JP3546707B2 - Individual vehicle information recording system - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an individual vehicle information recording system that stores, in a storage unit, individual vehicle information that is information unique to a vehicle.
[0002]
[Prior art]
The vehicle has individual vehicle information specific to the vehicle, such as information described in the vehicle verification. This information is usually described in the vehicle verification and stored in the vehicle. Then, when necessary, the vehicle verification is taken out and used. The frame number is stamped on the vehicle body so that it can be visually confirmed. In addition, information on owners and information on inspection and maintenance is described in vehicle inspections and notebooks.
[0003]
Such individual vehicle information may be required when using a vehicle, and in this case, a person usually checks a vehicle verification or the like. If this information is stored electronically, it can be automatically read out, which will be useful in various aspects.
[0004]
Therefore, it has been conventionally proposed to store individual vehicle information as electronic data. For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 6-180775 discloses that various types of information are stored inside a vehicle verification sticker. In particular, the vehicle verification sticker described in this publication has a response circuit inside, and responds to the stored contents in response to a question from outside the vehicle. Therefore, data communication becomes possible in an automatic toll collection system, a parking lot management system, and the like.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described conventional example, since the sticker storing the data is put on the vehicle, if the sticker is put on another vehicle, the content will be incorrect. In addition, it is conceivable that data necessary for storing data in the sticker is only input by a person, and the contents may be partially incorrect.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and has as its object to provide an individual vehicle information recording system capable of storing correct individual vehicle information in a readable state.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides an individual vehicle information holding unit that is provided as a part of a vehicle body and physically writes and holds individual vehicle information that is individual information for a vehicle, and is mounted on the vehicle and can be read electronically. Storage means for holding individual vehicle information, matching means for matching the individual vehicle information held in the individual vehicle information holding means with the individual vehicle information held in the storage means, the storage means, A memory that is divided into a plurality of areas according to a timing of storing the individual vehicle information, at least one of the areas is an area where information at the time of vehicle manufacture is stored, and the matching unit is Reading means for reading the individual vehicle information held by the individual vehicle information holding means; and writing means for writing the individual vehicle information read by the reading means into the storage means. The information at the time of manufacturing the vehicle cannot be rewritten, and the reading means stores the same type of information as the information at the time of manufacturing the vehicle in any of the plurality of areas, and when the two are different, It is characterized in that previously stored information is read . The matching means can match the individual vehicle information held in the individual vehicle information holding means with the individual vehicle information held in the storage means. Therefore, the efficiency of various operations can be improved by using the individual vehicle information stored in the storage unit.
[0009]
Further, it is preferable that the matching unit writes single individual vehicle information into the individual vehicle information holding unit and the storage unit.
[0010]
The matching unit may include a reading unit that reads the individual vehicle information stored in the storage unit in the vehicle, and a writing unit that writes the individual vehicle information read by the reading unit into the vehicle holding unit. It is suitable.
[0012]
Further, the storage unit is divided into a plurality of areas according to the timing of storing the individual vehicle information, and when the writing unit writes the same information as that already stored in the storage unit, the storage unit already stores the information. It is preferable to provide a prohibiting means for reading out the written information, comparing it with the information to be written from now on, and when the two do not match, inhibiting the writing. Thereby, writing of erroneous information can be prevented. In the storage unit, it is preferable that at least one of the plurality of areas other than the area where the information at the time of manufacturing the vehicle is stored is a rewritable area.
[0013]
Further, it is preferable that the individual vehicle information holding means holds information written as a stamp on a part of the vehicle body. The inscription cannot be easily falsified and is suitable for retaining such information.
[0014]
Further, Oite the present invention, the individual vehicle information is specific information to the vehicle, and writing the portion of the vehicle body physically mounted on a vehicle, electronically stored for retaining information in readable condition Preferably , the method includes a step of writing the individual vehicle information in the means, and a step of matching the individual vehicle information to be written in both steps.

[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as embodiments) will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0016]
"Device configuration"
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a system using a vehicle ID storage device formed by an individual vehicle information processing system according to the present invention. The vehicle has a vehicle ID processing device 10 mounted thereon. The vehicle ID processing device 10 performs processing using individual vehicle information (hereinafter, referred to as a vehicle ID) which is information unique to each vehicle including ID information such as a vehicle body number.
[0017]
As shown in the figure, the vehicle ID processing device 10 includes a communication interface (communication device side) 12, a communication interface (system side) 14, a vehicle ID storage unit (storage unit) 16, and a processing unit 18. I have. The communication interface (communication device side) 12 is connected to communication devices such as a mobile phone and a beacon receiver. On the other hand, the communication interface (system side) 14 is connected to in-vehicle devices such as a navigation device and an automatic fee processing device. Further, the vehicle ID storage unit 16 stores a vehicle ID which is information unique to the vehicle. Then, the processing unit 18 reads the vehicle ID stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 and performs various information processing based on the read vehicle ID. Therefore, the vehicle ID processing device 10 can read and use the information stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 at an arbitrary timing. Further, necessary data can be written in the vehicle ID storage unit 16.
[0018]
For example, when the vehicle enters the communication area of the roadside beacon, the vehicle ID processing device 10 captures data via the beacon communication device. At this time, the processing unit 18 reads the vehicle ID read from the vehicle ID storage unit 16. By referring to the information, necessary information is extracted from information taken in from outside. Then, the extracted information is output to a display unit or the like. For example, the information is parking lot information. If the own vehicle is a large vehicle, only information about a parking space where a large vehicle can be parked is extracted and output.
[0019]
As described above, since the vehicle ID can be freely used in the vehicle ID processing device, various processes can be performed based on this information.
[0020]
"Storage of vehicle ID"
Next, data stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 will be described with reference to FIG. In this example, the vehicle ID storage unit 16 has a communication device interface (writing side) 22, a communication device interface (reading side) 24, and a memory 26. The memory 26 is divided into four areas: a vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a, a registration manager storage area 26b, a dealer manager storage area 26c, and a spare storage area 26d.
[0021]
The vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is an area stored when the vehicle is manufactured, and includes a frame number, a vehicle name, a model, the number of occupants, a vehicle weight, a gross vehicle weight, a model of a motor, and vehicle dimensions (length, width, height). ), Total displacement, type of fuel, and the like.
[0022]
These pieces of information may be written when the vehicle 1 is completed at the factory, but may be written before or during the manufacture of the vehicle. If the written data can be output during the manufacture of the vehicle, the data can be read out at the time of manufacture, and can be used at the time of manufacture.
[0023]
This vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is preferably formed of an EPROM or the like for the purpose of preventing the stored information from being falsified, but may be another type of ROM such as a mask ROM.
[0024]
The registration manager storage area 26b is written when the vehicle registration manager such as the Land Transportation Bureau issues a license plate or a vehicle verification, such as a vehicle registration number written on the license plate. Therefore, it is preferable to write the information in a state where the information is mounted on the vehicle or in a state where the vehicle ID storage unit is removed. As the registration manager storage area 26b, it is preferable to use an EPROM or the like of a type that can be written only once, similarly to the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a, but for the purpose of enabling a change when the owner of the vehicle is changed. It is also possible to use a storage device that can be rewritten a plurality of times.
[0025]
The vehicle ID added at the vehicle dealer is written in the dealer manager storage area 26c. The added vehicle ID includes the last maintenance date, the next maintenance (vehicle inspection) date, accident history, repair history, mounting option name, tire replacement history, tire pressure, and the like. Other information can be stored in the spare storage area 26d. The other information includes, as driver information, the driver's name, date of birth, address, telephone number, blood type, work place, past surgery, treatment history, and the like.
[0026]
Here, the vehicle ID storage unit 16 needs to have a structure or a mechanism that is not easily rewritten by a user or the like. Therefore, the vehicle ID storage unit 16 may be mechanically or electrically sealed so that the vehicle ID storage unit 16 cannot be rewritten. In particular, it is preferable that information determined at the time of manufacture be stored in a completely unrewritable manner, and that other information be rewritten only when a special operation is performed.
[0027]
Further, the vehicle ID storage unit 16 may be formed in the shape of an IC card or the like, and may be detachable from the vehicle 100. As a result, the IC card can be removed, and the registration number can be stored in the removed IC card by the vehicle registration manager. In the case where an IC card is used, it is preferable that it is normally sealed so as not to be detached and mechanically attached. When the vehicle ID storage unit 16 is formed in the shape of an IC card or the like, it is easy to rewrite the individual vehicle information. In such a case, the processing unit 18 is provided with means for determining whether or not the individual vehicle information on the IC card is rewritten by a person who has the authority to rewrite. If the individual vehicle information is rewritten by an unauthorized person, It may not be treated as valid information.
[0028]
"Storage of information during vehicle manufacture"
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an information recording system at the time of manufacturing a vehicle. The vehicle ID (frame number, vehicle name, number of occupants, vehicle weight, total vehicle weight, prime mover type, vehicle dimensions <length, width, height>, total displacement, fuel type, etc.) is processed by the vehicle ID processing in the vehicle 100. The data is written in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a of the vehicle ID storage unit 16 in the device 10.
[0029]
Since the vehicle ID is uniquely determined when the vehicle is manufactured, it is stored in the vehicle ID database 32 in the vehicle ID management device 30. On the other hand, a frame number or the like which is an identification number of the vehicle is stamped on a part of the vehicle 100 with a frame number (individual vehicle information holding means) 36.
[0030]
In this example, the vehicle has a frame number recognizing device 34 including an image recognizing device using a camera or the like, recognizes an engraved frame number 36 engraved on a vehicle, and supplies this to a vehicle ID management device 30. The vehicle ID management device 30 checks the information supplied from the frame number recognition device 34 against the vehicle ID information stored in the vehicle ID database 32 to confirm the information. Note that the frame number recognition device 34 also recognizes the vehicle type and the like.
[0031]
The vehicle ID management device 30 is connected to a vehicle ID writing device 38 for writing data to the vehicle ID storage unit 16 of the vehicle ID processing device 10, and the vehicle ID writing device 38 reads out from the vehicle ID database 32. The data is written in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a of the vehicle ID storage unit 16.
[0032]
As described above, in this example, the ID is written based on the frame number and the like recognized by the frame number recognition device 34. Therefore, the vehicle ID for the vehicle can be reliably written. Note that this writing is performed using a dedicated vehicle ID writing device 38, and is made non-rewritable. As a result, falsification after shipment can be prevented.
[0033]
In the above example, the frame number and the like are stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 based on the result of reading the engraved frame number 36 engraved on the vehicle. However, the vehicle ID may be stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 prior to engraving such as a frame number.
[0034]
In this case, a vehicle ID reading / writing device 39 and a frame number marking device 35 are provided as shown in FIG. Then, in an initial stage of vehicle manufacturing, the vehicle ID such as a frame number is written into the vehicle ID storage unit 16 in the vehicle ID processing device 10 by the vehicle ID reading / writing device 39. When the frame number is stamped on the vehicle body frame by the frame number marking device 35, the vehicle ID management device 30 uses the vehicle ID reading / writing device 39 to store the vehicle ID (frame number) stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16. The read frame number is supplied to the frame number marking device 35. As a result, the frame number marking device 35 stamps the same frame number on the vehicle 100 as the frame number stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 to form the stamped frame number 36. The vehicle ID management device 30 does not engrave the frame number read by the vehicle ID reading / writing device 39 as it is, but compares the frame number with the frame number for the vehicle 100 supplied from the vehicle ID database 32 to find a match. It is also preferable to check. Further, it is also preferable that the engraved frame number 36 engraved by the frame number engraving device 35 is recognized by the frame number recognition device to check whether the engraving is performed correctly.
[0035]
As described above, the frame number stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 is read in advance, and the frame number to be engraved is determined, so that the frame number stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 and the engraved frame number 36 can be reliably determined. Can be matched.
[0036]
Further, the data may be written into both the stamp and the vehicle ID storage unit 16 simultaneously from one data. In this case, a vehicle ID writing device 40 is provided as shown in FIG. Then, at the stage of imprinting the frame number on the body frame in the vehicle manufacturing process, the vehicle ID management device 30 reads the frame number as the vehicle ID from the vehicle ID database 32. Then, the read frame number is supplied to both the vehicle ID writing device 40 and the frame number marking device 35. Therefore, in the vehicle ID writing device 40, the data to be written in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 can be matched with the marking frame number 36 formed on the vehicle body by the frame number marking device 35. Also in this example, it is preferable that the frame number stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 is read and confirmed, or the engraved frame number 36 is recognized and confirmed.
[0037]
Further, when the vehicle ID including the frame number is written in the vehicle ID storage unit 16 at an early stage of the manufacturing stage, the vehicle ID can be read and used in the manufacturing process.
[0038]
"Registration of registration ID information and creation of vehicle verification"
FIG. 6 shows a system for storing registration ID information and issuing a vehicle verification. Information on vehicle registration IDs (vehicle registration number, vehicle type (small, large, etc.), private / business use, etc.) determined at the vehicle registration stage is stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16, and at the same time, the license plate and vehicle verification are performed. Issue work.
[0039]
The vehicle registration ID management device 42 reads the vehicle ID information stored at the time of manufacturing the vehicle 100 to be registered via the vehicle ID information reading / writing device 46. Further, the vehicle registration ID management device 42 compares and confirms the read vehicle ID information with the vehicle ID information read by the frame number recognition device 34. As described above, when the vehicle ID of the vehicle 100 is checked and confirmed, the vehicle registration ID management device 42 determines the vehicle registration data (including the license plate) based on the information of the vehicle registration ID database 44. Then, the vehicle ID information is stored in the registration manager storage area 26b of the vehicle ID storage unit 16 via the vehicle ID reading / writing device 46.
[0040]
A vehicle verification description data is created by combining the above information with the vehicle ID assigned at the time of manufacture which has been read in advance, and is sent to the vehicle verification creation / printing device 48, where the vehicle verification is issued. The vehicle registration number information is sent to the license plate issuing device 50, where the license plate is issued.
[0041]
It is also preferable to use the frame number recognition device 34 to check whether the correctly registered license plate is mounted on the vehicle.
[0042]
Further, whether the license plate mounted on the vehicle matches the vehicle information stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a using the frame number recognition device 34 and the vehicle ID reading / writing device 39 is checked. Good. That is, the license plate has items (for example, the number “33” of “Mikawa 33”) determined by the size of the vehicle, the displacement, and the like, which are recognized using the frame number recognition device 34, This is compared with the vehicle ID information stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a. Then, by checking whether or not the mounted number matches the vehicle, it can be determined whether or not the license plate is properly mounted on the vehicle.
[0043]
Note that the above-described registration processing is usually performed at the land transportation station in each area, but these processing may be performed using a communication device by using the vehicle ID as electronic information. For example, vehicle ID information and the like are transmitted from the dealer to the land transportation station using a communication device, and the land transportation station creates vehicle registration data based on this information, and returns the vehicle registration data to the dealer. This vehicle registration data is stored in the registration manager storage area 26b at each dealer, and vehicle verification is created. In such a system, transfer of vehicle information is facilitated, and vehicle registration procedures are simplified.
[0044]
"Distributor processing"
The vehicle ID information added to the vehicle dealer (dealer-mounted optional item information, maintenance history information) is stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16.
[0045]
In the system at the vehicle dealer, as shown in FIG. 7, information and a maintenance history when the accessory device is attached later are managed by a dealer vehicle ID database 62 in the dealer vehicle ID management device 60. Then, the vehicle ID is stored in the store manager storage area 26c of the vehicle ID storage unit 16 using the store vehicle ID writing device 64.
[0046]
Therefore, the efficiency of the vehicle management / maintenance work can be improved by using the vehicle ID. Further, the processing on the vehicle registration manager side at the time of registration or at the time of vehicle inspection update can be made more efficient.
[0047]
In addition, a predetermined dealer can receive issuance of a vehicle verification or the like without bringing the vehicle body to the land transportation station. In this case, by detaching the vehicle ID storage unit 16 and bringing it to a land transportation station or the like, the land transportation station can perform issuance work such as vehicle verification based on the data stored in the vehicle ID storage unit 16. Therefore, the work of the Land Transport Office can be greatly improved.
[0048]
"Other Configurations"
The vehicle information such as the frame number stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is usually information specific to the vehicle, and is not changed once stored by the vehicle manufacturer. However, the vehicle information stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a may be falsified by the user. It is useful to take some measures against such tampering. For example, when a writable blank area is left in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a, the user may write falsified vehicle information here. In such a case, when the processing unit 18 of FIG. 1 reads the vehicle information of the vehicle ID storage unit 16, the vehicle information written earlier in time or the vehicle information of the earlier address in the storage device is preferentially read. To do. Typically, the vehicle manufacturer first writes the vehicle information, which is the most accurate. In addition, it is common to write vehicle information in an early address first, and it is often accurate information. Therefore, even if the information is falsified by the user, accurate vehicle information can be read.
[0049]
When the same information is stored in a plurality of areas of the memory 26, for example, frame numbers and the like stored in both the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a and the registration manager storage area 26b are stored first when stored later. It is desirable to store the information after confirming it with reference to the vehicle information. That is, when the frame number is stored in the registration manager storage area 26b as the registration ID information, the frame number stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is read, and this frame number and the frame number to be stored are stored. Compare. If they match, the frame number is written to the registered manager storage area 26b. If they do not match, the writing to the registered manager storage area 26b is once prohibited. In this case, it is determined whether the frame number stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a or the frame number to be written in the registration manager storage area 26b is incorrect. When the frame number stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is incorrect, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being shipped with the incorrect frame number stored. If the frame number to be written to the registration manager storage area 26b is incorrect, the frame number can be corrected to the correct frame number and written. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation where the vehicle information stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a does not match the vehicle information stored in the registration manager storage area 26b.
[0050]
The information stored in both the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a and the registration manager storage area 26b and unique to the vehicle (frame number, vehicle name, number of occupants, vehicle weight, gross vehicle weight, motor model, vehicle dimensions ( If the information that is not rewritten after the length, width, and height), the total displacement, the type of fuel, etc.) does not match for some reason, the frame number stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a has priority. The information may be read out by the processing unit 18. In this case, since the vehicle information stored in the vehicle manufacturer storage area 26a is more likely to be more accurate than the vehicle information stored in the registration manager storage area 26b, more accurate information can be read.
[0051]
Information that is stored once and then changed again, for example, the vehicle owner, user, registration number, and the like stored in the registration manager storage area 26b are information stored later than the information stored earlier. May be preferentially read out by the processing unit 18. As for such information, the information stored later is often more accurate, and more accurate information can be read out.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to match the individual vehicle information formed in a part of the vehicle body with the individual vehicle information stored in the storage unit. Therefore, the efficiency of various operations can be improved by using the individual vehicle information stored in the storage unit.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a system using individual vehicle (vehicle ID) information.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of a vehicle ID storage unit.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a recording system at the time of manufacturing.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of a recording system at the time of manufacturing.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing still another example of the recording system at the time of manufacturing.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a recording system at the time of vehicle registration.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a recording system in a store.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 vehicle ID processing device, 12 communication interface (communication device side), 14 communication interface (system side), 16 vehicle ID storage unit, 18 processing unit, 26 memory, 26a vehicle manufacturer storage area, 26b registration manager storage area, 26c Store manager storage area, 26d Reserve storage area.

Claims (3)

Individual vehicle information holding means that is provided as part of the vehicle body and physically writes and holds individual vehicle information that is individual information for the vehicle,
Storage means mounted on the vehicle and holding individual vehicle information in an electronically readable state even after shipment;
Matching means for matching the individual vehicle information held in the individual vehicle information holding means with the individual vehicle information held in the storage means;
Equipped with a,
The storage means has a memory that is divided into a plurality of areas according to the timing of storing the individual vehicle information, at least one of the areas is an area in which information at the time of vehicle manufacture is stored,
The matching means is
Reading means for reading the individual vehicle information held in the individual vehicle information holding means,
Writing means for writing the individual vehicle information read by the reading means in the storage means,
With
The information at the time of manufacture of the vehicle is not rewritable,
The reading means stores the same type of information as the information at the time of manufacturing the vehicle in any of the plurality of areas, and reads out the previously stored information when both are different. Individual vehicle information recording system. The system according to claim 1 ,
When writing the same information as that already stored in the storage means by the writing means, the information already stored is read and compared with what is to be written.If the two do not match, the writing is performed. An individual vehicle information recording system comprising a prohibition unit for prohibiting. The system according to claim 1 or 2,
  In the storage unit, at least one of the plurality of areas other than an area in which the information at the time of manufacturing the vehicle is stored is a rewritable area.

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