JP2002362336A - Vehicle inspection service operating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a vehicle owner to grasp a state of one's vehicle on a real time basis in a vehicle inspection. SOLUTION: The vehicle inspection service operating system is provided with a dome camera 10 capable of shooting at least an inspection status of an inspection object vehicle 4 inside a vehicle inspection area 3 and a test status on a tester, a CCD camera 11 carried by an inspector 6 and capable of shooting a condition of a predetermined inspection point, a wireless microphone 12 capable of sending remarks of the inspector 6 during inspection, a monitor 22 installed in a waiting area 2 occupied by the owner 5 of the inspection object vehicle 4 and providing listening of the remarks of the inspector 6 while suitably changing and displaying images from the dome camera 10 and the CCD camera 11, and a storing part storing an inspection result. Vehicle inspection service is carried out while the owner sequentially confirms the statuses of inspections and tests performed by the inspector 6 via the images and remarks.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle inspection service operation system, and more particularly, to a vehicle inspection service operation system that allows a vehicle owner to grasp the state of a vehicle at the time of inspection in real time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art
For example, vehicle inspection is carried out at a maintenance shop, which is recognized as a private vehicle inspection area, for vehicles whose inspection time has come, for several tens of minutes to one day, during which time paid maintenance, legal inspection and inspection prior to vehicle inspection are performed. Has been done in such a system. If an unsuitable part is found at this maintenance stage and it is necessary to carry out repairs, parts replacement, etc., as a maintenance shop, the vehicle owner usually describes the situation of the vehicle by telephone or the like (hereinafter referred to as the owner). , And received instructions for repairs and parts replacement, and often performed maintenance. In such a case, the general owner often does not have knowledge of the vehicle structure and the technical matters of the brakes, and has had to request repairs and parts replacement by believing the explanation of the contractor who requested the vehicle inspection. Also,
Expenses such as repair costs, parts costs, and technical fees will be notified later, and if many repairs and parts are replaced, unexpectedly high charges may be incurred.

[0003] In vehicle inspection, it is obligatory to carry out inspections and inspections of a large number of legal inspections / inspection items, and to record the results on legal papers. Has become. However, the general owner rarely checks the inspection result of the maintenance notebook at a later date. Therefore, even if the item is acceptable, it is rarely known whether or not it passed the test with a sufficient margin, and the owner has completed the vehicle inspection without accurately grasping the situation of the own vehicle. For this reason, the brake pads are worn out early after the vehicle inspection, causing a problem that the disc is damaged.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, to perform inspection and inspection in real time at the time of vehicle inspection, and to instruct repair, parts replacement, etc. according to the state. It is another object of the present invention to provide a vehicle inspection operation management system having a follow-up function for notifying an owner of a future vehicle state by using an inspection history.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a fixed video camera capable of photographing at least an inspection status of a vehicle to be inspected in a vehicle inspection area and an inspection status on a tester; A CCD camera that can be carried and photographed at a predetermined inspection location, voice transmitting means that can transmit findings of the inspector at the time of inspection, and the fixed video camera that is installed at a standby location of the owner of the vehicle to be inspected Video from
Monitor means capable of listening to the findings of the inspector while appropriately switching and displaying the image from the CCD camera, and a storage unit for storing the inspection results, the inspection performed by the inspector, the inspection status, The vehicle inspection work is performed while the owner sequentially confirms through the video and the findings.

[0006] The monitor screen is displayed as a split screen, and a visual model is formed based on the image from the CCD camera, numerical values measured by the inspector at the time of inspection, and vehicle type specification information previously stored in the storage unit. It is preferable that the computer graphics and the computer graphics are displayed on separate screens, and the inspection and inspection status are sequentially confirmed to the owner via the respective screen displays so that the vehicle inspection work can be performed.

Further, the monitor screen is displayed in a divided screen, and is assumed based on the image from the CCD camera, the inspection result of the inspector, and the vehicle type specification information previously stored in the storage unit. It is preferable that the cost of the additional maintenance work is displayed on a separate screen, and the necessity of the additional maintenance work is sequentially confirmed to the owner via each screen display, and the vehicle inspection work is performed.

Further, based on the inspection result information stored in the storage unit, a supposed timing of occurrence of necessary parts replacement or maintenance work is estimated, and the owner is notified of the timing of occurrence of the parts replacement or maintenance. It is preferable to evoke maintenance work.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a vehicle inspection service operation system according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing the configuration of a vehicle inspection service operation system. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 2, the system of the present invention has a large vehicle 4 as a target, and the inspection area 6 is inspected by an inspector 6, the inspection area 1 is adjacent to the inspection area 1, and the owner 5 A stand-by area 2 in which the status of inspection and inspection of the vehicle can be checked in real time through a window and a monitor means 22 described later, and a system operation area in which a computer 7 is installed and data is managed by an inspector 6 or a system administrator. And 3.

In the inspection area 1, a dome camera 10 as a fixed camera capable of photographing a plurality of points in the inspection area 1 is provided at a predetermined position on the ceiling. This dome camera 1
Numeral 0 denotes an auto-focus video camera capable of presetting a plurality of photographing points. Since the focusing speed is extremely fast, the plurality of photographing points can be switched smoothly. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the entrance position A, the main lift position B (fixed position, at the time of lift-up) of the inspection vehicle 4 and the sub-lift position C in the inspection area 1
(Fixed position, during lift-up), inspection line position D, unloading position E and on-site inspection result display monitor screen (not shown)
At the same time, switching can be performed almost instantaneously. The switching operation is
This can be performed by the owner information input unit 21 of the standby area 2 described later. An automatic switching function that can be switched according to the position of the vehicle 4 moving in accordance with the inspection process of the vehicle 4 can be provided.

In the inspection area 1, a qualified inspector 6
CD video camera 11, wireless microphone handset 12, digital length gauge 13, and inspection result input unit 1
Carry the data logger as No. 4 and inspect each part of the vehicle. The inspection and inspection items are statutory items, so it is necessary to perform necessary items without excess or deficiency. However, the inspector 6 photographs the inspection points with the CCD camera 11 while checking the conditions, inspection results, and findings (comments) of each part. To the owner in the waiting area 2 through the wireless microphone 12. Further, the inspection result of each unit is sent to a data control unit 30 described later by a data logger. For example, when checking the wear state of the brake pad, the wear state of the brake pad is checked by the CCD camera 1.
The pad thickness is measured in addition to the value of 1. This pad thickness can be measured on a scale, and the owner 5 can directly check the scale on the image taken by the CCD camera 11. Further, if the measurement is performed with the digital measuring gauge 13, a visible model reproducing the worn state can be immediately displayed on the screen of the monitor 22 by CG (computer graphics) as described later.

At the time of vehicle inspection, the owner 5 is waiting in the standby area 2 and can check the progress of vehicle inspection sequentially through the screen of the monitor 22 installed. Video signals from the dome camera 10 and the CCD camera 11 are sent to the monitor 22 via the video control unit 20. The video control unit 20 receives the video signal, and can switch a screen switching instruction of the owner 5 from the owner information input unit 21 and a model video, cost display information, and the like from the data control unit 30 described later on the divided screen. It has the function of displaying on

The owner information input section 21 will be described. This owner information input section 21 is mainly used for the standby area 2
Of the divided screens of the video monitor 22 installed in the dome camera 10 and the CCD camera 11. In addition, since each camera 10 is provided with functions such as focusing and panning, it is possible to zoom in at the time of inspection and to clearly capture a portion to be checked. When the automatic mode is set, the dome camera 10 and the CCD camera 11 are automatically switched so that the inspected part is automatically photographed based on the inspection procedure of the inspector 6. In the manual mode, the inspection location indicated by the inspector 6 can be confirmed in more detail.

The data control unit 30 built in the office computer 7 installed in the system operation area 3
A vehicle inspection data input unit 31 that reads the registration number, vehicle name, model, history, chassis number, owner information, and the like of the vehicle to be inspected by OCR and digitizes the information, an owner information input unit 21 of the standby area 2, an inspection area 1. Test result input part 1 of inspector 6
Necessary information in accordance with the information input from the storage unit 3
2 has a function of exchanging with a customer information database 33, a vehicle type specification database 34, an inspection reference database 35, and an inspection result database 36. Further, a form creation command in a predetermined form can be output to the output function 37 of the inspection result form of the inspection and inspection result of the vehicle to be inspected, if necessary. In addition, an output command can be issued to the follow-up data output function 38 for notifying the customer of a part replacement time or the like based on the inspection result.

Various databases 33 to 36 handled by the data control unit 30 will be described. The customer information database 33 stores data linking the owner described in the vehicle verification, the type of the target vehicle, and past inspection data. In particular, follow-up data can be obtained by organizing the inspection results for each customer. The vehicle type specification database 34 is a database covering the specifications of typical commercial vehicles to be inspected. Inspection pass / fail criteria corresponding to the vehicle type are stored in the inspection reference database 35, and pass / fail judgment is made by comparing the corresponding reference value with the inspection result. Inspection result database 3
Reference numeral 6 denotes a database in which results of inspections and inspection items of a target vehicle are integrally stored, and is used by being linked with customer information data.

[Real-time Inspection / Inspection] In vehicle inspection, a series of inspections and inspections are advanced as shown in FIG.
Refer to each figure for how the information of the inspection status by the inspector 6 is transmitted to the owner 5 of the waiting area 2 at each inspection and inspection, and how the owner 5 can respond in real time in that case. I will explain. First, when entering the inspection area 1, the exterior and the interior of the vehicle 4 are inspected. This inspection status is the position A of the dome camera 10.
Is photographed and displayed on the first split screen 22A of the screen of the video monitor installed in the standby area 2, and can be confirmed. Further, the tire is removed while being moved to the main lift position B and set, and the undercarriage (around the brake, suspension, etc.) is inspected with the lifted up state. At this time, the transmission of information performed at the time of the inspection will be described with reference to FIGS.

The inspector 6 goes under the lifted target vehicle 4 in accordance with a routine sequence, for example, regarding the situation around the brake, and proceeds with the inspection. At this time, the inspection location performed by the inspector 6 is the third split screen 2
It is displayed on the model shown in FIG. 2C. Thus, the owner 5 can intuitively grasp the progress of the inspection.

The inspector 6 checks the CCD camera 11 for inspection.
The inspection status and findings will be described with the wireless microphone 12 while photographing the inspection site. For example, as shown in FIG.
First split screen 22A of video monitor 22 in standby area 2
Shows a disk brake portion of the left front wheel to be inspected photographed by the CCD camera 11. At this time, the numerical information of the brake pad thickness measured by the inspector 6 with the digital length gauge is sent to the data control unit 30, and as shown in the second split screen 22B, as a CG model created based on the measured values. Is displayed and compared with the new model.
For example, the thickness of the inspected brake pad is 2mm,
Although it is larger than the wear limit (1 mm) as an inspection item, it is expected that the wear limit will be reached soon. Therefore,
Comment recommending parts replacement as information is second split screen 2
It is also displayed on 2B. At the same time, the cost information on the replacement of the brake pad is displayed on the fourth split screen 22D. On the basis of these pieces of information, the owner 5 can make the determination as to whether or not to replace the brake pad in a situation where he is satisfied. In addition, since a real part is placed in the standby area 2 for a part or the like that is not CG modeled, the wear state and the deterioration state of the part can be confirmed on the spot.

In the subsequent inspection of the engine room, etc., the interior of the engine room is photographed by the CCD camera 11 and the inspection is carried out. Therefore, for example, the state of contamination of the brake fluid and engine oil can be easily determined by color and the like. it can. In addition, since the liquid level can be confirmed even if the amount is insufficient, it can be immediately understood. Further, the tension and pain of the belts are displayed on the comparison screen between the image obtained by the CCD camera 11 and the new belt, so that the findings of the inspector 6 can be easily understood.

After the inspection of each part of the vehicle 4 by the inspector 6, a series of inspections is performed along the known inspection line L shown in FIG. These inspections are ordinary legal inspections, but the dome camera 10 is turned to the inspection line position D while performing a headlight inspection, a side slip inspection, a braking inspection, a speedometer inspection, an exhaust gas inspection, and the like.
In the waiting area 2, the inspection result of each inspection is displayed on the monitor 22. In this case, the inspection value and the allowable value are displayed on the screen, and the owner 5 can immediately confirm on the monitor 22 whether or not each inspection is successful.

[Follow-up Diagnosis] The inspection result of the vehicle that has been subjected to the vehicle inspection by the present system is stored together with customer information as follow-up data. Then, the follow-up data can be confirmed as preliminary information when an inquiry about a malfunction of the vehicle is made at a later date, and it is possible to appropriately respond to the inquiry. Also, it is possible to judge from the wear state and deterioration state of parts recorded at the time of vehicle inspection and the operation history data of the owner, and to estimate the approximate replacement time of parts,
Based on this, information is provided to the owner in the form of a questionnaire table and a diagnosis table, and the current situation can be accurately grasped based on the answers obtained from the owner. Time can be reconfirmed.

[0023]

As described above, according to the present invention, each inspection item and inspection item in the vehicle inspection is obtained from the video and the findings of the inspector, and the owner is convinced of the necessity of maintenance, replacement of parts, etc. Can be accurately determined, and as a result, unnecessary maintenance, replacement of parts, and the like can be eliminated, and an effect that an appropriate vehicle inspection according to the situation of the vehicle can be performed can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle inspection work operation system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic plan view showing a layout example preset in a dome camera in an inspection area in the vehicle inspection work operation system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an inspection and inspection work flow of vehicle inspection according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a screen explanatory view showing an example of split screen information of a monitor in a standby area.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 vehicle inspection area 2 standby area 3 system operation area 4 vehicle 5 owner 6 inspector 10 dome camera 11 CCD camera 12 wireless microphone 13 digital measuring gauge 20 video control unit 21 owner information input unit 22 video monitor 30 data control unit 31 vehicle inspection data Input unit 32 Storage unit

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A fixed video camera capable of photographing at least an inspection state of a vehicle to be inspected in an inspection area and an inspection state on a tester, a CCD camera carried by an inspector and capable of photographing the state of a predetermined inspection point, Voice transmitting means capable of transmitting the findings at the time of the inspection of the inspector, installed at the standby location of the owner of the vehicle to be inspected, images from the fixed video camera,
A monitor means capable of listening to the findings of the inspector while appropriately switching and displaying the image from the CCD camera, and a storage unit for storing the inspection results. A vehicle inspection service operation system, wherein the vehicle inspection service is proceeded by the owner confirming sequentially through images and findings. 2. The monitor screen is displayed as a split screen, and is displayed on the basis of an image from the CCD camera, numerical values measured by the inspector at the time of inspection, and vehicle type specification information previously stored in the storage unit. The modeled computer graphics are displayed on separate screens, and the inspection and inspection status are sequentially confirmed to the owner via the respective screen displays, so that a vehicle inspection operation can be performed. Vehicle inspection business operation system. 3. The monitor screen is displayed as a split screen, and is assumed based on the image from the CCD camera, the inspection result of the inspector, and the vehicle type specification information stored in the storage unit in advance. The cost of the additional maintenance work is displayed on a separate screen, and the necessity of the additional maintenance work is sequentially confirmed to the owner via the respective screen displays, so that the vehicle inspection work can proceed. The vehicle inspection business operation system according to claim 2. 4. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of: estimating a time of occurrence of necessary parts replacement or maintenance work which can be assumed based on the inspection result information stored in said storage unit; The vehicle inspection service operation system according to claim 1, wherein replacement or maintenance work is called for.