JP2004199163A - Method and system for sharing commuter - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a system for sharing a commuter for allowing a user to freely use a commuter anywhere when it is necessary, and to leave it anywhere when it is unnecessary, and to easily execute the management or use operation of a bicycle, and to save any labor to input a password or the like each time the user uses the bicycle. <P>SOLUTION: A commuter 3 possessed by a system operation principal 11 is shared by a plurality of users. A commuter terminal 5 installed in the commuter 3 reads user identification data from a commuter user identification medium 2 in which user identification data are recorded, and when the user identification data are authenticated, the use of the commuter 3 is permitted, and when the reading of the user identification data by the commuter terminal 5 is released, the use of the commuter 3 is inhibited. Then, a commuter use permission signal and a user end signal are transmitted through radio communication to a commuter management center 6. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention allows a plurality of users to share a commuter owned by a system operator, and can freely use the commuter whenever and wherever necessary, and may drop it off when it is no longer needed. The present invention relates to a commuter sharing method and system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, bicycles, one of the commuters, are relatively inexpensive and convenient, so they are frequently used as a means of relatively short-distance transportation such as commuting, going to school, and shopping. It has contributed greatly. However, bicycles used for commuting or going to school are exclusively used between home and the nearest station, and are left unused at bicycle parking lots provided around the station until returning home. In addition, bicycles are stored in bicycle parking lots at almost the same time, so there is not enough space and number of bicycle parking lots, and bicycles that cannot be stored in bicycle parking lots are left around stations, blocking sidewalks and other obstacles, preventing pedestrians from passing. It has become.
[0003]
A bicycle rental system is one of the means for eliminating such obstacles caused by abandoned bicycles and effectively using bicycles during the day. In this rental cycle system, a single bicycle is shared by a plurality of users with a time difference. The bicycle is rented from a predetermined place and the bicycle is required to be returned to the predetermined place after use.
[0004]
For example, specifically, as a first system, a bicycle identification means, a user identification means, a means for associating a bicycle with a user to obtain rental / return information, a means for ascertaining the number of standby bicycles, a bicycle management gate device, A center having a bicycle parking base provided with a vehicle, and further comprising, if necessary, transfer means for accommodating bicycles between the bases and processing means for controlling the number of bicycles transferred, and a center between the bases or the transfer means and the center. There has been proposed a device having a communication means for transmitting information between the device and the device (see Patent Document 1).
[0005]
Also, as a second system, a rental bicycle parking area is provided for each specific block, and a rental key box having a card reader in each bicycle parking area and a card reader are provided so that bicycles rented in one bicycle parking area can be returned to the other bicycle parking area. A post station is proposed (see Patent Document 2).
[0006]
In addition, as a third system, it is proposed that a centralized management device that comprehensively manages bicycle parking lot related information and a management device that each bicycle parking lot has to form a network so that multiple bicycle parking lots can be shared and managed. (See Patent Document 3).
[0007]
Furthermore, as a fourth system, when the account number is presented, the account number is authenticated by comparing it with the computer of the accounting processing company via the network, and when authenticated, the encryption on the encryption key card is input. Then, the encryption and the account number are registered in association with each other, and further, the charging process from the account number is executed, the key of the rental bicycle is released, and the computer is connected to the computer of the charging company via the network. There has been proposed a system in which the provided rental machine is installed at a plurality of different points (see Patent Document 4).
[0008]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-172747 A
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2002-15370
[Patent Document 3]
JP 2002-24878 A
[Patent Document 4]
JP 2001-325540 A
[0009]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, each of them requires specific equipment such as a bicycle parking lot where bicycles are rented or returned. Therefore, it is not possible to freely use the bicycle whenever and wherever necessary, and it is not possible to drop it off anywhere when it becomes unnecessary. In addition, since the specific equipment, the commuter, and the commuter user are to be managed in association with each other, the configuration of the system is very complicated, and the management of the bicycle and the operation of using the bicycle are troublesome. Further, in the case of the above-described fourth system (Patent Document 4), it is necessary to input the code every time the bicycle is used, and there is a possibility that the code may be mistaken or the code may be leaked.
[0010]
The present invention has been made based on the above circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to be able to freely use a commuter whenever and wherever necessary, and to be able to drop it off when it is no longer needed, It is an object of the present invention to provide a commuter sharing method and a commuter sharing method that make it easy to manage a bicycle and use a bicycle and do not need to input a code or the like for each use of the bicycle.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the present invention, it is not essential to provide a specific facility such as a bicycle parking lot necessary for lending or returning a commuter, and by managing only this commuter and a commuter user in association with each other, a system The configuration is greatly simplified, and one commuter can be shared by a plurality of users.
[0012]
That is, in order to achieve the above object, a first method of sharing a commuter of the present invention is a method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operation entity, as described in claim 1. The commuter terminal provided in the commuter reads the user identification data from the commuter user identification medium that records the user identification data, and the use of the commuter is permitted by this user identification data being authenticated. The use of the commuter is prohibited by canceling the reading of the user identification data.
[0013]
Here, the “system operation subject” in the present invention means that a commuter such as a bicycle can be used by an unspecified number of people in and out of an area or facility under their control. An organization such as an institution, a local shopping district, a promotion association, or a business association. The term “commuter” refers to a two-wheeled or three-wheeled bicycle that travels only with the force of stepping on a pedal, as well as an electric (motor-assisted type) that has a drive source that assists driving in addition to the force of stepping on a person. ) It may be a two-wheeled bicycle, an electric tricycle or a four-wheeled vehicle mainly used by a disabled person, an elderly person or a home delivery beverage company.
[0014]
"User identification data" refers to an identification code assigned by the system operator to distinguish individual users. For example, as a representative, a local government such as a municipality Means the resident card code or basic resident register number assigned to The “commuter user identification medium” refers to, for example, an IC card in which at least the user identification data is recorded and stored, and predetermined personal information such as a name and an address is recorded and stored as necessary. Is also good. If the commuter user identification medium is an IC card, it can be used in a contact type or a non-contact type.
[0015]
Also, permission to use the commuter means unlocking or power supply to the commuter, and prohibition of use of the commuter means locking or power supply to the commuter. Further, the reading of the user identification data by the commuter terminal is canceled by, for example, pressing an end button connected to the commuter terminal, or by removing the commuter user identification medium from the commuter terminal, by using the commuter terminal. This means that the continuous reading of the person identification data ends.
[0016]
Further, the commuter terminal has a reader function capable of reading the user identification data recorded on the commuter user identification medium, and rewriting of predetermined data together with reading of the user identification data recorded on the commuter user identification medium. It refers to a device provided with a possible reader / writer function.
[0017]
As a result, since the identification and authentication of the commuter user are performed by the commuter terminal provided and integrated in the commuter, there is no need for specific equipment such as a bicycle parking lot that was necessary for lending or returning the commuter. In addition, a single commuter can be shared by a plurality of users in a very simplified system. Therefore, the commuter can be used freely whenever and wherever necessary, and can be dropped off anywhere when it becomes unnecessary. Note that the present invention does not require a specific facility such as a commuter and a bicycle parking lot for managing in association with a commuter user, and does not necessarily require a bicycle parking lot or the like as a depot for simply storing the commuters. It does not do. Therefore, if necessary, a predetermined commuter place may be provided in front of a store such as a station or a convenience store.
[0018]
Further, the second method of sharing a commuter according to the present invention is a method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operator as described in claim 2, wherein the commuter terminal provided in the commuter is Commuter that records user identification data Reads user identification data from a user identification medium, and, when the user identification data is authenticated, generates a commuter use permission signal and transmits the commuter use permission signal via wireless communication to the commuter. It is sent to the management center, the use of the commuter is prohibited by releasing the reading of the user identification data by the commuter terminal, and a use end signal of the commuter is issued, and this use end signal is transmitted via the wireless communication to the commuter management center. It is also intended to be sent to.
[0019]
The commuter terminal in this case refers to a device provided with a communication function capable of transmitting and receiving read data and the like in addition to the commuter terminal in the first commuter sharing method.
[0020]
As a result, a single commuter can be shared by a plurality of users, and the commuter can be freely used and returned anytime and anywhere. In addition, a plurality of commuters can be collectively managed by the commuter management center. . Therefore, the commuter management center can grasp the usage status of each commuter.
[0021]
Further, a third method of sharing a commuter of the present invention is a method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operator as described in claim 3, wherein a commuter terminal provided in the commuter is The user identification data is read from the commuter user identification medium that records the user identification data, and this user identification data is transmitted to the commuter management center together with the commuter terminal identification data of the commuter terminal itself via wireless communication, and the commuter management center transmits The use of the commuter is permitted by receiving the result of authentication of the user identification data, and the use of the commuter is prohibited by canceling the reading of the user identification data by the commuter terminal, and the use termination signal of the commuter is transmitted. And sends this use end signal to the commuter via wireless communication. There are also those was to send to the management center.
[0022]
In this way, a single commuter can be shared by multiple users, and the commuter can be freely used and returned anytime and anywhere. In addition, multiple commuters can be collectively authenticated and managed by the commuter management center. Can be done. Therefore, by performing commuter user identification and authentication in the commuter management center, the configuration of the commuter terminals can be simplified and the use status of each commuter can be grasped.
[0023]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a commuter is managed by a commuter user identification medium and / or a commuter management center. In some cases, usage is permitted based on the usage points to be used.
[0024]
As a result, points are managed in detail according to the number and time of actual use of commuters, and the use is limited during the use period regardless of the number of uses or time, such as a commuter pass. Without this, it is possible to perform metered billing (point increase / decrease) according to the use of an appropriate commuter. Note that the present invention does not necessarily exclude restrictions on use depending on the use period. Therefore, for example, the points are reset to the predetermined points after a certain period elapses, but within the certain period, the point management and the restriction by the use period are combined so that the metering is performed according to the use of the commuter. It may be adopted.
[0025]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the invention of the fourth method of sharing a commuter adopting the above-mentioned points, the points are designated by a system operation entity. This is also provided by performing a predetermined action.
[0026]
Here, the predetermined action designated by the system operator may be, for example, picking up trash or empty cans in an area controlled by the system operator, or moving a commuter from a place with few opportunities to a place with many opportunities. Refers to activities such as volunteer activities and product purchases at stores belonging to the area controlled by the system operator.
[0027]
This is not a one-way use in which points are simply purchased by money and the points are consumed in the area controlled by the system operator (that is, the commuter use area), but are consumed in the area controlled by the system operator. The use of commuters is activated by being able to regain the points obtained through volunteer activities and product purchases that contribute to beautification and activation in the area, and the obtained points are used again in the area. Target) can be used. Therefore, by repeatedly using the commuter and earning points through volunteer activities and product purchases, the commuter user will strongly develop a sense of being a member of the region and coexisting and co-prospering with the region.
[0028]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a commuter sharing method according to the sixth aspect, in addition to the above-described commuter sharing method, further comprising a plurality of commuter user identification media connected by a network. It is also versatile among system operating entities, and can be used by commuters owned by other system operating entities.
[0029]
Here, as the plurality of systems connected by a network, for example, there is a so-called Juki net system (hereinafter, referred to as “Juki net”) in which a basic resident register computer processing system operated by each local government is linked by a network. . In the Juki Net, the center server (local government information center server) of each municipality, which manages the resident data including the resident card code, is connected to the prefecture server via a communication server (CS). Is connected to servers at the national centers. That is, the communication server (CS) is a bridge between the basic resident register computer processing system of each municipality and the resident registry net, and is connected to the prefectural server by another municipal communication server (CS). ) And data exchange.
[0030]
As a result, the area where the commuter can be used is widened, and the opportunity for using the commuter can be increased. Therefore, the use and acquisition of points can be activated and can contribute to regional development widely.
[0031]
The first and fourth to sixth commuter sharing methods of the present invention described above can all be achieved by the following commuter sharing system as described in claim 7. In other words, the first commuter sharing system of the present invention is a system in which a commuter user identification medium on which predetermined data issued by the system operator is recorded, and predetermined data read from the commuter user identification medium and authenticated. A commuter terminal attached to each commuter for permitting use of the commuter owned by the operator and prohibiting use of the commuter in accordance with release of reading of the predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium. Things.
[0032]
Note that the authentication here refers to not only specifying and permitting a commuter user, but also specifying and permitting a commuter to be usable. Therefore, in the commuter terminal, in addition to the user identification data registered in advance when the commuter user identification medium is issued, usage data such as the usage frequency or usage time of the commuter is recorded.
[0033]
As a result, the commuter terminal provided in the commuter will manage the commuter users, such as determining whether or not the commuter can be used, and specific facilities such as bicycle parking lots that were necessary for lending or returning the commuter. And a very simplified commuter sharing system completed by a single commuter can be achieved.
[0034]
Further, the second and fourth to sixth commuter sharing methods of the present invention described above can all be achieved by the following commuter sharing system as described in claim 8. That is, the second commuter shared system of the present invention is a system in which a commuter user identification medium on which predetermined data issued by the system operator is recorded and predetermined data read from the commuter user identification medium and authenticated. A commuter that permits use of the commuter owned by the operator and issues a commuter use permission signal, prohibits use of the commuter in conjunction with release of reading of the predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium, and issues a commuter use end signal. Receiving a commuter use permission signal transmitted from the commuter terminal along with the use of the commuter, predetermined data and commuter identification data, and managing the recording by associating the predetermined data with the commuter identification data. And commuters By receiving a commuter use end signal transmitted from the commuter terminal with the end of use, the server provided in the commuter management center for deleting the association between the predetermined data being recorded and managed and the commuter identification data is provided. It becomes.
[0035]
As a result, the management of a plurality of commuters will be performed collectively at the commuter management center via the commuter terminal provided in the commuter, and the bicycle parking lot, etc., which was also necessary for lending and returning the commuters A very simplified commuter sharing system that does not require specific equipment can be provided. Moreover, the use status of the commuter can be easily grasped.
[0036]
In addition, the third to sixth commuter sharing methods of the present invention described above can all be achieved by the following commuter sharing system, as described in claim 9. That is, the third commuter sharing system of the present invention reads a predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium in which predetermined data issued by the system operator is recorded, and reads its own commuter identification The data is sent to the commuter management center together with the data, and by receiving the result of authentication of the user identification data from the commuter management center, the use of the commuter owned by the system operating entity is permitted, and the predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium is transmitted. A termination signal is sent to the commuter management center in accordance with the release of the data, and a commuter terminal attached to each commuter that prohibits the use of the commuter, a commuter use permission signal, predetermined data and commuter identification data from the commuter terminal Receiving The record management is performed by associating the fixed data with the commuter identification data, authentication is performed, the result is sent to the commuter terminal, a commuter use end signal is received from the commuter terminal, and the predetermined data and the commuter It has a server provided in a commuter management center for deleting the association with the identification data.
[0037]
As a result, commuter management such as commuter use determination is performed at the commuter management center via the commuter terminal provided in the commuter, and this is also necessary for lending or returning the commuter. A very simplified commuter sharing system completed with one commuter can be achieved without requiring special facilities such as a bicycle parking lot. Moreover, the configuration of the commuter terminal can be simplified, a plurality of commuters can be collectively authenticated and managed, and the usage status can be easily grasped.
[0038]
Further, the fourth commuter sharing system of the present invention, as described in claim 10, in addition to the commuter sharing system of each of the above-mentioned inventions, furthermore, the system operation subject is a local government, and the commuter user identification medium is based on residents. It is also an ID storage medium in which the resident identification data used in the ledger system is recorded.
[0039]
Here, the basic resident register system refers to a system for identifying and managing each resident based on unique resident identification data (resident card code) given to each resident, It includes a basic resident register computer processing system that manages information by creating a database based on this (resident card code).
[0040]
As a result, the municipalities such as municipalities, which are the main operators of the system, have hurt their heads in the measures for abandoned bicycles, and the commuter's problem of spending a large amount of money on removing abandoned bicycles as a temporary solution has been resolved. The problem can be solved by sharing commuters that fundamentally reduces the number of units. Moreover, if the resident identification data used in the basic resident register system is used, the system can be easily introduced.
[0041]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a commuter sharing system according to claim 11, wherein the commuter is an electric commuter using a motor as a drive source. When the terminal reads predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium and is authenticated, the motor can be energized by being authenticated, and when the predetermined data is read out of the commuter terminal, the motor is prohibited from being energized. It is also a thing.
[0042]
As a result, the commuter cannot be used unless power is supplied, so that the use of the commuter can be reliably permitted or prohibited. In addition, since the system operator prepares a commuter that is convenient but expensive for individuals, the system operator becomes more active in the use of shared commuters and increases the number of useless commuters such as abandoned bicycles. Can be reduced.
[0043]
Further, the sixth commuter sharing system of the present invention is, in addition to the commuter sharing system of each of the above-mentioned inventions, further characterized in that the commuter further comprises a display unit for displaying notification information of system participants. (Display).
[0044]
As a result, the commuter having a display unit becomes like a mobile bulletin board as the commuter user uses the commuter, and information in an area controlled by the system operator becomes visible to many people. The notification information can be notified to local residents and the like. In addition, in return for displaying the notification information on the display unit, by collecting an advertisement insertion cost from the notification information requester, it is possible to obtain funds for operating the system.
[0045]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the commuter shared system of each of the above-described inventions, the commuter determines whether the commuter has gone out of the predetermined management area. And a position determining device (which may be integrated with the commuter terminal) for generating an alarm. In this case, the sound of the alarm may be gradually increased in accordance with the time when the user is out of the management area.
[0046]
As a result, it is possible to warn the user of the restriction on the use area of the commuter and to prevent the commuter from being lost.
[0047]
Further, the eighth commuter sharing system of the present invention is, in addition to the commuter sharing system of each of the above-described inventions, further characterized in that the commuter is provided with a uniform coating, as described in claim 14. But also.
[0048]
As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the commuter can be easily shared even at a glance from a distance, and it is possible to promote efficient use of the commuter.
[0049]
A ninth commuter sharing system according to the present invention is, in addition to the commuter sharing system according to each of the above-mentioned inventions, further provided with a commuter user identification medium and / or a commuter sharing server. It is also assumed that the points that enable the user are recorded.
[0050]
Further, the tenth commuter sharing system of the present invention is, in addition to the invention of the eighth commuter sharing system described in claim 16, furthermore, a point is a predetermined action designated by the system operation entity ( (Volunteer or product purchase), the data is accumulated in the server, and when the user loads the commuter user identification medium into the commuter terminal, the point update data is sent from the server and recorded on the commuter user identification medium. It also does.
[0051]
Further, an eleventh commuter sharing system according to the present invention, as described in claim 17, in addition to the commuter sharing system according to each of the inventions described above, further includes a plurality of commuter user identification media connected by a network. It is also supposed that there is versatility between system operating entities, and to record shared data that can be used by commuters owned by other system operating entities.
[0052]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
First, in the first embodiment of the present invention, a case will be described in which an electric two-wheeled bicycle is used as a commuter and a commuter management center for managing a plurality of such electric two-wheeled bicycles collectively. FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a system for implementing a commuter sharing method according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 schematically illustrates a configuration of a commuter terminal provided in the commuter. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control circuit of the commuter terminal.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 1, a commuter sharing system 1 used in the present embodiment includes an electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 as a commutator and a commuter use for recording user identification data for using the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3. ID card 2 as a person identification medium, a commuter terminal 4 into which the ID card 2 is loaded in order to use the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3, and connected to the commuter terminal 4 to read or read data from or to the ID card 2. It is composed of a reader / writer 5 for writing, and a server 6 provided in a commuter management center 12 for managing the use status of the electric motorcycle 3. Although not shown, the server 6 provided in the commuter management center 12 is connected to a server provided in the commuter management center in another system operation subject 11 via a communication network.
[0054]
It is assumed that the ID card 2 is issued to the commuter user from the system operating entity 11 that owns the electric motorcycle 3 by performing predetermined initial registration with the local government in advance. At this time, the system operation subject 11 is desirably a local government such as a municipality in which measures against abandoned bicycles are a problem. The ID card 2 records inhabitant identification data used in the municipal basic resident register system as user identification data. The user identification data is versatile among a plurality of system operators connected via a network, and is used as shared data that can be used by a commuter owned by another system operator.
[0055]
The electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 can be used at points given to commuter users. This point can be earned by money, or by picking up trash or empty cans in an area controlled by the local government that is the system operation entity, or by an electric motorcycle 3 from a place with little use to a place with a lot of use. It can also be obtained by volunteer activities such as the transfer of goods and shopping at local stores controlled by the local government which is the system operation subject. Further, the points may be given in advance when the ID card 2 is issued. Furthermore, the points may be awarded free of charge from the local government on condition that the points are used up within a certain period, and after the period elapses, all owned (unused) points may be cleared and new predetermined points may be awarded. . On the other hand, this point is not merely used as the cost of using the electric motorcycle 3, but may be used as an advertisement posting cost on a display provided in the electric motorcycle 3. good. This point is recorded on the ID card 2 or the server 6 owned by the commuter user.
[0056]
The electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is also provided with a display 7 as a display unit for displaying notification information and the like, and an alarm that sounds when the two-wheeled electric bicycle 3 is out of a predetermined management area. Like the reader / writer 5, the communication with the commuter terminal 4 is provided. Further, the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is provided with a coating having a unified design for each local government or for the entire available local government.
[0057]
The commuter terminal 4 is attached to the electric motorcycle 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the commuter terminal 4 includes a control circuit 14 for determining whether the ID card 2 loaded in the reader / writer 5 is correct or not, and an instruction from the control circuit 14 when the ID card 2 is correct. A switch 15 that closes the motor drive circuit to energize the motor 18, a pedal rotation detector 17 that detects the rotation torque of the pedal of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3, and an electric power corresponding to the detected rotation torque of the pedal. It comprises a motor driver 16 for supplying a motor 18 and a power supply 13 as a secondary battery for storing electric power.
[0058]
That is, in the commuter terminal 4, when the ID card 2 is loaded into the reader / writer 5, the user identification data is read, and the control circuit 14 determines whether the ID card 2 is correct. If the ID card 2 is correct, the switch 15 of the motor drive circuit is closed, and the energization of the motor 18 by the motor driver 16 is permitted (that is, the use of the commuter is permitted). When the pedal rotation detector 17 detects the rotation torque of the pedal, the motor driver 16 supplies electric power corresponding to the rotation torque to the motor 18 to assist the driving force. Thereafter, when the ID card 2 is removed from the reader / writer 5 and the reading of the user identification data is released, the switch 15 of the motor drive circuit is opened to stop energizing the motor 18 (that is, use of the commuter is prohibited). Is performed). The power supply 13 is charged from the charger of the charging post 10 installed in the charging facility 30 such as a store via the connectors 20A and 20B (see FIG. 10).
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 3, the control circuit unit 14 provided in the commuter terminal 4 includes a communication unit 21 that transmits and receives data that is read and written by the reader / writer 5, and uses the electric motorcycle 3. A point addition / subtraction unit 23 for calculating usage points and acquisition points, a time counting unit 22 for calculating the usage time of the electric motorcycle 3, and a display 7. An image signal recording unit 24 for recording notification information to be displayed and the like, and a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite System) 25 as a position determination device are provided.
[0060]
Note that the GPS (Global Positioning Satellite System) receives radio signals from a plurality of satellites, detects ground coordinates of the device main body based on these signals, and recognizes the current position of the vehicle. . Therefore, when using GPS, a GPS antenna as a receiver is attached to the electric motorcycle 3. Alternatively or together with this, the current position may be recognized from the azimuth detected from the terrestrial magnetism and the traveling distance of the electric motorcycle 3.
[0061]
The reader / writer 5 may be, for example, an ID card 2 insertion type reader / writer 5A (see FIG. 4A) or an ID card 2 mounted thereon so that the ID card 2 does not come off during use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3. The reader / writer 5B can be a stand-alone type (see FIG. 4B).
[0062]
FIG. 5 shows an example of a flow of an ID card 2 issuing procedure in the commuter sharing system 1 configured as described above. First, the user applies to the local government 11 for issuing the ID card 2. Then, the local government 11 requests the commuter management center 12 to issue the ID card 2, attaches the resident identification data and a point as an identification code, and contacts the commuter management center 12. Next, the commuter management center 12 records the notified identification code (resident identification data) and the points on the ID card 2 and also records them on the server 6 provided in the commuter management center 12. Thereafter, the commuter management center 12 issues the ID card 2.
[0063]
Next, an example of the operation of the commuter sharing system 1 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow in the commuter terminal when using the electric motorcycle. In FIG. 6, at the start of the operation (S1), first, it waits until the ID card 2 is loaded into the reader / writer 5 provided in the electric motorcycle 3 (S2). When recognizing that the ID card 2 has been loaded into the reader / writer 5, reading of the card is executed.
[0064]
Next, when the reader / writer 5 connected to the commuter terminal 4 reads the resident identification data (user identification data) from the ID card 2 (S3), the data collating unit based on the user data recording unit provided in the commuter terminal 4. At (not shown), it is determined whether the data is predetermined data (S4). As a result, when it is determined that the read data is the predetermined data (Y), it is determined whether or not there is a point for continuously using the electric motorcycle 3 (S5). When it is determined that the read data is not the predetermined data or when there is no point, the power supply to the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is prohibited, that is, the use is prohibited (S6). If it is determined that the electric motorcycle 3 has the points (Y), the unlocking or the power supply is permitted if the electric motorcycle 3 is locked (S7). When the use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is prohibited, a series of operations ends as it is (S18).
[0065]
In addition, when the use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is enabled by unlocking or power supply permission, time counting of the use time is started according to the unlocking or power supply permission (S8), and further, the read resident identification data. The card ID and the commuter ID, which is the commuter identification data, are sent to the server 6 of the commuter management center 12 together with the use permission signal transmitted with the use permission of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 (S9).
[0066]
Then, in the commuter terminal 4, it is determined whether or not the use end button for notifying the end of use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is continuously pressed (S10). As a result, when it is determined that the use end button is pressed with the end of use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 (Y), locking or power supply to the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is stopped (S11), and the use is stopped. If it is determined that the end button has not been pressed (N), the process waits until the use end button is pressed (S10).
[0067]
When locking or power supply to the electric motorcycle 3 is stopped, the use time is stopped (S12), the use time is calculated (S13), and points corresponding to the use time are calculated (S14). Then, the remaining points obtained by subtracting the points are recorded on the ID card 2 (S15). Then, the card ID which is the resident identification data, the commuter ID which is the commuter identification data, and the use prohibition signal transmitted with the end of use of the electric motorcycle 3 are sent to the server 6 of the commuter management center 12 (S16). ). Thereafter, the ID card 2 is ejected from the reader / writer 5 (S17), and a series of operations ends (S18).
[0068]
Although not shown in FIG. 6, in the traveling commuter terminal 4 of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3, a GPS (Global Positioning Satellite System) 25 as a position determination device constantly checks the current position. When it is detected that the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 has gone out of the predetermined management area, an instruction to sound the alarm 8 is issued. Note that the sound generated by the alarm may gradually increase in accordance with the time during which the user is out of the management area, and may be stopped by returning to the inside of the management area. Further, in the commuter terminal 4 while the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is running, an instruction to display, on the display 7, notification information or the like, for example, a local government bulletin or local store information (advertisement) recorded in advance by an instruction from the image signal recording unit 24. It is also going to do.
[0069]
The commuter terminal 4 also has a function of confirming the bicycle parking position by the GPS 25 at the end of use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3, and determining whether or not the bicycle parking position is within a previously designated commuter pool (that is, a bicycle parking lot). Have. At this time, as the bicycle parking position specified in advance, for example, in addition to a predetermined area in front of the station, a part of the site of a store such as a convenience store, a family restaurant, or a fast food may be considered.
[0070]
Also, although not shown in FIG. 6, by using this function at the end of use, by using the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 for a user parked in the designated bicycle parking position. For example, an instruction to return all the subtracted points is given. At this time, an instruction to give a certain point may be given to a person who has moved the electric motorcycle 3 parked outside the designated bicycle parking position to the designated bicycle parking position.
[0071]
Further, the commuter terminal 4 is provided with a commuter management unit (not shown) for managing the number of uses or the mileage of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3. It also has a function of calculating the number of times or traveling distance to determine whether maintenance is necessary, and notifying that maintenance is necessary. Although not shown in FIG. 6, when the user is notified that maintenance is required, for example, the next user inserts the ID card 2 into the reader / writer 5 provided in the electric motorcycle 3. At the time of loading, an instruction to display the effect on the display may be given, or an instruction to sound the alarm 8 may be given. In this case, of course, for the person who has moved the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 requiring maintenance to a predetermined maintenance company, for example, an instruction to reduce all points deducted for use may be given, May be given.
[0072]
The maintenance company performs maintenance of the power supply 13, the control circuit 14, the switch 15, the motor driver 16, the pedal rotation detector 17, the motor 18, etc., and the display 7, the alarm 8, and the tires in the commuter terminal 4. The maintenance is completed by pressing a reset button (not shown) for clearing the measurement of the number of uses or the mileage, and thereafter, the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is returned to the commuter pool designated in advance, thereby securing the safety of the user. Secure use. At this time, of course, certain points are also given to the maintenance contractor. As a method of giving points to the maintenance contractor, for example, an instruction to give certain points may be performed by pressing a reset button while the ID card 2 is loaded in the reader / writer 5.
[0073]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow in the server when using the electric two-wheeled bicycle. In FIG. 7, the server 2 is started by activating the server 2 (S21), and waits for reception of a signal from the commuter terminal 4 (S22). If it is determined that any signal has been received (Y), is it a use permission signal? Use end signal? Is determined (S23).
[0074]
If it is determined that the use permission signal has been received, the card ID, which is the user identification data transmitted from the commuter terminal 4, and the commuter ID, which is the commuter identification data, are recorded as a set (S24). On the other hand, if it is determined that the use end signal has been received, it is determined whether or not the ID is an already recorded ID (that is, data recorded as a set) (S25). As a result, if it is determined that the ID is already recorded as a set (Y), the set of the recorded card ID and commuter ID is deleted (S26). Then, the recording of the set of the card ID and the commuter ID and the deletion of the recording are collectively managed, and the number of commuters in use is calculated (S27), thereby ending a series of operations (S28). On the other hand, when it is determined that the IDs are not recorded as a set (N), a series of operations is terminated as it is (S28).
[0075]
Then, although not shown in FIG. 7, the server 6 checks the current position of the electric motorcycle 3 that is managed collectively, and biases the location of the electric motorcycle 3 that is parked. Alternatively, it may be determined whether or not there is any inconvenience, and an instruction to adjust the distribution balance of the electric motorcycle 3 may be issued.
[0076]
That is, for example, in the morning commuting or commuting to school, the adjustment of the dispatching balance of the electric motorcycle 3 is effectively utilized during the day by parking the used electric bicycle 3 near a station or a bus stop. Opportunities are reduced. For this reason, the server 6 checks the current position and the number of the electric motorcycles 3 parked in the bicycle, and has the electric motorcycles 3 gathered near the station or the bus stop effectively used for shopping during the day. In this way, vehicles are distributed in the vicinity of housing complexes and residential areas. On the other hand, when returning home from the evening to the night, there is a possibility that a shortage of the available electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 may occur due to being used many times. Therefore, the server 6 checks the number of the electric motorcycles 3 parked near the station or the bus stop, and collects the electric motorcycles 3 distributed far away near the station or the bus stop. The adjustment of the distribution balance of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 may be instructed by determining a time or a day of the week in advance.
[0077]
At this time, the adjustment of the dispatching balance of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 according to the instruction of the server 6 may be performed by a dedicated staff member or a trader, or may be performed as a predetermined action designated by the local government (that is, the system operation subject). The general inhabitants may be made to perform the grant on condition.
[0078]
Further, in the present system, points may be given by an act of purchasing a product at a store belonging to an area controlled by the system operating entity. As a store side device used in this system, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, a store terminal 54 and a reader / writer 55 can be configured. Although not shown, the store terminal 54 is in contact with the cash register of the store, and has a point addition / subtraction unit (not shown) for converting points to be given according to the payment amount.
[0079]
Next, an example of an operation in a case where points are given by an act of purchasing a product at a store belonging to an area controlled by the system operation entity will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow at the store terminal when purchasing a product. As shown in FIG. 9, when the operation is started (S51), first, the process waits until the ID card 2 is loaded into the reader / writer 55 provided in the store terminal 54 linked to the cash register (S52). When it is determined that the ID card 2 is loaded in the reader / writer 55, it is next determined whether or not the card is a legitimate card (S53). On the other hand, when it is determined that the ID card 2 is not loaded in the reader / writer 55, the process waits until the ID card 2 is loaded.
[0080]
Next, as a result of the determination as to whether or not the card loaded in the reader / writer 55 is a regular card, if it is determined that the card is a regular card (Y), the use amount (that is, the payment amount at the store) is continuously input. Is determined (S54), and if it is determined that the card is not a regular card (N), the card is released without giving points (S57), and the series of operations is terminated as it is (S58). . If it is determined that the usage amount has been input by an instruction at the cash register irrespective of whether it is automatic or manual (Y), the points are converted in accordance with the usage amount, and the usage amount is not input. If not, it waits until an input is made (S54).
[0081]
Then, the converted points are overwritten on the ID card 2 to rewrite the number of owned points (S56). After overwriting of the points is completed, the card is released (S57), and the series of operations ends as it is (S58).
[0082]
In the first embodiment, the case where the commutator terminal 4 determines whether or not the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 can be used based on the user identification data and the points has been described. However, the technical scope of the present invention Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by providing a user data recording unit and a data collation unit in the server 6, the server 6 determines whether or not the electric motorcycle 3 can be used based on user identification data and points. It can also be done with. Also, the position confirmation by the GPS 25 and the recording of the notification information and the like in the image signal recording unit 24 can be performed by providing the GPS 25 and the image signal recording unit 24 in the server 6 and transmitting the information via wireless communication. It is also possible to give an instruction with.
[0083]
(Second embodiment)
Further, as a second embodiment of the present invention, a case will be described in which an electric two-wheeled bicycle is used as a commuter and individual management is performed on the electric two-wheeled bicycle side (that is, there is no commuter management center). FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an example of a system for implementing the commuter sharing method according to the embodiment of the present invention. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in that case, the description is omitted.
[0084]
As shown in FIG. 11, a commuter sharing system 31 used in the present embodiment includes an electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 as a commutator, and a commuter use for recording user identification data for using the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33. ID card 2 as a personal identification medium, a commuter terminal 34 for loading the ID card 2 to use the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33, and a communication with the commuter terminal 34 to read or read data from the ID card 2. And a reader / writer 35 for writing.
[0085]
Next, an example of the operation of the commuter sharing system 31 configured as described above will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow in the commuter terminal 34 when the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is used. In FIG. 12, when the operation is started (S31), the operation waits until the ID card 2 is loaded into the reader / writer 5 provided in the electric motorcycle 33 (S32), and the ID card 2 is loaded into the reader / writer 5. Then, the card is read. If the ID card 2 is not loaded in the reader / writer 5 (N), the process stands by until it is loaded.
[0086]
When the reader / writer 5 connected to the commuter terminal 34 reads the user identification data from the ID card 2 (S33), a data collating unit (none is shown) based on the user data recording unit provided in the commuter terminal 34 (S33). At, it is determined whether the data is predetermined data (S34). As a result, when it is determined that the read data is the predetermined data (Y), it is determined whether or not there is a point for continuously using the electric motorcycle 33 (S35). When it is determined that the read data is not the predetermined data (N), the power supply to the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is prohibited, that is, the use is prohibited (S36). When it is determined that the electric motorcycle 3 is locked (Y), unlocking or power supply is permitted if the electric two-wheeled bicycle 3 is locked (S37), and it is determined that there is no point. If (N), power supply to the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is also prohibited, that is, use is prohibited (S36). Then, when the use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is prohibited, a series of operations ends as it is (S47).
[0087]
When the use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is enabled by unlocking or power supply permission, the use time is started according to the unlocking or power supply permission (S38), and further, the read user identification data is used. The card ID and the commuter ID, which is the commuter identification data, are recorded in a user list (not shown) provided in the commuter terminal 4 (S39).
[0088]
Then, in the commuter terminal 34, it is determined whether or not the use end button for notifying the end of use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is continuously pressed (S40). As a result, when it is determined that the use end button is pressed with the end of use of the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 (Y), locking or power supply to the electric two-wheeled bicycle 33 is stopped (S41), and the use is stopped. If it is determined that the end button has not been pressed (N), the process waits until the use end button is pressed (S40).
[0089]
When locking or power supply to the electric motorcycle 33 is stopped, the use time is stopped (S42), the use time is calculated (S43), and points according to the use time are calculated (S44). The remaining points obtained by subtracting the points are recorded in the ID card 2 and also recorded in the user list (not shown) (S45). Thereafter, the ID card 2 is ejected from the reader / writer 5 (S46), and a series of operations ends (S47).
[0090]
In each of the above-described embodiments, a case has been described in which an electric two-wheeled bicycle is used as a commuter. However, as a commutator in the present invention, a normal two-wheeled bicycle that travels only with the force of stepping on a pedal is used as a commuter. In addition to a tricycle and a tricycle, an electric tricycle or a four-wheeled vehicle mainly used by a disabled person, an elderly person or a home delivery drinker may be used.
[0091]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, as long as you have a card issued by the system operation entity, you can freely use the commuter at hand whenever and wherever necessary, without worrying about the lending place or return place, You can also drop it off anywhere you no longer need it. In addition, the configuration of the system is very simple, and it is possible to easily manage the bicycle and use the bicycle.
[0092]
Also, if you use this commuter for commuting or commuting in the morning, even if you leave the commuter near a station or bus stop to use other transportation, this commuter will be used by people who get off at the station or bus stop. Since the commuters are effectively used, there is no danger that unused commuters will be unnecessarily concentrated near stations, bus stops, and the like during the day. In addition, when commuting and commuting, one commuter is shared, so the space and number of bicycle parking lots are not enough, bicycles that can not be deposited in the bicycle parking lot are left casually around the station, blocking the sidewalk etc. Can also be eliminated.
[0093]
Furthermore, the awarded points can be used not only for commuter use but also for product purchase at stores belonging to the area controlled by the system operator, which can contribute to revitalization of the area. is there.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a system for implementing a commuter sharing method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a commuter terminal provided in the commuter according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a control circuit of the commuter terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4A is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a reader / writer according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4B is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating another example of a reader / writer.
FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing a flow of a sharing process in an operation procedure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow on the commuter terminal side according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow on the server side according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a store apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flow on the store terminal side according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a system for performing charging according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram illustrating an example of a system for implementing a commuter sharing method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a flow in the commuter terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Commuter sharing system,
2 ... ID card (commuter user identification medium),
3, 33 ... electric two-wheeled bicycle (commuter),
4, 34: commuter terminal, 5 (5A, 5B): reader / writer,
6 ... commuter management server, 7 ... display (display unit),
8 ... Alarm, 10 ... Charge post, 11 ... Local government (system operation main body),
12: commuter management center, 13: power supply, 14: control circuit,
15 ... switch, 16 ... motor driver, 17 ... pedal rotation detector,
18 ... motor, 20A, 20B ... connector, 21 ... communication unit,
22: clock section, 23: point addition / subtraction section, 24: image signal recording section,
25: GPS (Global Positioning Satellite System), 30: Charging facility,
54: store terminal, 55: reader / writer.

Claims (17)

A method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operation entity, wherein a commuter terminal provided in the commuter reads user identification data from a commuter user identification medium that records user identification data, and uses the commuter terminal. A method of sharing a commuter, wherein use of a commuter is permitted by authenticating user identification data, and use of the commuter is prohibited by reading of the user identification data from the commuter terminal being canceled. A method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operation entity, wherein a commuter terminal provided in the commuter reads user identification data from a commuter user identification medium that records user identification data, and uses the commuter terminal. When the user identification data is authenticated, a commuter use permission signal is issued and the commuter use permission signal is transmitted to the commuter management center via wireless communication, and the reading of the user identification data by the commuter terminal is released. A commuter sharing method comprising prohibiting use of a commuter, issuing a commuter use end signal, and sending the use end signal to a commuter management center via wireless communication. A method in which a plurality of users share a commuter owned by a system operator, wherein a commuter terminal provided in the commuter reads user identification data from a commuter user identification medium that records user identification data, and performs wireless communication. The user identification data is sent to the commuter management center together with the commutator identification data of the commuter terminal itself via the commuter terminal, and the use of the commuter is permitted by receiving the result of authentication of the user identification data from the commuter management center. The use of the commuter is prohibited when the reading of the user identification data at the terminal is released, and a use end signal of the commuter is issued, and the use end signal is transmitted to the commuter management center via wireless communication. How to share commuters. The commuter sharing method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein use of the commuter is permitted based on a commuter user identification medium and / or points managed by a commuter management center. The commuter sharing method according to claim 4, wherein the points are awarded by performing a predetermined action designated by a system operator. 2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the commuter user identification medium has versatility among a plurality of system operators connected via a network, and can be used by a commuter owned by another system operator. 6. The method for sharing a commuter according to any one of items 1 to 5. A commuter user identification medium on which predetermined data issued by the system operator is recorded, and the use of a commuter owned by the system operator by reading and authenticating predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium, A commuter sharing system comprising: a commuter terminal attached to each commuter for prohibiting use of the commuter in response to release of reading of the predetermined data from the user identification medium. Commuter user identification media on which predetermined data issued by the system operator is recorded, and use of commuters owned by the system operator is permitted by using the commuter owned by the system operator by reading and authenticating predetermined data from the commuter user identification media. A commuter terminal attached to each commuter that issues a permission signal and prohibits the use of the commuter with the release of the predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium and issues a commuter use end signal, and with the use of the commuter The commuter terminal receives a commuter use permission signal, predetermined data, and commuter identification data transmitted from the commuter terminal, associates the predetermined data with the commuter identification data, records and manages the data, and transmits the commuter terminal when the use of the commuter ends. Ru commu By receiving a usage termination signals, commuter sharing system characterized by comprising a server which is provided in the commuter management center to cancel the association between given data and commuter identification data recorded management. A commuter user identification medium on which predetermined data issued by the system operation entity is recorded, and predetermined data read from the commuter user identification medium, sent to the commuter management center together with its own commuter identification data, and used by the commuter management center. By receiving the result of the authentication of the user identification data, the use of the commuter owned by the system operator is permitted, and the commuter management is performed by issuing a use end signal with the release of the predetermined data from the commuter user identification medium. Send to the center and receive commuter use permission signal, predetermined data and commuter identification data from the commuter terminal attached to each commuter terminal for which commuter use is prohibited, and associate the predetermined data with commuter identification data Record To the commuter terminal, which sends the result to the commuter terminal, receives a commuter use end signal from the commuter terminal, and deletes the association between the predetermined data being recorded and managed and the commuter identification data. A commuter sharing system having an equipped server. 10. The system operation subject is a local government, and the commuter user identification medium is an ID storage medium in which resident identification data used in the basic resident register system is recorded. A commuter shared system as described. The commuter is a motor-driven commuter using a motor as a drive source.The commuter terminal reads predetermined data from a commuter user identification medium and is authenticated to enable energization of the motor. 11. The commuter sharing system according to claim 7, wherein energization of the motor is prohibited by canceling the data reading. The commuter sharing system according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the commuter has a display unit for displaying notification information of a system participant. The commuter according to any one of claims 7 to 12, wherein the commuter has a position determination device that determines that the commuter has gone out of a predetermined management area and issues an alarm. system. 14. The commuter sharing system according to claim 7, wherein the commuter has a uniform coating. The commuter sharing system according to any one of claims 7 to 14, wherein a point at which the commuter can be used is recorded on the commuter user identification medium and / or the server. The points are accumulated in the server by performing a predetermined action specified by the system operator, and when the user loads the commuter user identification medium into the commuter terminal, point update data is sent from the server to the commuter user. 16. The commuter sharing system according to claim 15, wherein the commuter is recorded on an identification medium. The commuter user identification medium is versatile among a plurality of system operators connected via a network, and records shared data that can be used by a commuter owned by another system operator. A commuter sharing system according to any one of claims 7 to 16.

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