JP2004192599A - Automobile parts retrieval system and terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automobile parts retrieval system capable of solving the problem that vehicle model details such as an exterior color as information unique to a vehicle can not be specified only by specification of a vehicle model by a "type specification number" and "classification segment number", necessity for preliminarily inputting the exterior color when exterior parts such as a side mirror are retrieved is caused, and when an automobile inspection certificate does not exist and lost, an input operation itself becomes difficult in the conventional manner, and capable of finely classifying the details of vehicle model as far as possible, and more exactly grasping compatibility with the parts. <P>SOLUTION: Vehicle intrinsic data 15 such as a vehicle number and the exterior color and vehicle model details data 16 for specifying general-purpose vehicle model details are stored by distinguishing them and a compatible part number 61 is retrieved on finely acquiring the vehicle intrinsic data and the vehicle model details as a general purpose vehicle model by inputting the vehicle number 62 from a terminal. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automobile parts search system and a terminal that support an automobile parts search using an automobile parts database.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when using a car parts database of a user, a model of the car is designated and a part number of a part suitable for the car type is searched, and a car model suitable for the part is searched from the specified part number. There are times when you do. Further, in order to specify the part number, the parts of the vehicle body and the names of the parts are used to divide the parts into a large classification and a small classification. In addition, the designation of the vehicle type is based on the "model designation number", "category classification number" or "year" described in the vehicle verification of the vehicle, and the vehicle type is entered by inputting the numerical value to the user terminal. Had been identified. The specification of the vehicle type was roughly indicated by the combination of the vehicle name and the generation (model change).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1] JP-A-2001-14413.
[Patent Document 2] JP-A-2002-245057.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, only by specifying the vehicle type using the "model designation number" and "category classification number", it is not possible to specify vehicle type subdivisions such as exterior color and interior color, which are vehicle-specific information, and when searching for exterior parts such as door mirrors, , It is necessary to input the exterior color in advance. Further, when the vehicle verification is discarded or lost due to a scrapped vehicle, of course, the input operation itself becomes difficult.
[0005] By the way, the meaning of the vehicle type means the type of the vehicle classified according to the use, type, year, and the like. It is necessary to finely subdivide even exterior colors, interior colors, model names, engine types, grades, body shapes, types of transmissions, and the number of doors.
[0006] Therefore, the determination of conformity / non-conformity between the vehicle type and the parts should be originally determined by the subdivided vehicle type. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide an automobile parts search system capable of classifying a vehicle type subdivided as finely as possible and more accurately grasping compatibility with parts.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention is configured as follows in order to solve the above-mentioned problems of the related art.
[0008] A first invention is an automobile parts search system including a server having an automobile parts database and a terminal connected to a user via a communication line,
The data of the vehicle parts database is a vehicle-specific data such as a chassis number that is unique to the vehicle, a manufacturing date of the vehicle corresponding to the chassis number, an interior color of the vehicle, and an exterior color of the vehicle. And a vehicle type identification number for finely identifying a general-purpose vehicle type, and a vehicle name, a model name, an engine type, a grade, a body shape, a transmission type, and the number of doors that exist corresponding to the vehicle type identification number. ,, Etc. and accumulate separately
In addition, the data of the vehicle parts database has a chassis number table for associating the vehicle type identification number with the chassis number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user, the server acquires the chassis number, and acquires vehicle-specific data using the acquired chassis number as a search key,
Further, the vehicle type identification number is obtained by searching the vehicle number table from the vehicle number, and the vehicle type subdivision data is obtained by using the obtained vehicle type identification number as a search key,
The server combines the acquired vehicle-specific data and the vehicle type subdivision data, and outputs the combined data to the terminal as chassis information.
In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the data of the automobile parts database is further stored in the form of a part number unique to the part, and a manufacturing start date of the part corresponding to the part number. Accumulates separately into part-specific data such as the date of manufacture end and price, etc.
Further, the automobile parts database has a part number table for associating the part number with the vehicle type identification number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user,
The server obtains the chassis number, searches the chassis number table from the obtained chassis number to obtain the vehicle type identification number, and further searches the part number table from the obtained vehicle type identification number to obtain the part number. To obtain the part-specific data using the obtained part number as a search key,
The server outputs the part-specific data together with the acquired part number to the terminal as part information.
[0010] In a third aspect based on the first and second aspects, a part number output as the part information to the terminal by the user is further specified, or a part number is specified by the user from the terminal. input,
By doing so, the server acquires the part number, retrieves the part number table from the acquired part number and acquires the model identification number, and further acquires the model classification data using the acquired model identification number as a search key And outputting the obtained vehicle type subdivision data together with the part number to the terminal.
[0011] A fourth invention is a server provided with an automobile parts database, and a terminal connected via a communication line for a user,
The data of the vehicle parts database is a vehicle-specific data such as a chassis number that is unique to the vehicle, a manufacturing date of the vehicle corresponding to the chassis number, an interior color of the vehicle, and an exterior color of the vehicle. And a vehicle type identification number for finely identifying a general-purpose vehicle type, and a vehicle name, a model name, an engine type, a grade, a body shape, a transmission type, and the number of doors that exist corresponding to the vehicle type identification number. ,, Etc. and accumulate separately
In addition, the data of the vehicle parts database has a chassis number table for associating the vehicle type identification number with the chassis number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user, the server acquires the chassis number, and acquires vehicle-specific data using the acquired chassis number as a search key,
Further, the vehicle type identification number is obtained by searching the vehicle number table from the vehicle number, and the vehicle type subdivision data is obtained by using the obtained vehicle type identification number as a search key,
The server combines the acquired vehicle-specific data and the vehicle type subdivision data, and outputs the combined data to the terminal as chassis information.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the data of the automobile parts database is further stored in the form of a part number unique to the part, and a manufacturing start date of the part corresponding to the part number. Accumulates separately into part-specific data such as the date of manufacture end and price, etc.
Further, the automobile parts database has a part number table for associating the part number with the vehicle type identification number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user,
The server acquires the chassis number, retrieves the chassis number table from the acquired chassis number to acquire the vehicle type identification number, further searches the part number table from the acquired vehicle identification number, and acquires the part number. Acquiring, and acquiring the part-specific data using the acquired part number as a search key,
The server outputs the part-specific data together with the acquired part number to the terminal as part information.
[0013] In a sixth aspect based on the fourth and fifth aspects, a part number output as the part information to the terminal by the user is further specified by the user, or a part number is specified by the user from the terminal. input,
By doing so, the server acquires the part number, retrieves the part number table from the acquired part number and acquires the model identification number, and further acquires the model classification data using the acquired model identification number as a search key And outputting the obtained vehicle type subdivision data together with the part number to the terminal.
By adopting the above configuration, the present invention makes it possible to divide a vehicle type as finely as possible and to grasp the compatibility with parts more accurately.
The chassis number is a number for uniquely identifying a vehicle registered in the competent authority, and is stamped on the vehicle and on the vehicle body. The part number is a number assigned by the manufacturer for each part in order to manage the part. Therefore, different parts have different part numbers. Conversely, the same part number is assigned to the corresponding part even in a different vehicle type if the same part is mounted.
The vehicle type identification number is a number for specifying a vehicle type. One vehicle type identification number is assigned to one chassis number, but a plurality of vehicle type identification numbers are assigned to one part number. In some cases.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of an automobile parts search system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of the present invention, and the hardware configuration of the present invention will be described first. In FIG. 2, a server 2 that manages an automobile parts database 1 at a data processing site and a terminal 4 for a plurality of users are connected via a communication network 3.
The server 2 is a computer system including a central processing unit 50, a main storage device 51, a fixed magnetic storage device 52, a display device 53, an input device 54, a communication control device 55, and the like. Stores an operating system (OS), application software, and the automobile parts database 1 of the present invention.
The terminal 4 connected to the communication network 3 such as the Internet includes a central processing unit 40, a main storage device 41, a display device 42, an input device 43 such as a keyboard and a mouse, and a communication control device 44. It is a so-called personal computer.
The server 2 manages the database 1 and the terminal 4 by the OS and the application programs. Each terminal 4 is controlled by the server 2 as a multi-user terminal.
Further, as another form of the terminal device, a portable terminal such as a notebook personal computer or a portable telephone using wireless communication can be considered. In any case, the terminal can input the chassis number and the part number by operating the keyboard and the mouse while viewing the display screen. Needless to say, the terminal has a function of selecting or specifying a vehicle manufacturer name, a part category, a part name or a part number displayed on the terminal screen using a mouse or the like.
The structure of the automobile parts database 1 according to the present invention will be described based on stored data and tables. In FIG. 1, an automobile parts database 1 stores data relating to an automobile and its parts, which is stored in advance. The data includes vehicle-specific data such as a chassis number 62 unique to the vehicle, a manufacturing date 63 of the vehicle corresponding to the chassis number, an interior color 65 of the vehicle, and an exterior color 64 of the vehicle. 15 and a vehicle type identification number 60 for finely identifying a general-purpose vehicle type in the automobile parts database, and a vehicle name 70, a model name 73, an engine type 74, and a grade 75 existing in correspondence with the vehicle type identification number. , Body shape 76, type of transmission 77, number of doors, etc., vehicle type subdivision data 16, a part number 61 unique to the part, and a manufacturing start date of the part corresponding to the part number 78, the end date of production 79, the reference price 39, and other part-specific data 17, and stored separately.
As shown in FIG. 4, a part number 61 and a vehicle type identification number 60 are stored in the part number table 10 in association with each other. That is, by looking at the table, the relationship between compatible parts and vehicle types can be understood. Note that the part number may be applicable to a plurality of vehicle types.
As shown in FIG. 5, the chassis number table 11 stores a chassis number 62 in association with a vehicle type identification number 60. That is, by looking at the table, the relationship with the vehicle type corresponding to the chassis number can be understood. The vehicle number table 11 also stores the vehicle-specific data 15 shown in FIG. 1 such as the manufacturing date 63, the exterior color 64, and the interior color 65, in addition to the chassis number 62.
As shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle type characteristic table 12 includes a vehicle type identification number 60, a vehicle name 70, a production start date 71, a production end date 72, a model name 73, an engine type 74, and a grade. The vehicle type subdivision data 16 shown in FIG. 1 such as 75, body shape 76, transmission type 77, and the number of doors are stored.
As shown in FIG. 1, the component specific data 17 is stored in the component price table 13 and the component master table 14.
The outline of the retrieval means according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In the first and fourth inventions, as shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle number input means 22 and the vehicle specific data 15 and the vehicle type subdivision data 16 are obtained from the input vehicle number, and the obtained data is stored in the vehicle information. There is a chassis information search unit 23 and chassis information output unit 24 for outputting to the terminal as 35.
The configuration will be described in detail. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of the pointer at the time of the search, and the search path is indicated by alphabetical symbols in the figure. When the chassis number is input from the terminal by the user, the server acquires the chassis number 62 from the terminal. In FIG. 10, the server uses the acquired chassis number as a search key to acquire vehicle-specific data 15 existing in the chassis number table 11 (A). The vehicle type identification number 60 is obtained by searching the vehicle number table 11 from the obtained vehicle number 62 (B), and the obtained vehicle type identification number (C) is used as a search key (D) from the vehicle type characteristic table 12. The vehicle type subdivision data 16 is acquired. In FIG. 1, the server combines the acquired vehicle-specific data 15 and the vehicle type subdivision data 16 and outputs the combined data to the terminal as vehicle stand information 35 shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 shows an example 80 of the output screen displayed on the terminal. The vehicle-specific data (63, 64, 65) and the vehicle type subdivision data (70, 73) of the chassis number indicated by 81 in FIG. , 74, 75, 76, 77) are combined, and the output result of the combined data is displayed on the terminal as a list 20. However, the combination is not limited to the display example.
Further, the second and fifth inventions have a means 28 for outputting part information 33 of a part conforming to the input chassis number in FIG. 1 and a means 27 for searching the part information. The configuration will be described in detail. In FIG. 10, when the chassis number is input from the terminal by the user and the server acquires the chassis number 62, the chassis number table 11 is searched (B) from the chassis number to acquire the vehicle type identification number 60. Further, the part number table 10 is searched (F) from the obtained vehicle type identification number (E) to obtain the part number 61, and the obtained part number is used as the search key (G) from the part price table 13 and the parts master table 14. The part-specific data 17 is acquired. The server outputs the component-specific data 17 together with the acquired component number to the terminal as a component information list 18 shown in FIG.
FIG. 8 shows an example 82 of the output screen displayed on the terminal. In FIG. 8, the display 83 of the part category and the display 84 of the part name indicate that the retrieved part number is further narrowed down using the part and the part name of the vehicle body (described later).
Further, the third and sixth inventions have a part number designating means 29 or a part number inputting means 34 in FIG. It has a suitable vehicle type information search means 30 and a suitable vehicle type information output means 31 for outputting 16 to the terminal as the relevant vehicle type information 32. The configuration will be described in detail. In FIG. 8, when the user selects a display (85 or 88) corresponding to the part number displayed on the part information list 18 of the terminal, the part number is designated. Alternatively, the server acquires the part number by directly inputting the part number from the terminal by the user. In FIG. 10, the server searches the part number table 10 from the obtained part number (J) to obtain the vehicle type identification number 60, and further uses the obtained vehicle type identification number (K) as a search key (D) as the vehicle type subdivision data 16. To get. Further, the server outputs the obtained vehicle type subdivision data 16 together with the part number to the terminal as compatible vehicle type information 32 shown in FIG.
FIG. 9 shows an example 86 of the output screen of the terminal showing the outputted compatible vehicle type information. In FIG. 9, the part number indicated by 87 is designated, and the vehicle type subdivision data corresponding to the part is displayed as a list 19.
An operation procedure at the terminal of the automobile parts search system according to the present invention will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. The user searches the database information based on the chassis number or the part number. In S1 of FIG. 3, the user selects a corresponding vehicle manufacturer name from the manufacturer names displayed on the operation screen of the terminal 4 using a pointing device (mouse) or the like. When the selection is confirmed, the terminal transmits the maker name to the server 2.
In S2 of FIG. 3, the terminal prepares (displays) the input of the chassis number and the input of the part number, and the terminal user selects one of them.
In S3 of FIG. 3, when the user selects the chassis number input, the user refers to the number engraved on the vehicle verification or the car body, and places the vehicle on a predetermined location (shown in the figure) on the terminal screen. No), input the chassis number of the corresponding vehicle by keyboard operation. When the input operation is confirmed, the terminal transmits the chassis number to the server.
In S4 of FIG. 3, the server that has received the chassis number from the user's terminal acquires a vehicle type identification number from the chassis number table using the chassis number as a search key. The vehicle exterior number 64, interior color 65, and manufacturing date 63 shown in FIG. 1, which are information unique to the vehicle, are acquired from the chassis number table.
In S5 of FIG. 3, the server 2 further obtains the vehicle name 70, model name 73, and engine type 74, which are the characteristics of each vehicle type, from the vehicle type characteristic table 12 shown in FIG. , Body shape 76, grade 75, transmission type 77, and other features (such as the number of doors). Further, in S6 of FIG. 3, the server 2 transmits the obtained search result to the user terminal 4, and displays the chassis information 35 shown in FIG. 1 on the terminal. As described above, the displayed output example is shown at 80 in FIG.
In addition, in S7 of FIG. 3, the terminal displays an option of the "part category" of the vehicle body together with the display output 80 shown in FIG. 7 so that the user can easily search for parts (see FIG. 7). Zu). For example, the part options include front exterior parts, right side exterior parts, left side exterior parts, back exterior parts, roof, interior, engine room, front suspension, rear suspension, exhaust system, etc., and terminal users search among them Select the site category where the target component is mounted.
Further, in S8 of FIG. 3, the terminal displays an option of “part name” in the selected part category so that the user can easily search for the part (not shown). For example, if the engine room has already been selected as the part category, an engine, a cylinder head, a distributor, a radiator and the like are displayed as options as the “part name” (not shown). When the user finishes selecting the component name to be searched from among them, the terminal 4 transmits the selected component name to the server 2.
In S9 of FIG. 3, the server 2 searches the component number table 10 shown in FIG. 1 for a component corresponding to the received component name, and stores the component information 33 of the corresponding component number in the component master table 14 and the component price. Obtained from table 13. The server 2 transmits the acquired data to the terminal 4, and the terminal 4 displays the received data as part information 33 on a screen of the terminal. As described above, the displayed output example is shown at 82 in FIG.
Also, in S10 of FIG. 3, the "compatible car model" displayed by the user corresponding to the part number shown on the left end of the part number list 18 displayed on the terminal screen shown in FIG. Is clicked on the display 85 or 88, the part number is designated, and the terminal transmits the designated part number to the server 2. For example, when 85 is clicked in FIG. 8, the part number 000111222 is designated. When 88 is clicked, the part number 123123123 is designated, and the part number is transmitted to the server.
In step S11 of FIG. 3, the server 2 having received the part number from the terminal obtains the vehicle type identification number from the part number by searching the part number table 10 shown in FIG.
Further, in S12 of FIG. 3, the server 2 searches the vehicle type feature table 12 shown in FIG. 1 for the vehicle type substitutable to which the corresponding part can be attached, using the obtained vehicle type identification number as an argument, and Acquires features such as vehicle name, model name, production start date, production end date, engine type, body shape, grade, type of transmission, and other features. In addition, in S13 of FIG. 3, the server 2 transmits the obtained search result to the user terminal 4, and the terminal displays the compatible vehicle type information 32 shown in FIG. 1 on the terminal screen. Reference numeral 86 in FIG. 9 indicates an output example of the compatible vehicle type information displayed on the screen of the terminal.
When the user selects to input the part number directly from the terminal at S14 in FIG. 3, the user selects the part number directly from the terminal in the same manner as the chassis number input processing (not shown). ), Enter the part number of the part specified by the keyboard input operation. When the input operation is confirmed, the terminal transmits the part number to the server 2. Further, the subsequent processing continues to S11 in FIG.
In FIG. 3, in the operation procedure of the user, as the next processing after the compatible vehicle type output processing (S13), a maker name input processing (S1), a chassis input processing (S3), or a part number input processing It is possible to return to (S13).
[0046]
As described above, the present invention distinguishes between vehicle-specific data such as chassis numbers and exterior colors and data for specifying general-purpose vehicle subdivisions and stores them in a database. By inputting, the vehicle-specific data and the vehicle type subdivision, which is a general-purpose vehicle type, can be acquired in detail, so that when searching for a part number suitable for the vehicle, the compatibility with the part can be grasped more accurately.
Therefore, the conventional "color designation" operation becomes unnecessary. Further, since the subdivision of the vehicle type can be specified at a time, mistakes in parts arrangement and registration are reduced.
In addition, when a dismantling company, a repair company, and an insurance company specify a vehicle, it is possible for the user to use both the vehicle verification description number and the stamp number directly stamped on the actual vehicle body. It is convenient for
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a configuration of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram showing a hardware configuration of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a program according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a part number table.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a chassis number table.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a vehicle type characteristic table.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of chassis information output.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of component information output.
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of compatible vehicle type information output.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a movement path of a pointer in a search.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Automobile parts database 2 Server 3 Communication network 4 Terminal 10 Parts number table 11 Chassis number table 12 Vehicle type characteristic table 14 Parts master table 15 Vehicle specific data 16 Vehicle type subdivision data 60 Vehicle type identification number 61 Part number 62 Vehicle number

Claims (6)

An automobile parts search system comprising a server having an automobile parts database and a terminal connected through a communication line for a user,
The data of the vehicle parts database is a vehicle-specific data such as a chassis number that is unique to the vehicle, a manufacturing date of the vehicle corresponding to the chassis number, an interior color of the vehicle, and an exterior color of the vehicle. And a vehicle type identification number for finely identifying a general-purpose vehicle type, and a vehicle name, a model name, an engine type, a grade, a body shape, a transmission type, and the number of doors that exist corresponding to the vehicle type identification number. ,, Etc. and accumulate separately
In addition, the data of the vehicle parts database has a chassis number table for associating the vehicle type identification number with the chassis number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user, the server acquires the chassis number, and acquires the vehicle-specific data using the acquired chassis number as a search key,
In addition, the vehicle type identification number is obtained by searching the chassis number table from the vehicle number, and the vehicle type subdivision data is obtained using the obtained vehicle type identification number as a search key,
The server combines the obtained vehicle-specific data and the vehicle type subdivision data, and outputs the combined data to the terminal as chassis information.
An automobile parts search system, characterized in that: Further, the data of the automobile parts database, the part number unique to the part, and the part-specific data such as the production start date, production end date, and price of the part corresponding to the part number, Accumulate separately
Further, the automobile parts database has a part number table for associating the part number with the vehicle type identification number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user,
The server acquires the chassis number, retrieves the chassis number table from the acquired chassis number to acquire the vehicle type identification number, further retrieves the part number table from the acquired vehicle identification number, and acquires the part number. To obtain the part-specific data using the obtained part number as a search key,
The server outputs the part-specific data together with the obtained part number to the terminal as part information,
The automobile parts search system according to claim 1, wherein: Further, the user specifies a part number displayed as the part information on the terminal by the user, or inputs a part number from the terminal by the user,
By doing so, the server acquires the part number, retrieves the part number table from the acquired part number and acquires the model identification number, and further acquires the model classification data using the acquired model identification number as a search key Outputting the obtained vehicle type subdivision data to the terminal together with the part number;
3. The automobile parts search system according to claim 1, wherein A server having an automobile parts database and a terminal connected via a communication line for a user,
The data of the vehicle parts database is a vehicle-specific data such as a chassis number that is unique to the vehicle, a manufacturing date of the vehicle corresponding to the chassis number, an interior color of the vehicle, and an exterior color of the vehicle. And a vehicle type identification number for finely identifying a general-purpose vehicle type, and a vehicle name, a model name, an engine type, a grade, a body shape, a transmission type, and the number of doors that exist corresponding to the vehicle type identification number. ,, Etc. and accumulate separately
In addition, the data of the vehicle parts database has a chassis number table for associating the vehicle type identification number with the chassis number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user, the server acquires the chassis number, and acquires the vehicle-specific data using the acquired chassis number as a search key,
In addition, the vehicle type identification number is obtained by searching the chassis number table from the vehicle number, and the vehicle type subdivision data is obtained using the obtained vehicle type identification number as a search key,
The server combines the obtained vehicle-specific data and the vehicle type subdivision data, and outputs the combined data to the terminal as chassis information.
A terminal characterized by the above-mentioned. Further, the data of the automobile parts database, the part number unique to the part, and the part-specific data such as the production start date, production end date, and price of the part corresponding to the part number, Accumulate separately
Further, the automobile parts database has a part number table for associating the part number with the vehicle type identification number,
By inputting the chassis number from the terminal by the user,
The server acquires the chassis number, retrieves the chassis number table from the acquired chassis number to acquire the vehicle type identification number, further retrieves the part number table from the acquired vehicle type identification number, and acquires the component. To obtain the part-specific data using the obtained part number as a search key,
The server outputs the part-specific data together with the obtained part number to the terminal as part information,
The terminal according to claim 4, characterized in that: Further, the user specifies a part number displayed as the part information on the terminal by the user, or inputs a part number from the terminal by the user,
By doing so, the server acquires the part number, retrieves the part number table from the acquired part number and acquires the model identification number, and further acquires the model classification data using the acquired model identification number as a search key Outputting the obtained vehicle type subdivision data to the terminal together with the part number;
The terminal according to claim 4, wherein the terminal comprises:

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