desired parts without wasting time in a conventional purchasing method such as going to a store and selecting parts, and furthermore, obtain desired services. Can definitely receive. Thus, in this case as well, the user can be further simplified.

The vehicle management system 1
Therefore, when the user goes to a store or the like and purchases a product, the memory card 4 at the time of ordering displays a map so that the user can definitely visit the store to which the order is placed. Further, it is possible to purchase parts based on the record of the memory card 4 and obtain replacement parts for consumables without fail. Also, when purchased in this way, the record of the memory card 4 is updated,
This makes it possible to repeatedly arrange consumables, such as oil, which are exchanged at regular intervals, by such a purchasing method.

On the other hand, in a store which sells such a product, such a system management server 5 is used.
By using the order via the stock management system for inventory management, it is possible to reduce the stock of parts and to surely provide products required by the user. Also, such a system management server 5
Can be used for sales by using the homepage provided by.

Also, for products other than such consumables, since the order of the products can be accepted on this homepage, it can be used for market research of various car supplies.

(3) Effects of the Embodiment According to the above configuration, information capable of specifying a consumable as one of the components is recorded on a memory card which is a recording medium mountable on a personal computer or the like. Accordingly, by connecting this recording medium to a personal computer or the like as necessary and accessing various homepages or the like, it is possible to specify a part based on the part information and arrange a part or the like that is due for replacement. As a result, parts can be arranged without spending time at a dealer and selecting parts, and the time and effort required for a user to replace parts of a vehicle can be greatly simplified as compared with the related art. it can.

In particular, the component information to be recorded on such a memory card is the component information of a consumable, and it is necessary to acquire information on the degree of wear that can specify the replacement time of the component and record it together with the memory card. This makes it possible for the user to remarkably simplify the labor involved in replacing such consumables as compared with the related art.

Further, the information on the degree of wear is determined on the side of the vehicle-mounted device 2 and the result of this determination is recorded on a memory card, so that the user can reliably arrange necessary consumables using the record. Can be.

On the other hand, regarding the processing on the system management server side, the user is notified of the store by accessing information on parts such as consumables. It can be obtained, and this also makes it possible to significantly reduce the user's labor required for exchanging parts of the vehicle and the like as compared with the related art.

Further, by notifying the price information on the parts together with this notification, it is possible to assist the user in selecting a store.

Further, in such processing, information on the degree of wear that can specify the time for replacing parts is obtained from a personal computer, the time for replacement is determined, and information on a store such as a store is notified based on the determination result. Thus, the determination of the replacement time on the in-vehicle device 2 side can be omitted, and the configuration can be simplified.

Also, not only such a notice of the store, but also accepting the arrangement of the parts, it is possible to visit the dealer and obtain the necessary parts without fail, which also enables the replacement of the parts of the vehicle. Can be greatly simplified compared to the related art.

By executing a decision process with respect to parts to be arranged with the user of the terminal device,
It is possible to omit the cash payment operation at the store.

Also, by notifying the work reservation status and accepting the reservation of the work related to the parts to be arranged, the waiting time in the replacement work can be shortened, and the user's labor is greatly simplified as compared with the conventional case. Can be

(4) Other Embodiments In the above-described embodiment, the case where a reservation or the like is received by exchanging data on a homepage has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A series of processes may be executed by a combination with an electronic mail such as notification by mail.

In the above embodiment, the case where a memory card is applied to a recording medium has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various recording media such as a hard disk device can be widely applied. .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the replacement time is determined based on the information on the degree of wear has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The replacement time may be determined with reference to the record of the replacement. In this way, for example, when there is a lot of continuous driving on a highway or the like where the deterioration of the range oil is relatively small, the oil change time is set longer, and conversely, the start of the deterioration of the range oil is relatively advanced. ,
When the stop is repeated, a process such as setting a shorter oil change time can be executed.

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As described above, according to the present invention, information that can specify a component is recorded on a recording medium that can be mounted on a personal computer or the like, and is sold to a user by accessing information on a component such as a consumable. By notifying the store, the user's labor required for replacing parts of the vehicle and the like can be significantly simplified as compared with the related art.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a vehicle management system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a part arrangement process in the system management server of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a maintenance process in the system management server of FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... on-board management system, 2 ... on-board device, 4 ... memory card, 5 ... system management server, 6 ... controller, 8 ... personal computer

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification code FI Theme coat ゛ (Reference) G06K 17/00 G06K 17/00 L (72) Inventor Isao Kono 6-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo No. Sony Corporation F term (reference) 3D026 BA21 BA22 5B058 CA01 KA02 KA04 KA06 YA20

Claims (19)

[Claims] 1. A management device for a vehicle installed in a vehicle, comprising: a recording medium mountable on a terminal device accessible to a predetermined information processing device through a predetermined communication line; A vehicle management device, comprising: a recording unit that records component information capable of specifying a component of the vehicle on the recording medium. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the component is a consumable that needs to be replaced by use, and the vehicle management device includes information acquisition means for acquiring information on a degree of wear that can specify a time for replacing the component. The vehicle management device according to claim 1, wherein the recording unit records the information on the degree of wear on the recording medium. 3. The vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the component is a consumable that needs to be replaced by use, the vehicle management device includes: an information obtaining unit configured to obtain information on a degree of wear that can specify a replacement time of the component; A determination unit configured to determine information on a degree of wear to determine a replacement time of the component, wherein the recording unit records a determination result by the determination unit on the recording medium. The vehicle management device according to claim 1. 4. A store information obtaining means for obtaining information of a store corresponding to the part information recorded on the recording medium, and a road guide means for guiding a user to the store based on the store information. The vehicle management device according to claim 1, comprising: 5. The sales medium acquired by a predetermined information acquisition means so that the recording medium is mounted on a predetermined portable information terminal device so that a user can be notified of information of a sales shop corresponding to the component information. The vehicle management device according to claim 1, wherein information of the vehicle is recorded. 6. A vehicle management method applied to a vehicle management device installed in a vehicle, comprising: a recording medium mountable on a terminal device accessible to a predetermined information processing device via a predetermined communication line. And a recording step of recording component information capable of specifying the components of the vehicle on a recording medium held detachably. 7. A program for a vehicle management method applied to a vehicle management device installed in a vehicle, wherein the vehicle management method includes a terminal device capable of accessing a predetermined information processing device through a predetermined communication line. A program for a vehicle management method, characterized by comprising a recording step of recording component information capable of specifying a component of the vehicle on a recording medium that can be mounted on the vehicle and that is detachably held. . 8. A method for managing a vehicle by an information processing device that receives access from a terminal device through a predetermined communication line, wherein a component of the vehicle can be specified from the terminal device in response to the access from the terminal device. Information acquisition step of acquiring specific part information; accessing a predetermined recording unit with the part information; and acquiring store information of at least information of a shop handling the part; A step of notifying information to the terminal device. 9. The vehicle management method according to claim 8, wherein the parts are consumables that need to be replaced by use. 10. The vehicle management method according to claim 8, wherein said step of notifying information further includes notifying information of a price regarding said part. 11. The vehicle management method according to claim 8, wherein, in the information notifying step, the information of the shop is notified in an order set by a user. 12. The vehicle management method according to claim 11, wherein the order set by the user is an order based on a price. 13. The vehicle management method according to claim 11, wherein the order set by the user is an order set by a manufacturer. 14. The vehicle management method according to claim 8, wherein, in the information notifying step, the information of the shop is notified in an order according to past records. 15. The information acquisition step includes, in addition to the part information, information of a degree of wear that can specify a replacement time of the corresponding part from the terminal device. A step of determining the replacement time of the part based on the information of the degree of wear, the step of obtaining the store information, based on the determination result by the determination step, the information of the store for the part of the replacement time The vehicle management method according to claim 8, wherein the vehicle is acquired. 16. An access from the terminal device based on store information notified in the information notification step,
9. The vehicle management method according to claim 8, further comprising the step of arranging parts for accepting arrangement of the parts to the store. 17. The vehicle management method according to claim 16, further comprising a decision step of executing a decision process for a part related to the arrangement with a user of the terminal device. 18. The vehicle management method according to claim 16, wherein in the step of arranging parts, a work reservation status is notified, and a reservation of work relating to the parts related to the arrangement is received. 19. A program for a vehicle management method by an information processing apparatus for receiving access from a terminal device through a predetermined communication line, wherein the vehicle management method comprises: responding to an access from the terminal device; An information obtaining step of obtaining part information capable of specifying a part of a vehicle from a terminal device; and a store information obtaining step of accessing a predetermined recording unit based on the part information and obtaining at least information of a store handling the part. And an information notifying step of notifying the terminal device of the information of the shop.