JP2023143725A - Control method, terminal, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To further improve the ease of installing an application to an onboard terminal.SOLUTION: A control method according to the present disclosure exercises control in a system that is capable of communicating with a plurality of terminals via a network and manages a plurality of candidate applications for the plurality of terminals. The control method includes: acquiring, via the network from a first terminal connected to a first vehicle, first request information to request first catalog information that indicates an application catalog for the first terminal and first level information that indicates the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute; generating, on the basis of first request information and first level information, first catalog information that includes one or more first candidate applications selected from among the plurality of candidate applications in accordance with the level of automatic driving that the vehicle 1 can execute; and transmitting first display information for displaying first catalog information on the display of the first terminal to the first terminal via the network.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present disclosure relates to a control method, a terminal, and a program.

Patent Document 1 discloses a method for easily moving and installing an application installed on an existing mobile terminal to a new mobile terminal.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-226757

However, in the prior art, a method for installing an application on an in-vehicle terminal has not been considered.

The problem to be solved by the present disclosure is to further improve the installation of applications on in-vehicle terminals.

A control method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a control method for a system that is capable of communicating with a plurality of terminals via a network and manages a plurality of application candidates for the plurality of terminals. The control method includes first request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal from a first terminal connected to the first vehicle; First level information indicating the level of automatic driving is acquired via the network. The control method includes one or more application candidates selected from the plurality of application candidates according to a level of automatic driving that can be executed by the first vehicle based on the first request information and the first level information. information including the first application candidates is generated as the first catalog information. The control method includes transmitting first display information for displaying the first catalog information on a display of the first terminal to the first terminal via the network.

According to the present disclosure, it is possible to further improve the installation of an application on an in-vehicle terminal.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of an information management system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4C is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure showing the relationship between terminal types and installable application IDs in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a display of an in-vehicle terminal corresponding to a vehicle with an automatic driving level of 2 or lower in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display of an in-vehicle terminal corresponding to a vehicle with an automatic driving level of 3 or higher in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 7C is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the display of a smartphone in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on a display of an in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure showing a list of applications used on other terminals in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating apps installed by each user in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 14A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal of user ID1 in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal of user ID2 in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating first confidentiality setting information in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on an in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating usage condition information in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 20A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on an in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 20B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on an in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating relationship information in the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure can also be realized as a program that causes a computer to execute each characteristic configuration included in the control method used herein, or as a system that operates by this program. Further, it goes without saying that such a computer program can be distributed via a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium such as an SD card or a communication network such as the Internet.

Note that each of the embodiments described below represents a specific example of the present disclosure. Numerical values, shapes, components, steps, order of steps, etc. shown in the following embodiments are merely examples and do not limit the present disclosure. Further, among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements that are not described in the independent claims indicating the most significant concept will be described as arbitrary constituent elements. Moreover, in all embodiments, the contents of each can be combined.

Embodiments of the information management system, terminal, information provision method, control method, program, and recording medium of the present disclosure will be described below.

(First embodiment)
The first embodiment relates to an app store screen that introduces a list of applications that can be installed on a terminal.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of an information management system. The information management system in FIG. 1 includes a terminal 100, a terminal 200, a first server 300, a second server 400, a sensor 500, and a sensor 600. The terminal 100, the terminal 200, the first server 300, and the second server 400 are connected to be able to communicate with each other via a network.

Terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal connected to a vehicle. The terminal 200 is a portable non-vehicle terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The first server 300 is a server operated by an application management company. The second server 400 is a server operated by an application distribution company. Sensor 500 is at least one sensor provided inside the vehicle interior. Sensor 600 is at least one sensor provided in the vehicle. The network is a wide area communication network including a mobile phone communication network and the Internet.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the information management system. The terminal 100 includes a communication section 101, a calculation section 102, a sensor 103, a memory 104, an operation section 105, and a video/audio output section 106. The terminal 200 includes a communication section 201, a calculation section 202, a sensor 203, a memory 204, an operation section 205, and a video/audio output section 206. The first server 300 includes a communication section 301, a calculation section 302, and a memory 304. The second server 400 includes a communication section 401, a calculation section 402, and a memory 404.

The communication units 101, 201, 301, and 401 each include a communication circuit. The calculation units 102, 202, 302, and 402 each include at least one processor such as a CPU. The sensors 103 and 203 are each configured with an imaging device configured with a CMOS sensor or the like. The sensor 500 is configured with an imaging device configured with a CMOS sensor or the like. The sensor 600 is configured of, for example, a device capable of acquiring driving state information indicating the current driving state of the vehicle. Information acquired by the sensors 500, 600 is transmitted to the terminal 100 via wire or wireless. The sensor 500 is installed at a location where it can photograph the occupant, for example, on the ceiling of the vehicle interior. The memories 104, 204, 304, and 404 are each configured with a nonvolatile storage device such as a flash memory. The operation units 105 and 205 each include, for example, an input device such as a touch panel. The video and audio output units 106 and 206 each include a display, a speaker, and the like.

FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing of the information management system.

The first server 300 is capable of communicating with each of the plurality of terminals via the network. The first server 300 manages multiple application candidates for multiple terminals.

Here, a first terminal 100, a second terminal 100, and a third terminal 200 will be exemplified as a plurality of terminals. The first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 3) connected to the first vehicle. The second terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 2) connected to the second vehicle. The third terminal 200 is a non-vehicle terminal that is not connected to the vehicle.

Here, in the present disclosure, the in-vehicle terminal (level N) means an in-vehicle terminal that is installed in a vehicle when the highest level of automatic driving that the vehicle can perform is N. Furthermore, in the present disclosure, the level of automatic driving is synonymous with the definition of the level of automatic driving defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Level 0 corresponds to manned operation, and level 5 corresponds to fully automated operation.

The first terminal 100 transmits first request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S301). The first request information is information for requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal 100.

In this disclosure, an application catalog refers to a list of one or more application programs that can be installed on a terminal. In this disclosure, an application candidate means an application program included in an application catalog. Note that in this disclosure, the term application or application may be used synonymously with the term application program.

The first terminal 100 transmits the first level information to the first server 300 via the network (step S302). The first level information is information indicating the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform. Note that the first server 300 may acquire the first level information via a network from a database that manages the first level information.

The first server 300 generates first catalog information based on the first request information and first level information (step S303). The first catalog information is information including one or more first application candidates selected from among a plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform. Each of the one or more first application candidates is usable when the first vehicle is traveling at a level below the highest level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can perform or when the first vehicle is stopped. It may also be a candidate for an application. The first server 300 transmits the first display information to the first terminal 100 via the network (step S304). The first display information is information for displaying the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal 100.

In addition, when the first vehicle is capable of executing autonomous driving at multiple levels, the first display information is for classifying one or more first application candidates into multiple groups corresponding to multiple levels and displaying them on the display. It may also include information on. Furthermore, the first display information includes, regarding a first application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more first application candidates, the first application program is used when automatic driving is executed at a first level. It may also include information indicating whether it is possible.

The first terminal 100 displays the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal 100 (step S305). The first terminal 100 identifies an application candidate selected by the first user from among the one or more first application candidates through the input to the first terminal 100 by the first user of the first terminal 100 (step S306). The first terminal 100 transmits application request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S307). The application request information is information for requesting the download of an application program corresponding to the identified application candidate.

When the first server 300 receives application request information regarding the first terminal 100, it transmits an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the first terminal 100 via the network (step S308). Here, the case where application request information regarding the first terminal 100 is received means selection information indicating that a specific application candidate among one or more first application candidates has been selected by the user on the first terminal 100. , is received by the first server 300. Note that in step S308, the first server 300 may transmit an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the first terminal 100 via the second server 400, which is an application distribution provider.

The received application program is installed on the first terminal 100 (step S309).

The second terminal 100 transmits second request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S310). The second request information is information for requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal 100. The second terminal 100 transmits the second level information to the first server 300 via the network (step S311). The second level information is information indicating the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can perform. Note that the first server 300 may acquire the second level information via the network from a database that manages the second level information.

The first server 300 generates second catalog information based on the second request information and second level information (step S312). The second catalog information is information including one or more second application candidates selected from among a plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can perform. Each of the one or more second application candidates is available when the second vehicle is traveling at a level below the highest level of autonomous driving that the second vehicle is capable of, or when the second vehicle is stopped. It may also be a candidate for an application. The first server 300 transmits the second display information to the second terminal 100 via the network (step S313). The second display information is information for displaying the second catalog information on the display of the second terminal 100.

In addition, when the second vehicle is capable of executing autonomous driving at multiple levels, the second display information is for classifying one or more second application candidates into multiple groups corresponding to the multiple levels and displaying them on the display. It may also include information on. Furthermore, the second display information includes, with respect to a second application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more second application candidates, when the automatic driving is executed at the first level, the second application program is used. It may also include information indicating whether it is possible.

The second terminal 100 displays the second catalog information on the display of the second terminal 100 (step S314). The second terminal 100 specifies the application candidate selected by the second user from among the one or more second application candidates through the input to the second terminal 100 by the second user of the second terminal 100 (step S315). The second terminal 100 transmits application request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S316).

When the first server 300 receives application request information regarding the second terminal 100, it transmits an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the second terminal 100 via the network (step S317). Here, the case where application request information regarding the second terminal 100 is received means that selection information indicating that a specific application candidate among one or more second application candidates has been selected on the second terminal 100 is received. This is a case where one server 300 receives the information. Note that in step S317, the first server 300 may transmit an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the second terminal 100 via the second server 400, which is an application distribution provider.

The received application program is installed on the second terminal 100 (step S318).

The third terminal 200 transmits third request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S319). The third request information is information for requesting third catalog information indicating an application catalog for the third terminal 200. The third terminal 200 transmits the type information to the first server 300 via the network (step S320). The type information is information indicating the type of the third terminal 200, and may include information indicating whether it is an in-vehicle terminal or a non-in-vehicle terminal.

The first server 300 generates third catalog information based on the second request information and type information (step S321). The third catalog information is information that includes one or more third application candidates selected from among a plurality of application candidates according to the type of the third terminal 200. The first server 300 transmits the third display information to the third terminal 200 via the network (step S322). The third display information is information for displaying the third catalog information on the display of the third terminal 200.

The third terminal 200 displays the third catalog information on the display of the third terminal 200 (step S323). The third terminal 200 specifies the application candidate selected by the third user from among the one or more third application candidates through the input to the third terminal 200 by the third user of the third terminal 200 (step S324). The third terminal 200 transmits application request information to the first server 300 via the network (step S325).

When the first server 300 receives application request information regarding the third terminal 200, it transmits an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the third terminal 200 via the network (step S326). Here, the case where application request information regarding the third terminal 200 is received means that selection information indicating that a specific application candidate among one or more third application candidates has been selected on the third terminal 200 is received. This is a case where one server 300 receives the information. Note that in step S326, the first server 300 may transmit an application program corresponding to a specific application candidate to the third terminal 200 via the second server 400, which is an application distribution provider.

The received application program is installed on the third terminal 200 (step S327).

FIG. 4A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4A shows the processing of the first server 300 in the sequence diagram of FIG. 3, particularly the output to the first terminal 100 based on the input from the first terminal 100.

The first server 300 acquires first request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal 100 from the first terminal 100 connected to the first vehicle via the network. (Step S401a). The first server 300 acquires first level information indicating the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute from the first terminal 100 via the network (step S402a). The first level information may be acquired only when the type information of the first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal. That is, if the first terminal 100 is a non-vehicle terminal, the first level information may not be acquired or may be treated as invalid. The first server 300 selects one or more first application candidates from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute, based on the first request information and the first level information. Information including application candidates is generated as first catalog information (step S403a). The first server 300 transmits first display information for displaying the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal 100 to the first terminal 100 via the network (step S404a). When the first server 300 receives selection information indicating that a specific application candidate among the one or more first application candidates has been selected at the first terminal 100, the first server 300 selects an application program corresponding to the specific application candidate. , is transmitted to the first terminal via the network (step S405a). The flow of FIG. 4A then ends.

FIG. 4B is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4B shows the processing of the first server 300 in the sequence diagram of FIG. 3, particularly the output to the second terminal 100 based on the input from the second terminal 100.

The first server 300 acquires second request information requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal 100 from the second terminal 100 connected to the second vehicle via the network. (Step S401b). The first server 300 acquires second level information indicating the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can perform from the second terminal 100 via the network (step S402b). Similarly to the first level information described above, the second level information may also be acquired only when the second terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal. Based on the second request information and the second level information, the first server 300 selects one or more second application candidates from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can perform. Information including application candidates is generated as second catalog information (step S403b). The first server 300 transmits second display information for displaying the second catalog information on the display of the second terminal 100 to the second terminal 100 via the network (step S404b). Here, if the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the second vehicle is different from the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the first vehicle, the one or more second application candidates are different from the one or more first application candidates. At least some things are different. When the first server 300 receives selection information indicating that a specific application candidate among the one or more second application candidates has been selected at the second terminal 100, the first server 300 selects an application program corresponding to the specific application candidate. , is transmitted to the second terminal 100 via the network (step S405b). The flow of FIG. 4B then ends.

FIG. 4C is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 4C shows the processing of the first server 300 in the sequence diagram of FIG. 3, particularly the output to the third terminal 200 based on the input from the third terminal 200.

The first server 300 acquires third request information requesting third catalog information indicating an application catalog for the third terminal 200 from the third terminal 200 via the network (step S401c). The first server 300 acquires type information indicating the type of the third terminal 200 from the third terminal 200 via the network (step S402c). The third terminal 200 is a non-vehicle terminal, and is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The first server 300 sends information including one or more third application candidates selected according to the type of the third terminal 200 from among the plurality of application candidates based on the third request information and type information. It is generated as third catalog information (step S403c). The first server 300 transmits third display information for displaying the third catalog information on the display of the third terminal 200 to the third terminal 200 via the network (step S404c). The one or more third application candidates are at least partially different from the one or more first application candidates and the one or more second application candidates. The flow of FIG. 4C then ends.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 in the sequence diagram of FIG.

The first terminal 100 connected to the first vehicle sends first request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal 100 to the first terminal via the network. It is transmitted to the server 300 (step S501). The first terminal 100 transmits first level information indicating the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform to the first server 300 via the network (step S502). At this time, the first terminal 100 may transmit type information indicating the type to the first server 300. The first terminal 100 acquires first display information for displaying first catalog information including one or more first application candidates on the display of the first terminal 100 from the first server 300 via the network (step S503). One or more first application candidates are selected from a plurality of application candidates in the first server 300 based on the first level information, depending on the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform. The first terminal 100 displays the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal 100 based on the first display information (step S504). The first terminal 100 identifies an application candidate selected by the first user from among the one or more first application candidates through the input to the first terminal 100 by the first user of the first terminal 100 (step S505). The first terminal 100 transmits application request information requesting download of an application program corresponding to the identified application candidate to the first server 300 via the network (step S506). The first terminal 100 receives the application program from the first server 300 via the network (step S507). The first terminal 100 installs the received application program on the first terminal 100 (step S508). The flow of FIG. 5 then ends.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a data structure showing the relationship between the type of terminal and the application ID (application ID) that can be installed. FIG. 6 illustrates table T6. Table T6 may be used, for example, when the first server 300 generates first catalog information, second catalog information, and third catalog information. In table T6, a vehicle-mounted terminal (level N) (N=0 to 5) is listed as a terminal type, and a smartphone is listed as a non-vehicle terminal. In table T6, "application 1" to "application 20" are listed as application IDs corresponding to applications 1 to 20. "OK" or "-" in table T6 means that the application indicated by the application ID is available or unavailable for the specific terminal type. For example, table T6 shows that applications 6 to 14, 18, and 19 are available for the in-vehicle terminal (level 4).

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal (level 3). FIG. 7B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal (level 2). FIG. 7C is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the smartphone.

7A, FIG. 7B, and FIG. 7C, and FIG. 8, FIG. 9, and FIG. 11 described below each correspond to an app store screen that introduces a list of applications that can be installed on a terminal.

Screen S7A in FIG. 7A is an example of a screen containing first catalog information displayed on the display of first terminal 100 in step S305 in FIG. In this example, the first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 3). Furthermore, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 is used in generating the first catalog information in step S303 in FIG. Icons A8 to A14 are displayed on the screen S7A, indicating that applications 8 to 14 can be installed, respectively. Here, applications 8 to 14 are first application candidates.

Screen S7B in FIG. 7B is an example of a screen containing second catalog information displayed on the display of second terminal 100 in step S314 in FIG. In this example, the second terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 2). Further, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 is used in generating the second catalog information in step S312 in FIG. 3. Icons A12 to A14 are displayed on the screen S7B, indicating that the applications 12 to 14 can be installed, respectively. Here, applications 12 to 14 are second application candidates.

Screen S7C in FIG. 7C is an example of a screen containing third catalog information displayed on the display of third terminal 200 in step S323 in FIG. In this example, the third terminal 200 is a smartphone. Further, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 is used in generating the third catalog information in step S321 in FIG. Icons A1 to A17 indicating that applications 1 to 17 can be installed, respectively, are displayed on the screen S7C. Here, applications 1 to 17 are third application candidates. Note that although only icons A1 to A4 are displayed in FIG. 7C, the remaining icons can be displayed by scrolling the screen S7C.

As shown in FIGS. 7A to 7C, only the applications that can be used on each terminal are displayed on each terminal.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while recognizing the applications that can be installed on each terminal, even within a limited screen area. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system with high operability for the user.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal.

Screen S8 in FIG. 8 is another example of the screen containing the first catalog information displayed on the display of first terminal 100 in step S305 in FIG. In this example, the first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 3). Furthermore, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 is used in generating the first catalog information in step S303 in FIG. Further, in this example, the levels of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute are levels 0 to 3. Furthermore, in this example, the first display information transmitted in step S304 of FIG. 3 includes information for classifying one or more application candidates into a plurality of groups corresponding to a plurality of levels and displaying them on the display. It is.

On the screen S8, a line l8 for partitioning the area into upper and lower sections is displayed. In the screen S8, an explanation e81 indicating that the application corresponds to level 2 is displayed above the area d81 above the line l8. In the screen S8, an explanation e82 indicating that the application corresponds to level 3 is displayed above the area d82 below the line l8. Note that this line l8 is not essential, but is an example for easy-to-understand display.

Icons A12 to A14 indicating that applications 12 to 14 corresponding to level 2 of automatic driving can be installed, respectively, are displayed in area d81. These applications 12 to 14 are first application candidates.

Icons A8 to A14 (first application candidates) indicating that applications 8 to 14 corresponding to level 3 of automatic driving can be installed are displayed in area d82. These applications 8 to 14 are also first application candidates.

On the screen S8, applications corresponding to levels 2 and 3 are shown separated, but by scrolling the screen S8, you can see the area where the applications corresponding to levels 0 and 1 are separated and displayed. It may be possible to display it. Furthermore, an application that requires a higher level than level 3 of the first terminal 100 may be displayed on the screen S8. In this case, these applications may be operated only when the vehicle is stopped or by passengers who are not involved in driving.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while referring to information on applications that can be installed for each level of automatic driving. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is more user friendly.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal.

Screen S9 in FIG. 9 is another example of the screen containing the first catalog information displayed on the display of first terminal 100 in step S305 in FIG. In this example, the first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 3). Furthermore, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 is used in generating the first catalog information in step S303 in FIG. Further, in this example, the levels of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute are levels 0 to 3. In this example, the first display information transmitted in step S304 of FIG. Information indicating whether the first application program can be used while being executed is included.

Icons A8 and A9 are displayed on the screen S9, indicating that applications 8 and 9 can be installed, respectively. Applications 8 and 9 are first application candidates. Note that although only icons A8 and A9 are displayed in FIG. 9, the remaining icons can be displayed by scrolling the screen S9.

In screen S9, explanations e91 and e92 indicating that the application program cannot be used when automatic driving is executed at levels 0, 1, and 2 are displayed in correspondence with icons A8 and A9, respectively. Note that the explanations e91 and e92 may be information indicating whether it is available, information indicating that it is not available, or information indicating that it is available. However, it may also be information indicating whether or not it is available. The explanations e91 and e92 are examples of information indicating whether the first application program can be used when automatic driving is executed at the first level. Further, the explanations e91 and e92 may be information indicating under what conditions each application program can be used by a driver or a non-driver. For example, the information may indicate that even the driver can use the vehicle while the vehicle is stopped, or conversely, the information may not be available to the driver while the vehicle is in operation (while the vehicle is moving). It may be information that it is possible.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal selects a desired application to be installed while referring to information on whether the application program can be used while the vehicle is running at a predetermined level of automatic driving. You can search smoothly. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is even more user-friendly for users.

FIG. 10 shows an example of a data structure showing a list of applications used on other terminals. FIG. 10 illustrates an example of the application list L10. The application list L10 is a list of applications that the first user of the first terminal 100 uses on a terminal different from the first terminal 100. The application list L10 is based on the user ID for identifying the first user of the first vehicle to which the first terminal 100 is connected. It may be obtained via. In the application list L10, a smartphone is listed as another terminal used by the first user. In the application list L10, "application 1" to "application 20" are listed as application IDs (application IDs) corresponding to applications 1 to 20. “U” in the application list L10 indicates that the application indicated by the application ID is installed and used on another terminal owned and/or used by the same user. For example, the application list L10 shows that applications 12 to 14 are being used on the smartphone.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S11 in FIG. 11 is another example of the screen containing the first catalog information displayed on the display of first terminal 100 in step S305 in FIG. In this example, the first terminal 100 is an in-vehicle terminal (level 3). Furthermore, in this example, the first request information transmitted from the first terminal 100 to the first server 300 includes a user ID for identifying the user of the first vehicle. Furthermore, in this example, table T6 in FIG. 6 and application list L10 in FIG. 10 are used in generating the first catalog information in step S303 in FIG. For example, based on the application list L10, at least one application candidate corresponding to at least one application that the user is using on another computer is identified from among the one or more first application candidates. Furthermore, in this example, the first display information transmitted in step S304 of FIG. 3 includes information for displaying the identified at least one application candidate on the display preferentially over other application candidates. ing.

On the screen S11, icons A8 to A14 are shown indicating that applications 8 to 14 can be installed, respectively. Among these, the icons A12 to A14 of the applications 12 to 14 that the first user of the first terminal 100 uses on his smartphone are displayed preferentially over other applications, for example, depending on the display order. Note that the means for preferentially displaying is not limited to the display order. For example, preferential display can be achieved by changing the size, color, or shape, adding a special mark, or making it stand out with a thick outline. Conversely, icons other than those to be displayed preferentially may be grayed out.

According to the above disclosure, a user who uses a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while referring to applications installed and used on other terminals, which further improves user experience. An information providing system with high operability can be realized.

(Second embodiment)
The first embodiment relates to an app store screen that introduces a list of applications that can be installed on a terminal, but the second embodiment relates to an app store screen that introduces a list of applications that can be installed on a terminal. It's about the screen.

The second embodiment will be described below. Note that the overall configuration of the information management system of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted. Further, the same components as in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating applications installed on the in-vehicle terminal by each user. FIG. 12 illustrates the application list L12. In the application list L12, a first user ID that specifies the first user is associated with a plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user, and a second user ID that specifies a second user different from the first user is associated. A user ID and a plurality of second application programs available to the second user are associated with each other. The application list L12 may be obtained via a network from a database that manages usage status of multiple applications on multiple terminals.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 in which a plurality of first application programs usable by a first user and a plurality of second application programs usable by a second user are stored.

The first terminal 100 identifies one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via the sensor 500 provided in the cabin of the first vehicle (step S1301). If the first terminal 100 determines that the first user is the only occupant, the first terminal 100 displays a plurality of first icons corresponding to the plurality of first application programs on the display based on the first user ID. (Step S1302). When the first terminal 100 determines that the second user is the only occupant, the first terminal 100 displays a plurality of second icons corresponding to the plurality of second application programs on the display based on the second user ID. (Step S1303). Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 13 ends.

FIG. 14A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal of user ID1. Screen S14A in FIG. 14A is the screen displayed on the display in step S1202 in FIG. 13. FIG. 14B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal of user ID2. Screen S14B in FIG. 14B is a screen displayed on the display in step S1203 in FIG. 13.

14A and 14B, and FIGS. 17, 20A, and 20B described below each correspond to a screen for showing a list of applications installed on the terminal to the user.

Icons B21 to B27 indicating that applications 21 to 27 can be used as a plurality of first application programs available to the first user are displayed on the screen S14A of FIG. 14A. Icons B24 to B30 indicating that applications 24 to 30 can be used as a plurality of second application programs available to the second user are displayed on the screen S14B of FIG. 14B.

According to the above disclosure, when a plurality of people use a terminal, depending on the user currently using the terminal, the application program being used by the user can be displayed on the terminal. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system with high operability regardless of the user.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating the first confidentiality setting information. FIG. 15 illustrates table T15. In table T15, first concealment setting information indicating a concealed application program that should be concealed from users other than the first user among the plurality of first application programs is associated with the first user ID. Table T15 may be obtained via a network from a database that manages the usage status of multiple applications on multiple terminals. In table T15, "secret" indicates a secret application program that should be kept secret from users other than the first user.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 in which a plurality of first application programs usable by the first user are stored.

The first terminal 100 identifies one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via the sensor 500 provided in the cabin of the first vehicle (step S1401). When the first terminal 100 determines that one or more occupants include a first user and a second user other than the first user, the first terminal 100 selects a plurality of first applications based on the first user ID and the first confidentiality setting information. One or more first icons corresponding to one or more first application programs excluding the secret application program from among the programs are displayed on the display (step S1402). Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 16 ends.

FIG. 17A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S17A in FIG. 17A is displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal when it is determined in step S1401 in FIG. 16 that one or more occupants include a first user and a second user other than the first user. It's a screen. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S17B of FIG. 17B is displayed when it is not determined in step S1401 of FIG. 16 that one or more occupants include the first user and a second user other than the first user, in other words, only the first user gets on board. This screen is displayed on the display of the in-vehicle terminal when it is determined that the

Icons B21 to B23 indicating that applications 21 to 23 can be used as a plurality of application programs available to the first user are displayed on the screen S17A of FIG. 17A. Icons corresponding to applications 24 to 27 (see T15 in FIG. 15), which are secret application programs that should be kept secret from users other than the first user, are not displayed on the screen S17A.

In contrast, icons B24 to B27 corresponding to applications 24 to 27 are also displayed on screen S17B in FIG. 17B as a plurality of application programs available to the first user.

According to the above disclosure, a user who uses a terminal can keep the use of a specific application secret from other users when the other users are in the vehicle. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is highly operable for users while giving consideration to privacy.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating usage condition information. FIG. 18 illustrates table T18. Table T18 shows whether each of a plurality of application programs can be used when the vehicle is running at a specific level of automatic driving. Table T18 may be obtained via a network from a database that manages usage status of multiple applications on multiple terminals. In Table T18, "possible" or "impossible" means that the driver of the vehicle can or cannot use the application program while driving at level N (N=0 to 5), respectively. shows. For non-driver passengers who are not involved in driving, all applications in table T18 may be treated as "enabled" so that all applications are always available.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 in which a plurality of first application programs usable by the first user are stored.

The first terminal 100 recognizes the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle is performing via at least one sensor 600 provided in the first vehicle (step S1601). When the first vehicle is performing automatic driving at the first level, the first terminal 100 selects one of the plurality of first application programs to perform automatic driving during automatic driving at the first level based on usage condition information. Only one or more first icons corresponding to one or more first application programs available to the person are displayed on the display in a selectable manner or as available applications on the display (step S1602). Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 19 ends.

FIG. 20A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S20A in FIG. 20A is a screen displayed on the display in step S1602 in FIG. 19 when the vehicle is running at level 3 of automatic driving. FIG. 20B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S20B in FIG. 20B is a screen displayed on the display in step S1602 in FIG. 19 when the vehicle is running at level 4 of automatic driving.

Screen S20A in FIG. 20A shows that applications 31 to 34 can be used as a plurality of application programs that can be used while the vehicle in which the first user rides is running at level 3 of automatic driving. Icons B31 to B34 are displayed.

Screen S20B in FIG. 20B shows that applications 31 to 35 can be used as a plurality of application programs that can be used while the vehicle in which the first user rides is running at level 4 of automatic driving. Icons B31 to B35 are displayed.

In this way, when the vehicle is running at level 4 of automated driving, the icon B35 of the application 35 is displayed, which was not displayed when the vehicle was running at level 3 of automated driving. . In an application program such as Application 35 that can be used at Autonomous Driving level 4 or higher, for example, since the driver is not driving, commercial messages unrelated to driving may be displayed even near the center of the windshield. ) can also display advertisements such as Such an application program may be handled by the in-vehicle computer system as an application program that cannot be started or used during manned operation at level 3 of automatic driving or driving at level 2 or lower. Further, the attribute information of the application program may be displayed in the app store (see FIGS. 8 and 9).

In addition, in FIG. 20A, the icon B35 of the application 35 is not displayed as an application program that cannot be used while driving at level 3 of automatic driving, but for example, while the icon B35 of the application 35 is displayed, It may be indicated by another method that the vehicle cannot be used while driving at level 3 of automatic driving. For example, the icon B35 of the application 35 may be displayed grayed out, or the icon B35 may be displayed with annotations (for example, see explanations e91 and e92 in FIG. 9) while driving at level 3 of automatic driving. It's okay.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal connected to a vehicle can smoothly search for a desired installed application that can be used according to the level of automatic driving currently being executed in the vehicle. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is even more user-friendly for users.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 that manages a plurality of application programs and usage condition information indicating usage conditions for each of the plurality of application programs.

The first terminal 100 acquires occupant status information indicating the status of one or more occupants riding in the first vehicle via at least one first sensor 500 provided in the cabin of the first vehicle. (Step S1901). The first terminal 100 acquires driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor 600 provided in the first vehicle (step S1902).

The first terminal 100 executes the following (A) to (C) based on the occupant state information, driving state information, and usage condition information.

(A) The first terminal 100 identifies one or more first application programs that can be used by the first user among the one or more occupants from among the plurality of application programs (step S1903). In specifying one or more first application programs that can be used by the first user, for example, a data structure as illustrated in the application list L12 in FIG. 12 may be used.

The first terminal 100 determines whether the first user is the driver of the first vehicle (step S1904).

(B) If the first user is the driver of the first vehicle (step S1904: Yes), the first terminal 100 executes (b1) and (b2) below.

(b1) While the first vehicle is running at a level below a specific level, or while the first vehicle is running manually, that is, while the driver has a duty of consideration for driving safety, The first terminal 100 does not display at least one first icon corresponding to at least one application program among the one or more first application programs to the first user, or displays the at least one first icon in such a manner that it cannot be selected (step S1905).

(b2) While the first vehicle is operating automatically at a level higher than a certain level, or while the first vehicle is stopped, that is, the vehicle system is operating automatically and the driver is given safety consideration. While there is no obligation, the first terminal 100 displays at least one first icon in a selectable manner for the first user (step S1906). Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 21 ends.

On the other hand, (C) if the first user is a fellow passenger other than the driver (step S1904: No), the first terminal 100 executes (c1) below.

(c1) While the first vehicle is running automatically or manually, or is stopped, the first terminal 100 allows the first user to select at least one first icon. (Step S1907). Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 21 ends.

FIG. 22A is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S22A in FIG. 22A is a screen displayed on the display when the conditions described in step S1905 in FIG. 21 are fulfilled. FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the in-vehicle terminal. Screen S22B in FIG. 22B is a screen that is displayed on the display when the condition described in step S1906 of FIG. 21 is fulfilled or the condition described in step S1907 is fulfilled.

No icon indicating an application is displayed on the screen S22A of FIG. 22A. On the other hand, icons B21 to B27 indicating applications 21 to 27 are displayed on the screen S22B of FIG. 22B. Note that if the applications 24 to 27 are set as "secret" by the first user in the first confidentiality setting information, the icons B24 to B27 indicating the applications 24 to 27 will not be displayed if there are passengers other than the first user. .

According to the above disclosure, when using an application, consideration is given to whether the user using the terminal is a driver and has a duty of consideration for safe driving, and whether automated driving is being performed at a predetermined automated driving level or higher. A decision is made as to whether or not it is possible. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is highly operable for the user while giving consideration to driving safety.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a data structure indicating relationship information. FIG. 23 illustrates table T23. Table T23 shows the relationship between the user and those who are close to the user. The first row of table T23 indicates that the 20th user whose user ID is user0020 and the 23rd user whose user ID is user0023 are close relatives of the 1st user whose user ID is user0001. It is shown. The same applies to the second and subsequent lines.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing of the information management system of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 shows a plurality of user IDs for identifying a plurality of users, relationship information indicating a relationship between the plurality of user IDs, a plurality of application programs, and availability for each of the plurality of application programs. This shows a method of controlling the first terminal 100 that manages usage condition information indicating conditions.

The first terminal 100 identifies one or more user IDs corresponding to one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via at least one first sensor 500 provided in the cabin of the first vehicle. (Step S2401). When the first terminal 100 receives access to the first terminal 100 by the first user ID out of one or more user IDs, the first terminal 100 selects the first user from among the plurality of application programs based on the first user ID. A plurality of first application programs whose IDs can be used are identified (step S2402). The first terminal 100 acquires driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor 600 provided in the first vehicle (step S2403).

When the first vehicle is running automatically at a level lower than a specific level based on the driving state information (step S2404a: Yes), or when the first vehicle is running manually, Further, if it is determined that the first user corresponding to the first user ID is the driver via at least one first sensor 500 (step S2404b: Yes), the first terminal 100 connects the plurality of first applications. The following (i) to (iv) (steps S2405 to S2408) are executed for a specific application program among the programs.

(i) The first terminal 100 restricts the first user's access to a specific application program (step S2405).

(ii) If there is a second user ID that has a predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information among the one or more user IDs, the first terminal 100 selects a second user ID that corresponds to the second user ID. Access to a specific application program by the first passenger is permitted (step S2406).

(iii) If there is a third user ID among the one or more user IDs that does not have a predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information, the first terminal 100 The corresponding second fellow passenger is prohibited from accessing the specific application program (step S2407).

(iv) If there is a third fellow passenger among the one or more occupants who does not correspond to any of the plurality of user IDs, the first terminal 100 prohibits the third fellow passenger from accessing a specific application program ( Step S2408).

Thereafter, the flow of FIG. 24 ends. Furthermore, if the first vehicle is not running automatically at a level lower than a specific level based on the driving state information (step S2404a: No), if the first vehicle is not running manually, or at least If it is not determined through one first sensor 500 that the first user corresponding to the first user ID is the driver (step S2404b: No), the flow in FIG. 24 ends.

Here, screen S22A in FIG. 22A corresponds to a screen displayed on the display when the conditions described in step S2405, step S2407, or step S2408 are fulfilled. Further, screen S22B in FIG. 22B corresponds to the screen displayed on the display when the condition described in step S2406 is fulfilled.

According to the above disclosure, whether the user using the terminal is the driver, whether automatic driving is being performed at a predetermined automatic driving level or higher, or whether someone with a predetermined relationship with the user is riding along. Whether or not the application can be used is determined by taking these factors into consideration. Therefore, according to the above disclosure, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is highly operable for the user while giving consideration to driving safety and a relationship of trust with fellow passengers.

Regarding the first terminal 100 and the second terminal 100, in addition to information indicating the level of automatic driving, similar to the third terminal 200, there is an app store that introduces a list of applications that can be installed based on the type of terminal. The screen may also be displayed.

That is, in FIG. 4A, FIG. 4B, or FIG. 4C, the first server 300 may acquire information indicating the type of the terminal 100, 200 in step S402a, step S402b, or step S402c.

Further, the table T6 in FIG. 6 may have a data structure that shows the relationship between the type of information terminal, such as whether it is an in-vehicle terminal or a non-in-vehicle terminal such as a smartphone, and the ID of an application that can be installed. .

Further, the screen S7A in FIG. 7A and the screen S7B in FIG. 7B may have different user interfaces such as the content of the application depending on the type of information terminal.

Note that, depending on the type of terminal, a configuration may be adopted in which only the applications installed on the terminal linked to the user ID, that is, only the available applications are installed.

In addition, on the app store screen and the screen for showing the user a list of applications installed on the device, the order in which apps are displayed may be different depending on at least one of the device type and user ID. You can also let

Note that the determination of “A” in the present disclosure may be a determination of “A”, “not A”, or “A” or “A”. The judgment may be "whether or not". The same applies to expressions such as "Are you doing A?", "Are you doing A?" and "Can you do A?"

According to at least one embodiment described above, it is possible to further improve the installation of applications on in-vehicle terminals. For example, according to the present disclosure, usability of an in-vehicle terminal can be improved.

(Additional note)
The following techniques are disclosed by the description of the above embodiments.

(Item 1)
A control method in a system capable of communicating with a plurality of terminals via a network and managing a plurality of application candidates for the plurality of terminals, the system comprising:
First request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal from a first terminal connected to the first vehicle, and requesting information on the level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can execute. and first level information indicated through the network,
One or more first application candidates selected from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute, based on the first request information and the first level information. Generate information including as the first catalog information,
transmitting first display information for displaying the first catalog information on a display of the first terminal to the first terminal via the network;
Control method.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while recognizing the applications that can be installed on each terminal, even in a limited screen area. , it is possible to realize an information providing system with high operability for users.

(Item 2)
Each of the one or more first application candidates is configured to be executed when the first vehicle is running at a level lower than the highest level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can perform, or when the first vehicle is stopped. When you have a candidate for an application that is available to you,
Control method described in item 1.

(Item 3)
second request information requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal from a second terminal connected to the second vehicle; and second request information requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal; second level information indicating through the network,
One or more second application candidates selected from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can execute, based on the second request information and the second level information. Generate information including as the second catalog information,
transmitting second display information for displaying the second catalog information on a display of the second terminal to the second terminal via the network;
If the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the first vehicle and the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the second vehicle are different, the one or more first application candidates and the one or more second applications The candidate differs at least in part,
The control method described in item 1 or item 2.

(Item 4A)
Third request information for requesting third catalog information indicating an application catalog for the third terminal from a third terminal not connected to the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and a type of the third terminal. and the type information indicated via the network,
Based on the third request information and the type information, information including one or more third application candidates selected according to the type of the third terminal from among the plurality of application candidates is transmitted to the third Generate as catalog information,
transmitting third display information for displaying the third catalog information on a display of the third terminal to the third terminal via the network;
The one or more third application candidates are at least partially different from each of the one or more first application candidates and the one or more second application candidates.
Control method described in item 3.

(Item 4B)
The third terminal is a smartphone or a tablet terminal,
Control method described in item 4A.

(Item 5)
If the first vehicle is capable of performing autonomous driving at multiple levels, the first display information may include classifying the one or more first application candidates into multiple groups corresponding to the multiple levels and displaying them on the display. Contains information for display,
The control method according to any one of items 1 to 4B.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while referring to information on applications that can be installed for each level of autonomous driving, which further improves operability for the user. It is possible to realize a highly accurate information provision system.

(Item 6)
The first display information includes, with respect to a first application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more first application candidates, displaying the first application program when the automatic driving is being executed at a first level. including information indicating availability;
The control method according to any one of items 1 to 5.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal selects a desired application to be installed while referring to information on whether the application program can be used while the vehicle is running at a predetermined level of automatic driving. Since searching can be performed smoothly, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is even more user-friendly for users.

(Item 7)
The first request information includes a user ID for identifying the user of the first vehicle,
The control method includes:
Based on the user ID, a list of applications that the user is using on a terminal different from the first terminal is retrieved from the network from a database that manages usage status of a plurality of applications on the plurality of terminals. obtained through,
In generating the first catalog information, based on the list, at least one application corresponding to at least one application that the user is using on the other terminal is selected from among the one or more first application candidates. identify candidates,
The first display information includes information for displaying the identified at least one application candidate on the display of the first terminal preferentially over other application candidates.
The control method according to any one of items 1 to 6.

According to the above disclosure, a user who uses a terminal can smoothly search for a desired application to be installed while referring to applications installed and used on other terminals, which further improves user experience. An information providing system with high operability can be realized.

(Item 8)
When the first terminal receives selection information indicating that a specific application candidate has been selected from among the one or more first application candidates, the application program corresponding to the specific application candidate is transferred to the network. transmitting to the first terminal via
The control method according to any one of items 1 to 7.

(Item 9)
A method for controlling a first terminal that is capable of communicating with a computer that manages a plurality of application candidates via a network and is connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
First request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal and first level information indicating a level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can execute via the network. transmitting to said computer;
First display information for displaying first catalog information including one or more first application candidates on a display of the first terminal is obtained from the computer via the network, and the one or more application candidates are: Based on the first level information, the computer selects one of the plurality of application candidates according to a level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform;
displaying the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal based on the first display information;
Control method.

(Item 10)
Each of the one or more first application candidates is configured to be executed when the first vehicle is running at a level lower than the highest level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can perform, or when the first vehicle is stopped. When you have a candidate for an application that is available to you,
Control method described in item 9.

(Item 11)
If the first vehicle is capable of performing autonomous driving at multiple levels, in displaying the first catalog information, the one or more first application candidates are classified into multiple groups corresponding to the multiple levels. displayed on the display;
The control method described in item 9 or item 10.

(Item 12)
In the display of the first catalog information, for a first application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more first application candidates, when the automatic driving is being executed at a first level, the first application displaying information on the display indicating whether the program is available;
The control method according to any one of items 9 to 11.

(Item 13)
The first request information includes a user ID for identifying the user of the first vehicle,
In the display of the first catalog information, at least one application among the one or more first application candidates is used by the user identified based on the user ID on a terminal different from the first terminal. displaying at least one application candidate corresponding to the above on the display with priority over other application candidates;
The control method according to any one of items 9 to 12.

(Item 14)
identifying an application candidate selected by the first user from among the one or more first application candidates through input to the first terminal by a first user of the first terminal;
transmitting application request information requesting download of an application program corresponding to the identified application candidate to the computer via the network;
receiving the application program from the computer via the network;
installing the received application program on the first terminal;
The control method according to any one of items 9 to 13.

(Item 15)
In the first terminal, a first user ID that identifies the first user and a plurality of first application programs available to the first user are managed in association with each other, and the first user ID is different from the first user. A second user ID that identifies a second user and a plurality of second application programs that can be used by the second user are managed in association with each other,
The control method includes:
Identifying one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via a sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
If it is determined that the first user is the one or more occupants, display a plurality of first icons corresponding to the plurality of first application programs on the display based on the first user ID. ,
If it is determined that the second user is the one or more occupants, display a plurality of second icons corresponding to the plurality of second application programs on the display based on the second user ID. ,
Control method according to item 14.

According to the above disclosure, when multiple people use a terminal, the application program that the user is currently using can be displayed on the terminal depending on the user who is currently using the terminal. It is possible to realize an information providing system with high operability regardless of the situation.

(Item 16)
In the first terminal, first secrecy setting information indicating a secret application program to be kept secret from users other than the first user among the plurality of first application programs is managed in association with the first user ID. and
The control method includes:
If it is determined that the one or more occupants include the first user and the second user, the user selects the one or more of the first application programs from among the plurality of first application programs based on the first user ID and the first confidentiality setting information. displaying on the display one or more first icons each corresponding to one or more first application programs excluding the hidden application program;
Control method according to item 15.

According to the above disclosure, a user who uses a terminal can keep the fact that he or she is using a specific application secret from other users when the other users are in the vehicle. It is possible to realize an information providing system that is highly operable for users while taking privacy into consideration.

(Item 17)
The first terminal stores a plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user,
The first terminal manages usage condition information indicating whether each of the plurality of first application programs can be used while the first vehicle is running in automatic driving at a specific level. Ori,
The control method includes:
Recognizing the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle is performing through at least one sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is performing automatic driving at the first level, which of the plurality of first application programs can be used during the automatic driving at the first level based on the usage condition information. selectively displaying only one or more first icons corresponding to one or more first application programs on the display;
The control method according to any one of items 14 to 16.

According to the above disclosure, a user using a terminal connected to a vehicle can smoothly search for a desired installed application that can be used according to the level of automated driving currently being executed in the vehicle. Furthermore, it is possible to realize an information providing system with high operability for users.

(Item 18)
out of the plurality of first application programs, icons corresponding to application programs other than the one or more first application programs are not displayed on the display;
Control method according to item 17.

(Item 19)
In the first terminal, a plurality of application programs and usage condition information indicating usage conditions for each of the plurality of application programs are managed,
The control method includes:
Obtaining occupant status information indicating the status of one or more occupants riding in the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in a cabin of the first vehicle;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
Performing the following (A) to (C) based on the occupant condition information, the driving condition information, and the usage condition information,
(A) identifying one or more first application programs that can be used by a first user among the one or more occupants from among the plurality of application programs;
(B) If the first user is the driver of the first vehicle,
(b1) While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level below a specific level, or while the first vehicle is running manually, the one or more first application programs At least one first icon corresponding to at least one of the application programs is not displayed to the first user or is displayed so as to be unselectable;
(b2) While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level equal to or higher than the specific level, or while the first vehicle is stopped, the at least one first icon is Display selectable for one user,
(C) If the first user is a passenger other than the driver,
(c1) While the first vehicle is running automatically or manually, or while the first vehicle is stopped, the at least one first icon is displayed in a selectable manner for the first user. ,
The control method according to any one of items 14 to 18.

According to the above disclosure, the availability of the application is determined by taking into account whether the user using the terminal is a driver, whether automatic driving is being performed at a predetermined automatic driving level or higher, etc. It is possible to realize an information provision system that is highly user-friendly while taking safety into account.

(Item 20)
In the first terminal, a plurality of user IDs for identifying a plurality of users, relationship information indicating a relationship between the plurality of user IDs, a plurality of application programs, and each of the plurality of application programs. Terms of use information indicating the conditions of use for
The control method includes:
identifying one or more user IDs corresponding to one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
When access to the first terminal by a first user ID among the one or more user IDs is accepted, based on the first user ID, the first user ID among the plurality of application programs is selected. identifying a plurality of available first application programs;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is running automatically at a level lower than a specific level based on the driving state information, or
When the first vehicle is running manually, and it is determined through the at least one first sensor that the first user corresponding to the first user ID is the driver. ,
Executing the following (i) to (iv) for a specific application program among the plurality of first application programs,
(i) restricting access to the specific application program by the first user;
(ii) If there is a second user ID that has a predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information among the one or more user IDs, the first user ID corresponding to the second user ID permitting a passenger to access said particular application program;
(iii) If there is a third user ID among the one or more user IDs that does not have the predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information, it corresponds to the third user ID. prohibiting a second passenger from accessing the specific application program;
(iv) if there is a third fellow passenger among the one or more occupants who does not correspond to any of the plurality of user IDs, prohibiting the third fellow passenger from accessing the specific application program;
The control method according to any one of items 14 to 19.

According to the above disclosure, whether the user using the terminal is the driver, whether automatic driving is being performed at a predetermined automatic driving level or higher, or whether someone with a predetermined relationship with the user is riding along. Since the availability of the application is determined by taking these factors into consideration, it is possible to realize an information providing system that is highly operable for the user while giving consideration to driving safety and a relationship of trust with fellow passengers.

(Item 21)
A method for controlling a computer capable of communicating with multiple terminals via a network, the method comprising:
Managing multiple user IDs for identifying multiple users and multiple application programs in a database,
Obtaining a first user ID for identifying a first user and a first terminal ID for identifying the first terminal from a first terminal;
When it is determined that the first terminal is not an in-vehicle terminal based on the first terminal ID,
referring to the database to identify a plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user ID;
transmitting first display information for causing the first terminal to display a plurality of first icons corresponding to the plurality of identified first application programs to the first terminal via the network;
When it is determined that the first terminal is an in-vehicle terminal connected to a first vehicle based on the first terminal ID,
Referring to the database, narrowing down at least one first application program that can be used on the in-vehicle terminal from among the plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user ID;
transmitting first display information for causing the first terminal to display at least one first icon corresponding to the narrowed down at least one first application program to the first terminal via the network;
Control method.

(Item 22A)
A method for controlling a first terminal connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
In the first terminal, a first user ID that specifies a first user and a plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user are managed in association with each other, and A second user ID identifying two users and a plurality of second application programs usable by the second user are managed in association with each other,
The control method includes:
Identifying one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via a sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
If it is determined that the first user is the one or more occupants, a plurality of first icons respectively corresponding to the plurality of first application programs are displayed on the first terminal based on the first user ID. displayed on the display,
If it is determined that the second user is the one or more occupants, display a plurality of second icons corresponding to the plurality of second application programs on the display based on the second user ID. ,
Control method.

(Item 22B)
In the first terminal, first secrecy setting information indicating a secret application program to be kept secret from users other than the first user among the plurality of first application programs is managed in association with the first user ID. and
The control method includes:
If it is determined that the one or more occupants include the first user and the second user, the user selects the one or more of the first application programs from among the plurality of first application programs based on the first user ID and the first confidentiality setting information. displaying on the display one or more first icons each corresponding to one or more first application programs excluding the hidden application program;
Control method described in item 22A.

(Item 23)
A method for controlling a first terminal connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
managing a plurality of application programs and usage condition information indicating whether each of the plurality of application programs can be used while the first vehicle is traveling in automatic driving at a predetermined level;
Recognizing the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle is performing through at least one sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is performing automatic driving at the first level, one of the plurality of application programs that can be used during the automatic driving at the first level based on the usage condition information. Identify the above application programs,
selectively displaying only one or more icons corresponding to the one or more application programs on the display of the first terminal;
Control method.

(Item 24)
A method for controlling a first terminal connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
managing a plurality of application programs and usage condition information indicating usage conditions for each of the plurality of application programs;
Obtaining occupant status information indicating the status of one or more occupants riding in the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in a cabin of the first vehicle;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
Performing the following (A) to (C) based on the occupant condition information, the driving condition information, and the usage condition information,
(A) identifying one or more first application programs that can be used by a first user among the one or more occupants from among the plurality of application programs;
(B) If the first user is the driver of the first vehicle,
(b1) While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level below a specific level, or while the first vehicle is running manually, the one or more first application programs At least one first icon corresponding to at least one of the application programs is not displayed to the first user or is displayed so as to be unselectable;
(b2) While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level equal to or higher than the specific level, or while the first vehicle is stopped, the at least one first icon is Display selectable for one user,
(C) If the first user is a passenger other than the driver,
(c1) While the first vehicle is running automatically or manually, or while the first vehicle is stopped, the at least one first icon is displayed in a selectable manner for the first user. ,
Control method.

(Item 25)
A method for controlling a first terminal connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
A plurality of user IDs for identifying a plurality of users, relationship information indicating a relationship between the plurality of user IDs, a plurality of application programs, and availability conditions for each of the plurality of application programs. manage the terms of use information and
identifying one or more user IDs corresponding to one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
When access to the first terminal by a first user ID among the one or more user IDs is accepted, based on the first user ID, the first user ID among the plurality of application programs is selected. identifying a plurality of available first application programs;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is running automatically at a level lower than a specific level based on the driving state information, or
When the first vehicle is running manually, and it is determined through the at least one first sensor that the first user corresponding to the first user ID is the driver. ,
Executing the following (i) to (iv) for a specific application program among the plurality of first application programs,
(i) restricting access to the specific application program by the first user;
(ii) If there is a second user ID that has a predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information among the one or more user IDs, the first user ID corresponding to the second user ID permitting a passenger to access said particular application program;
(iii) If there is a third user ID among the one or more user IDs that does not have the predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information, it corresponds to the third user ID. prohibiting a second passenger from accessing the specific application program;
(iv) if there is a third fellow passenger among the one or more occupants who does not correspond to any of the plurality of user IDs, prohibiting the third fellow passenger from accessing the specific application program;
Control method.

(Item 26)
A program for causing a computer of the system to execute the control method according to any one of items 1 to 8.

(Item 27)
A program for causing a computer of the first terminal to execute the control method according to any one of items 9 to 20.

(Item 28)
A program for causing the computer to execute the control method according to item 21.

(Item 29)
A program for causing a computer of the first terminal to execute the control method according to any one of items 22 to 25.

(Item 30)
A recording medium (Computer Program Product) on which the program described in any one of items 26 to 29, which is a program executed by a computer, is recorded.

(Item 31)
The first terminal executes the control method described in any one of items 9 to 20 and items 22 to 25.

(Item 32)
The first terminal comprising at least one processor,
The at least one processor is configured to execute the control method according to any one of items 9 to 20 and items 22 to 25.
terminal.

100 terminal (vehicle terminal)
200 terminals (non-vehicle terminals)
300 first server 400 second server 500 sensor 600 sensor

Claims (22)

A control method in a system capable of communicating with a plurality of terminals via a network and managing a plurality of application candidates for the plurality of terminals, the system comprising:
First request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal from a first terminal connected to the first vehicle, and requesting information on the level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can execute. and first level information indicated through the network,
One or more first application candidates selected from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can execute, based on the first request information and the first level information. Generate information including as the first catalog information,
transmitting first display information for displaying the first catalog information on a display of the first terminal to the first terminal via the network;
Control method. Each of the one or more first application candidates is configured to be executed when the first vehicle is running at a level lower than the highest level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can perform, or when the first vehicle is stopped. is a candidate for an application that is available when
The control method according to claim 1. second request information requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal from a second terminal connected to the second vehicle; and second request information requesting second catalog information indicating an application catalog for the second terminal; second level information indicating through the network,
One or more second application candidates selected from among the plurality of application candidates according to the level of automatic driving that the second vehicle can execute, based on the second request information and the second level information. Generate information including as the second catalog information,
transmitting second display information for displaying the second catalog information on a display of the second terminal to the second terminal via the network;
If the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the first vehicle and the highest level of autonomous driving that can be executed by the second vehicle are different, the one or more first application candidates and the one or more second applications The candidate differs at least in part,
The control method according to claim 1. Third request information for requesting third catalog information indicating an application catalog for the third terminal from a third terminal not connected to the first vehicle and the second vehicle, and a type of the third terminal. and the type information indicated via the network,
Based on the third request information and the type information, information including one or more third application candidates selected according to the type of the third terminal from among the plurality of application candidates is transmitted to the third Generate as catalog information,
transmitting third display information for displaying the third catalog information on a display of the third terminal to the third terminal via the network;
The one or more third application candidates are at least partially different from each of the one or more first application candidates and the one or more second application candidates.
The control method according to claim 3. If the first vehicle is capable of performing autonomous driving at multiple levels, the first display information may include classifying the one or more first application candidates into multiple groups corresponding to the multiple levels and displaying them on the display. Contains information for display,
The control method according to claim 1. The first display information includes, with respect to a first application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more first application candidates, displaying the first application program when the automatic driving is being executed at a first level. including information indicating availability;
The control method according to claim 1. The first request information includes a user ID for identifying the user of the first vehicle,
The control method includes:
Based on the user ID, a list of applications that the user is using on a terminal different from the first terminal is retrieved from the network from a database that manages usage status of a plurality of applications on the plurality of terminals. obtained through,
In generating the first catalog information, based on the list, at least one application corresponding to at least one application that the user is using on the other terminal is selected from among the one or more first application candidates. identify candidates,
The first display information includes information for displaying the identified at least one application candidate on the display of the first terminal preferentially over other application candidates.
The control method according to claim 1. When the first terminal receives selection information indicating that a specific application candidate has been selected from among the one or more first application candidates, the application program corresponding to the specific application candidate is transferred to the network. transmitting to the first terminal via
The control method according to claim 1. A method for controlling a first terminal that is capable of communicating with a computer that manages a plurality of application candidates via a network and is connected to a first vehicle, the method comprising:
First request information requesting first catalog information indicating an application catalog for the first terminal and first level information indicating a level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can execute via the network. transmitting to said computer;
First display information for displaying first catalog information including one or more first application candidates on a display of the first terminal is obtained from the computer via the network, and the one or more application candidates are: Based on the first level information, the computer selects one of the plurality of application candidates according to a level of automatic driving that the first vehicle can perform;
displaying the first catalog information on the display of the first terminal based on the first display information;
Control method. Each of the one or more first application candidates is configured to be executed when the first vehicle is running at a level lower than the highest level of autonomous driving that the first vehicle can perform, or when the first vehicle is stopped. When you have a candidate for an application that is available to you,
The control method according to claim 9. If the first vehicle is capable of performing autonomous driving at multiple levels, in displaying the first catalog information, the one or more first application candidates are classified into multiple groups corresponding to the multiple levels. displayed on the display;
The control method according to claim 9. In the display of the first catalog information, for a first application program corresponding to at least one of the one or more first application candidates, when the automatic driving is being executed at a first level, the first application displaying information on the display indicating whether the program is available;
The control method according to claim 9. The first request information includes a user ID for identifying the user of the first vehicle,
In the display of the first catalog information, at least one application among the one or more first application candidates is used by the user identified based on the user ID on a terminal different from the first terminal. displaying at least one application candidate corresponding to the above on the display with priority over other application candidates;
The control method according to claim 9. identifying an application candidate selected by the first user from among the one or more first application candidates through input to the first terminal by a first user of the first terminal;
transmitting application request information requesting download of an application program corresponding to the identified application candidate to the computer via the network;
receiving the application program from the computer via the network;
installing the received application program on the first terminal;
The control method according to claim 9. In the first terminal, a first user ID that identifies the first user and a plurality of first application programs available to the first user are managed in association with each other, and the first user ID is different from the first user. A second user ID that identifies a second user and a plurality of second application programs that can be used by the second user are managed in association with each other,
The control method includes:
Identifying one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via a sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
If it is determined that the first user is the one or more occupants, display a plurality of first icons corresponding to the plurality of first application programs on the display based on the first user ID. ,
If it is determined that the second user is the one or more occupants, display a plurality of second icons corresponding to the plurality of second application programs on the display based on the second user ID. ,
The control method according to claim 14. In the first terminal, first secrecy setting information indicating a secret application program to be kept secret from users other than the first user among the plurality of first application programs is managed in association with the first user ID. and
The control method includes:
If it is determined that the one or more occupants include the first user and the second user, the user selects the one or more of the first application programs from among the plurality of first application programs based on the first user ID and the first confidentiality setting information. displaying on the display one or more first icons each corresponding to one or more first application programs excluding the hidden application program;
The control method according to claim 15. The first terminal stores a plurality of first application programs that can be used by the first user,
The first terminal manages usage condition information indicating whether each of the plurality of first application programs can be used while the first vehicle is running in automatic driving at a specific level. Ori,
The control method includes:
Recognizing the level of automatic driving that the first vehicle is performing through at least one sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is performing automatic driving at the first level, which of the plurality of first application programs can be used during the automatic driving at the first level based on the usage condition information. selectively displaying only one or more first icons corresponding to one or more first application programs on the display;
The control method according to claim 14. out of the plurality of first application programs, icons corresponding to application programs other than the one or more first application programs are not displayed on the display;
The control method according to claim 17. In the first terminal, a plurality of application programs and usage condition information indicating usage conditions for each of the plurality of application programs are managed,
The control method includes:
Obtaining occupant status information indicating the status of one or more occupants riding in the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in a cabin of the first vehicle;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
Based on the occupant condition information, the driving condition information, and the usage condition information,
identifying one or more first application programs that can be used by a first user among the one or more occupants from among the plurality of application programs;
When the first user is a driver of the first vehicle,
While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level lower than a specific level or while the first vehicle is running manually, at least one of the one or more first application programs At least one first icon corresponding to one application program is not displayed to the first user or is displayed in a manner that it cannot be selected;
While the first vehicle is running automatically at a level equal to or higher than the specific level, or while the first vehicle is stopped, the at least one first icon is displayed to the first user. Selectable display for
When the first user is a passenger other than the driver,
displaying the at least one first icon in a selectable manner for the first user while the first vehicle is running in automatic operation or manual operation, or while the first vehicle is stopped;
The control method according to claim 14. In the first terminal, a plurality of user IDs for identifying a plurality of users, relationship information indicating a relationship between the plurality of user IDs, a plurality of application programs, and each of the plurality of application programs. Terms of use information indicating the conditions of use for
The control method includes:
identifying one or more user IDs corresponding to one or more occupants in the cabin of the first vehicle via at least one first sensor provided in the cabin of the first vehicle;
When access to the first terminal by a first user ID among the one or more user IDs is accepted, based on the first user ID, the first user ID among the plurality of application programs is selected. identifying a plurality of available first application programs;
Obtaining driving state information indicating the current driving state of the first vehicle via at least one second sensor provided in the first vehicle;
When the first vehicle is running automatically at a level lower than a specific level based on the driving state information, or
When the first vehicle is running manually, and it is determined through the at least one first sensor that the first user corresponding to the first user ID is the driver. ,
Regarding a specific application program among the plurality of first application programs,
restricting access to the specific application program by the first user;
If there is a second user ID among the one or more user IDs that has a predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information, the first fellow passenger corresponding to the second user ID granting access to said specific application program;
If there is a third user ID among the one or more user IDs that does not have the predetermined relationship with the first user ID based on the relationship information, a second user ID corresponding to the third user ID prohibiting fellow passengers from accessing the specific application program;
If there is a third fellow passenger among the one or more occupants who does not correspond to any of the plurality of user IDs, prohibiting the third fellow passenger from accessing the specific application program;
The control method according to claim 14. The first terminal comprising at least one processor,
The at least one processor is configured to execute the control method according to any one of claims 9 to 20.
terminal. A program for causing a computer of the first terminal to execute the control method according to any one of claims 9 to 20.

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