JP2014109187A - Return confirmation system of vehicle and key of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To confirm whether or not the same vehicle as a vehicle in use start is certainly returned in an unmanned manner, namely, to confirm identity of the vehicles in use completion of the vehicle.SOLUTION: According to a return confirmation system of a vehicle and a key of the vehicle of this invention, an identification code for return confirmation is received from a lock controller of the vehicle, recorded in a storage part, and transferred to a management device in use completion of the vehicle. Thus, whether or not the same vehicle as the vehicle in use start is certainly returned can be confirmed in an unmanned manner in the use completion. The key of the vehicle of this invention further allows unlock of lock of the vehicle by receiving an identification code for unlock from the management device, recording the identification code in the storage part, and transferring the identification code to the lock controller of the vehicle in the use start of the vehicle.

Description

  The present invention uses the following vehicle key to mediate the return confirmation identification code sent from the vehicle lock control device to the management device, thereby allowing the management device to confirm the return of the vehicle. Regarding return confirmation system. The present invention also relates to a key used for vehicle return confirmation, in particular, an identification code for unlocking received from the management device and transmitted to the lock control device to unlock the vehicle lock, and received from the lock control device. In addition, the present invention relates to a vehicle key that mediates between the management device and the lock control device two types of identification codes: a return confirmation identification code that is transmitted to the management device so as to make the management device confirm the return of the vehicle.

  The vehicle includes all types of vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. However, in order to make the explanation easy to understand, the present invention will be described below using a bicycle. There are various types of vehicles, such as those used by family members, privately owned vehicles such as those used by families, those used jointly in housing estates, etc., and those intended for free or paid rental. Will be explained. In addition, the parking lot below includes a car parking space that is leveled and surrounded by a white line.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, motorcycle rental services (also referred to as bicycle rental) such as bicycles and electrically assisted bicycles have come to be used in sightseeing spots. Similarly, rental services for four-wheeled vehicles such as electric vehicles are also provided. Also, to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, commuting and schooling by bicycle and walking are recommended, and an increasing number of people receive vehicle rental services.

JP-A-2005-330770 (described later)

  The problem with the bicycle rental service is that even if it is said that the user's accurate identity has been confirmed, or that the rental bicycle has been returned to the parking lot and locked (locked), the rental has been confirmed. The same rental bicycle is returned, but it is said that it does not have a means for unattended confirmation of whether it has been replaced with another bicycle and returned.

  Even if an old one or a broken one is returned to the parking lot, it cannot be confirmed on the spot. Moreover, even if an electric bicycle is rented out and an ordinary bicycle that is not an electric bicycle is returned to the parking lot, it cannot be confirmed on the spot. Even if you know the identity of the user who used the parking lot, unless you point out that there is a problem on the spot at the time of return, you will not be able to pursue or restore it later .

  In the present invention, the above-mentioned problems can be solved, and when the bicycle is finished being used, it can be confirmed unattended whether the same bicycle as the bicycle at the start of the rental is surely returned, and the identity of the vehicle can be confirmed unattended. I want to make it possible.

  Prior to solving the above problems, the inventor has paid attention to the invention of the card key disclosed in JP-A-2005-330770. In this second embodiment, the IC card 2 and the IC card 2 are provided inside the plastic card 1 as a device that can perform identity verification and electronic payment, and can be used for bicycle unlocking and rental bicycles. The antenna 20 connected to this, the IC chip 4 and the antenna 40 connected thereto, that is, one incorporating two types of control devices is proposed, and one identity verification and electronic payment with different services are provided. It can be used for the purpose of performing two types of identity verification with one card key for security enhancement. However, this technique uses two types of identification codes for unlocking. Therefore, in addition to using the identification code for unlocking, the present inventor may use a return identification code for confirming on the spot that the same bicycle as the bicycle at the time of rental has been returned. I came up with the idea to say.

  Such an idea can be widely realized as a vehicle return confirmation system or a vehicle key. That is, the above-mentioned problem is composed of a management device for confirming the return of the vehicle, a lock control device provided on the lock of the vehicle, and a vehicle key, and allows the management device to confirm the return of the vehicle when the use of the vehicle ends. Therefore, an identification code for return confirmation is transmitted from the lock control device to the key of the vehicle, and the key of the vehicle receives the identification code for return confirmation at the receiving unit and stores it in the return key storage unit. The return confirmation identification code is read from the return key storage unit and transmitted to the management device by the transmission unit. The management device receives the return confirmation identification code from the key of the vehicle, and this return confirmation This is solved by providing a vehicle return confirmation system that confirms that the identification code is from the lock control device and terminates use. In addition to the configuration in which the lock control device is built in the lock, the lock and the lock control device are provided at a distant location on the vehicle. In addition, a configuration in which both are electrically connected is also included. In addition, when the present invention is provided with a parking table, it is possible to design such that the management device can designate a usable parking table or a parking table to be returned to the user. Furthermore, it is possible to design such that the parking stand has a function of locking the vehicle and this is managed by the management device. Furthermore, the parking stand can be provided with a front wheel locking mechanism so that an identification code for return confirmation can be transmitted from the parking stand.

  The vehicle return confirmation system according to the present invention will be described, but in the following, it will be described as a rental bicycle return confirmation system for easy understanding. It should be noted that the mechanism related to the start of vehicle use and the start of bicycle rental is an optional design item. For example, at the start of bicycle rental, a bicycle key, that is, an identification code for unlocking is used as a bicycle parking lot management device. It can be designed to be received and authenticated by a lock control device provided on the bicycle lock. That is, the lock control device of the lock is informed of the unlocking identification code delivered from the parking table management device in advance. Therefore, it is set so that the bicycle lock is not unlocked for an unknown identification code. Note that only one type of unlocking identification code may be exchanged between the management device and the lock control device of the lock, but as will be described later, for example, an arbitrary one type from among 100 types is selected and passed. May be. Any one of the identification codes is known to each other. By the way, when performing rental service, it is good to assume shared use in companies, for example, but those who have the key of the vehicle regarding the setting of the management device can receive the rental service unconditionally, the user account It is also possible to authenticate users by creating It can also be designed to charge more.

  Now, as for the mechanism related to the end of bicycle rental, this is important, but the identification code for return confirmation is received from the lock control device provided on the bicycle lock, and this is received in the parking lot of the bicycle parking lot. Give it to the management device that manages the table for authentication. That is, the parking table management device knows the return confirmation identification code passed from the lock control device. Therefore, if the parking stand management device does not receive an identification code for return confirmation or receives an identification code that you do not know, the rental service will continue without completing the return process. It is set to be. In this way, it is possible to check unattended whether the same bicycle as the rental bicycle has been returned.

  Next, as described above, only one type of identification code for return confirmation may be used. However, for example, a setting for selecting and passing an arbitrary type from among a plurality of different types may be set from any of 100 types. A setting for selecting and passing one type may be performed between the management device for the parking table and the lock control device for the lock. For example, in the case of passing two types, it is sufficient that the parking table management device knows both types and can authenticate them. Alternatively, if any one of these two types can be authenticated, even if one return confirmation identification code may be broken during delivery, the other return confirmation identification code It is convenient because you can confirm the return.

  By the way, in the vehicle return confirmation system according to the present invention, the management device transmits the unlocking identification code by using the above-described unlocking identification code, and the unlocking identification code is stored in the key. Received by the receiving unit and stored in the unlocking key storage unit, the unlocking identification code is read from the unlocking key storage unit and transmitted to the locking control device by the transmission unit, and the unlocking control device A system for receiving an identification code for locking from the key of the vehicle, confirming that the identification code for unlocking is from the management device, and unlocking the system is provided. The identification code for unlocking received by the receiving unit from the key is calculated based on a predetermined arithmetic expression to generate the identification code for return confirmation, and the management device has the arithmetic expression And the identification code for unlocking is calculated based on the equation. It can be assumed to be configured so as to be able to generate the identification code of al the return confirmation. That is, in the lock control device provided in the lock of the vehicle, the management device side uses the arithmetic expressions that are known to each other with the management device to create an identification code for return confirmation from the unlocking identification code. Then you can confirm the return. However, this arithmetic expression is unknown to the outside. Although only one type of arithmetic expression may be used, for example, a setting for selecting any one from 100 types known to the management device and the lock control device and performing the above calculation is performed between the management device and the lock. You may make it carry out between lock control apparatuses.

  Next, the management device further includes a parking lot for the vehicle, and may be provided with a parking stand designation function for designating a parking stand to be used by the user. For example, when starting to rent a bicycle, the parking device is designated by the display device provided in the management device that manages the parking lot of the vehicle, or a lamp wired from the management device to the parking lot is provided and this lamp is lit. It is configured to specify the parking lot. The same thing can be done when returning.

  Now, the above-mentioned problem is the identification for the return confirmation received from the lock control device provided in the lock of the vehicle that receives the identification code for unlocking transmitted from the parking device of the vehicle and the management device that manages the user account A receiving unit for receiving a code, an unlocking key storage unit for recording the identification code for unlocking, a return key storage unit for recording the identification code for return confirmation, and the vehicle The unlocking identification code is read from the unlocking key storage unit to unlock the lock and transmitted to the lock control device, or the return key storage unit is used to confirm the return of the vehicle to the management device. The problem is solved by providing a vehicle key including a transmission unit for reading an identification code for return confirmation and transmitting it to the management device. The reception unit, the unlock key storage unit, the return key storage unit, and the transmission unit are configured to be appropriately controlled by a control unit. In addition to the configuration in which the lock control device is built in the lock, the lock and the lock control device are provided at a distant location on the vehicle. In addition, a configuration in which both are electrically connected is also included.

  The vehicle key of the present invention will be described, but in the following, it will be described as a rental bicycle key for easy understanding. This key mediates two types of identification codes between the management device and the lock control device. The two kinds of identification codes are received from the management device that manages the parking lot of the bicycle parking lot and transmitted from the lock control device to the lock control device to be transmitted to the lock control device to unlock the bicycle. A return identification code that is transmitted to the management device so as to make the management device confirm the return of the bicycle. In the bicycle key, the unlocking identification code is recorded in the unlocking key storage unit, and the return confirmation identification code is recorded in the return key storage unit. The unlock key storage unit and the return key storage unit are separate storage units, but may be configured on the same memory. Moreover, when the identification code for return confirmation is received, the design which overwrites the identification code for unlocking with this identification code for return confirmation is also possible. The idea is that the identification code for unlocking is exhausted when the identification code for return confirmation is received. It should be noted that, since two types of identification codes can be used, there is a possibility that the vehicle parking table may be unnecessary. That is, if the vehicle key can communicate with the management device using, for example, a mobile phone network, the user is authenticated or charged, the unlocking identification code is received, or the return confirmation identification code is transmitted. You can start and end the rental in places where there are no parking lots or parking lots, so you can realize a rental service everywhere.

  Next, the key of the vehicle may be mounted on an IC card. Currently, many IC cards that can purchase goods and services and make payments are used. For example, the “multifunctional IC card” disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-190005 is an IC card that is used in common by a plurality of business entities and can be electronically settled as a point service card or a money card, and has such an electronic settlement function. The IC card is used for a bicycle rental service to perform identity verification and electronic payment. At this time, the lock control device receives the signal from the management device that manages the parking lot of the bicycle parking lot and unlocks the bicycle. The identification code for unlocking transmitted to the management device and the identification code for return transmitted from the lock control device to the management device so as to make the management device confirm the return of the bicycle. The IC card is configured to be able to mediate between the management device and the lock control device.

  Next, the key of the vehicle may be mounted on the mobile communication terminal. The portable communication terminal may be configured as a dedicated terminal for the key of the present invention, or may be a portable personal computer in which the bicycle key of the present invention is mounted.

  The mobile communication terminal may be a mobile phone such as a so-called smartphone. In particular, since a smartphone is excellent in operability, it is convenient to configure it as a bicycle key of the present invention. For example, buttons such as “rental”, “return”, and “unlock” can be displayed on the screen on a timely basis, and the user interface can be tapped.

  Next, when communication is established with the lock control device and a request for transmission of the identification code for return confirmation is made to the lock control device, the identification code for return confirmation is received by the receiving unit. It is good also as what receives. For example, when the bicycle key of the present invention is mounted on an IC card, the IC card has an IC chip and an antenna connected to the inside of a substantially square plastic card. Is configured. When this is held over the IC tag reader of the lock control device, the processing unit operates by generating electricity at the antenna, and communicates with the IC tag reader via the antenna to automatically receive an identification code for return confirmation. To do. Alternatively, in the case where the bicycle key of the present invention is provided with a short-range wireless communication device such as an infrared communication device or Bluetooth (registered trademark), when the communication is established, the reception unit automatically uses the lock control device to An identification code for return confirmation is received. In this way, the reception process of the identification code is automatically performed corresponding to the required communication standard. On the other hand, it is designed so that an identification code for return confirmation is received only when a transmission request for an identification code for return confirmation is made. According to this, the user decides to return it, and receives a return confirmation identification code only after making a transmission request. For example, as described above, this can be realized by displaying a “return” button on the screen of the smartphone. The same configuration can be applied to the identification code for unlocking.

  Next, the lock of the vehicle is configured to be manually locked, and the lock control device transmits the identification code for return confirmation after confirming that the lock of the vehicle is locked. When the communication is established with the lock control device and the lock control device is requested to transmit the identification code for return confirmation, the lock control device The identification code for return confirmation that is transmitted after confirming that it is locked can be received by the receiver. For example, if a bicycle lock can be locked manually, there is an advantage that it is possible for the user to take care of the locking operation and that the lock configuration is simplified because no power is required for locking. For checking whether or not the lock is locked, a limit switch that is turned on when the lock of the bicycle is locked may be provided, and the ON / OFF state may be checked by the lock control device. For example, if this lock is attached to the rear of the saddle post of a rental bicycle, it will be easy to use. In order to unlock the lock, for example, a solenoid is provided, and the lock control device is configured to unlock when the solenoid is energized. It should be noted that any type of vehicle lock can be used as long as the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the rear wheel lock 3 and the rear wheel lock 6 in the embodiments described later.

  According to the vehicle return confirmation system and the vehicle key of the present invention, an identification code for return confirmation is received from the lock control device of the vehicle and passed to the management device at the end of use of the vehicle. As a result, it was possible to achieve the intended purpose of the present invention to enable unattended confirmation that the same vehicle as the vehicle at the start of use was surely returned at the end of use.

  It is explanatory drawing of the return confirmation system of the vehicle of Example 1. FIG.   It is explanatory drawing of the operation state of the control part.   It is explanatory drawing of the operation state of the control part.   It is explanatory drawing of the smart phone 4 of Example 2. FIG.   It is explanatory drawing of the management apparatus 2 of Example 3. FIG.   It is explanatory drawing of the procedure which performs return confirmation of a vehicle.   It is explanatory drawing of the return confirmation system of the vehicle of Example 4. FIG.   6 is an explanatory diagram of an operation state of a control unit 70. FIG.

  Examples of the vehicle return confirmation system and the vehicle key of the present invention will be described below, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. The vehicle key is not necessarily used only in the vehicle return confirmation system of the present invention.

  This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. The vehicle return confirmation system of this embodiment relates to a rental bicycle service system, and the IC card 1 and bicycle The management device 2 for managing the parking lot and the user and the rear wheel lock 3 are raised. The user himself / herself, the account and the rental bicycle are linked by the IC card 1 possessed by the user, the management device 2 having a user management function for each user account, and the rear wheel lock 3.

  An IC card 1 as a bicycle key in this embodiment is shown in the center of FIG. 1, and includes an IC chip 10 and a coiled antenna 16 in a substantially square thin plastic card. ing. The antenna 16 is used for data transmission / reception and driving power reception. The IC chip 10 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, and a storage unit 13, and a storage area A 14 and a storage area B 15 are secured in the storage unit 13.

  The management device 2 is configured to be able to perform user personal authentication and billing. Further, when the IC card 1 is held over the holding unit 20 where the antenna is built in and operates as an IC card reader, the antenna 16 generates electricity, and the control unit 11 communicates with the management device 2 via the holding unit 20. The personal information of the user is transmitted from the control unit 11 to the management apparatus 2. On the management apparatus 2 side, identity verification is performed with a corresponding user account based on the personal information, and if it is confirmed that the user is a contract user (including a new contract user), the unlocking key A from the storage unit (not shown), that is, The identification code is read out and transmitted to the IC card 1 through the holding unit 20. This is recorded in association with the user account on the management apparatus 2 side.

  On the IC card 1 side, the control unit 11 receives the key A by the communication unit 12 via the antenna 16 and records it in the storage area A14 of the storage unit 13 (step S1 in FIG. 2).

  Next, when the IC card 1 is held over the rear lock 3 of the rear wheel lock 3 where the antenna is built in and operates as an IC card reader, the control unit 11 is connected to the rear wheel lock 3 via the cover 30. Communication is performed, and the unlocking key A, that is, the identification code is read from the storage area A14 and transmitted to the rear wheel lock 3 (step S2 in FIG. 2).

  Then, the rear wheel lock 3 side receives the unlocking key A, that is, the identification code through the holding unit 30, and this key A is configured to be surely lent by the management device 2, The solenoid (not shown) is energized to unlock the lock bar 32 by operating it.

  In this way, the user can take this rental bicycle out of the parking lot and ride around freely. In the case of getting off the bicycle halfway, it can be locked with the lock bar 32 by operating the knob 31 of the rear wheel lock 3. However, when unlocking, the IC card is used as described above. An operation of holding 1 over the holding part 30 of the rear wheel lock 3 may be performed so that the rear wheel lock 3 performs the process of step S2.

  If it is desired to end the rental service, the user operates the knob 31 of the rear wheel lock 3 and locks it with the lock bar 32. Next, when the IC card 1 is held over the holding part 30 of the rear wheel lock 3, the control part on the rear wheel lock 3 side (not shown) triggers that the locking operation by the lock bar 32 is performed, and from a memory part (not shown) Since the read return confirmation key B is transmitted, the control unit 11 receives the key B at the communication unit 12 via the antenna 16 on the IC card 1 side, and the memory secured in the storage unit 13 It records in area B15 (step S3 of FIG. 3). That is, the IC card 1 has a return confirmation key B. It should be designed that the rear wheel lock 3 cannot be unlocked after the key B is issued.

  Thereafter, the user goes to the management apparatus 2 and performs an operation of holding the IC card 1 over the holding unit 20. Then, the control unit 11 communicates with the management device 2 via the cover unit 20, and the personal information of the user is transmitted from the control unit 11 to the management device 2, and the user corresponding to the management device 2 based on the personal information The identity verification process is performed with the account. If it is confirmed here that the user is an authorized user, the control unit 11 of the IC card 1 reads the return confirmation key B from the storage area B15 of the storage unit 13 and transmits it to the communication unit 12 via the antenna 16. To the management device 2 (step S4 in FIG. 3). The management device 2 knows the return confirmation key B sent from the IC card 1, that is, the rear wheel lock 3, and confirms that the corresponding bicycle has been returned. Make an electronic payment for your account.

  In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the bicycle key is mounted on the IC card 1 has been described. However, in this second embodiment, the bicycle key is attached to a so-called smartphone (mobile phone) in the mobile communication terminal. Here is an example that has been implemented.

  As shown in FIG. 4, when an application of the rental bicycle center (software for using a rental bicycle) is operated on the smartphone 4, an unlock button 41 and a return button 42 are displayed on the display screen 40 of the smartphone 4. Is displayed. In any of these buttons, a corresponding process is performed by a touch operation with a fingertip.

  That is, when the unlock button 41 is touched, the smartphone 4 and a bicycle lock (not shown) communicate with each other via infrared communication means, and the smartphone 4 transmits the unlocking key A to unlock the bicycle lock. It is comprised so that. When the return button 42 is touched, the bicycle lock checks whether or not it is locked, and if it is locked, transmits a return confirmation key B to the smartphone 4.

  The connection between the management device 21 and the bicycle return rack 5 is shown in FIGS. The management device 21 has the same configuration as the management device 2 of the first embodiment described above. In FIG. 5, the return rack 5 is seen in a plan view, but is provided with a channel-shaped front wheel passage 50 so that the front wheel of the bicycle that has entered here can be captured by the lock bar 52 of the locking device 51. It is configured. A lamp 53 described later is provided on the upper portion of the locking device 51. The management device 21 is configured to manage a plurality of such return racks 5 collectively.

  The management device 21 and the return rack 5 are electrically connected, and a process for locking and unlocking the lock bar 52 according to a command from the management device 21 is performed. The processing at the end of the rental will be described with reference to FIG. 6. A user who came to return the rented bicycle holds a smartphone (not shown) formed by installing an application that is a key of the bicycle, so that the smartphone And the management device 21 communicate with each other, the identity verification process is performed on the management device 21 side, and if it is confirmed that the user is an authorized user, the lamp 53 of the vacant return rack 5 is turned on. As a result, the return rack is designated (step S5 in FIG. 6). Then, when the user moves the bicycle to the return rack 5 and puts the front wheel into the front wheel passage 50, the limit switch pushed by the front wheel is activated, and the locking device 51 moves the lock lever 52 to the spoke of the front wheel. The front wheel is locked so as to be inserted in between, and the lamp 53 is turned off. At this time, the user performs an operation of locking the rear wheel lock of the bicycle (step S6 in FIG. 6).

  Therefore, when the user performs an operation of holding the smartphone over the rear wheel lock of the bicycle, the return confirmation key B is transmitted from the rear wheel lock to the smartphone, and this is recorded in the storage area B of the storage unit of the smartphone. At this time, a process of deleting the unlocking key A recorded in the storage area A is performed (step S7 in FIG. 6). Therefore, after this, it is impossible to unlock the rear wheel lock of the bicycle using the unlocking key A.

  Next, when the user returns to the management device 21 and holds the smartphone over the management device 21, the management device 21 knows that the lock bar 52 is locked by the report from the return rack 5 by this time. Communicating with the smartphone, the smartphone receives the return confirmation key B recorded in the storage area B of the storage unit. The smartphone reads the return confirmation key B and transmits it to the management device 21, and then executes the erasure process of the return confirmation key B in the storage area B (step S8 in FIG. 6). As a result, the management device 21 has confirmed that the same bicycle as that which has been lent is returned.

  This embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. Here, the rear wheel lock 6 (lock control device) and the smartphone 7 in the vehicle return confirmation system of this embodiment are illustrated. The illustration of the management device is omitted. The smartphone 7 serving as a bicycle lock has functions as shown in FIG. 7 by installing and starting an application. That is, a receiving unit 71 having an imaging unit 72 and a decoder 73, and a storage unit 74 in which a storage area A75 and a storage area C76 are secured, are controlled by the control unit 70. On the other hand, the rear wheel lock 6 includes a control unit (not shown), a bar code display screen 60 controlled by the control unit, and a lock bar 62 provided with a knob 61 for manual operation.

  At the start of rental, the smartphone 7 and the rear wheel lock 6 are wirelessly connected to each other, and the rear wheel lock 6 is configured to receive the unlocking key A from the smartphone 7 and open the lock bar 62. Yes. It is particularly important that the rear wheel lock 6 performs a calculation by multiplying the received key A by a predetermined arithmetic expression, and newly generates a return confirmation key C based on the key A, and this return confirmation key. C, that is, having a function of converting the identification code into a barcode and displaying it on the barcode display screen 60. The display on the barcode display screen 60 is erased when a predetermined time has elapsed. Note that a QR code (registered trademark), which is a matrix type two-dimensional code, may be displayed on the bar code, but is not limited thereto. A design using a more general one-dimensional barcode is also possible.

  At the end of the rental, the user operates the knob 61 of the rear wheel lock 6 and locks it with the lock bar 62. Next, when the barcode displayed on the barcode display screen 60 of the rear wheel lock 3 is photographed by the imaging unit 72 of the smartphone 7, the control unit 70 performs a decoding process using the decoder 73 and performs a return confirmation key C. This is recorded in the storage area C76 of the storage unit 74 (step S9 in FIG. 8).

  After that, when the user goes to the management device and performs an operation of holding the smartphone 7 over the holding unit, the smartphone 7 reads the return confirmation key C in the storage area C76 of the storage unit 74 and transmits it to the management device. (Step S10 in FIG. 8). This management device has the same calculation formula as that used by the rear wheel lock 6, and calculates based on this calculation formula to check whether the received return confirmation key C is authentic or not. I do. In other words, the key A for unlocking that was passed at the start of rental processing with the same arithmetic expression on the management device side should be the key C for return confirmation, and the key C for return confirmation received on the management device side What is processed with the same arithmetic expression should be the key A. Since the rear wheel lock 6 and the management device use an arithmetic expression that is known to each other, even if the return confirmation key C is made from the unlocking key A, the management device can perform return confirmation. . However, this arithmetic expression is not known to the outside.

  In addition, in the present invention, in the same way as the communication between the vehicle key and the management device, the vehicle and the lock of the vehicle further communicate with the management device to receive authentication as to whether or not the vehicle is under management. It may be designed to obtain.

  In the embodiment described above, a bicycle is handled, but the present invention can be applied to other vehicles. It can also be applied to return confirmation for non-rental purposes. In addition, the lock of the vehicle may be provided with a GPS (Global Positioning System) so that the position of the vehicle on the map can be always grasped.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 IC card 10 IC chip 11 Control part 12 Communication part 13 Storage part 14 Storage area A
15 Storage area B
16 antenna 2 management device 20 holding unit 21 management device 3 rear wheel lock 30 holding unit 31 knob 32 lock bar 4 smartphone 40 display screen 41 unlock button 42 return button 5 return rack 50 front wheel passage 51 locking device 52 lock bar 53 lamp 6 Rear wheel lock 60 Barcode display screen 7 Smartphone 70 Control unit 71 Reception unit 72 Imaging unit 73 Decoder 74 Storage unit 75 Storage area A
76 Memory area C

Claims (11)

  The lock control device comprises a management device for confirming the return of the vehicle, a lock control device provided on the lock of the vehicle, and a key of the vehicle, so that the management device confirms the return of the vehicle when the use of the vehicle ends. The identification code for return confirmation is transmitted to the key of the vehicle from the vehicle, and the key of the vehicle receives the identification code for return confirmation at the receiving unit and stores it in the return key storage unit. An identification code for return confirmation is read out and transmitted to the management device by the transmission unit. The management device receives the identification code for return confirmation from the key of the vehicle, and the identification code for return confirmation is the lock control. A vehicle return confirmation system that confirms that the device is from the device and ends use.   A management device for confirming the return of a vehicle for a rental service, a lock control device provided on the lock of the vehicle, and a vehicle key, in order to make the management device confirm the return of the vehicle at the end of use of the vehicle , An identification code for return confirmation is transmitted from the lock control device to the key of the vehicle, and the key of the vehicle receives the identification code for return confirmation at the receiving unit and stores it in a return key storage unit. The identification code for return confirmation is read from the key storage unit and transmitted to the management device by the transmission unit, and the management device receives the identification code for return confirmation from the key of the vehicle. A vehicle return confirmation system that confirms that the code is from the lock control device and ends the rental.   The lock control device has a plurality of identification codes for return confirmation and transmits any of the identification codes to the key of the vehicle, and the management device has a plurality of return confirmations. The vehicle return confirmation system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the return confirmation can be performed with respect to any of the identification codes. Further, the management device transmits an unlocking identification code, and the key is received by the receiving unit at the receiving unit and stored in the unlocking key storage unit. The lock identification code is read out and transmitted to the lock control device by the transmission unit, the lock control device receives the unlocking identification code from the key of the vehicle, and the unlocking identification code is the management It is equipped with a system to confirm that it is from the device and unlock it,
The lock control device generates the identification code for return confirmation by calculating the unlocking identification code received by the receiving unit from the key of the vehicle based on a predetermined arithmetic expression, and the management device includes: It has the said arithmetic formula, It is comprised so that it can calculate based on this arithmetic formula, and the said identification code for return confirmation can be produced | generated from the said identification code for unlocking | locking. Item 3. The vehicle return confirmation system according to Item 2.   The return of the vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the management device further includes a parking lot for a vehicle, and has a parking stand designation function for designating the parking stand to be used by a user. Confirmation system.   For receiving an unlocking identification code transmitted from a management device that performs vehicle use permission or return confirmation, or for receiving a return confirmation identification code transmitted from a lock control device provided on the lock of the vehicle To unlock the receiving unit, the unlocking key storage unit for recording the unlocking identification code, the return key storage unit for recording the identification code for return confirmation, and unlocking the lock of the vehicle Read the identification code for unlocking from the unlocking key storage unit and transmit it to the lock control device, or make the management device confirm the return of the vehicle from the return key storage unit to the return confirmation identification code A vehicle key, comprising: a transmission unit for reading out and transmitting to the management device.   The vehicle key according to claim 6, wherein the vehicle key is mounted on an IC card.   The vehicle key according to claim 6, wherein the vehicle key is mounted on a mobile communication terminal.   The vehicle key according to claim 8, wherein the mobile communication terminal is a mobile phone such as a smartphone.   When communication is established with the lock control device, and the return confirmation identification code is requested to be transmitted to the lock control device, the return confirmation identification code is received by the receiving unit. The vehicle key according to claim 6, wherein   The lock of the vehicle is configured to be manually locked, and the lock control device is set to transmit the identification code for return confirmation after confirming that the lock of the vehicle is locked. When the communication with the lock control device is established and the transmission request for the return confirmation identification code is made to the lock control device, the lock control device locks the vehicle lock. The vehicle key according to claim 6, wherein the receiving confirmation unit receives the return confirmation identification code that is transmitted after being confirmed.

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