JP2005001558A - Vehicle maintenance estimating method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle maintenance estimating method capable of correctly and easily performing input of parts to be used for the vehicle maintenance, preparing an adequate estimate, and adequately control information based on the estimation. <P>SOLUTION: Identification information described on vehicle parts is read, parts information corresponding to the read identification information is retrieved from a parts information storage unit storing data on at least the price of parts and the cost as the vehicle parts information, and the vehicle maintenance is estimated based on the parts information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a technique for estimating the cost of vehicle repair, inspection or maintenance (in the present invention, these are simply referred to as maintenance for convenience) using a computer system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, estimation systems based on computer processing utilizing a parts database or the like supplied on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM are generally used for estimating vehicle maintenance. In such an estimation system, an estimate is made by making an estimate using the vehicle specification gater and parts data obtained from these databases.
[0003]
For example, when estimating the maintenance cost of an accident vehicle in which the left front portion is damaged due to a collision with an oncoming vehicle, the estimater visually determines the damaged portion of the accident vehicle and the degree of damage. When the estimated part finds damaged parts in the left fender, front bumper, radiator grille, head lamp, etc. of the accident vehicle, the estimater will ask the estimation system for each damaged part (repair point) and the repair contents at that point ( (Replacement, removal, sheet metal, inspection) are instructed manually. The accident vehicle estimation system responds to the instructed input, obtains the repair work index determined according to the repair contents from the parts database, and repairs technical fee based on the rate (work hour unit price) input to the system in advance. Is calculated. In addition, a list of required parts for damaged parts corresponding to repair locations is obtained from the parts database, the estimater examines the necessity for repair of the corresponding parts, acquires the partial price for the required parts that are manually entered by selecting as necessary, Estimate repair costs. (See Patent Document 1)
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-134403
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-mentioned conventional system, the price of parts required for repair can be obtained instantaneously, so the estimated work time has been greatly shortened compared to the estimated work by manual work, but the parts required for maintenance are specified. For this reason, the estimator himself has to input.
[0006]
However, in order to identify a large number of vehicle parts that exist for each vehicle type or manufacturer, it is necessary to input a desired one from a number of part codes without mistakes, which is a laborious operation.
[0007]
It has also been proposed to manage the inventory of parts used for maintenance using a similar computer system. In this case, it is necessary to always match the number of stocks on the computer with the actual stock, and it is necessary to frequently check these and correct any discrepancies. For this reason, there is a problem that the burden of parts management work is large.
[0008]
In view of the above, the present invention has an object to provide a technique that enables accurate and easy input of parts used for vehicle maintenance and creation of an appropriate estimate.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The estimation method and the estimation system of the present invention read identification information described in vehicle parts, and correspond to the read identification information from a part information storage unit that stores at least part price and labor data as vehicle part information. It is characterized in that part information to be searched is retrieved and vehicle maintenance is estimated based on this part information.
[0010]
As a result, it is possible to accurately and easily input the price and wage of the parts corresponding to the identification information, and to create an appropriate estimate.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an example of an embodiment for carrying out the invention.
[0012]
In this embodiment, when a part used for maintenance is issued, a barcode (corresponding to identification information) affixed to the part box is read, and the part number, price, labor, etc. of the part are determined by referring to the database. Create an estimate.
[0013]
In addition, when maintenance is performed as estimated, inventory management such as subtracting the number of parts in stock is performed.
[0014]
Furthermore, the work necessary for exchanging the parts and the required time are determined and a work instruction is created.
[0015]
The estimation system 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called computer, and includes an arithmetic processing unit 12 including a CPU (central processing unit) and a main memory, a storage means (hard disk) 13 storing software for arithmetic processing, and the data thereof. And a communication control means (CCU) 15 such as a modem, TA, or network card that is connected to a network and controls communication with other computers.
[0016]
An operating system (OS) and application software are installed in the storage unit 13. Also, in the storage means 13, a parts information database (in the parts information storage section) that stores part codes, prices, work required for maintenance, work time, inventory, minimum stock quantity, ordering party, etc. as part information. Equivalent) has been built. Furthermore, the storage means 13 also has a person-in-charge database that stores the person-in-charge identification information, the person-in-charge name, the parts used, and the work performed in association with each other.
[0017]
Further, the input / output port 14 includes a barcode reader (corresponding to an identification information reading unit) for reading a barcode, input means such as a keyboard and a pointing device (mouse), a display (display means), a speaker, a printer, and the like. Output means is connected.
[0018]
The arithmetic processing unit 12 realizes a component information search unit and a component information processing unit by processing based on information from peripheral devices and application software.
[0019]
The arithmetic processing unit 12 searches the component information storage unit for component information corresponding to the identification information read by the barcode reader as a function of the component information search unit.
[0020]
Further, the arithmetic processing unit 12 estimates vehicle maintenance based on the component information retrieved by the component information search unit as a function of the component information processing unit.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a procedure for making an estimate by the estimation system 1.
[0022]
First, the person in charge scans the barcode written on the name plate shown in FIG. Thereby, the estimation system 1 reads the person-in-charge information and determines the person-in-charge name by referring to the person-in-charge database (S1).
[0023]
Next, the person in charge reads the barcode on the part packaging or on the part directly with the barcode reader 16. That is, the estimation system 1 takes in the identification information of the vehicle parts from the barcode reader 16 (S2).
[0024]
The estimation system 1 searches the part information database for part information such as the part price corresponding to the identification information, the work required for the replacement of the part, the labor cost of the work, and the required time by the function of the part information search unit. (S3).
[0025]
This input is repeated for parts required for repair (S4).
[0026]
After this input is completed, the estimation system 1 creates an estimate based on the component information obtained in step 3 by the function of the component information processing unit (S5), and prints it out from the printer (S6). FIG. 4 is an output example of this estimate.
[0027]
Further, the estimation system 1 outputs a maintenance work performed by the person in charge based on the part information obtained in step 3 and a work instruction describing the time related thereto by the function of the part information processing unit (S7).
[0028]
When the maintenance is performed according to the estimate, the estimation system 1 subtracts the stock quantity in the parts information database for each part used for the estimation by inputting that the maintenance has been confirmed from the input means.
[0029]
Note that the minimum stock quantity for each part is stored in advance in the database, and when the stock quantity becomes smaller than the minimum stock quantity when the stock quantity is subtracted, the estimation system 1 sends the relevant part via the communication control unit 15. Place an order with
[0030]
In addition, the estimation system 1 associates the part code used for the estimation, the work necessary for replacement of this part, the required time, and the time when the maintenance is performed with the identification information of the person in charge when inputting the maintenance confirmation. Store in the person-in-charge database. This allows you to know who used which parts when and who performed which maintenance work when and how long it took.
[0031]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately and easily input parts used for vehicle maintenance using a barcode, and to create an appropriate estimate.
[0032]
In addition to the estimation, it is possible to manage the inventory when this maintenance is performed and the work performed by the person in charge. In particular, since the input is performed using the identification information attached to each part in stock, there is no discrepancy between the stock data of the estimation system and the actual stock, and the stock management work can be reduced.
[0033]
It should be noted that the estimation method and the estimation system of the present invention are not limited to the illustrated examples described above, and various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
[0034]
For example, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even with the configurations described below.
[0035]
(Appendix 1)
Computer
Reading the identification information written on the vehicle parts;
Searching for part information corresponding to the read identification information from a part information storage unit storing at least part price and wage data as part information of the vehicle;
Estimating vehicle maintenance based on the retrieved part information;
A vehicle maintenance estimation method characterized by:
[0036]
(Appendix 2)
2. The vehicle maintenance estimation method according to claim 1, wherein when the estimation is performed, the number of parts in stock used for the estimation is subtracted from the part information storage unit.
[0037]
(Appendix 3)
The vehicle maintenance estimation method according to appendix 2, wherein when the number of stocks is equal to or less than a predetermined value as a result of subtracting the number of stocks, an ordering process for the parts is performed.
[0038]
(Appendix 4)
When reading the identification information of the vehicle parts, the identification information written on the name plate of the person in charge of vehicle maintenance is read, and the identification information of the person in charge and the part data used for the estimation are stored in association with each other. The vehicle maintenance estimation method according to Appendix 1, which is characterized.
[0039]
(Appendix 5)
The work necessary for vehicle maintenance is specified based on the part information of the part used for the estimation, and is associated with the identification information of the person in charge and stored in the part information storage unit. Estimating method for vehicle maintenance.
[0040]
(Appendix 6)
A part information storage unit storing at least part price and wage data as part information of the vehicle;
An identification information reading unit for reading the identification information written on the vehicle parts;
A component information retrieval unit for retrieving component information corresponding to the identification information read by the identification information reading unit from the component information storage unit;
A parts information processing unit that estimates vehicle maintenance based on the parts information retrieved by the parts information search unit;
A vehicle maintenance estimation system characterized by comprising:
[0041]
(Appendix 7)
The parts information storage unit stores the inventory number of vehicle parts,
7. The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to appendix 6, wherein the part information processing unit subtracts the inventory quantity of parts used for the estimation when the estimation is performed.
[0042]
(Appendix 8)
8. The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to appendix 7, wherein the part information processing unit performs an ordering process for the part when the inventory quantity becomes a predetermined value or less as a result of subtracting the inventory quantity.
[0043]
(Appendix 9)
When reading the identification information of the vehicle parts, the identification information reading unit reads the identification information written on the name plate of the person in charge of vehicle maintenance, and the identification information of the person in charge and the data of the parts used for the estimation, The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to appendix 6, wherein the vehicle maintenance information is stored in association with each other.
[0044]
(Appendix 10)
The parts information processing unit specifies work necessary for vehicle maintenance based on the parts information of the parts used for the estimation, and stores the work in the parts information storage unit in association with the identification information of the person in charge. The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to appendix 9.
[0045]
In the present invention, the above-described configurations can be combined as much as possible.
[0046]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention enables accurate and easy input of parts used for vehicle maintenance and enables creation of an appropriate estimate.
[0047]
In addition, it is possible to appropriately manage information based on this estimate.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an estimation system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of an estimation method according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of identification information written on a name plate. Diagram showing an example [Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Estimation system 12 Arithmetic processing part 13 Memory | storage means 14 Input / output port 15 Communication control part 16 Bar code reader

Claims (10)

Computer
Reading the identification information written on the vehicle parts;
Searching for part information corresponding to the read identification information from a part information storage unit storing at least part price and wage data as part information of the vehicle;
Estimating vehicle maintenance based on the retrieved part information;
A vehicle maintenance estimation method characterized by: The vehicle maintenance estimation method according to claim 1, wherein, when the estimation is performed, the number of parts in stock used for the estimation is subtracted from the parts information storage unit. 3. The vehicle maintenance estimating method according to claim 2, wherein when the number of stocks is equal to or less than a predetermined value as a result of subtracting the number of stocks, ordering processing for the parts is performed. When reading the identification information of the vehicle parts, the identification information written on the name plate of the person in charge of vehicle maintenance is read, and the identification information of the person in charge and the part data used for the estimation are stored in association with each other. The vehicle maintenance estimating method according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle maintenance is estimated. The work required for vehicle maintenance is specified based on the part information of the part used for the estimate, and is associated with the identification information of the person in charge and stored in the part information storage unit. Method of vehicle maintenance in Japan. A part information storage unit storing at least part price and wage data as part information of the vehicle;
An identification information reading unit for reading the identification information written on the vehicle parts;
A component information retrieval unit for retrieving component information corresponding to the identification information read by the identification information reading unit from the component information storage unit;
A parts information processing unit that estimates vehicle maintenance based on the parts information retrieved by the parts information search unit;
A vehicle maintenance estimation system characterized by comprising: The parts information storage unit stores the inventory number of vehicle parts,
The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to claim 6, wherein, when the parts information processing unit performs the estimation, the number of parts used in the estimation is subtracted. 8. The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to claim 7, wherein the parts information processing unit performs an ordering process for the parts when the number of stocks becomes a predetermined value or less as a result of subtracting the number of stocks. When reading the identification information of the vehicle parts, the identification information reading unit reads the identification information written on the name plate of the person in charge of vehicle maintenance, and the identification information of the person in charge and the data of the parts used for the estimation, The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to claim 6, wherein the vehicle maintenance is stored in association with each other. The parts information processing unit specifies work necessary for vehicle maintenance based on the parts information of the parts used for the estimation, and stores the work in the parts information storage unit in association with the identification information of the person in charge. The vehicle maintenance estimation system according to claim 9.

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