JP2011138560A - Car sharing system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a car sharing system that allows a vehicle to be used as reserved. <P>SOLUTION: When information on a request for reserving a shared vehicle is transmitted from any one of terminals 2A or the like, and a server 3 determines that the shared vehicle is available and accepts the reservation, use permission information including a key ID of an electronic key 5A or the like of a resident who has made the reservation and a time zone reserved is created, transmitted to an in-vehicle device 7α or the like, and stored therein. When the resident approaches a vehicle α or the like, and the key ID is transmitted from the electronic key 5A or the like to the in-vehicle device 7α or the like, a use permission determination part 75 of the in-vehicle device 7α determines whether the transmitted key ID matches the key ID included in the use permission information corresponding to the current time. If matching is determined, a vehicle door lock/unlock control part 76 unlocks vehicle doors. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a car sharing system for sharing a vehicle among residents of a plurality of houses.

  In recent years, car sharing, in which a vehicle is shared by a plurality of persons, has been attracting attention in view of housing circumstances such that there is no room for storage space for vehicles and situations where vehicle maintenance costs are higher than the frequency of use.

  By the way, each user who uses car sharing has a different life pattern, and the date and time when the user wishes to use the shared vehicle can be varied. For this reason, it is necessary to make reservation adjustments so that the use dates and times do not overlap.

  As a system that can easily perform such reservation adjustment, a car sharing management system using the Internet has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-342878 A

  However, for example, there may be a situation in which the shared vehicle cannot be used as reserved, for example, the user incorrectly stores the reservation date and time. In this way, if each user does not use a shared vehicle as reserved, even if the reservation adjustment of the vehicle is appropriately performed as in the car sharing management system, the car sharing cannot be smoothly operated. .

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a car sharing system that enables a vehicle to be used as reserved.

In order to achieve the above object, in the first invention, a car sharing system for sharing a vehicle by a plurality of users,
Reservation management means for managing vehicle reservations;
Reservation means that is communicably connected to the reservation management means and enables reservation processing of the vehicle by the user;
Switching means for switching to a situation where the vehicle can be used corresponding to the reservation time when the reservation of the vehicle shared by the reservation means is performed and the reservation is accepted by the reservation management means; ,
Updating means for updating a user's usage history based on actual usage when use of the vehicle by the user is terminated after use of the vehicle by the switching means;
A determination means for determining whether or not the time reserved by the reservation means and the actual use time of the vehicle match when the use of the vehicle by the user is terminated;
With
The updating unit updates the use history as temporary information that can be corrected later when the determination unit makes a mismatch determination.

In a second invention, in the first invention, a sensor that receives a signal from the vehicle and outputs a vehicle detection signal when the vehicle is in a predetermined storage space;
A usage time calculator that measures the actual usage time of the vehicle;
With
The vehicle detection signal is monitored from the sensor, and when the vehicle detection signal cannot be received, it is determined that the use of the vehicle has started, and the usage time calculation unit starts measuring the usage time, and the vehicle detection signal When the vehicle can be received again, it is determined that the use of the vehicle has ended, and the measurement of the use time by the use time calculation unit is ended.

In a third invention, in the first or second invention, a first information storage unit that stores vehicle usage information in units on the user side, and a second information storage unit that stores vehicle usage information in units of vehicles And comprising
When the determination means makes a mismatch determination, information on a vehicle use date, a use time zone, and a use fee is updated in the first information storage unit as temporary information that can be corrected later. .

  According to a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, when a coincidence determination is made by the determination unit, history information relating to vehicle use is updated in the second information storage unit.

  In addition, as another invention, it demonstrates below, showing an effect etc. as needed. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, etc., but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A car sharing system (car sharing systems 1, 11, 21) for sharing a vehicle (α, β, etc.) by residents of a plurality of houses (A, B, etc.),
Reservation management means (server 3) for managing vehicle reservations;
Reservation means (terminals 2A, 2B, etc.) that is communicably connected to the reservation management means and allows the resident to make reservations for the vehicle;
When the reservation of the vehicle shared by the reservation means is made and the reservation is accepted by the reservation management means, switching means for switching to a situation where the vehicle can be used corresponding to the reservation time ( Car sharing system provided with in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc., key box 140α, etc., operation panel 240).

  As a switching means of the means 1, for example, a vehicle door unlock control, a vehicle engine operation start control, a vehicle key unlock control, a vehicle stop It is possible to apply a device that performs unlocking control for the vehicle, a device that performs control for moving the platform on which the vehicle is mounted to a position where the vehicle can be delivered, and the like. All of these switch to a situation where the vehicle can be used corresponding to the reservation time, while maintaining a state where the vehicle cannot be used outside the reservation time. Therefore, according to the means 1, the user who made the reservation is urged to use the vehicle as reserved, and smooth operation of car sharing becomes possible.

  In addition, it is preferable that the condition for switching to the situation where the vehicle can be used is that the shared vehicle has returned and the reserved time has come.

Mean 2. Storage means (use permission information storage units 73, 143, 173, 242) for storing the identification information (key ID, card ID, password) of the resident who made the reservation in association with the reservation time;
Input means (communication units 71 and 171, card reader units 144 and 243) for receiving input of identification information;
When the identification information is input from the input means, the determination means for determining whether the input identification information matches the identification information of the resident who made the reservation corresponding to the time (use permission determination unit) 74, 173, locking / unlocking permission determination unit 146, drive permission determination unit 245),
2. The car sharing system according to claim 1, wherein the switching unit switches to a situation in which a vehicle can be used when the determination unit determines coincidence.

  The means 2 switches to a situation where the vehicle can be used only when it is determined that the identification information input from the input means matches the identification information of the resident who made the reservation corresponding to the time. . For this reason, use by persons other than the resident who made the reservation and use other than the reservation time cannot be performed, and the use by the user who made the reservation according to the reservation is promoted.

  Note that “input” here refers to all cases where information is input, such as when a signal is input wirelessly or by wire, card information is read, or input is performed from a numeric keypad or keyboard. Say.

  Means 3. 3. The car sharing system according to claim 2, wherein the identification information is identification information (key ID) attached to a key capable of locking and unlocking a house where a resident resides corresponding to each house. .

  According to the means 3, the key for locking and unlocking the house can be used for car sharing, and it is not necessary to create a car sharing dedicated card or the like.

  Means 4. The switching means is a device that can control the locking / unlocking of the vehicle door (on-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc.), and the situation where the vehicle can be used is that the vehicle door is unlocked. The car sharing system according to any one of means 1 to 3.

  According to the means 4, since the vehicle door is not unlocked until the reservation time is reached, the use of the vehicle according to the reservation is prompted.

  Means 5. The switching means is a device (key box 140α, 140β, etc.) capable of controlling the locking / unlocking of the key box for storing the vehicle key, and switching to a situation where the vehicle can be used by unlocking the key box. 4. The car sharing system according to any one of means 1 to 3.

  According to the means 5, since the key box is not unlocked and the vehicle key cannot be taken out until the reservation time is reached, the use of the vehicle as reserved is prompted.

Means 6. The vehicle is stored in a storage space provided with movement prohibition means (pallets 260α, 260β, etc.) for prohibiting movement of the vehicle,
The switching means is a device (operating panel 240) capable of controlling the movement prohibiting means, and switches to a situation in which the vehicle can be used by making the vehicle movable at a reserved time. The car sharing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

  According to the means 6, the vehicle is stored in the storage space in a state where movement is prohibited, and the vehicle cannot be moved until the reservation time is reached, so that the use of the vehicle according to the reservation is urged. Such a configuration is also excellent in terms of preventing theft.

Mean 7 Measuring means for measuring the travel time and travel distance of the vehicle (utilization time measurement units 77, 177, utilization distance measurement units 78, 178);
A calculation means (a usage fee calculation unit 38) for calculating a vehicle usage fee;
Storage means (room information storage unit 33, vehicle information storage unit 34) for storing the calculated usage fee,
The calculation means calculates a usage fee based on a travel time and a travel distance while the vehicle is used, and the storage means is communicably connected to the reservation means or the information display means (dealer terminal 200) and stores it. The car sharing system according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the information stored in the means can be browsed by the reservation means or the information display means.

  According to the means 7, since the usage fee according to the usage status of the vehicle is calculated and can be confirmed by a person in charge such as a user or a card dealer, the usage frequency can be adjusted by the user. This makes it possible for third parties such as card dealers to charge usage fees.

Means 8. Further comprising storage means for storing information relating to maintenance transmitted from the vehicle;
8. The car sharing system according to claim 1, wherein the storage means is communicably connected to the information display means, and the information stored in the storage means can be browsed on the information display means. .

  According to the means 8, for example, an oil change history and a failure history are automatically stored based on a signal transmitted from an oil detector or a failure detector provided in the vehicle, and the history is stored in a card dealer or the like. If the third party can confirm, it is possible to perform appropriate maintenance at an appropriate time.

  Means 9. The plurality of houses are each house in an apartment house, and the management means is provided in a shared space (shared space S) of the apartment house. Sharing system.

  According to the means 9, the apartment house is treated as an aggregate of users who perform car sharing. Since the management means is provided in the common space of the apartment house, for example, it is not necessary to entrust operation of car sharing to a management company, and cost reduction is expected.

1 is a schematic device configuration diagram of a car sharing system in a first embodiment. FIG. The schematic block block diagram of the car sharing system. The figure which shows an example of the reservation status displayed on a terminal. The figure which illustrates the room information memorized by the server. The figure which illustrates the log | history of the information regarding the vehicle utilization contained in room information. The figure which illustrates the vehicle information memorize | stored in the server. The figure which illustrates the use permission information memorize | stored in the vehicle equipment. The flowchart explaining a reservation management process. The flowchart explaining a utilization process. The flowchart explaining a use log update process. The schematic apparatus block diagram of the car sharing system in 2nd Embodiment. The schematic block block diagram of the car sharing system. The figure which illustrates the use permission information memorize | stored in the key box. The flowchart explaining the utilization process performed with a key box. The flowchart explaining the utilization process performed with a vehicle-mounted apparatus. The schematic equipment block diagram of the car sharing system in 3rd Embodiment. The schematic block block diagram of the car sharing system. The flowchart explaining the utilization process performed with a driving | operation panel.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a car sharing system embodying the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is applied to a car sharing system in which a plurality of vehicles are shared by a plurality of residents of an apartment house such as an apartment.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic device configuration diagram of the entire car sharing system 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the apartment house has a plurality of rooms A, B,... J and a common space S in the house, and stores a plurality of vehicles α, β,. A storage space is provided (only vehicle α is shown in FIG. 1).

  The car sharing system 1 includes terminals 2A, 2B,... 2J used in each room A, B,... J, a server 3 and an electronic key registration device 4 installed in a common space S, and each room. Electronic keys 5A, 5B,... 5BJ (only 5A shown in FIG. 1) possessed by the residents of A, B,... J, and in-vehicle devices provided in each vehicle α, β,. 7α, 7β,... (Only the in-vehicle device 7α provided in the vehicle α is shown in FIG. 1) and sensors 8α, 8β,... Provided in the storage spaces of the vehicles α, β,. (In FIG. 1, only the sensor 8α provided in the storage space of the vehicle α is shown).

  Terminals 2A, 2B,... 2J are personal computers, and are used when a resident who uses the car sharing system 1 performs a reservation process for a vehicle. As the terminals 2A, 2B,... 2J, any information processing device can be substituted, and a mobile phone, a PDA, or the like can be adopted.

  As functions of the car sharing system 1, the server 3 performs processing such as vehicle reservation management, vehicle use permission, and vehicle use history update.

  The electronic key registration device 4 is a device for storing a key ID in an electronic key such as a new resident. For example, when a room ID is input from a numeric keypad (not shown) of the electronic key registration device 4, the corresponding key ID is wirelessly transmitted to the electronic key, and the key ID is registered in the electronic key. The electronic key registration device 4 may be configured to transmit a key ID when not only a room ID but also a password is input.

  The electronic keys 5A, 5B,... 5J are used for locking and unlocking the car sharing vehicle door by wireless communication, and in this embodiment, the entrance door (not shown) of each room is used. Also used for locking and unlocking.

  The in-vehicle devices 7α, 7β,... Receive and control detection signals of various devices installed in the vehicle, and the functions of the car sharing system 1 include the corresponding vehicles α, β,. Processing such as locking / unlocking and information transmission indicating the use status of the vehicle is performed.

  The sensors 8α, 8β,... Are for detecting whether or not the corresponding vehicle α, β,... Is stored in the storage space. The in-vehicle devices 7α, 7β,.

  Each of the terminals 2A, 2B,... 2J and the server 3 are communicably connected to each other via a LAN, and can also communicate with the dealer terminal 200 via the Internet 100. The server 3 is also connected to the electronic key registration device 4, can communicate with the in-vehicle device 7 via the wireless adapter 6, and is also connected to the sensors 8α, 8β,.

  In this embodiment, there are some rooms such as the room C and the room E that do not use the car sharing system. The terminals 2C and 2E and the like, and the electronic keys 5C and 5E and the like in the room are configured in the car sharing system 1. Removed from.

  Next, the configuration of the server 3, the electronic key 5A, and the in-vehicle device 7α will be described in detail with reference to the schematic block configuration diagram of FIG.

<Configuration of server 3>
The server 3 includes a communication unit 31, a reservation information storage unit 32, a room information storage unit 33, a vehicle information storage unit 34, a reservation management unit 35, a use permission information creation unit 36, and a use time calculation unit 37. And a usage fee calculation unit 38.

  The communication unit 31 has a function that can be connected to various communication lines. Reservation request information (to be described in detail later) from each terminal 2A, 2B,... 2J is received by the communication unit 31 via a LAN provided in the house, while the real-time reservation status is indicated. Information, information indicating whether or not the reservation has been accepted, information indicating a usage status such as a usage fee, etc. are transmitted after the vehicle is used. The communication unit 31 can also communicate with the electronic key registration device 4, and the ID of each room and the key IDs of the electronic keys 5A, 5B,. Further, the communication unit 31 transmits use permission information (described in detail later) of each vehicle α, β,... To the in-vehicle devices 7α, 7β,. Receives information indicating usage status such as usage time and usage distance. Further, vehicle detection signals from the sensors 8α, 8β,. Further, it can be connected to the Internet 100 and can exchange information with the dealer terminal 200. The communication line can be either wired or wireless. For wired communication, for example, power line communication, wired LAN communication, etc. For wireless communication, for example, infrared, Bluetooth (registered trademark), wireless LAN, or the like is used. be able to.

  The reservation information storage unit 32 stores information indicating the reservation status of each vehicle α, β,... (Reservation time zone, reserved resident's room ID / key ID, etc.). Based on the information stored in the reservation information storage unit 32, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, for each vehicle α, β,... Can do.

  The room information storage unit 33 stores information related to each of the rooms A, B,... J, and stores, for example, a room ID, a key ID, and presence / absence of vehicle sharing as shown in FIG. In addition, as for the room where the vehicle is shared, as shown in FIG. 5, information related to vehicle use is stored in a history format. In addition, in the terminals 2A, 2B,... 2J used in each room A, B,... J, for example, by inputting a password, only information related to the room can be browsed.

  The vehicle information storage unit 34 stores information related to each vehicle α, β,..., For example, as shown in FIG. 6, information related to maintenance (oil replacement date, failure location, etc.) and information related to usage (utilization) Date, usage time zone, usage distance, usage area, usage fee, etc.) are stored in a history format or the like. This vehicle information can also be accessed from the dealer terminal 200, and the dealer refers to the information related to maintenance to perform maintenance of the vehicle at an appropriate timing, or refers to the information related to usage to charge the usage fee, etc. Can be done.

  The reservation management unit 35 searches the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage unit 32 based on the reservation request information transmitted from each terminal 2A, 2B,... 2J, and determines whether or not the reservation can be accepted. to decide. If the reservation management unit 35 determines that the reservation can be accepted, the use permission information creation unit 36 determines the vehicle ID that is the reservation target, the key ID of the electronic key of the resident who made the reservation, the use date, and the use time zone. Create usage permission information. The created use permission information is transmitted to the in-vehicle device of the reservation target vehicle.

  The usage time calculation unit 37 has a built-in timer, and calculates the usage time from the start of use of the vehicle to the end of use.

  The usage fee calculation unit 38 calculates a fee for use based on the information indicating the usage status transmitted from the in-vehicle device of the vehicle that has been used and returned. The calculated usage fee is transmitted to the terminal of the corresponding user and is stored in the room information storage unit 33 and the vehicle information storage unit 34.

<Configuration of electronic key 5A>
The electronic key 5 </ b> A includes a communication unit 51, a key ID storage unit 52, an entrance door locking / unlocking permission unit 53, and a vehicle door locking / unlocking permission unit 54.

  The communication unit 51 has a wireless communication function, and can communicate with a locking / unlocking device (not shown) and an in-vehicle device 7α installed at the entrance door of each room. In the locking / unlocking device installed at the front door of each room, a locking / unlocking request signal is constantly transmitted, and the communication unit 51 can receive the signal when the electronic key 5A approaches a predetermined distance. When the communication unit 51 receives the locking / unlocking request signal, the front door locking / unlocking permission unit 53 acquires the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 52 and transmits the key ID via the communication unit 51. The key ID is also stored in the locking / unlocking device of the entrance door, and when it is determined that the key ID transmitted from the electronic key 5A matches the stored key ID, the entrance door is locked or unlocked. Is called.

  In addition, a lock / unlock request signal is also transmitted from the in-vehicle device 7α, and the communication unit 51 can receive the signal when the electronic key 5A approaches a predetermined distance. When the communication unit 51 receives the locking / unlocking request signal, the vehicle door locking / unlocking permission unit 54 acquires the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 52 and transmits the key ID via the communication unit 51.

  The above-described configuration of the electronic key 5A is similarly provided in the other electronic keys 5A, 5B, 5C,.

<Configuration of in-vehicle device 7α>
The in-vehicle device 7α includes a communication unit 71, a vehicle ID storage unit 72, a use permission information storage unit 73, a vehicle door locking / unlocking request unit 74, a use permission determining unit 75, a vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76, A usage time measurement unit 77, a usage distance measurement unit 78, and a positioning unit 79 are provided.

  The communication unit 71 has a function capable of communicating with devices inside and outside the vehicle α, and can communicate with the wireless adapter 6, the electronic keys 5A, 5B,... It is.

  The usage permission information storage unit 73 sequentially stores the usage permission information transmitted from the server 3 and can be stored in time series as shown in FIG. 7, for example. Note that the use permission information may be deleted when the use is completed.

  The vehicle door locking / unlocking request unit 74 transmits a locking / unlocking request signal via the communication unit 71 while the vehicle is not being used. When the signal is received by the electronic key 5A and the communication unit 71 receives the key ID from the electronic key 5A, the usage permission determination unit 75 searches the usage permission information stored in the usage permission information storage unit 73, and It is determined whether the key ID included in the use permission information associated with the time point matches the received key ID.

  The vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76 controls a locking / unlocking device (not shown) provided on the vehicle door. When the use permission determination unit 75 determines that the key ID matches, the vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76 unlocks the vehicle door. When locked and a mismatch is determined, an alarm sound is generated from the locking / unlocking device.

  When the vehicle door is unlocked and the use of the vehicle α is started, the use time measuring unit 77, the use distance measuring unit 78, and the positioning unit 79 are respectively accumulated time from the start of use, accumulated distance from the start of use, and travel. The position inside is measured in real time. When the use of the vehicle α is completed and returned, information on the measured use time, use distance, and travel position is transmitted to the server 3 via the communication unit 71, and the room information storage unit 33 and the vehicle information storage are stored. Stored in the unit 34.

  The above-described configuration of the in-vehicle device 7α is similarly provided in the other in-vehicle devices 7β.

  Next, processing executed by the car sharing system 1 will be described. The car sharing system 1 mainly performs reservation management processing, usage processing, and usage history update processing. Hereinafter, each process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

<Reservation management processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the reservation management process performed by the server 3. In the reservation management process, first, in step S101, the communication unit 31 is in a state of waiting for reception of reservation request information transmitted from each of the terminals 2A, 2B,. In each terminal 2A, 2B,... 2J, the reservation status as shown in FIG. 3 can be displayed. With reference to this display, reservation request information (room ID, key ID, use date and Use time zone) can be entered. When reservation request information is input and transmitted at a certain terminal, the communication unit 31 of the server 3 receives it (YES in step S101), and the reservation management unit 35 determines the reservation information based on the reservation request information. The reservation information stored in the storage unit 32 is searched (step S103). That is, the reservation information on the use date included in the reservation request information is searched. Here, the reservation information for all vehicles is searched.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S105, and it is determined whether or not the use time zone included in the reservation request information overlaps with the use time zone registered in the searched reservation information. If it is determined that the both time zones do not overlap and reservation is possible as desired (YES in step S105), the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage unit 32 is updated (step S107). At the same time, information on reservation completion, reservation vehicle ID and reservation time zone information is returned to the terminal (step S109). Further, the use permission information creating unit 36 extracts the key ID, the use date, and the reservation time zone included in the reservation request information, creates the use permission information by associating these with the vehicle ID (step S111), It transmits to the vehicle-mounted apparatus of the vehicle used as the reservation object (step S113). In the in-vehicle device, this use permission information is newly stored. In step S111, the reservation information stored in the reservation information storage unit 32 is updated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S105 that the usage time zone included in the reservation request information partially overlaps the usage time zone registered in the searched reservation information (NO in step S105), the reservation acceptance is received. Information indicating that it was not possible and information on overlapping time zones are returned to the terminal (step S115). The terminal side can input the reservation request information again with reference to the returned information and the reservation status as shown in FIG.

  Hereinafter, the resident who has received the information indicating that the reservation has been accepted is referred to as a “user”.

<Usage processing>
FIG. 9 shows a flowchart for explaining the use process performed in the in-vehicle device. Here, an example in which the vehicle α is used by a user who owns the electronic key 5A will be described. First, the vehicle door locking / unlocking request unit 74 of the in-vehicle device 7α transmits a locking / unlocking request signal before the use process, that is, while the vehicle α is not being used. When the electronic key 5A receives it, the key ID is transmitted from the electronic key 5A.

  In the usage process, first, in step S201, the communication unit 71 waits for reception of the key ID. When the key ID is received (YES in step S201), the usage permission determination unit 75 searches for usage permission information corresponding to the current time stored in the usage permission information storage unit 73 (step S203), and the corresponding usage. It is confirmed whether or not permission information exists (step S205). If it is confirmed that it does not exist (NO in step S205), the process proceeds to step S221, and an alarm sound is generated in the locking / unlocking device without unlocking the door. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that it exists (YES in step S205), the key ID of the searched use permission information is acquired (step S207).

  Next, the process proceeds to step S209, and it is determined whether or not the key ID received from the electronic key 5A matches the key ID acquired in step S207. If it is determined that they match (YES in step S209), the vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76 causes the locking / unlocking device to unlock the door (step S211). On the other hand, when the key ID mismatch determination is made (NO in step S209), an alarm sound is generated in the locking / unlocking device without unlocking the door (step S221).

  When the coincidence determination is made in step S209, when the use of the vehicle is started and the vehicle is separated from the storage space, the communication unit 71 cannot receive the signal transmitted from the sensor 8α. With this as a trigger, the usage time measurement unit 77, the usage distance measurement unit 78, and the positioning unit 79 start measurement (step S213). While the signal from the sensor 8α is not received, it is determined that the use is continuing (NO in step S215), and the measurement is continued. On the other hand, when the vehicle returns to the storage space, the signal from the sensor 8α is received, so that it is determined that the use is finished (YES in step S215), and the measurement is finished.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses from that point, the process proceeds to step S217, and it is confirmed whether or not the vehicle door is in a locked state. If it is not locked (NO in step S217), the vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76 performs locking control on the locking / unlocking device (step S223). When the vehicle door is thus securely locked, use end information including the end of use and the measured use time, use distance, and traveled position is transmitted to the server 3 (step S219).

<Usage history update processing>
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining usage history update processing performed by the server 3. In the usage history update process, first, in step S301, whether or not the use of the vehicle has been started is monitored. Specifically, the communication unit 31 monitors whether or not the vehicle detection signal can no longer be received from the sensor 8α. That is, when it becomes impossible to receive the vehicle detection signal from the sensor 8α, it means that the vehicle has left the storage space, so that it is grasped that the use has started (this is the measurement start in step S213 in the use process of FIG. 9). It becomes almost the same point). When the use start is recognized (YES in step S301), the use time calculation unit 37 starts measuring the use time (step S303), and the communication unit 31 waits for reception of the vehicle detection signal from the sensor 8α. The state is switched (step S305). When the vehicle returns to the storage space, the vehicle detection signal is transmitted from the sensor 8α, so that the use is determined to be completed (YES in step S305). Thereby, the measurement of the usage time by the usage time calculation unit 37 is completed, and the usage time is calculated (step S307).

  Here, when use end information is also received from the in-vehicle device 7α at the end of use (YES in step S309), the process proceeds to step S311 and the use time calculated by the use time calculation unit 37 and the use end information are displayed. It is determined whether or not the included usage time substantially matches. If a mismatch determination is made (NO in step S311), a temporary usage fee is calculated based on the usage time calculated by the usage time calculation unit 37 (step S319), and transmitted to the terminal 2A and the dealer terminal 200 (Step S321). The information on the usage fee transmitted here is appended to the effect that it is provisional, and the user is prompted to input the usage area etc. from the terminal 2A, and the dealer does not have any trouble in the in-vehicle device 7α. You are prompted to confirm. Then, in the room information storage unit 33, information on the vehicle use date, the use time zone, and the use fee is updated in the stored room information (step S323). The updated information can later be corrected to accurate information (in this case, the history regarding vehicle use stored in the vehicle information storage unit 34 is also updated).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S311 that they substantially match (YES in step S311), the process proceeds to step S313 to calculate a usage fee. The usage fee is calculated based on the usage time and usage distance. The calculated usage fee is transmitted to the terminal 2A and transmitted to the dealer terminal 200 (step S315). Moreover, the history regarding vehicle utilization is updated among the room information memorize | stored in the room information storage part 33, and the vehicle information memorize | stored in the vehicle information storage part 34 (step S317).

  On the other hand, when the use end information is not received from the in-vehicle device 7α at the end of use (NO in step S311), the processing from step S319 to step S323 is executed.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the reservation acceptance is completed in the server 3, use permission information is created and transmitted to the in-vehicle device 7α and the like, and the in-vehicle device 7α and the like are transmitted from the electronic key 5A owned by the user of the vehicle. The vehicle door is not unlocked unless it is determined that the key ID and the key ID included in the use permission information match. For this reason, use of vehicles other than the reservation person and use of vehicles other than the reservation time zone are avoided, and the operation of car sharing is performed smoothly.

  In addition, since the usage fee calculated according to the usage status is transmitted to the terminal 2A of the user and the dealer terminal 200, the user can adjust the usage frequency, and the dealer charges the usage fee. Etc. can be performed.

  Furthermore, since the information regarding the use of the vehicle is accumulated in the server 3 as the room information, the user can check his / her own vehicle usage status including the usage fee. On the other hand, since the vehicle information includes information such as oil change timing and failure information, the dealer can perform maintenance at an appropriate time by referring to the information.

  Note that the first embodiment may be implemented as follows.

  In the first embodiment, the reservation request information is received only from the resident of the apartment house. However, the car sharing may be opened to persons other than the apartment house, and reservation request information may be received via the Internet 100. This further promotes effective use of the vehicle α and the like.

  In the first embodiment, the key ID is used. However, a personal identification number may be set in association with the key ID. This password can be used, for example, as a password when inputting reservation request information or accessing room information at the terminal 2A or the like. Moreover, you may utilize as a password for inputting into a unlocking apparatus, when unlocking a front door. Further, it can also be used as a password for inputting to the in-vehicle device 7α or the like for starting engine operation in the vehicle α or the like.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, an electronic key separately prepared for a car sharing vehicle is used. Hereinafter, although the second embodiment will be described, the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations and operations as in the first embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 11 is a schematic device configuration diagram of the entire car sharing system 11 of the second embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a schematic block configuration diagram of the entire car sharing system 11. In the car sharing system 11, in order to unlock the doors of the vehicles α, β,... (Only the vehicle α is shown in FIG. 11), electronic keys 150α corresponding to the vehicles α, β,. 150β... (Only 150α is shown in FIGS. 11 and 12). These electronic keys 150α, 150β,... Are housed and stored in key boxes 140α, 140β,... (Only 140α are shown in FIGS. 11 and 12) installed in the common space S, respectively. Yes. The key boxes 140α, 140β,... Are communicably connected to the server 3.

  The key box 140α is in a state where the door is locked except when necessary, and a card owned by the user is used to unlock the door. Further, when unlocking the door, it is necessary to input a personal identification number from a numeric keypad or the like. When the correct personal identification number is authenticated, the door is unlocked.

<Configuration of key box 140α>
As shown in FIG. 12, the key box 140α includes a communication unit 141, a key ID storage unit 142, a use permission information storage unit 143, a card reader unit 144, a personal identification number input unit 145, and a locking / unlocking permission determination unit. 146 and a key box locking / unlocking control unit 147.

  The communication unit 141 receives use permission information transmitted from the server 3, receives a key ID transmitted from the electronic keys 150α, 150β, and the like. The key ID storage unit 142 stores the key ID of the electronic key 150α to be stored.

  The usage permission information storage unit 143 stores usage permission information transmitted from the server 3. As shown in FIG. 13, the use permission information includes information on a card ID and a password in addition to a use date and a use time zone.

  Here, information such as a card ID is stored in the card by magnetism or the like, and the card reader unit 144 can read the information. Also, the password input when the door is unlocked is received by the password input unit 145.

  When the card reader 144 reads the card ID and the password input unit 145 accepts the password, the locking / unlocking permission determination unit 146 searches for the use permission information stored in the use permission information storage unit 143, and It is determined whether the card ID and the personal identification number included in the use permission information associated with the time point match the read card ID and the personal identification number received.

  The key box locking / unlocking control unit 147 unlocks the key box door when the locking / unlocking permission determining unit 146 determines coincidence, and when the mismatch is determined, an alarm is generated from a sound generator (not shown). Generate sound.

  The above-described configuration of the key box 140α is similarly provided in the other key boxes 140β,.

<Configuration of electronic key 150α>
The electronic key 150α includes a communication unit 151, a key ID storage unit 152, and a vehicle door locking / unlocking permission unit 153.

  The communication unit 151 has a wireless communication function and can communicate with the key box 140α and the in-vehicle device 7α.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, a lock / unlock request signal is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 7α, and the communication unit 151 can receive the signal when the electronic key 150α approaches a predetermined distance. When the communication unit 151 receives the locking / unlocking request signal, the vehicle door locking / unlocking permission unit 153 acquires the key ID stored in the key ID storage unit 152 and transmits the key ID via the communication unit 151.

  The above-described configuration of the electronic key 150α is also provided in the other electronic keys 150β,.

<Configuration of in-vehicle device 170α>
The in-vehicle device 170α has substantially the same configuration as the in-vehicle device 7α of the first embodiment, but includes a vehicle ID / key ID storage unit 172 instead of the vehicle ID storage unit, and associates the vehicle ID with the key ID. I remember. Further, the use permission information storage unit 173 stores information on the use date and the use time zone. When the key ID is received, the use permission determination unit 175 searches for the use permission information in the corresponding time zone, and the key ID stored in the vehicle ID / key ID storage unit 172 matches the received key ID. It is determined whether or not.

  The other vehicle door locking / unlocking request unit 174, vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 176, usage time measuring unit 177, usage distance measuring unit 178, and positioning unit 179 are each a vehicle door locking / unlocking request of the in-vehicle device 7α of the first embodiment. Unit 74, vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76, usage time measurement unit 77, usage distance measurement unit 78, and positioning unit 79 have the same functions.

  Next, processing executed by the car sharing system 11 will be described. Similarly to the first embodiment, the car sharing system 11 mainly performs reservation management processing, usage processing, and usage history update processing.

<Reservation management processing>
The reservation management process is not different from the procedure of the first embodiment shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, but reservation reservation completion information returned to the terminal during this process (see step S109 of FIG. 8) In addition to the reservation completion, the reservation vehicle ID and the reservation time zone, the information on the personal identification number is also included.

  In addition, the usage permission information created during this process includes information transmitted to the key box 140α in addition to information transmitted to the in-vehicle device 170α (see step S111 and step S113 in FIG. 8).

  The use permission information transmitted to the in-vehicle device 170α includes the use date and the use time zone (see FIG. 7, but does not include the key ID). On the other hand, the usage permission information transmitted to the key box 140α includes a usage date, a usage time zone, a card ID, and a password as shown in FIG.

<Usage processing>
The usage process of the second embodiment is performed by the key box 140α and the in-vehicle device 170α. Among these, the use process performed in the key box 140α is not executed in the first embodiment, and will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, the vehicle α is used as an example.

  In the use process performed in the key box 140α, first, in step S401, the card reader unit 144 is in a state of waiting for reading of the card ID. When the ID of the card owned by the user of the vehicle α is read (YES in step S401), the personal identification number input unit 145 prompts the personal identification number input (step S403). When the password input is accepted (YES in step S403), the process proceeds to step S405, where the locking / unlocking permission determining unit 146 searches for the usage permission information corresponding to the current time stored in the usage permission information storage unit 143, It is confirmed whether or not corresponding usage permission information exists (step S407). If it is confirmed that it does not exist (NO in step S407), the process proceeds to step S423 to cause the sound generator to generate an alarm sound. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that it exists (YES in step S407), the process proceeds to step S409, and the card ID and password of the retrieved use permission information are acquired.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S411, where it is determined whether the card ID read by the card reader 144 and the password input from the password input unit 145 match the card ID and password acquired in step S409. If it is determined that they match (YES in step S411), the key box locking / unlocking control unit 147 unlocks the door (step S413). As a result, the user can take out and use the electronic key 150α. On the other hand, if the card ID or PIN number mismatch determination is made (NO in step S411), an alarm sound is generated in the sound generator without unlocking (step S423).

  The processing so far has been executed as a pre-stage of the use processing performed by the in-vehicle device 170α. Thereafter, in step S415, a state of waiting for reception of the key ID from the extracted electronic key 150α, that is, a state of monitoring whether or not the electronic key 150α is returned after the use of the vehicle is completed. When the communication unit 141 receives the key ID from the electronic key 150α (YES in step S415), the locking / unlocking permission determination unit 146 acquires the key ID from the key ID storage unit 142 (step S417), and the received key ID and It is determined whether or not the acquired key IDs match (step S419). If it is determined that they match (YES in step S419), the key box locking / unlocking control unit 147 locks the door (step S421). Thereby, the electronic key 150α is safely stored. On the other hand, if the key ID mismatch determination is made (NO in step S419), an alarm sound is generated in the sound generator (step S423) to notify that the key box is not to be stored.

  In contrast to the usage process performed in the key box 140α, the usage process performed in the in-vehicle device 170α will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, while the vehicle α is not used, the vehicle door locking / unlocking request unit 174 of the in-vehicle device 170α transmits a locking / unlocking request signal. When the electronic key 150α receives it, the key ID is transmitted from the electronic key 150α.

  In the usage process, first, in step S501, the communication unit 171 waits for reception of the key ID. When the key ID is received (YES in step S501), the use permission determining unit 175 obtains the key ID stored in the vehicle ID / key ID storage unit 172 (step S503), and the key received from the electronic key 150α. It is determined whether or not the ID matches the key ID acquired in step S503 (step S505). If it is determined that they match (YES in step S505), the process proceeds to step S507. On the other hand, if the key ID mismatch determination is made (NO in step S505), an alarm sound is generated in the locking / unlocking device without unlocking the door (step S521).

  If a match determination is made in step S505, use permission information corresponding to the current time is searched in step S507 to check whether or not the corresponding use permission information exists (step S509). If it is confirmed that it does not exist (NO in step S509), the process proceeds to step S521, and an alarm sound is generated in the locking / unlocking device without unlocking the door. On the other hand, if it is confirmed (YES in step S509), the vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 76 causes the locking / unlocking device to unlock the door (step S511).

  When the use of the vehicle starts and leaves the storage space, the use time measurement unit 177, the use distance measurement unit 178, and the positioning unit 179 start measurement (step S513). While the signal from the sensor 8α is not received, it is determined that the use is continuing (NO in step S515), and the measurement is continued. On the other hand, when the vehicle returns to the storage space, the signal of the sensor 8α is received, so that it is determined that the use is finished (YES in step S515), and the measurement is finished.

  When a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses from that point, the process proceeds to step S517, where it is confirmed whether or not the vehicle door is in a locked state. If the vehicle door is not in a locked state (step S517). NO), the vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit 176 performs locking control on the locking / unlocking device (step S523). When the vehicle door is thus securely locked, use end information including the end of use and the measured use time, use distance, and traveled position is transmitted to the server 3 (step S519).

<Usage history update processing>
The usage history update process is not different from the procedure of the first embodiment shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second embodiment described above, in the key box 140α or the like that stores the electronic key 150α or the like, the card ID of the card owned by the person who is permitted to use the vehicle, the input password, and the card included in the usage permission information If the ID and the password do not match, the door such as the key box 140α is not unlocked. Further, on the vehicle α side or the like, the vehicle door is not unlocked unless the key ID of the electronic key owned by the person who is permitted to use the vehicle matches the key ID included in the use permission information. As described above, since the two-step permission process must be performed until the vehicle can be used, the confirmation of the user who made the reservation is tightened, and the reliability of vehicle use is expected to be improved. .

  Note that the second embodiment may be implemented as follows.

  In the second embodiment, the key box 140α and the like are unlocked with a card. Instead of this, the key box 140α and the like may be unlocked with an electronic key for locking and unlocking the front door. This eliminates the need to own a card.

  In the second embodiment, the door is only locked after the electronic key 150α etc. is returned to the key box 140α etc., but even if the information indicating the return is sent to the server 3 Good. In this case, if the server 3 does not receive that the electronic key 150α or the like has been returned even after a predetermined time or more has elapsed after the vehicle use ends, the server 3 may transmit that fact to the terminal 2A or the like.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, a multistage pallet type parking machine is applied to the storage space of the vehicle, and the pallet on which the vehicle is placed is moved to the exit position / entrance position when necessary. Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described, but the same reference numerals are used for the same configurations and operations as those in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  FIG. 16 is a schematic device configuration diagram of the entire car sharing system 21 according to the third embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a schematic block configuration diagram of the entire car sharing system 21. In the car sharing system 21, in order to unlock the doors of the vehicles α, β,... (Only the vehicle α is shown in FIG. 16), electronic keys 250α corresponding to the vehicles α, β,. ... (Only 250α is shown in FIGS. 16 and 17).

  The storage space of this embodiment is a multi-stage parking machine (two-stage parking in this embodiment) that stores vehicles α, β,... On each pallet 260α, 260β,. An example of the machine is shown below), and an underground pit P is provided below the lower pallet. Each pallet 260α, 260β,... Is moved up and down by a driving device 261. The drive device 261 is connected to the operation panel 240 installed in the common space S, and is driven and controlled by a signal from the operation panel 240. For example, when leaving the vehicle α, the ID of the card owned by the user is read on the operation panel 240 and the password is entered from the numeric keypad. When the card ID and the password are authenticated, the pallets 260α and 260β are simultaneously lowered and stopped at a position where the pallet 2460β contacts the lower surface of the underground pit P. Thereby, when the pallet 260α is moved to the delivery position and the user arrives at the storage space, the vehicle α is ready for delivery.

<Configuration of operation panel 240>
As shown in FIG. 17, the operation panel 240 includes a communication unit 241, a use permission information storage unit 242, a card reader unit 243, a personal identification number input unit 244, a drive permission determination unit 245, and a drive control unit 246. It has.

  The communication unit 241 receives usage permission information transmitted from the server 3, receives key IDs transmitted from the electronic keys 250α, 250β,.

  The usage permission information storage unit 242 stores usage permission information transmitted from the server 3. This usage permission information is the same as the usage permission information stored in the key boxes 140α, 140β,... Of the second embodiment, and as shown in FIG. Information on the card ID and password is included.

  The card used in this embodiment also stores information such as a card ID by magnetism or the like, and the card reader unit 243 can read the information. The password input when the pallet is driven is received by the password input unit 244.

  When the card reader unit 243 reads the card ID and the personal identification number input unit 244 accepts the personal identification number input, the drive permission determination unit 245 searches the usage permission information stored in the usage permission information storage unit 242, and at that time It is determined whether or not the card ID and the personal identification number included in the use permission information associated with is identical with the read card ID and the personal identification number received.

  The drive control unit 246 drives the drive device 261 when the drive permission determination unit 245 determines coincidence, and generates an alarm sound from a sound generator (not shown) when the mismatch determination is made.

  Next, processing executed by the car sharing system 21 will be described. Similarly to the first and second embodiments, the car sharing system 21 mainly performs reservation management processing, usage processing, and usage history update processing.

<Reservation management processing>
The reservation management process is not different from the procedure of the first embodiment shown in the flowchart of FIG. 8, but reservation reservation completion information returned to the terminal during this process (see step S109 of FIG. 8) Similar to the second embodiment, the information on the personal identification number is included in addition to the reservation completion, the reserved vehicle ID and the reserved time zone.

  In addition, the usage permission information created during this processing includes information transmitted to the operation panel 240 in addition to information transmitted to the in-vehicle device 170α (see step S111 and step S113 in FIG. 8).

  The use permission information transmitted to the in-vehicle device 170α includes the use date and the use time zone (see FIG. 7, but does not include the key ID). On the other hand, the use permission information transmitted to the operation panel 240 includes a use date, a use time zone, a card ID, and a password as in the use permission information transmitted to the key box 140α of the second embodiment (see FIG. 13).

<Usage processing>
The usage process of the third embodiment is performed by the operation panel 240 and the in-vehicle device 170α. Of these, the usage process performed on the operation panel 240 is not executed in the first and second embodiments, and will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the following description, the vehicle α is used as an example.

  In the use process performed on the operation panel 240, first, in step S601, the card reader unit 243 is in a state of waiting for reading of the card ID. When the ID of the card owned by the user of the vehicle α is read (step S601), the personal identification number input unit 244 prompts the personal identification number input (step S603). When the password input is accepted (YES in step S603), the process proceeds to step S605, and the drive permission determination unit 245 searches for the use permission information corresponding to the current time stored in the use permission information storage unit 242, and responds. It is confirmed whether or not use permission information to be present exists (step S607). If it is confirmed that it does not exist (NO in step S607), the process proceeds to step S623 to cause the sound generator to generate an alarm sound. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that it exists (YES in step S607), the process proceeds to step S609, and the card ID and password of the retrieved use permission information are acquired.

  Next, the process proceeds to step S611, and it is determined whether the card ID read by the card reader unit 243 and the password input from the password input unit 244 match the card ID and password acquired in step S609. If it is determined that they match (YES in step S611), the drive control unit 246 drives the drive device 261 (step S613). As a result, the pallets 260α and 260β are lowered at the same time, and the vehicle α is ready to go out. On the other hand, if the card ID or PIN number mismatch determination is made (NO in step S611), an alarm sound is generated in the sound generator without driving (step S623).

  The processing so far has been executed as a pre-stage of the use processing performed by the in-vehicle device 170α. Thereafter, in step S615, it is in a state of monitoring whether or not it is the warehousing preparation time (for example, set 5 minutes before the use end time). When the warehousing preparation time is reached (YES in step S615), the drive permission determination unit 245 confirms the state of the pallet 260α at that time (step S617) and determines whether or not the drive device 261 needs to be driven. (Step S619). If there is no need for driving (NO in step S619), the use process ends. On the other hand, if driving is necessary (YES in step S619), the driving device 261 is controlled to drive the pallet 260α to a position where it can be stored (step S621). Accordingly, the warehousing can be promptly performed at the vehicle use end time.

  In contrast to the usage process performed on the operation panel 240 described above, the usage process performed on the in-vehicle device 170α is not different from that of the second embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted (see FIG. 15).

  The time series relationship between the usage process executed by the operation panel 240 and the usage process executed by the in-vehicle device 170α is as follows. (1) The pallets 260α, 260β,. Then, (2) use processing by the in-vehicle device 170α is started, and (3) after the pallets 260α, 260β,... Are moved to the warehousing position by the operation panel 240, (4) use processing by the in-vehicle device 170α. Will be completed.

  In the third embodiment described above, the pallet 260α and the like are moved to the delivery position and the warehousing position by the scheduled delivery time and the scheduled delivery time of the vehicle α, etc. Loss is avoided.

  Further, in the operation panel 240, if the card ID of the card owned by the person who is permitted to use the vehicle and the input personal identification number do not match the personal identification number included in the usage permission information, the pallet 260α and the like move. Not. Further, on the vehicle α side or the like, the vehicle door is not unlocked unless the key ID of the electronic key owned by the person who is permitted to use the vehicle matches the key ID included in the use permission information. In this way, since two-step permission processing must be performed until the vehicle can be used, the confirmation of the user who made the reservation will be tightened, and the reliability of vehicle use is expected to be improved. The

  Note that the third embodiment may be implemented as follows.

  In the third embodiment, the operation panel 240 performs the permission process by reading the card. Alternatively, an electronic key for locking / unlocking the front door may be used. Furthermore, an electronic key accommodated in a key box may be used as in the second embodiment.

(Other embodiments)
In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each of the first to third embodiments described above, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

  -When a shutter is provided in a storage space for the vehicle α or the like, the vehicle α or the like may be used by opening the shutter. In this case, a shutter opening / closing device may be installed in the vicinity of the shutter, and the shutter may be opened by reading the card ID and inputting the password. Alternatively, an electronic key for locking and unlocking the front door may be used instead of the card. Furthermore, an electronic key accommodated in a key box may be used as in the second embodiment. In this configuration, it is preferable to have a function of automatically closing the shutter when a predetermined time elapses after the use is finished and the vehicle α is returned.

  -You may comprise so that vehicle alpha etc. can be utilized by installing a vehicle stop lock in a storage space, and releasing a lock. In this case as well, an unlocking device can be installed beside the storage space, and the lock can be released by reading the card ID and entering the password, or an electronic device for unlocking the front door instead of the card. A key may be used. Furthermore, an electronic key housed in a key box as in the second embodiment may be used. In this configuration, after the use is completed and the vehicle is returned, a function may be provided that automatically locks after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  -As a function of the in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc., the adjustment positions of the seats, mirrors, handles, etc. of the vehicle α, etc. are stored for each key ID of the electronic key owned by each user, and automatic adjustment control at the time of use You may make it do. Thereby, it is not necessary for the user to adjust each time the vehicle is used, and it is also possible to prevent the user from forgetting to adjust.

  -As a function of the in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc., the oil change history or the failure history may be automatically stored based on the detection signal of the oil detector or the detection signal of the failure detector provided in the vehicle α, etc. Good. In this case, information may be automatically transmitted to the dealer terminal 200 when oil replacement is necessary or repair is necessary.

  -As a function of the in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc., if the usage does not end even if it exceeds the usage time zone included in the usage permission information, or if it is likely to exceed the usage time zone as judged from the travel position, A warning may be given to the user.

  -When the scheduled return time is approaching while the vehicle α is being used or when the scheduled return time is approaching (for example, a certain time before the scheduled return time, for example, 10 minutes before the scheduled return time), to encourage the user of the vehicle α to return Warning means for issuing a warning may be provided. Specific examples of warning means include alarm devices such as a display, a speaker, and a buzzer provided in the in-vehicle device 7α. With such a warning function, it is possible to reduce the number of users who occupy the vehicle α after the scheduled time, and to smoothly operate car sharing.

  The key boxes 140α, 140β,... In the second embodiment, the operation panel 240, the shutter opening / closing device, and the vehicle stop lock releasing device in the third embodiment may be configured to be communicable with the in-vehicle device. For example, when the use of the vehicle is permitted by the key boxes 140α, 140β,..., The operation panel 240, the shutter opening / closing device, and the vehicle stop lock releasing device, the permission signal is transmitted to the in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc. The door may be unlocked or the engine may be started. In this case, if the personal identification number is input with the numeric keypad and the matching with the stored personal identification number is also performed on the in-vehicle devices 7α, 170α, etc., double determination is performed on the personal identification number, and security is further strengthened.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Car sharing system, 2 ... Terminal, 3 ... Server, 4 ... Electronic key registration apparatus, 5 ... Electronic key, 6 ... Wireless adapter, 7 ... In-vehicle apparatus, 8 ... Sensor, 31 ... Communication part, 32 ... Reservation information storage 33: Room information storage unit, 34 ... Vehicle information storage unit, 35 ... Reservation management unit, 36 ... Usage permission information creation unit, 37 ... Usage time calculation unit, 38 ... Usage fee calculation unit, 51 ... Communication unit, 52 ... Key ID storage unit, 53 ... Entrance door locking / unlocking permission unit, 54 ... Vehicle door locking / unlocking permission unit, 71 ... Communication unit, 72 ... Vehicle ID storage unit, 73 ... Usage permission information storage unit, 74 ... Vehicle door locking / unlocking unit Request unit, 75... Usage permission determination unit, 76... Vehicle door locking / unlocking control unit, 77 Usage time measurement unit, 78. Usage distance measurement unit, 79 ... Positioning unit, 100 ... Internet, 200 ... dealer terminal.

Claims (4)

A car sharing system for sharing a vehicle by a plurality of users,
Reservation management means for managing vehicle reservations;
Reservation means that is communicably connected to the reservation management means and enables reservation processing of the vehicle by the user;
Switching means for switching to a situation where the vehicle can be used corresponding to the reservation time when the reservation of the vehicle shared by the reservation means is performed and the reservation is accepted by the reservation management means; ,
Updating means for updating a user's usage history based on actual usage when use of the vehicle by the user is terminated after use of the vehicle by the switching means;
A determination means for determining whether or not the time reserved by the reservation means and the actual use time of the vehicle match when the use of the vehicle by the user is terminated;
With
The updating unit updates a use history as temporary information that can be corrected later when the determination unit determines a mismatch. A sensor that receives a signal from the vehicle and outputs a vehicle detection signal when the vehicle is in a predetermined storage space;
A usage time calculator that measures the actual usage time of the vehicle;
With
The vehicle detection signal is monitored from the sensor, and when the vehicle detection signal cannot be received, it is determined that the use of the vehicle has started, and the usage time calculation unit starts measuring the usage time, and the vehicle detection signal The car sharing system according to claim 1, wherein when the vehicle can be received again, it is determined that the use of the vehicle has ended, and the measurement of the use time by the use time calculation unit is ended. A first information storage unit that stores vehicle usage information in units of users; and a second information storage unit that stores vehicle usage information in units of vehicles;
When the determination means makes a mismatch determination, information on a vehicle use date, a use time zone, and a use fee is updated in the first information storage unit as temporary information that can be corrected later. The car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2.   4. The car sharing system according to claim 3, wherein when the determination is made by the determination unit, history information regarding vehicle use is updated in the second information storage unit. 5.

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