JP2003029770A - Rental car system and equipment for vehicle in the system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rental car system, by which comfortable driving is enabled by effectively utilizing electronic equipment loaded on a rental car when utilizing the rental car. SOLUTION: In the rental car system provided with a store device 10A installed in a rental car store and a reproducing machine 6 installed on the rental car, the store device 10A writes rental information on a rental recording medium so that the information can be utilized by the reproducing machine 6, and the reproducing machine 6 reads the rental information written on the rental recording medium and utilizes the read information.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a rental car system and a vehicle device therefor, and more particularly to a rental car system and a vehicle device therefor mainly for providing various information in the rental car system, mainly for providing music.

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2. Description of the Related Art Various electronic devices are mounted on vehicles for comfortable driving. For example, many vehicles are equipped with a sound reproducing device for reproducing music, AV equipment capable of reproducing not only music but also TV broadcast images and images recorded on a DVD, and a navigation system for route guidance. Is becoming more common.

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However, in the case of a rental car, the types of the sound reproducing device and the AV equipment installed are different, and the user often cannot enjoy those devices sufficiently. For example, even if the user prepares a compact disc (CD) to listen to his favorite music, he cannot listen to the CD if the sound reproducing device mounted in the rental car does not include the CD reproducing device. . Even if the user knows the function of the sound reproduction device installed in the rental car, it is troublesome to prepare a CD, for example, in order to listen to favorite music. This is a problem when it comes to increasing luggage during trips with a lot of people.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and when a rental car is used, the electronic equipment mounted in the rental car can be effectively used, and a comfortable rental car system and a rental car system can be provided. It is intended to provide the vehicle device.

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Means for Solving the Problems and Effects Thereof In order to solve the above problems, a rental car system according to the present invention (1)
In a rental car system including a store device installed in a rental car store and a vehicle device installed in the rental car, the store device is provided with rental information in a rental recording medium in a usable state in the vehicle device. Is written, the vehicle device reads rental information written in the rental recording medium, and uses the read information. According to the rental car system (1), if the rental information is written in the rental recording medium in the store device, the rental information can be used in the in-vehicle device. Therefore, no special preparation is required in advance. Even with the rental car, desired rental information can be used.

Further, in the rental car system (2) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (1), the rental information is music information, and the vehicle device reproduces music based on the read music information. It is characterized by having a reproducing device. According to the rental car system (2), it is possible to listen to favorite music in the rental car without special preparation in advance.

Further, in the rental car system (3) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (2), the music information is music identification data for specifying a music, and the vehicle device generates music reproduction data of a plurality of music. It is characterized by comprising stored music storage means and music selection means for selecting music reproduction data from the music storage means based on the music identification data. According to the rental car system (3), it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be written in the rental recording medium, use a low-capacity rental recording medium, and shorten the data writing time.

In the rental car system (4) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (3), the vehicle device can be connected to the music distribution center which distributes music reproduction data based on the music identification data. When there is no corresponding music reproduction data in the music storage means, the music reproduction data receiving means for receiving distribution of the music reproduction data from the music distribution center based on the music identification data is provided. According to the rent-a-car system (4), since the distribution management of music can be performed at the distribution center, it is possible to reduce the music management cost and facilities at each rental car store, and to accelerate the start time of distribution of new songs. .

Also, in the rental car system (5) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (4), the music storage means stores the music reproduction data received via the music reproduction data receiving means. It is characterized by that. According to the rental car system (5), since the distributed music reproduction data is stored, it is not necessary to normally re-distribute, the communication cost can be reduced, and the reproduction of the distributed music can be started quickly. be able to.

Further, in the rental car system (6) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (2), the music information is music identification data for specifying a music, and the vehicle device is based on the music identification data. A music distribution center that distributes music reproduction data, and the corresponding music reproduction data does not exist in the music storage means, the music distribution data is distributed from the music distribution center based on the music identification data. It is characterized in that it is provided with a reproduction data receiving means. According to the rental car system (6), since the distributed music reproduction data is stored, it is not necessary to normally re-distribute, the communication cost can be reduced, and the reproduction of the distributed music can be started quickly. It can be carried out.

Further, in the rental car system (7) according to the present invention, in any one of the rental car systems (3) to (6), the vehicle device includes an input means for inputting music identification data. It is characterized by that. According to the rental car system (7), new songs can be added even after moving from the rental car store by rental car.

Further, in the rental car system (8) according to the present invention, in any one of the rental car systems (2) to (7), the music reproduction data is encrypted, and the music information is encrypted. It is characterized in that it contains decryption data for decrypting. According to the rental car system (8), it is possible to prevent the illegal use of the music reproduction data, which is effective from the viewpoint of copyright law protection.

Further, the rental car system (9) according to the present invention is the rental car system (8), further comprising a decryption means for decrypting the encrypted music reproduction data based on the decryption data. It is characterized by being. According to the rent-a-car system (9), the vehicle device can decrypt the song reproduction data and reproduce the song.

In the rental car system (10) according to the present invention, in any one of the rental car systems (4) to (9), the music distribution center and the vehicle device are connected by a wireless telephone line. Is characterized by. According to the rent-a-car system (10), since the distribution center and the vehicle device are connected to each other via the wireless telephone network which is spread over a wide area, it is possible to obtain data such as a new song at almost any place. .

In the rental car system (11) according to the present invention, in any one of the rental car systems (4) to (9), the music distribution center and the vehicle device are connected to the music distribution center by a wired line. It is characterized by being connected by a narrow area low power wireless line via a facility terminal having a narrow area low power wireless communication function installed in a predetermined facility. According to the rent-a-car system (11), since the distribution center and the vehicle device are connected via the high-speed narrow-range low-power wireless communication, it is possible to obtain data such as a new song in the vehicle device in a short time and at a low price. You can

Further, in the rental car system (12) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (11), the rental information includes facility position information of the predetermined facility, and the vehicle device has the facility position information. It is characterized by comprising a facility position informing means for informing the position of the predetermined facility based on the above. According to the rental car system (12), it is possible to know the position where communication can be performed with the distribution center via the high-speed short-range small-power wireless communication, so that it becomes easy to receive the distribution service by the high-speed narrow-range small-power wireless communication.

Further, a rental car system (13) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned rental car system (2) to (12).
In any one of the above, the store device is provided with a general recording medium creating means for writing the music information on the general recording medium in a state where the general device other than the vehicle device can use the general recording medium. According to the rental car system (13), it is possible to randomly record various favorite songs on a general recording medium and listen to those songs on a home or portable reproducing device.

In the rental car system (14) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (13), the music information written in the general recording medium corresponds to the music information recorded in the rental recording medium. It is characterized by being. According to the rental car system (14), it is possible to listen to a favorite song heard in a rental car with a household or portable playback device without having to separately buy another record or the like.

Further, the rental car system (15) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (13) or (14), is provided with a writing music information selection means for selecting music information to be written in the general recording medium. Is characterized by. According to the rent-a-car system (15), it is possible to record only the favorite tunes of the tunes listened to by the rent-a-car to the general recording medium without having to separately buy another record or the like, and to record those tunes. Can be heard on a home or portable playback device.

Further, a rental car system (16) according to the present invention has the above-mentioned rental car systems (13) to (1).
In any one of 5), the recording medium selecting means for selecting the type of the general recording medium is provided. According to the rental car system (16), favorite songs can be recorded in the general recording medium corresponding to the owning player, and the songs can be heard by the home or portable reproducing device.

The car rental system (17) according to the present invention is the car rental system (2) to (16).
In any one of the above, the store terminal displays a list of music information that can be recorded on the rental recording medium, and a list selection for selecting music information to be recorded based on the list displayed on the display means. And means are provided. According to the rental car system (17), since the music to be recorded can be selected based on the list displayed on the display means, the work of selecting the music to be recorded on the rental recording medium becomes easy.

A rental car system (18) according to the present invention is a rental car system (2) to (17).
In any one of the above, the store terminal displays a list of music information that can be recorded on the general recording medium, and a list selection for selecting music information to be recorded based on the list displayed on the display unit. And means are provided. Car rental system (1
According to 8), since the music information to be recorded can be selected by the selection operation based on the list displayed on the display means, the work of selecting the music information to be recorded on the general recording medium becomes easy.

The rental car system (19) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned rental car system (1) to (18).
In any one of the above, the store terminal includes a charge storage unit that stores charge data of rental information, and a charge calculation unit that calculates a charge based on the selected rental information and the charge data stored in the charge storage unit. It is characterized by having. Car rental system (1
According to 9), since the fee is displayed at the time of recording the data, it can be used as a reference for purchasing the data.

The car rental system (20) according to the present invention is the car rental system (19), wherein the charge storage means stores charge data for recording on the rental recording medium and recording on the general recording medium. Is stored, and the charge calculating means automatically switches the charge data to be used depending on whether the recording medium is a rental recording medium or a general recording medium. According to the rental car system (20), it is possible to set an appropriate fee for providing information with different usage conditions.

Further, in the rental car system (21) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (19), the rental information includes advertisement information, and the charge storage means has different charges depending on the presence or absence of the advertisement information. It is characterized in that data is stored. According to the rental car system (21), the advertiser can expect an advertising effect, and the user can enjoy music at a low charge.

Further, in the rental car system (22) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (21), the store device is provided with an advertisement necessity selection means for selecting whether or not to record the advertisement information on the recording medium. It is characterized by being. According to the rental car system (22), the user can select music without advertisement or music with advertisement at a low charge according to his / her preference.

Further, a rental car system (23) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned rental car system (2) to (22).
In any of the above, video information is applied instead of the music information. According to the rental car system (23), the user can obtain the above-mentioned effects not only with music but also with video.

A rental car system (24) according to the present invention is a rental car system (2) to (22).
In any one of the above items, AV information including video information and music information is applied instead of the music information. According to the rental car system (24),
The user is an AV consisting of video information and music information as well as music.
The above-mentioned effect can be obtained with information.

The car rental system (25) according to the present invention is the car rental system (1) to (24).
In any one of the above, the store device is connected to a general-purpose terminal via a communication line network, and the general-purpose terminal can make a write reservation of the rental information. Car rental system (2
According to 5), the user is a terminal (computer) at home or the like.
From here, you can make a reservation to write rental information in advance, and you can quickly perform the procedure when renting a rental car.

The rental car system (26) according to the present invention is the rental car system (1) to (25).
In any one of the above, the rental information includes a game program. According to the rental car system (26), it is possible to play games and the like in a rental car.

The rental car system (27) according to the present invention is the rental car system (1) to (26).
In any of the above, the rental information includes navigation-related information.
According to the rental car system (27), it is possible to obtain navigation-related information useful for driving when using a rental car.

Further, a rental car system (28) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned rental car system (1) to (27).
In any one of the above, the shop terminal is equipped with navigation information selecting means for selecting navigation-related information regarding a route to a destination and storing it in a rental recording medium. According to the rental car system (28), it is possible to obtain useful navigation-related information in driving when using a rental car, and the navigation-related information regarding the route to the destination is necessary because it is limited to the information regarding the planned route. Information can be easily selected and obtained, and the storage capacity can be reduced.

In the rental car system (29) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (28), the navigation information selecting means searches a route to the destination based on the input destination. It is characterized by having. According to the rent-a-car system (29), since it is sufficient to set the destination as the record information on the route itself, the operation is easy and the route can be determined while viewing the route information.

Further, the rental car system (30) according to the present invention is the above-mentioned rental car system (1) to (29).
In any one of the above, the vehicle device is provided with a travel data writing unit for writing the travel data of the vehicle to the rental recording medium, and the store device is in a state where it can be used in a general device other than the vehicle device. It is characterized in that the medium is provided with general recording medium creating means for writing the travel data recorded in the rental recording medium. According to the rental car system (30), since a general recording medium in which the traveling data of the vehicle is recorded can be obtained, the user of the rental car can obtain a recording medium like an electronic album.

Further, in the rental car system (31) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (30), a digital camera for photographing a landscape is connected to the vehicle device, and the travel data writing means is used for the digital device. It is characterized in that the image data of the image taken by the camera is written in the rental recording medium. According to the rental car system (31), since a general recording medium in which the scenery around the vehicle and the scenery of the tourist spot photographed by the digital camera are recorded can be obtained, it is possible to obtain a more fulfilling recording medium like an electronic album. it can.

The car rental system (32) according to the present invention is the car rental system (31), further comprising a printing means for printing the image based on the image data written in the rental recording medium by the store device. It is characterized by being. According to the rent-a-car system (32), a printed matter of the scenery around the vehicle and the scenery of a tourist spot photographed by a digital camera can be obtained at a rental car store, a photograph (printed matter) can be quickly obtained, and the user himself / herself can use a computer or the like. It is possible to obtain an image printed matter without owning the.

Further, a rental car system (33) according to the present invention has the above-mentioned rental car systems (29) to (3).
2) In any one of 2), the store device is provided with a general recording medium creating means for writing the navigation data recorded in the rental recording medium onto the general recording medium in a state where it can be used by a general device other than the vehicle device. It is characterized by being. According to the rental car system (33), it is possible to record favorite data on the general recording medium in a state corresponding to the owning reproduction machine and use the data in home appliances.

Further, in the rental car system (34) according to the present invention, in the rental car system (21), the advertisement information posting operation terminal is connected to a communication network, and an advertisement is performed by operating the posting operation terminal. The feature is that the operation of posting information is performed. According to the rental car system (34), the advertising information can be easily posted in the rental information.

The vehicle device (1) according to the present invention is installed in a rental car store and stores music information in a rental recording medium in a state where it can be used by the vehicle device, and a vehicle device installed in the rental car. A vehicle device in a rental car system configured to include a reproducing unit that reads music information written in the rental recording medium and reproduces music based on the read music information. There is. According to the vehicle device (1), since the rental information can be used while using the rental car by using the rental recording medium in which the desired rental information is written in the store device, the rental car can be used without special preparation in advance. You can use useful rental information in.

In the vehicle device (2) according to the present invention, in the vehicle device (1), the music information is music identification data for specifying a music, and music reproduction data of a plurality of music is stored. It is characterized by comprising a music storage means and a music selection means for selecting music reproduction data from the music storage means based on the music identification data. According to the vehicle device (2), the amount of data to be written in the rental recording medium can be reduced, the rental recording medium having a low capacity can be used, and the data writing time can be shortened.

Further, the vehicle device (3) according to the present invention is characterized in that the vehicle device (2) is provided with an input means for inputting music identification data. According to the vehicle device (3), a new song can be added even after moving from the rental car store by rental car.

Further, in the vehicle device (4) according to the present invention, in the vehicle device (3), the music reproduction data is encrypted, while the music information includes decryption data for decrypting the encryption. It is characterized in that it further comprises a decryption means for decrypting the encrypted music reproduction data based on the decryption data. According to the vehicle device (4), it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of the music reproduction data, and it is effective from the standpoint of copyright law protection.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, a rental car system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the rental car system according to the embodiment.

The rent-a-car system includes a store terminal 10A installed in a rent-a-car sales office (rent-a-car store) and a reproducing device 6 installed in the rent-a-car.
The shop terminal 10A includes a music database 1, a control unit 2A, a recording unit 3, an operation unit 5, and a display unit 7,
The music database 1 stores a lot of digital data of music, and the music database 1 is composed of a large-capacity and high-speed reading data storage device such as a hard disk device using a magnetic disk. The music data stored in the music database 1 is encrypted, and the decrypted data stored in the music database 1 is used for decryption to enable music reproduction.

Time data is also used for encrypting the music data, and the time period during which the music data can be decrypted can be limited by using the clock function of the reproducing device 6 at the time of decryption. The control unit 2A controls various operations of the store terminal 10A, and is configured by a microcomputer. The display unit 7 displays various kinds of information in the store terminal 10A, for example, operation guidance, a list of selected songs, charges, etc.
It is composed of an RT, a liquid crystal display device, and the like, and displays based on a display control signal from the control section 2A.
The operation unit 5 is for a user to perform various operations on the store terminal 10A, and is configured by a push button switch or the like, and the user performs an operation such as selection of a song by operating the operation unit 5. You can

The recording section 3 is for writing data such as music data and decoding data of a song selected by the user onto a recording medium which can be reproduced by the reproducing device 6. In the present embodiment, the (optical) recording disk 4 composed of a CD-R is used as the recording medium, and the reproducing device 6 capable of reproducing a normal CD can read data. Low cost of the regenerator 6 is achieved. As the recording medium, not only an optical recording disk but also a magneto-optical disk, a magnetic disk, a magnetic tape, a semiconductor memory, etc. can be adopted. In the rental car system according to another embodiment, the reproduction device 6 can be used. The function of the recording unit 3 may be selected according to the type of recording medium being used.

The player 6 mounted on the rental car is basically an ordinary audio device having an amplifier, a speaker, etc., but it decrypts encrypted music data based on the corresponding decryption data and outputs a voice. It has a function to do. A microcomputer for performing these processes and operation control is equipped.

Next, the usage pattern of the rental car system will be described. [Music (information) purchase] When renting a rental car, the user uses the store terminal 10A to purchase the right to listen to music for the rental period of the rental car (or a predetermined period such as one day or two days). That is, the user purchases the right by inputting necessary information such as the user's personal information and the selected song on the operation unit 5. An input screen for information input, a guide screen, and a song name list are displayed on the display unit 7, and the user inputs various information according to the screen display (the song selection is performed by selecting the song to be recorded from the song name list via the operation unit 5). ). Then, when the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation through the operation unit 5, the recording unit 3 selects the song selected from the songs stored in the music database 1. The music data and the decoding data of the above are written on the recording disk 4.

The user brings this recording disk 4 into the rental car. The music (information) purchase fee is paid at the business office together with the rental car fee (normal payment by cash, credits, etc.), paid separately from the rental car fee, etc. Or a music provider company that has a tie-up with a rental car chain store, etc.).

[Music Reproduction] When the user sets the recording disk 4 in the reproduction device 6 mounted in the rental car, the user can reproduce music by the same reproduction operation as that of a normal sound reproduction device. If the music data recorded on the recording disk 4 is encrypted, the player 6 decrypts the data based on the decrypted data recorded on the recording disk 4 and outputs a sound. Also, if the playable deadline has passed,
Alternatively, when there is no decrypted data, the user is informed of the expiration of the reproduction or the fact that the reproduction is impossible on the display unit 7 or by outputting a voice.
The reproducing device 6 reproduces the unencrypted music data by a normal reproducing method.

[Return of Music (Information)] When the rental car is returned, the recording disk 4 is also returned. Then, when the user wants to purchase the music data stored in the recording disk 4, the user sets the recording disk 4 in the recording unit 3 of the store terminal 10A, inputs the necessary data via the operation unit 5, and performs the music ( Information) Purchase operation. At this time, an input screen for information input, a guide screen, and a song name list are displayed on the display unit 7, and the user can perform various operations according to the screen display (the song selection is recorded from the song name list via the operation unit 5). It will be good if you select the target song).

When the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation through the operation unit 5, the recording unit 3 selects from the songs stored in the music database 1. The music data (decrypted state) of the selected song is written on a recording medium such as the recording disk 4 designated by the user (normally, the recording medium corresponds to the device owned by the user). The user will receive this recording disk 4 in which the selected song is stored.

It should be noted that the music database 1 stores a charge when the use is limited to a rental car and data of a charge when a purchase is made, and the charge calculation is based on these charge data according to the usage situation. Is done. Further, since the use limit is imposed on the charge limited to the rental car use, the charge is reduced. By reducing the charge, illegal use of music data can be suppressed, which is effective from the viewpoint of copyright protection.

Although the rental car system according to the present embodiment is configured to encrypt music data, in another embodiment, it is exclusively (special) capable of being reproduced only by the reproducing device 6. A recording medium may be used, and it is not necessary to encrypt the music data if the recording medium is returned.

Next, the processing performed by the control unit 2A and the processing performed by the microcomputer of the reproducing device 6 will be described. Figure 2
7 is a flowchart showing processing performed by a control unit 2A of a store terminal 10A installed in a rental car shop and a microcomputer of a reproducing device 6 installed in a rental car according to Embodiment (1). The process performed by the control unit 2A is performed when the operation unit 5 is operated, and the process performed by the microcomputer of the player 6 is performed when the playback start operation of the recording disk 4 is performed.

First, in step S1, the purchase form of the music data is determined, and if it is determined that the music data is purchased, the process proceeds to step S5.
If it is determined that the purchase is for a limited time while renting a rental car (hereinafter referred to as spot purchase), the process proceeds to step S2. Step S
In step 2, music selection processing for detecting a music piece desired by the user is performed, and then step S3 is performed. This music selection processing includes operation input processing from the operation unit 5, display control of the display unit 7, and the like. In step S3, the music data of the selected song is read from the music database 1 and written in the recording disk 4, and then the process proceeds to step S4. In step S4, the decrypted data corresponding to the music data of the selected song is read from the music database 1 and written in the recording disk 4, and the process is completed.

The decryptable period may be limited by involving the data of the reproducible period in the decrypted data. In addition, the above procedure is used for writing the music data and the decryption data for the sake of clarity, but once the music data and the decryption data to be written are all in a form suitable for writing, RA
Various methods such as a method of storing the data in the M or the like and continuously writing the data stored in the RAM or the like to the recording disk 4 are possible.

On the other hand, in step S5, the recording disk 4
The music data recorded in step S6 is read and decoded to generate reproducible music data, and then the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, the reproducible music data thus generated is recorded on the recording medium designated by the user, and the process ends.

On the other hand, in step S10, the type of the set disc is discriminated. If it is determined that the disc is a general disc, the process proceeds to step S13. If it is determined that the disc is a spot purchase disc, the process proceeds to step S11. .
In step S11, it is determined whether or not the spot purchase disc can be reproduced, that is, whether or not the music disc can be decrypted, or whether or not it is within the decryptable period due to the clock function of the reproducing device 6, If it is determined that the reproduction is possible, the process proceeds to step S12, and if it is determined that the reproduction is not possible, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S12, the music data is decrypted based on the decrypted data and the reproducible data is transferred to step S13. In step S13, music is reproduced based on the music data, and the process ends. On the other hand,
In step S14, it is notified that the music cannot be reproduced, and then the process ends.

Next, a rental car system according to the embodiment (2) of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the rental car system according to the embodiment (2). The components having the same functions as those of the rental car system according to the embodiment (1) shown in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the rental car system according to the embodiment (2), music data is stored in a large-capacity, high-speed readable hard disk device (HDD) 11 using a magnetic disk mounted in the rental car.
This is different from the rental car system according to the embodiment (1). Then, in the music database 1 of the store terminal 10B, not only the music data but also the song name, performer, song code,
The song identification data such as a decoding code is stored, and the song identification data of the song selected by the user is written not in the recording disk 4 but in the memory card 9 having a built-in semiconductor memory and set in the player 6 of the rental car. Is configured to. Also, music data and song identification data are
It is provided from the distribution center 12 that manages the supply of music data. The music data is provided to the rent-a-car side via the wireless device 8 connected to the player 6, for example, by using a wireless telephone line or a wireless line dedicated to music data. The distribution of the music data will be received when the music data that is not stored in the HDD 11 is reproduced, and in this case, the music reception process can be performed during the reproduction of another song to shorten the reproduction start waiting time.

As another method, the music data and the music identification data are supplied via a wireless line between the satellite station 13 and the wireless device 8 which are connected to the distribution center 12 by a high-speed wired line. In this case, since the satellite station 13 and the wireless device 8 are close to each other, the DSRC (Dedic
aged Short Rang Communica
area) (small power high-speed wireless communication) such as a wireless communication system called BLUETOOTH) and DSRC or the like can be used to provide music data at high speed and low cost.

If the satellite station 13 is installed in a convenience store or a gas station, the terminals installed in these stores can be used, and the satellite station 13 can be realized at low cost. Installation of 13 can be expected to improve customer attraction. Then, the location information of the facility where these terminals are installed is written in the memory card 9 by the store terminal 10B, and the reproducing device 6 performs display on the map, character display, voice output, etc. based on the position data, The user can easily know the location of the target facility and can efficiently use the data distribution.

The distribution center 1 is also connected to the music database 1 of the store terminal 10B of the rental car store by a wired line.
The music data has been provided since 2. Therefore, the user can always purchase the latest music.

In the present embodiment, an example using the HDD 11 has been described, but in another embodiment, a large-capacity (large number of stored songs) medium reproducing apparatus such as an optical disk reproducing apparatus and its autochanger is used. It may be used, or a system that does not use distribution, or uses only distribution (HDD11
The system may be a system that does not use a medium reproducing device such as.

Next, the usage pattern of the rental car system will be described. [Purchase Music (Information)] When renting a rental car, the user purchases the right to listen to music for only the rental period of the rental car (or a predetermined period such as one day or two days) using the store terminal 10B. That is, the user purchases the right by inputting necessary information such as the user's personal information and the selected song on the operation unit 5. An input screen for information input, a guide screen, and a song title list are displayed on the display unit 7, and the user can input various information according to the screen display. Then, when the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation through the operation unit 5, the recording unit 3 selects the song selected from the songs stored in the music database 1. The music identification data of is written in the memory card 9.

The user brings this memory card 9 into the rental car. Payment of fee is paid at the business office along with the rental car fee (normal payment by cash, credit, etc.),
It should be done by a method according to the type of music provision (for example, music is provided by a car rental store or car rental chain store, or by a music provider company affiliated with the car rental chain store) such as paying separately from the rental car fee. Becomes

[Music Playback] When the user sets the memory card 9 in the player 6 installed in the rental car, the user can play back music by the same playback operation as in a normal sound playback device. The player 6 recognizes the music piece to be reproduced from the music identification data recorded in the memory card 9, reads the music data of the corresponding music piece from the HDD 11, and reproduces the sound. If the music data is encrypted, the data is decrypted based on the decrypted data recorded in the memory card 9, and the sound is output. In addition, if the reproducible deadline has expired, or if there is no decrypted data, etc.
Alternatively, the user is informed that reproduction is impossible by displaying on the display unit 7 or outputting a voice. If the music data is not recorded in the HDD 11, the distribution request signal is transmitted to the distribution center 12 together with the music identification data, and the corresponding music data is provided to the HDD.
Record at 11. At that time, if the satellite station 13 can be used (close to the satellite station 13), data communication via the satellite station 13 is performed in consideration of the communication speed and cost, while the satellite station 13 is not used. If it is not possible, data communication will be performed using a wireless telephone line. Further, the reproducing device 6 reproduces music data such as a normal CD whose reproduction is not restricted by a normal reproducing method.

[Music (information) return] When the rental car is returned, the memory card 9 is also returned. Then, when the user wants to purchase the music data corresponding to the music identification data stored in the memory card 9, the memory card 9 is set in the recording unit 3 of the store terminal 10B, and the necessary data is set via the operation unit 5. Perform music (information) purchase operations, such as inputting (selecting purchased songs). At this time, an input screen for information input, a guide screen, and a music title list are displayed on the display unit 7, and the user can perform various operations according to the screen display.

When the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation via the operation unit 5, the recording unit 3 selects from the songs stored in the music database 1. The music data (decrypted state) of the selected song is written on a recording medium such as the recording disk 4 designated by the user (normally, the recording medium corresponds to the device owned by the user). The user will receive the recording disk 4 in which the selected song is stored.

It should be noted that the music database 1 stores a charge when it is limited to use in a rental car and a charge data when purchasing, and the charge calculation is based on these charge data according to the usage situation. Is done. Further, since the use limit is imposed on the charge limited to the rental car use, the charge is reduced. By reducing the charge, illegal use of music data can be suppressed, which is effective from the viewpoint of copyright protection.

Although the rental car system according to the present embodiment is configured to encrypt music data, in another embodiment, it is a special (special A memory card may be used, and if the memory card is returned, it is not necessary to encrypt the music data, and the music identification data alone cannot play the music, so a special method is adopted. It is possible to prevent unauthorized music playback without doing so.

Next, the processing performed by the control unit 2B and the processing performed by the microcomputer of the reproducing device 6 will be described. Figure 4
7 is a flowchart showing processing performed by a control unit 2B of a store terminal 10B installed in a rental car shop and a microcomputer of a reproducing device 6 mounted in a rental car according to Embodiment (2).

The process performed by the control unit 2B is performed when the operation unit 5 is operated, and the process performed by the player 6 is performed when the playback start operation of the memory card 9 is performed. First, in step S21, the purchase form of the music data is determined, and if it is determined to be purchase, the process proceeds to step S25. If it is determined to be spot purchase, step S2
Move to 2. In step S22, a music selection process for detecting a music desired by the user is performed, and the process proceeds to step S23. This music selection processing includes operation input processing from the operation unit 5, display control of the display unit 7, and the like. In step S23, the music identification data of the selected song is read from the music database 1,
The writing process to the memory card 9 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S24. In step S24, the decrypted data corresponding to the music data of the selected song is read from the music database 1 and written in the memory card 9, and the process ends. The decryptable period may be limited by making the decrypted data include the data of the reproducible period. In addition, the music identification data and the decryption data are written in the above procedure for the sake of convenience for easy understanding, but the music identification data and the decryption data to be written are all read once in a form suitable for writing.
Various methods such as a method of storing the data in the AM or the like and continuously writing the data stored in the RAM or the like into the memory card 9 are possible.

On the other hand, in step S25, the music identification data recorded in the memory card 9 is read from the music database 1 and decoded to generate reproducible music data,
After that, the routine goes to Step S26. In step S26, the reproducible music data thus generated is recorded on the recording medium designated by the user, and the process ends.

On the other hand, in step S31, the type of data stored in the set recording medium is discriminated, and if it is determined that the data is general music data such as a general disc, the process proceeds to step S35 and spot purchase is performed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S32. In step S32, a song to be reproduced is detected based on the user's operation,
Move to 33. At that time, a screen display for selecting a song, a list of songs that can be selected, and the like are displayed. Further, if there is a reproduction restriction, whether or not the spot purchase song can be reproduced, that is, whether the music data can be decrypted, or whether it is within the decryptable period due to the clock function of the reproducing device 6, etc. , Is displayed. In step S33, the music data of the detected reproduced music is read from the HDD 11, and if it is not in the HDD 11, the music data is obtained from the distribution center 12 (or via the satellite station 13) by communication, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, decryption processing is performed based on the decrypted data in order to convert the music data into reproducible music data, and then the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, music is reproduced based on the music data, and the process ends.

Next, a rental car system according to the embodiment (3) of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the rental car system according to the embodiment (3). The components having the same functions as those of the rental car system according to the embodiment (2) shown in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.
In the rental car system according to the embodiment (3), not only music data but also route data regarding a route driven by the user can be provided. However, the rental car system according to the embodiment (2) Is very different from.

In the database 21 of the store terminal 10C,
Not only music data, but information about various routes, such as route data such as road maps, tourist spot information, store information, event information, and information on services such as various facility discounts,
Alternatively, game programs such as quizzes, treasure hunts, and rallies are stored, and not only the song selected by the user, but also information regarding the destination selected by the user or the route to the destination, and information for enjoying the drive are stored in the semiconductor. A memory card 9 having a built-in memory is written and set in a navigation-equipped player 16 of a rental car. In addition, the playback device with navigation 16
A digital camera 17 is detachably connected to the
The memory card 9 is loaded with the image data of the scenery around the moving vehicle and the scenery (removed and photographed) in the tourist area.
You can write to. Further, the navigation-equipped reproducing device 16 is equipped with an information receiving device such as an FM multiplex receiver, and the weather information and the like of the spot obtained during traveling are written in the memory card 9 with time. .

Incidentally, the reproduction of the music data and the like are the same as those of the rental car system of the above-mentioned embodiment (1) or (2), so that the description thereof will be omitted here. Also, the music data and the route data are provided from the distribution center 12 that manages the supply of various data. Then, the route data is provided to the rent-a-car side through the wireless device 8 connected to the navigation-equipped reproducing device 16, that is, by using, for example, a wireless telephone line or a data-only wireless line.

As another method, data is supplied via a wireless line between the satellite station 13 and the wireless device 8 which are connected to the distribution center 12 by a high-speed wired line.
In this case, since the satellite station 13 and the wireless device 8 are in a short distance, it is possible to use low-power high-speed wireless communication such as a wireless communication method called DSRC. It can be provided at a price.

If the satellite station 13 is installed in a convenience store or a gas station, the terminals installed in these stores can be used, and the satellite station 13 can be realized at low cost. Installation of 13 can also be expected to improve the ability to attract customers. Data is also provided from the distribution center 12 to the database 1 of the store terminal 10C of the rental car store by a wired line. Therefore, the user can always purchase the latest music and the latest data. A computer for home use and a satellite terminal (computer) installed at a convenience store or a gas station are connected to the rental car store terminal 10C via a communication network such as the Internet. You can make reservations, music data, and route information.

The distribution center 12 is also connected to a terminal 19 of a sponsor company via a communication network such as the Internet, and the sponsor uses advertisement data as music data (voice advertisement) or route information (voice advertisement / display advertisement). It is possible to add to. Then, if the user operates the operation unit 5 to permit inclusion of advertisement data when purchasing these data, various data is provided in a form including the advertisement data, and the advertisement is notified when the data is used. become. It should be noted that although the data fee is discounted when the inclusion of the advertisement is permitted, the fee data is stored in the database 21 so that the fee depending on whether the advertisement is permitted or not is calculated based on the fee data. Has become.

Although detailed description is omitted here, the distribution center 12, satellite station 13, sponsor terminal 1
A server system 9 includes a computer and a communication device.

Next, the usage pattern of the rental car system will be described. [Music (information) purchase] When renting a rental car, the user uses the store terminal 10C to purchase the right to use various data for the rental period of the rental car (or a predetermined period such as one day or two days). That is, the user uses the operation unit 5,
Input necessary information such as user's personal information, selected song, drive destination or route. An input screen for information input, a guide screen, a song name list, a map, route data types, etc. are displayed on the display unit 7, and the user can input various information according to the screen display. When these inputs are completed, the corresponding data is written from the database 21 to the memory card 9.

When the destination is input, the route is searched up to the destination based on the map data stored in the database 21, and the information related to the searched route is recorded in the memory card 9. Will be. When the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation through the operation unit 5 at that time, the recording unit 3
Writes the music data and route data of the selected song stored in the database 21 into the memory card 9.

The user brings this memory card 9 to the rental car. In addition, payment of the fee is made at the business office along with the rental car fee (normal payment by cash, credits, etc.), separately from the rental car fee, etc. Information provision form (form of information provided by the car rental store or car rental chain store) Or an information provider that has formed a partnership with a rental car chain store).

[Music Reproduction / Information Display] When the user sets the memory card 9 in the navigation-equipped reproducing device 16 mounted in the rental car, the user reproduces music according to the same reproducing operation as that of a normal sound reproducing device, and the route information is displayed. Can be displayed (voice output). When the usable period of the route information has passed, or when there is no decrypted data, the fact that the reproduction has expired or cannot be reproduced is displayed on the display unit 7 to give a voice output to inform the user. . When new route information is needed or when music data of a new song is desired, a distribution request signal for desired data is transmitted to the distribution center 12 and the corresponding data is provided.
Record to DD11. At that time, the satellite station 13
When it is possible to use (close to the satellite station 13),
Data communication is performed via the satellite station 13 in consideration of communication speed and cost, and when the satellite station 13 cannot be used, data communication using a wireless telephone line is performed.

[Return of Music (Information)] When returning the rental car, the memory card 9 is also returned. When the user wants to purchase the music data corresponding to the music identification data stored in the memory card 9 or the image data captured by the digital camera 17, the user sets the memory card 9 in the recording unit 3 of the store terminal 10C, A disk purchasing operation is performed, such as inputting necessary data via the operation unit 5 (selection of a purchased song from the target song or selection of an image). At that time, on the display unit 7, an input screen for information input, a guide screen, a song name list, a photographed image,
Acquisition information such as weather is displayed, and the user can input various information according to the screen display.

When the necessary items are input, the fee is displayed, and when the user performs an approval operation through the operation unit 5, the recording unit 3 causes the recording unit 3 to store the music data ( The encrypted state) and the image data are written in a recording medium such as the recording disk 4 designated by the user (usually, the recording medium corresponds to the device owned by the user). Then, the user will receive this recording disk 4.

It should be noted that the database 21 stores the data of the charge when the use is limited to the rental car and the charge of the purchase, and the charge calculation is based on these charge data selected according to the usage situation. It is done based on. Further, since the use limit is imposed on the charge limited to the rental car use, the charge is reduced. By reducing the charge, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use of music data, which is effective from the viewpoint of copyright protection.

Further, in the present embodiment, the music data is encrypted, but in another embodiment, a dedicated (special) memory in which the data can be read only by the navigation-equipped player 16. It is also possible to adopt a method using a card, and if the return of the memory card 9 is a precondition, it is also possible to adopt a method in which the music data is not encrypted, and only the music identification data is used. In that case, music cannot be played, so illegal music playback can be prevented without taking any special method. The image data can be printed by a printer (not shown).

Next, the processing performed by the control section 2C and the processing performed by the microcomputer of the navigation device 16 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing performed by the control unit 2C of the store terminal 10C installed in the rental car shop according to the embodiment (3) and the navigation-equipped reproducing device 16 installed in the rental car. The processing performed by the control unit 2C is performed when the operation unit 5 is operated, and the navigation device with navigation 1
The processing performed by the microcomputer 6 is repeatedly executed during the operation of the reproducing device.

First, in step S41, the purchase form of various data is determined, and if it is determined to be purchase, step S45.
If it is determined to be spot purchase, the process proceeds to step S4.
Move to 2. In step S42, a data selection process for detecting the data desired by the user is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43. This selection processing includes operation input processing from the operation unit 5, display control of the display unit 7, and the like. In step S43, various selected data are read from the database 21,
The writing process to the memory card 9 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S44. In step S44, the decrypted data corresponding to the selected data is read from the database 21 and written in the memory card 9, and the process ends.

The decryptable period may be limited by making the decryptable data involved in the reproducible period. In addition, the procedure of writing the data and the decrypted data is the above-mentioned procedure for convenience of explanation, but all of the data to be written is temporarily stored in a RAM or the like in a form suitable for writing and treated as data as a whole. It is possible to employ various methods such as a method of continuously writing data stored in the memory card 9 or the like to the memory card 9.

On the other hand, in step S45, the data recorded in the memory card 9 is read, various corresponding data is read from the database 21 and decoded to generate usable data, and the image data taken by the digital camera is read. Read and move to step S46. Step S4
At 6, the generated various data (including the image data) is recorded on the recording medium designated by the user, and the process ends.

On the other hand, in step S51, it is determined whether or not the return processing of the rental car is performed based on the presence or absence of the return operation by the operation unit 5, and in the case of the return processing of the rental car, step S5
If it is not the return process, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the traveling data such as the traveling point and the time are stored, and the process ends. In step S53, the stored traveling data is input for writing in the memory card 9, and the process proceeds to step S54. Step S54
Then, the image data is taken in from the digital camera 17 for writing to the memory card 9, and step S55
Move on to. In step S55, the input traveling data and image data are written in the memory card 9 and the process is completed.

In the embodiment (3), data transmission between the rental car and the rental car store is performed using the memory card 9, but data transmission using a communication line is also possible.
Since the music reproduction is the same processing as that of the above-described embodiment (2), the description thereof is omitted here. Further, the route data is announced by a method such as displaying it at a corresponding position on the map at the time of guidance by the navigation device or displaying tourist guide information or an advertisement screen when approaching a corresponding facility (store or the like).

In each of the above-described embodiments, music reproduction is described as an example. However, even in the case of reproducing a video (including audio) of a movie or the like, the same applies when a video display device such as a liquid crystal display device is connected. It goes without saying that it can be realized.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a rental car system according to an embodiment (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing processing performed by a control unit and a microcomputer of a reproducing device in the rental car system according to the embodiment (1) of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a rental car system according to an embodiment (2) of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing performed by a control unit and a microcomputer of a reproducing device in the rental car system according to the embodiment (2) of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a rental car system according to an embodiment (3) of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing performed by a control unit and a reproducing device in the rental car system according to the embodiment (3) of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 21 ... (music / information) database 2A, 2B, 2C ... Control unit 3 ... Recording section 4 ... Recording disc 6, 16 ... (with navigation) playback device 9 ... Memory card 11: Hard disk device

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Claims (38)

[Claims] 1. A store device installed in a rental car store,
In a rental car system including a vehicle device installed in a rental car, the store device writes rental information to a rental recording medium in a state in which the vehicle device can use the rental device, and the vehicle device includes the rental recording medium. A rental car system, characterized in that the rental information written in is read and the read information is used. 2. The rental car system according to claim 1, wherein the rental information is music information, and the vehicle device includes a music reproducing device that reproduces music based on the read music information. 3. The music information is music identification data for identifying a music, and the vehicle device stores music reproduction data of a plurality of music reproduction data; and the music storage means based on the music identification data. 3. The rental car system according to claim 2, further comprising: music selection means for selecting music reproduction data from the music reproduction data. 4. The music identification is possible when the vehicle device is connectable to the music distribution center that distributes music reproduction data based on the music identification data and there is no corresponding music reproduction data in the music storage means. 4. The rental car system according to claim 3, further comprising music reproduction data receiving means for receiving distribution of music reproduction data from the music distribution center based on the data. 5. The rental car system according to claim 4, wherein the music storage means stores the music reproduction data received via the music reproduction data receiving means. 6. The music information is music identification data for specifying a music, the vehicle device is connectable to a music distribution center for distributing music reproduction data based on the music identification data, and the music storage means. 3. The rental car according to claim 2, further comprising music reproduction data receiving means for receiving distribution of the music reproduction data from the music distribution center based on the music identification data when there is no corresponding music reproduction data. system. 7. The rental car system according to claim 3, wherein the vehicle device includes an input unit for inputting music identification data. 8. The music reproduction data is encrypted,
8. The rental car system according to claim 2, wherein the music information includes decryption data for decrypting the encryption. 9. The rental car system according to claim 8, wherein the vehicle device includes a decryption unit that decrypts encrypted music reproduction data based on the decryption data. 10. The rental car system according to claim 4, wherein the music distribution center and the vehicle device are connected by a wireless telephone line. 11. The music distribution center and the vehicle device are connected to the music distribution center by a wired line, and a small area low power is installed via a facility terminal having a small area low power wireless communication function installed in a predetermined facility. The rental car system according to any one of claims 4 to 9, wherein the rental car system is connected by a wireless line. 12. The rental information includes facility location information of the predetermined facility, and the vehicle device includes facility location reporting means for reporting the location of the predetermined facility based on the facility location information. The rental car system according to claim 11, wherein: 13. The general recording medium creating means for writing music information onto a general recording medium in a state where the store device can be used by a general device other than the vehicle device, according to any one of claims 2 to 12. The rental car system according to any one of 1. 14. The rental car system according to claim 13, wherein the music information written in the general recording medium corresponds to the music information recorded in the rental recording medium. 15. The rental car system according to claim 13 or 14, further comprising write music information selection means for selecting music information to be written in the general recording medium. 16. A recording medium selecting means for selecting a type of the general recording medium is provided.
The rental car system according to any one of 3 to 15. 17. The display means for the store terminal to display a list of music information recordable on the rental recording medium, and a list selection for selecting music information to be recorded based on the list displayed on the display means. The rental car system according to any one of claims 2 to 16, further comprising a means. 18. A list means for the store terminal to display a list of music information recordable on the general recording medium, and a list selection for selecting music information to be recorded based on the list displayed on the display means. The rental car system according to any one of claims 2 to 17, further comprising: means. 19. The store terminal comprises charge storage means for storing charge data of rental information, and charge calculating means for calculating a charge based on the selected rental information and the charge data stored in the charge storage means. The rental car system according to any one of claims 1 to 18, further comprising: 20. The charge storage means stores charge data for recording on the rental recording medium and charge data for recording on the general recording medium, and the charge calculating means records rental data on the recording medium. 20. The rental car system according to claim 19, wherein charge data to be used is automatically switched depending on whether it is a medium or a general recording medium. 21. The rental information includes advertisement information, and the charge storage means stores different charge data depending on the presence or absence of the advertisement information.
Car rental system described in. 22. The rental car system according to claim 21, wherein the store device includes an advertisement necessity selection means for selecting whether or not the advertisement information is recorded on a recording medium. 23. The car rental system according to claim 2, wherein video information is applied instead of the music information. 24. The rental car system according to claim 2, wherein AV information including video information and music information is applied instead of the music information. 25. The store device is connected to a general-purpose terminal via a communication line network, and the general-purpose terminal is configured to make a write reservation of the rental information. The rental car system according to any one of 1. 26. The rental car system according to claim 1, wherein the rental information includes a game program. 27. The rental information includes navigation-related information.
The rental car system according to any one of 26. 28. The navigation terminal selecting means for selecting navigation information related to a route to a destination and storing the navigation information in a rental recording medium.
The rental car system according to any one of 1. 29. The navigation information selection means,
3. A route search means for searching for a route to a destination based on the input destination is provided.
8. The rental car system described in 8. 30. The vehicle device comprises a traveling data writing unit for writing the traveling data of the vehicle to the rental recording medium, and the store device is generally recorded in a state where it can be used by a general device other than the vehicle device. 30. The rental car system according to any one of claims 1 to 29, further comprising a general recording medium creating means for writing travel data recorded in the rental recording medium on a medium. 31. A digital camera for photographing a landscape is connected to the vehicle device, and the traveling data writing means writes image data of an image photographed by the digital camera on the rental recording medium. 31. The rental car system according to claim 30. 32. The rental car system according to claim 31, wherein the store apparatus includes a printing unit that prints an image based on the image data written in the rental recording medium. 33. The store device comprises general recording medium creating means for writing navigation data recorded in the rental recording medium onto a general recording medium in a state in which it can be used by a general device other than the vehicle device. The rental car system according to any one of claims 29 to 32, wherein: 34. The advertisement information posting operation terminal is connected to a communication network, and the advertisement information posting operation is performed by operating the posting operation terminal. Car rental system. 35. A vehicle device in a rental car system configured to include a store device installed in a rental car store and writing music information to a rental recording medium in a state usable by the vehicle device, and a vehicle device installed in the rental car. A vehicle device comprising: a reproducing unit that reads music information written in the rental recording medium and reproduces music based on the read music information. 36. The music information is music identification data for specifying a music, and music storage means for storing music reproduction data of a plurality of music, and music reproduction from the music storage means based on the music identification data. 36. The vehicle device according to claim 35, further comprising: music selection means for selecting data. 37. The vehicle device according to claim 36, further comprising input means for inputting music identification data. 38. While the music reproduction data is encrypted, the music information includes decryption data for decrypting the encryption, and the encrypted music reproduction data is decrypted based on the decryption data. 38. The vehicle device according to claim 37, further comprising a decoding unit.