JP4708074B2 - Method and system for issuing information to OBE - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a method and system for issuing predetermined information to an in-vehicle device in order to use the in-vehicle device mainly used for automatic toll collection (ETC) on a toll road for other communication services.

  In recent years, DSRC (Dedicated Short Range Communication: ARIB STD-T55, STD-T75), which is the same as on-board equipment for ETC, to further spread ETC (Automatic Toll Collection System: Electronic Toll Collection) The introduction of various communication services (non-ETC services; hereinafter referred to as “DSRC services”) is under consideration.

  For example, payment of charges at toll parking lots and gas stations, acceptance and payment of orders at fast food drive-throughs, distribution of content such as music and videos according to user requests, route information to destinations ( Distribution of maps, optimal routes, traffic jams, etc.) and surrounding area information (weather, accommodations, restaurants, events, etc.).

  For example, systems shown in the following documents have been proposed as systems using DSRC in such a wide field.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-32452.

  When DSRC can be used in a wide range of fields, the utility value of ETC on-board devices increases as DSRC communication equipment, and a secondary effect of promoting the spread of ETC on-board devices can be expected. As a result, the number of ETC users (vehicles) increases, and the main purpose of ETC, such as “elimination of traffic congestion due to non-stop passage at a toll booth”, can be achieved.

  By the way, when introducing the above-mentioned DSRC service, it is necessary to newly install a roadside machine dedicated to each service. Similarly to ETC, an on-board device authentication system using an encryption key and the like, and a user applying for the DSRC service A system that accepts and manages user information and service information and a charge processing system for paid services are required. Here, since individual service providers bear a large amount of cost just by installing a dedicated roadside device, it is not practical to construct and operate the above-described system. For this reason, it is conceivable to provide a DSRC service by using a conventional ETC on-board device authentication system or billing system as it is.

  However, public on-board equipment information management organizations that manage and operate conventional ETC on-board equipment authentication systems accept applications for DSRC services that are often provided by private companies, and issue and manage setup information. It is not preferable to carry out.

  In addition, the existing online setup system for ETC creates (changes) new software for online terminals when conducting campaigns such as discount services or when changing the application method or format. It must be distributed to all online setup stores (approximately 8000 stores nationwide as of March 2004) and installed on online terminals. Therefore, when this system is also used for the DSRC service, the above work is required every time a DSRC service type or a service provider is added, changed, or abolished, which causes an increase in management cost or load. . In particular, since it is expected that there will be many types and providers of DSRC services, the frequency of campaigns and fee revisions will increase dramatically. As a result, there are many problems such as defects in the dedicated software, omissions such as distribution omissions and installation omissions, which may interfere with the setup of the ETC on-board unit.

  Due to the circumstances as described above, it is very difficult for the onboard equipment information management organization for ETC to manage and operate the DSRC service.

  On the other hand, even when a third-party organization other than the DSRC service provider and the on-board device information management organization for ETC manages and operates the DSRC service in a unified manner, the on-board device authentication system etc. is uniquely constructed for the reasons described above. That is not realistic. Even when such a third-party organization uses an ETC on-board device setup system or the like, it is necessary to consider so as not to hinder the work of the on-board device information management organization.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a third-party organization can set up an existing ETC on-board device setup system (mechanism) without interfering with the work of the organization that manages the on-board device information for ETC. It is an object of the present invention to provide an information issuing method and system for an in-vehicle device that can provide a DSRC service at low cost while using an online terminal or the like.

  According to the first and second main aspects of the present invention, a computer system is used for a vehicle-mounted device capable of wireless communication with a roadside device mounted on a vehicle and used for providing a communication service. A method or system for issuing information, wherein the user who owns the in-vehicle device accepts the application for selecting one or more communication services that the user desires to use and the identification information of the on-vehicle device, and the application ETC on-board device information management that centrally manages the identification information of the on-board device for ETC and the information of the vehicle on which the on-board device is mounted when the toll road automatic toll collection (ETC) service is included in the communication service The received information is sent to the center or the set-up person of the on-board device for ETC that activates by installing predetermined ETC setup information in the on-vehicle device Service type determination step, OBE authentication step of matching the OBE identification information acquired in the application reception step with information stored in the OBE identification information DB to authenticate the OBE, and the authentication is positive An information issuing step of issuing information in association with the identification information of the in-vehicle device in order to provide information for providing a non-ETC service among the communication services related to the application, and this A system for implementing the method is provided.

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to provide other services to the user by using the DSRC communication function of the on-board device for ETC, so that the utility value of the ETC on-board device is increased and the spread is promoted. Can do. In addition, it is possible to use an existing ETC on-board device setup mechanism such as a partnership with a setup person and a communication terminal provided to the setup person.

  In particular, it is determined whether or not ETC is included in the accepted communication service, and if it is included, necessary information is transferred to the ETC on-board device information management center that centrally manages the identification information of the on-board device for ETC. I was also able to do that. There are a wide variety of industries and service providers that will enter the DSRC service in the future. Therefore, it is easily expected that a setup person (store) or a user applies the setup by confusion between the DSRC service and the ETC. In such a case, if information is returned to the setup person who applied for the ETC setup as "ETC setup is not supported", the setup person needs to input the setup information again. It is not preferable. Moreover, the frequency | count of communicating onboard equipment manufacture ID, a user's billing information, etc. increases, and the possibility that information will leak increases so much.

  Therefore, even when an application for setting up an ETC is received from a setup person or a user, the ETC setup information is managed separately from the information related to the DSRC service. As a result, the security level of information necessary for ETC setup can be maintained as before. Moreover, since it is possible to avoid the trouble of inputting and transmitting setup information twice, it is possible to prevent the setup from becoming complicated even when the DSRC service is introduced.

  Furthermore, as described above, there are a wide variety of types and service providers of DSRC services, and it is expected that additions, changes, abolitions, and changes in usage conditions of services frequently occur. Changing the program of the setup terminal each time is unrealistic and may become a bottleneck for popularization. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the ETC and the DSRC service are managed by different systems and methods, the change of the DSRC service or the like does not affect the ETC management system. Further, as described above, even when ETC information is acquired by the DSRC management system, it is managed separately from the DSRC related information, and similarly, there is no influence on the ETC management system.

  According to the third and fourth main aspects of the present invention, a computer system is used for a vehicle-mounted device capable of wireless communication with a roadside device mounted on a vehicle and used for providing communication services. A method or system for issuing information, which includes an on-board unit for ETC from an on-board unit information management center for ETC that collectively manages the identification information of the on-board unit for ETC and the information of the vehicle on which the on-board unit is mounted. A selection application for one or more non-ETC services that the user wants to use and an application reception process for receiving the user's information and a condition for providing the non-ETC service are stored in the service provision condition storage means in association with the identification information of the service Service provision condition storage step, and provision provision stored in the service provision condition storage means for the non-ETC service related to the application And a service provision availability determination step for determining whether the non-ETC service can be provided based on the user information acquired in the application reception step, and a non-ETC related to the application when the service provision is determined to be possible There is provided a method characterized by executing an information issuing step of issuing information in association with the identification information of the vehicle-mounted device or information for providing the service.

  According to such a configuration, even when the setup person or user applies for the setup of the on-board unit for DSRC to the on-board unit information management center for ETC, the information for DSRC setup is transferred from this management center. I made it. The information acquired in this way can be processed in the same manner as a normal setup application. In this case, it is considered that the on-board unit information management center for ETC is performing on-board unit authentication, so this step can be omitted.

  As a result, as in the inventions of the first and second aspects, when the related information of the ETC and the DSRC service is managed by different systems, even if the information is confused, the information of both is separated and managed. Therefore, a decrease in security or a program change in one system does not affect the other system.

  According to the fifth and sixth main aspects of the present invention, a computer system is used for a vehicle-mounted device capable of wireless communication with a roadside device mounted on a vehicle and used for providing a communication service. A method of issuing information or a system thereof, comprising: ETC on-board unit identification information and ETC on-board unit information management center that collectively manages information on a vehicle on which the on-board unit is mounted. An on-vehicle device information storing step of acquiring information or vehicle information and storing it in the on-vehicle device identification information DB; an application for selecting one or more non-ETC services that the user who owns the ETC on-vehicle device desires to use; An application receiving step for receiving device identification information or vehicle information, and the received onboard device identification information or vehicle information stored in the onboard device identification information DB. OBE authentication process for matching the OBE and authenticating the OBE, and if the authentication is positive, information for providing the non-ETC service related to the application is issued in association with the identification information of the OBE A method characterized by executing an information issuing step or a system for realizing the method is provided.

  For example, when the user applies for the use of the DSRC service from a communication terminal such as a personal computer at home or a mobile phone, the vehicle-mounted device identification information (manufacturing ID or the like) may not be known. The in-vehicle device identification information is usually described in the outer box or warranty card of the on-vehicle device, but it is considered that it is often lost when it is already installed in a vehicle and used for ETC. If it is a specialized set-up contractor, it is possible to obtain the identification information because there is little possibility of unauthorized use even if inquiries are made to the in-vehicle device manufacturer, but it may not be disclosed in the case of general users. In addition, if such a trouble is required when applying for the use of the DSRC service, there is a possibility that the spread of the service may not proceed. On the other hand, the on-board device authentication is a procedure necessary to confirm the validity (that it was properly manufactured and sold) and the reliability of communication (guarantee that DSRC communication is possible), and can be omitted. Oversimplification will cause confusion in system operation.

  Therefore, when an application for use of the DSRC service is accepted from a user or the like for an on-vehicle device that is already used for ETC, the on-vehicle device authentication is performed based on the on-vehicle device identification information obtained from the ETC on-vehicle device information management center. I made it. Thereby, since the legitimacy of onboard equipment and the reliability of communication can be confirmed only by acquiring information on either onboard equipment identification information or vehicle information from a user etc., use application can be simplified. Moreover, since the result of the authentication performed strictly at the time of ETC setup is used, it is possible to perform on-board device authentication equivalent to ETC.

  According to the present invention, a third party provides a low-cost DSRC service using an existing ETC on-board device setup mechanism or online terminal without interfering with the work of the ETC on-board device information management center. An on-vehicle device information issuing method and system can be obtained. Further, it is possible to obtain a method and a system that can promote the spread of both ETC and DSRC services in cooperation with the on-board unit information management center for ETC.

  The other features and remarkable effects of the present invention can be understood more clearly by referring to the description of the following embodiments of the present invention and the attached drawings.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiment uses a vehicle-mounted device that can be used for both ETC and communication services other than ETC using DSRC (DSRC service, non-ETC service), and is a product that is wirelessly driven through fast food with ETC. This is an example in which provision of an order and purchase price settlement service (hereinafter referred to as “fast food service”) is provided.

  (Overall configuration of the first embodiment)

  First, an overall image of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The DSRC service management system denoted by reference numeral 1 in this figure is composed of one or more servers of the DSRC service management center 2, and is a management computer system for the manufacturer 4 of the in-vehicle device 3 (on-vehicle device manufacturer system 4a). ), The communication terminal 6a of the set-up store (setup person) 6 that sells and sets up the vehicle-mounted device 3, and the public organization (ETC information issuing center 7) that manages the identification information and vehicle information of the ETC vehicle-mounted device 3 uniformly. A management computer system (ETC information issuing system 7a), a DSRC service providing system 8a of a DSRC service provider 8 that provides a DSRC service to a user 5 (vehicle), and an ETC-dedicated IC card (hereinafter referred to as an “ETC card”) Computer system for issuing cards of the card issuing company 9 (card issuing system) 9a) and are connected by respective online or offline. The DSRC service management system 1 has the following functions described in detail later.
1) Function to issue a DSRC OBE setup key (seed key) to the OBE manufacturer system 4a 2) When the user 5 desires, a DSRC service setup application is made through the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 Function for receiving and issuing predetermined setup information to the setup store 6 or the communication terminal 6a 3) Function for transferring the setup information of the ETC acquired from the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 to the ETC information issuing system 7a 4) ETC Function for periodically acquiring and managing the OBE identification information from the information issuing system 7a 5) Function for acquiring and managing the service application and usage conditions from the DSRC service providing system 8a 6) Accepting the application from the user 5 The user 5 for the DSRC service providing system 8a of the DSRC service The ability to deliver the information of the registration key or the like of the vehicle-mounted device 3 (issue)

  The communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 can be dial-up connected to the ETC information issuing system 7a through a dedicated telephone line and can be connected to the DSRC service management system 1 via the Internet.

  The card issuing system 9a of the card issuing company 9 stores information safety ensuring standards issued from the DSRC service management system 1 and the ETC information issuing system 7a, and key information for encryption and the like. The card issuing system 9a creates an ETC card that complies with the issued standard and issues it to the user 5 by mail or the like.

  The standard and key information is also issued to an ETC SAM (Secure Application Module) manufacturer management system (computer) (not shown). This SAM encrypts / decrypts input / output data to / from an ETC card (IC card) inserted into the vehicle-mounted device 3 when the vehicle is traveling and data transmitted / received between the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the roadside device. It is a dedicated module. The SAM manufacturer manufactures a SAM (IC chip) that conforms to the issued standard and sells it to the in-vehicle device manufacturer 4. The onboard equipment manufacturer 4 manufactures the onboard equipment 3 by incorporating the SAM purchased from the SAM manufacturer. The in-vehicle device manufacturer system 4a of the in-vehicle device manufacturer 4 notifies the ETC information issuing system 7a of the manufacture ID of the manufactured in-vehicle device 3 to obtain the setup key for the ETC on-vehicle device, and this setup key is used as the on-vehicle device. 3 is stored. Similarly, the in-vehicle device manufacturer system 4a of the in-vehicle device manufacturer 4 notifies the DSRC service management system 1 of the manufacturing ID (identification information) of the manufactured in-vehicle device 3 to acquire the setup key for the DSRC on-vehicle device, This setup key is also stored in the vehicle-mounted device 3.

  The vehicle-mounted device 3 in which the two setup keys are stored is sold to the user 5 through the vehicle-mounted device store 6 (same as the setup store in this example). The on-vehicle device manufacturing ID is a number unique to the on-vehicle device 3, and is generated by combining a manufacturer ID and a manufacturing number, for example. This onboard equipment manufacturing ID may be sent directly to the DSRC service management system 1 by the onboard equipment manufacturer system 4a, or may be sent to the DSRC service management system 1 from the ETC information issuing system 7a.

  When the user 5 who has purchased the vehicle-mounted device 3 requests the setup of the ETC, the user 5 presents the individual vehicle information (vehicle verification information, etc.) and billing information of the vehicle on which the vehicle-mounted device 3 is mounted to the setup store 6. The setup store 6 notifies the ETC information issuing system 7a from the communication terminal 6a using the dedicated line (telephone line) of the information received from the user 5 and the purchased in-vehicle device manufacturing ID of the on-vehicle device 3 for setup. An application is made, necessary information is obtained through predetermined authentication by the ETC information issuing system 7a, and the ETC on-board device is set up.

  In addition, when the user 5 wants to use the DSRC service, the user 5 similarly presents the vehicle identification information or the vehicle-mounted device manufacturing ID, the user information, and the billing information to the setup store 6. The setup store 6 sends the information received from the user 5 from the communication terminal 6a to the DSRC service management system 1 using the Internet, and applies for the DSRC setup. The DSRC service management system 1 performs predetermined authentication and transmits necessary setup information to the setup store 6 or the communication terminal 6a via the Internet. The setup store 6 installs the transmitted setup information in the vehicle-mounted device 3 to set up the DSRC vehicle-mounted device 3. This setup information may be only the vehicle-mounted device manufacturing ID.

  Thus, when the setup of the ETC and the setup of the DSRC service are completed for the vehicle-mounted device 3, the user 5 mounts the vehicle-mounted device 3 on the vehicle and enters the entrance / exit of the toll road or the roadside device 13 of the DSRC service provider 8. It is possible to use the ETC (automatic toll collection) service and the DSRC service.

  Further, as described above, since the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the setup store 6 are common, the user 5 can apply for ETC setup and DSRC service setup at the same time, and have one-stop setup. Further, since the setup store 6 can connect to the DSRC service management system 1 using the existing communication terminal 6a for connection to the ETC information issuing system 7a as it is, no new cost burden is generated. Therefore, a DSRC service setup system can be constructed at a low cost by using an existing computer system and infrastructure.

  The onboard equipment manufacturer 4 is a DSRC service manager that has received a service provision application from a partner DSRC service provider 8 (DSRC service provider system 8a) or a DSRC service provider 8 other than a road operator who manages and manages the ETC service. An application program for receiving a DSRC service from the system 1 is acquired in advance and stored in the vehicle-mounted device 3. This application program is not stored in the IC chip such as the SAM but in a storage medium such as a ROM of the vehicle-mounted device 3. The information stored in such a storage medium is easier to read than SAM (IC chip), so the level of security is reduced. However, the in-vehicle device 3 and the roadside device that communicates with the in-vehicle device 3 are reduced accordingly. Can be manufactured at cost. In addition, it is possible to add, change, and delete application programs individually after setting up the vehicle-mounted device 3, and the versatility of the vehicle-mounted device 3 is improved. Thereby, cost reduction and spread promotion of the onboard equipment 3 can be expected. Such an application program for DSRC is directly provided to the vehicle-mounted device manufacturer 4 from the DSRC service provider 8 or the like and recorded in advance when the vehicle-mounted device is manufactured. It becomes possible to use the DSRC service for the first time by being separately installed in the network. It is assumed that the ETC application program is stored in a high-security medium such as SAM as in the prior art.

  When the user 5 loads the vehicle-mounted device 3 after completing the setup of the DSRC service for the vehicle-mounted device 3, the vehicle-mounted device 3 communicates necessary information with the roadside device for DSRC to provide a predetermined service. The FIG. 2 schematically shows this state.

  That is, in this figure, when the vehicle 11 equipped with the vehicle-mounted device 3 uses the drive-through of the fast food store 12, which is the DSRC service provider, the vehicle 11 is installed in front of the product delivery window 12a of the store 12. When entering the communication area 14 of the DSRC roadside device 13, two-way wireless communication by the DSRC method is performed between the roadside device 13 and the vehicle-mounted device 3. The DSRC roadside machine 13 includes a roadside host 15 and a DSRC radio antenna 16. The DSRC radio antenna 16 is configured to be able to communicate according to the DSRC radio protocol (ARIB standard). The roadside host 15 controls the DSRC wireless antenna 16 to manage application information, and exchanges information with the vehicle-mounted device 3.

  The DSRC roadside machine 13 is connected to a store server 17 installed in the store 12 by a WLAN (Wireress LAN). The store server 17 is connected to a management computer (not shown) for collecting charges and the like installed in an area management center that supervises a plurality of stores 12, and information acquired from the vehicle-mounted device 3 through the roadside host 15. Is configured to be transmitted to this management computer. The store server 17 determines whether or not the drive-through service can be used based on the acquired in-vehicle device information and user information stored in the ETC card 18. When it is determined that it can be used, a signal indicating that the vehicle-mounted device 3 can be used is transmitted to the vehicle-mounted device 3 through the DSRC wireless antenna 16, and the vehicle-mounted device 3 converts this signal to indicate that the service can be used. And output sound. In addition, the store server 17 generates a similar message and displays it on the display panel 19 installed in front of the communication area 14.

  In addition, the user 5 inputs an order for a product using the input device (such as a numeric keypad or a touch panel) of the vehicle-mounted device 3 in or near the communication area 14. When input before the communication area 14, it is temporarily stored in the memory of the vehicle-mounted device 3. The inputted order information is acquired by the roadside device 13 by the DSRC method together with the on-vehicle device information and the like, and is displayed on the display panel 19 together with the purchase price on the condition that it is determined that the service can be used. The The user 5 moves the vehicle 11 to the product delivery window 12a after confirming the order details and the product purchase price on the display panel 19.

  After receiving the product ordered at the product delivery window 12a, when the vehicle 11 of the user 5 exits the drive-through area, two-way wireless communication is performed again with a DSRC roadside device installed at an exit (not shown). Here, the user information stored in the ETC card 18 for the billing process for the product purchase price is acquired. Thereby, for example, even when there is addition / change of a product at the product delivery window 12a, it is not necessary to perform manual processing on the store 12 side.

  By installing the DSRC roadside device 13 on a road away from the store 12, the above-described two-way wireless communication (determination of availability or acquisition of order information) is completed before arriving at the store 12, When the user 5 arrives at the store 12, the product can be immediately provided.

  (Configuration of DSRC service management system)

Next, a schematic configuration of the DSRC service management system 1 that enables the above-described processing will be described with reference to FIG.
When only the functions related to the present invention are listed, the system 1 includes a DSRC service application acceptance unit 20, a service type determination unit 21, an on-vehicle device authentication unit 22, a service provision availability determination unit 23, a setup information issue unit 24, an on-vehicle device identification. An information update unit 25, a service provision condition reception / update unit 26, an in-vehicle device identification information DB 30, a user information DB 31, and a service information DB 32 (service provision condition storage means) are provided. The system 1 includes conventionally known hardware such as a CPU and a RAM (not shown) of one or more servers of the DSRC service management center 2 and computer programs (function units 20 to 20) stored in a storage device of the server. 26).

  The DSRC service application accepting unit 20 selects one or more DSRC services that the user 5 desires to use from the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 via the WEB site established by the DSRC service management center 2, and the in-vehicle device. Manufacturing ID (identification information) and user information (user name / address / billing information) are acquired via a network. The acquired user information is stored in the user information DB 31 in association with the assigned user ID.

  Moreover, it is preferable that this DSRC service application reception part 20 receives the information of the onboard equipment setup key (seed key) previously issued by the setup information issuing section 24 to the onboard equipment manufacturer 4. The onboard equipment setup key may be an onboard equipment manufacturing ID. Thereby, the correctness of the onboard equipment 3 can be confirmed and the reliability of communication with the roadside machine 13 can also be ensured. Unlike the existing ETC, the DSRC service is expected to enter from a wide variety of industries. Along with this, the specifications of the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the roadside device are expected to be of various types. Since the vehicle-mounted device 3 is often used also as an ETC, it is expected that the reliability of the vehicle-mounted device 3 itself will be ensured to some extent. However, the roadside device 13 may have its service provider 8 decide the specifications independently. Therefore, it can be said that it is highly necessary to confirm communication with the vehicle-mounted device 3 in advance. Therefore, it is possible to confirm the reliability by issuing the on-vehicle device setup key only for the on-vehicle device 3 that has passed the communication test of the roadside device 13 performed by a test organization (not shown). It should be noted that the DSRC service communication test and the ETC communication test differ in required communication accuracy and security level, and therefore, it is preferable to perform the test items and standards separately. Then, different IDs and stickers are generated according to the passed test, notified to the vehicle-mounted device manufacturer, and sent to the vehicle-mounted device 3 to be stored or pasted. Thereby, the legitimacy of the vehicle-mounted device 3 can be easily distinguished from the outside and the inside.

  The service type determination unit 21 determines whether an ETC is included in the communication service accepted from the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6, and if the ETC is included, the received setup information is issued to the ETC information. It is transmitted to the system 7a.

  The in-vehicle device authentication unit 22 matches the in-vehicle device manufacturing ID or the in-vehicle device setup key acquired by the DSRC service application receiving unit 20 with the information stored in the in-vehicle device identification information DB 30, and the in-vehicle device 3 makes the communication test. It is certified that it has been passed and successfully manufactured and sold.

  The service provision availability determination unit 23 determines whether the user information acquired by the DSRC service application acceptance unit 20 satisfies the service provision condition stored in the service information DB 32 for the DSRC service related to the application. Is provided. When the service information DB 32 is updated by the service provision condition receiving / updating unit 26, the service provision availability determination unit 23 searches the user information DB 31 for a user who uses the DSRC service related to the update. It is preferable to determine whether the service can be provided under the updated conditions. When it is determined that the service cannot be provided under the updated conditions, the service stop time or the continuous use of the target user's terminal (mobile phone or in-vehicle device 3 registered in the user information DB 32) or home It is preferable to notify the conditions (payment of additional charges, re-use application, etc.).

  The setup information issuing unit 24 generates information for providing the DSRC service related to the application in association with the identification information of the in-vehicle device 3 and issues it to the setup IC card. The IC card is mailed to the setup store 8 and inserted into the vehicle-mounted device 3 so that the setup information is installed in the vehicle-mounted device 3. Specifically, the setup information is stored in a program for starting an application program for using the DSRC service selected from the service information DB 32, and the acquired onboard equipment manufacturing ID is used as a predetermined encryption key generation algorithm. It is a set-up encryption key (on-vehicle device key, IC card key, etc.) generated by application. Note that simplified setup information may be generated based on the DSRC service identification code, the vehicle-mounted device ID, and the user ID.

  The activation program activates, for example, a program for providing a service related to the application among application programs for using a DSRC service installed in advance when the vehicle-mounted device is manufactured. Or you may make it select the information which invalidates the application program for providing services other than the DSRC service which concerns on application. A flag indicating validity / invalidity of each application may be set / reset.

  The generated setup information is stored in a setup IC card (not shown) by a card reader / writer connected to the DSRC service management system 1 (server), and this card is mailed to the setup store 6. The setup store 6 inserts the setup IC card into the card slot of the vehicle-mounted device 3 to perform predetermined setup authentication and read setup information. This setup IC card can be the same type as an existing ETC IC card. The setup information may be transmitted to the communication terminal 6a through the communication line and stored in a setup IC card prepared in advance in the setup store 6.

  Since the required information and the required security level are different between the DSRC setup and the ETC setup, the setup store 6 needs to apply for setup to the respective centers 2 and 7. However, a person in charge who is unfamiliar with the setup may operate the terminal 6a, and it is possible to apply for both setups from the common communication terminal 6a. There is a possibility that an ETC setup application is transmitted to the DSRC service management system 1 because the number of cases is expected to increase dramatically. In this case, it is conceivable that the ETC setup information is returned to the setup store 6 as “cannot accept ETC setup”. However, since the ETC setup information includes individual vehicle information, billing information, etc., the public line is used in terms of security. It is necessary to reduce the number of times of communication with as much as possible. In addition, since there are a wide variety of individual vehicle information necessary for ETC setup, it is very time-consuming to input again. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the DSRC service management system 1 receives a DSRC service and an ETC setup application at the same time, necessary information is transferred to the ETC information issuing system 7a. In this case, the information is transferred to the ETC information issuing system 7a by using a public key / private key together to encrypt the information, using a dial-up connection of a telephone line, or mailing out a printout. It is preferable to carry out by a method capable of ensuring the above.

  The OBE identification information update unit 25 acquires the OBE identification information from the ETC information issuing system 7a at a predetermined cycle (every 10 minutes, daily, etc.) and updates the OBE identification information DB 30 as needed. Thereby, while being able to improve the authentication precision of the onboard equipment 3, it functions also as backup DB of the ETC information issuing system 7a.

  The service provision condition reception / update unit 26 instructs the service provider 8 to newly register, add, or cancel the DSRC service from the DSRC service provision system 8a, change the provision condition, or add or abolish the service provider (store or the like). Is registered (updated) in the service information DB 32 in association with the service identification code, and when registration of the DSRC service use application is completed, the on-board device ID or the like is stored in the DSRC service providing system 8a. Setup information including key information is transmitted. Here, when the DSRC service is newly registered, a fixed message is transmitted to the registered e-mail address of the user 5, or an advertisement for encouraging use registration is displayed on the member-dedicated page. preferable.

  The OBE identification information DB 30 stores the OBE manufacturing ID acquired from the OBE manufacturer system 4a or the ETC information issuing system 7a and the setup encryption key generated by the setup information issuing unit 24.

  The user information DB 31 stores the user information acquired by the DSRC service application receiving unit 20 in association with identification information (user ID) of each user.

  The service information DB 32 (service provision condition storage means) includes a condition 35 for providing a DSRC service, activation information (program) 36 for an application program for providing the service, and activation information for a security program activated simultaneously with the application program. 37 in association with the service provider 8 and service identification information (identification code).

  The conditions 35 for providing the DSRC service include, for example, user attributes such as the residence area of the user 5, age / gender / profession / service usage history, the manufacturer of the vehicle or the vehicle-mounted device, the time zone used, the day of the week, etc. Conceivable. This service provision condition is updated by the service provision condition reception / update unit 26 as needed.

  The program activation information 36 and 37 is, for example, key information generated by applying a predetermined random number to an identification code assigned to a provided service. A plurality of security programs are prepared, and which program is activated is preset by the service provider 8 for each application program.

  These components are actually a certain area secured in the storage medium of the server (computer system) of the DSRC service management center 2 and a program installed in this area, and are called on the RAM by a CPU (not shown). As a result, the functions of the present invention are achieved in cooperation with an OS (operation system).

  (Configuration of OBE)

  The in-vehicle device 3 for DSRC service that is set up by the DSRC service management system 1 is configured as shown in FIG.

  This in-vehicle device 3 includes an RF module 48 including a DSRC wireless antenna 47 for communicating with the roadside device 13, a control processing unit (microcomputer) 50 including a DSRC control unit 49, a display 51, a speaker 52, and the like. A human machine interface (HMI) 53 provided, a security module (SAM) 54 configured by a dedicated LSI, a program storage unit 55, and an interface (I / F) 58 for the ETC card 18 are provided.

  The RF module 48 is a functional block corresponding to the DSRC radio antenna 16 of the roadside device 13 and can perform communication based on the DSRC radio protocol (ARIB standard).

  The control processing unit 50 configured by a microcomputer performs processing of DSRC wireless communication information, control of the HMI 53, and the like via the RF module 48. In addition, the control processing unit 50 adds a predetermined processing command to the information acquired from the roadside device 13 by DSRC wireless communication and inputs the information to the SAM 54, for example, decrypts the encrypted information or sends the information to the roadside device 13. In order to transmit it, a process for acquiring information from the ETC card 18 and encrypting it is requested. Further, the control processing unit 50 controls a plurality of security programs, which will be described later, to execute each processing command based on a predetermined priority order, or to execute a security program in preference to an application program.

  The program storage unit 55 includes an application program 60 for receiving provision of a plurality of DSRC services, a security program 61 that is activated when the program 60 is executed, and activation for activating these programs 60 and 61. Information 62 is stored. In the fast food service, since the usage fee is relatively low, it is considered that the security program 61 does not require a high level of security like ETC. For this reason, the security level is relaxed, and the cost required for the manufacture and information management of the vehicle-mounted device (SAM etc.) is reduced accordingly.

  The application program 60 mainly includes an encryption / decryption function unit that encrypts / decrypts information communicated with a communication function unit that communicates with the roadside device 13. Here, the communication function includes a function for receiving a frame control message (FCM) and a beacon service table (BST) from the roadside device 13 of the store 12, and an activation channel when receiving the FCM. A function of transmitting (ACTC: Activation Channel) or a vehicle service table (VST) to the roadside device 13 is included.

  (Onboard equipment setup process)

  Hereinafter, the operation | movement at the time of DSRC setup of the onboard equipment 3 of the DSRC service management system 1 is demonstrated with reference to FIG. In addition, S1-S11 of this figure is a code | symbol which shows a processing order.

  First, the DSRC service application accepting unit 20 receives from the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 requested by the user 5 who fixed the purchased vehicle-mounted device 3 to the vehicle that has been inspected through the website of the DSRC service management center 2. Selection of one or more communication services that the user 5 desires to use, an on-vehicle device manufacturing ID, and information on the user (billing information, etc.) are acquired to accept an application for setting up the on-vehicle device 3 (step S1). . If the received communication service includes an ETC (Yes in step S2), the service type determination unit 21 sends the acquired information and the identification information of the setup store 6 to the ETC information issuing system 7a. Transfer (step S3). In addition, this is also notified to the communication terminal 6a of the setup store 6 (step S4). This makes it possible to individually communicate supplementation of missing information between the ETC information issuing center 7 and the setup store 6.

  After notifying the ETC information issuing system 7a and the communication terminal 6a, respectively, and when the ETC is not included in the communication service accepted in step S1 (No in step S2), the on-vehicle device authentication unit 22 is activated. The received information is matched with the information stored in the in-vehicle device identification information DB 30 to authenticate whether the in-vehicle device 3 according to the application is properly manufactured and sold (step S5). When this authentication is affirmative, the service provision availability determination unit 23 determines whether the DSRC service related to the application can be provided to the user 5 based on the acquired user information, onboard equipment manufacturing ID, and the like ( Step S6). In the fast food service of the present embodiment, for example, the member registration of the service provider 8 or the in-vehicle device 3 of the in-vehicle device manufacturer 4 with which the service provider 8 is affiliated are used. As a condition. Of course, a condition of “unconditional” may be set.

  When it is determined that the use condition is satisfied (Yes in step S6), the setup information issuing unit 24 displays the activation information for activating the application program of the service and the activation information of the security program for the service in the service information DB 32. Each is searched from (step S7). Next, the setup information issuing unit 24 stores the searched activation information, the identification code of the service related to the application, and the setup key (onboard device key or IC card key) in the setup IC card, respectively (Step). S8). Issuance (storage) of various types of information to the setup IC card is performed by a card reader / writer as an output device installed in the store of the setup store 6 or the DSRC service management center 2.

  The setup IC card storing the above information is delivered to the setup store 6 by mail, for example (step S9). The setup store 6 inserts the setup IC card into the slot of the vehicle-mounted device 3 so that the setup information stored in the IC card is read by the card reader built in the vehicle-mounted device 3. And the vehicle-mounted device 3 are authenticated using the setup encryption key, and the service code and other information in the IC card are transferred to the vehicle-mounted device 3. This completes the setup for the DSRC service of the vehicle-mounted device 3.

  Finally, the acquired user information and the code of the provided service are registered in the user information DB 31 (step S10). You may make it notify user ID, vehicle equipment ID, etc. with respect to the provided DSRC service provision system 8a.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6 that the service use conditions are not satisfied (No in step S6), a predetermined message is output to the setup store 6 and the process is terminated (step S11).

  (DSRC service additional processing steps)

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a processing process in the case of adding a DSRC service that the user wants to use will be described.

  In this process, the DSRC service application accepting unit 20 obtains application information from the communication terminal 70 of the user 5 through a website on the Internet and directly accepts an additional application for the DSRC service without going through the setup store 6.

  Specifically, the user 5 logs in to the WEB site of the DSRC service management center 2 using the communication terminal 70 such as a personal computer at home or a mobile phone with a built-in Web browser function (step 20), The service selection screen is displayed by selecting “Add DSRC service” from the menu screen (step S21). This service selection screen displays a list of all DSRC services registered in the service information DB 32 and updated as needed by the service provision condition receiving / updating unit 26. When the user 5 selects a service to be added on this selection screen with a radio button and presses the “Register” button (step S22), the service provision availability determination unit 23 is activated and selected for the user 5. It is determined whether or not the service can be provided based on the user information acquired at the time of login (step S23). If the usage conditions are met, a message indicating “service usage permission” and setup information for enabling the application program stored in the vehicle-mounted device 3 are transmitted to the terminal 70 of the user 5 (step S24). The user 5 can use the DSRC service related to the application (step S26) by inputting and storing the setup information in the vehicle-mounted device 3 (step S25). In this case, since the user 5 inputs setup information to the vehicle-mounted device 3, simplified setup information (a number of digits, symbols, etc.) generated based on the DSRC service code or the vehicle-mounted device ID It is preferable to do. This setup information is also transmitted and stored in the DSRC service providing system 8a (step S27). Thereby, the DSRC service providing system 8a can determine whether the service can be provided by acquiring the setup information from the vehicle-mounted device 3 (step S28).

  Here, the setup information is not issued to the vehicle-mounted device 3 (the communication terminal 70 of the user 5) (the steps S25 and S26 are omitted) and is issued (transmitted) only to the DSRC service providing system 8a. Good. For example, even when a new DSRC service can be used by using an already available application program as it is, it is troublesome to send setup information to the terminal 70 of the user 5 and register it in the vehicle-mounted device 3. Therefore, in such a case, the service addition process is completed by transmitting and storing the information on the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the user 5 to the DSRC service providing system 8a without making any changes to the vehicle-mounted device 3. Is preferred. This makes it possible to add available services easily and quickly. Since it is expected that a number of services will be added at any time in the DSRC service, it is beneficial for expanding the number of users to make the service addition process as simple as possible. Even in such a simple process, since the validity of the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the user information / vehicle information is confirmed at the time of initial setup, there is no problem in security or billing processing.

  Similarly, it is possible to change or cancel the registered DSRC service conditions from the menu screen. In the case of a change in conditions, new setup information is issued and stored in the vehicle-mounted device 3. However, in the case of cancellation, it is only necessary to change the system of the DSRC service management system 1 or the DSRC service providing system 8a. It is not necessary to delete information registered in the device 3.

  In this way, by directly accepting the application for the use of the DSRC service from the communication terminal 70 of the user 5, the application can be made anytime for 24 hours, 365 days in accordance with the convenience of the user 5. As a result, the use of the DSRC service and the increase in the number of service providers 8 and services can be expected. In addition, the spread of the vehicle-mounted device 3 and the elimination of traffic congestion near the toll booth due to the increase in ETC users. The effect of will come to be demonstrated.

  Note that it is also possible to accept an application for the addition of a DSRC service or the like from the website for the user of the DSRC service provider 8 instead of the website of the DSRC service management center 2. In this case, the DSRC service application receiving unit 20 of the DSRC service management system 1 acquires information such as the vehicle-mounted device ID related to the use application from the DSRC service providing system 8a and stores it in the user information DB 31. Moreover, the generation / issue of setup information to be registered in the vehicle-mounted device 3 is performed in the same manner as described above. The DSRC service providing system 8a determines whether or not the service related to the application can be provided.

  (Second Embodiment)

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. This figure corresponds to FIG. 1 of the first embodiment, and parts corresponding to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and explanations, and redundant explanations are omitted.

  The DSRC service management system 1 ′ of this embodiment is configured to receive DSRC setup information from the ETC information issuing system 7a and accept a service application. Specifically, when the setup store 6 requested to set up the vehicle-mounted device 3 by the user 5 sends the setup information for both the ETC and the DSRC service to the ETC information issuing system 7a and applies for use, This is an example in which the DSRC service management system 1 acquires the DSRC setup information transferred from the ETC information issuing system 7a when the service application is transmitted to the ETC information issuing system 7a. Even when the setup store 6 confuses the setup application destination of the ETC and the DSRC service, the information is not returned to the setup store 6 as it is, but the information is exchanged between the ETC information issuing system 7a and the DSRC service management system 1 that acquired the information. By performing transfer systematically, ETC and DSRC service can be accepted in one stop, and smooth operation of the service becomes possible.

  Even in this case, main functions such as determination of service availability based on the acquired information and issuance of setup information are the same as those in the first embodiment. However, since the validity of the vehicle-mounted device 3 has been confirmed by the ETC information issuing center 7 (ETC information issuing system 7a), the DSRC service management system 1 can omit the vehicle-mounted device authentication unit 23. In general, it is considered that the necessity for maintaining the confidentiality of DSRC setup information is relatively low as compared to ETC. Therefore, unlike the first embodiment, it is considered sufficient to secure a normal security level (SSL or the like) for information transfer from the ETC information issuing system 7a to the DSRC service management system 1.

  (Modification)

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications as described below are possible without departing from the scope of the invention.

  First, the types of DSRC services are not limited to those described above, and the present invention can be applied to various services provided by wirelessly communicating predetermined information between a roadside device and a vehicle-mounted device. For example, the present invention can be applied to a driving support system (AHS: Automated Highway System) using DSRC. This AHS is a system that detects obstacles on the road and transmits them to the vehicle by DSRC as part of ITS. By using the security platform described above for this AHS, it is possible to provide information only to a legitimate vehicle-mounted device and to ensure the reliability of the information provided.

  When applying the present invention to content distribution services such as music, advertisements, and local information, the roadside unit should use a simple type attached to a road sign or guide board, or one that is also used for other services. Can do. The vehicle-mounted device 3 in this case has a function of converting the received signal into a voice signal or character information and outputting it to a speaker or a display. Here, when the distribution service is provided free of charge, it is not necessary to specify the user 5 or the vehicle-mounted device 3, and information can be distributed from the roadside device 13 to the vehicle-mounted device 3 by one-way communication. Therefore, there is no risk of leakage of personal information and the security level can be set low.

  A security program for each application preset by the DSRC service provider 8 is stored in advance when the vehicle-mounted device is manufactured, or a different security program is executed for each vehicle-mounted device 3 according to the selection of the setup store 6 or the user 5 at the time of setup. May be. As a result, the degree of freedom in selecting a security level is increased, and self-responsibility for security can be clarified.

  The roadside device 13 generates application program execution instruction information and transmits it to the vehicle-mounted device 3, or the roadside device 13 transmits only the attribute information of the roadside device 13 such as the installation location and the type of service, and acquires the acquired roadside device. The vehicle-mounted device 3 may generate execution instruction information for one or more application programs based on the 13 attribute information. Thereby, the structure of the roadside machine 13 and the vehicle-mounted device 3 can be flexibly designed in consideration of the attribute of the DSRC service, the installation conditions of the roadside machine, and the like.

  A card other than an ETC card may be used to provide other services, or a different card may be used for each service.

  In each of the above embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device manufacturer 4 acquires the application program for DSRC from the DSRC service provider 8 and records it in the vehicle-mounted device in advance. Once received from 8a, the provided service and the application program therefor may be managed in a unified manner. In this case, the user 5 or the setup store 6 can download the application program for the service or the security program for the service from the website and install it on the vehicle-mounted device 3 for the service permitted by the DSRC service management system 1. It is preferable to configure. Further, the application program may be stored in the vehicle-mounted device 3 in advance, and the DSRC service activation program for the application may be downloaded from the WEB site. Furthermore, a communication device such as a mobile phone or a wireless modem is connected to the card slot or USB connector of the in-vehicle device 3 to provide an Internet connection environment so that the program can be downloaded directly from the WEB site of the DSRC service management center 2. May be. In this case, the load of the setup information can be reduced by incorporating the program for reading out the serial number ID of the in-vehicle device 3 and encrypting and automatically transmitting it to the server into the in-vehicle device 3 itself. Leakage can be effectively prevented.

  Further, since the ETC information issuing system 7a only needs to store the minimum information necessary for providing the DSRC service, it is not uniform setup information when the user 5 receives an application for the DSRC service. Alternatively, only the vehicle-mounted device ID and information requested by the service provider 8 (vehicle information, personal information, etc.) may be acquired. In the former case, the on-vehicle device ID registered for service use is stored in the on-vehicle device DB of the DSRC service providing system 8a, and the availability of the service is instantly determined by simply matching the on-vehicle device ID acquired from the roadside device. Can be determined. In the latter case, for example, it is useful when it is necessary to determine the charge and availability based on vehicle information and personal attributes, such as use of a car ferry or a multilevel parking lot, road pricing, and the like. In either case, it is preferable to store a general-purpose application program, not for a specific service, together with the vehicle-mounted device ID in a ROM or the like when the vehicle-mounted device is manufactured.

  Furthermore, a plurality of simple and basic application programs can be standardized and installed at the time of manufacture of the vehicle-mounted device 3, and various DSRC services (parking lots, gas stations, content distribution, etc.) can be provided by combining these programs. You may do it. In this case, the DSRC service is provided by transmitting to the in-vehicle device 3 command information for controlling the order of each application program based on the service, the start timing, and the like from the roadside device 13 installed by the service provider 8. be able to. As a result, it is not necessary to prepare different application programs for each DSRC service and store them in the vehicle-mounted device 3 or additionally install them, so that the manufacturing cost of the vehicle-mounted device 3 can be reduced, and the system operation becomes easier. In addition, since the same application is not used for all services, it is possible to manage services that can be used for each user 5 or on-vehicle device 3. In this case, it is preferable that a plurality of security programs having different functions and levels are installed and an appropriate security program is activated from the roadside device 13 in accordance with the service contents.

  In addition, a member ID for Web is issued, and on the member-dedicated page, a list of members' preferential information from each service provider 8 and a list of services (price / coupon, etc.) that can be compared with each company can be compared. You may make it preferential.

The conceptual diagram which shows the whole image of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. The schematic diagram which shows the state which the vehicle carrying an onboard equipment approached to the fast food store. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a DSRC service management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows schematic structure of onboard equipment. The flowchart which shows the process of a setup of onboard equipment. The flowchart which shows the process process of the additional registration of a DSRC service. The conceptual diagram which shows the whole image of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... DSRC service management system 2 ... DSRC service management center 3 ... ETC on-board equipment 4 ... On-board equipment manufacturer 4a ... On-board equipment manufacturer system 5 ... User 6 ... Setup shop (on-board equipment sales shop)
6a ... Communication terminal 7 ... ETC information issuing center 7a ... ETC information issuing system 8 ... DSRC service provider 8a ... DSRC service providing system 9 ... Card issuing company 9a ... Card issuing system 11 ... Vehicle 12 ... Fast food store (store)
12a ... commodity delivery window 13 ... DSRC roadside device 14 ... communication area 15 ... roadside host 16 ... DSRC wireless antenna 17 ... store server 18 ... ETC card 19 ... display panel 20 ... DSRC service application acceptance unit 21 ... service type discrimination unit 22 ... OBE authentication unit 23 ... Service provision availability determination unit 24 ... Setup information issuing unit 25 ... OBE identification information update unit 26 ... Service provision condition reception / update unit 30 ... OBE identification information DB
31 ... User information DB
32 ... Service information DB
35 ... DSRC service provision conditions 36 ... Application program activation information 37 ... Security program activation information 47 ... DSRC wireless antenna 48 ... RF module 49 ... DSRC control unit 50 ... Control processing unit 51 ... Display 52 ... Speaker 53 ... Human machine interface (HMI) )
54 ... Security Module (SAM)
55 ... Program storage unit 58 ... Interface 60 ... Application program 61 ... Security program 62 ... Program activation information 70 ... Communication terminal

Claims (18)

This is a method for performing setup for enabling the use of the communication service by a computer system for an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle capable of wireless communication with a roadside device used for providing a communication service. And
The computer system is
Application for automatic toll collection (ETC (registered trademark)) service of toll road and at least one communication service (hereinafter referred to as “non-ETC service”) that the user who owns the on-vehicle device desires to use, An application reception process for receiving the identification information and the user information;
In order to set up the ETC service in the on-board device, the received information is transmitted to the on-board device information management center for ETC that centrally manages the identification information of the on-board device for ETC and the information of the vehicle on which the on-board device is mounted. A service type determination step;
The OBE identification information acquired in the application reception step is acquired from the OBE manufacturer or the ETC OBE information management center and stored in the OBE identification information DB of the computer system. OBE authentication process for performing authentication of the OBE by matching with identification information;
When the authentication is affirmative, the non-ETC service related to the application is based on the condition for providing the non-ETC service stored in the service provision condition storage unit of the computer system and the information of the user. A service provision availability determination step of determining whether the non-ETC service can be provided;
When the non-ETC service related to the application can be provided, the application program and security for providing the non-ETC service related to the application among the application programs and security programs of the non-ETC service installed in advance in the vehicle-mounted device Searching the service providing condition storage means for application activation and security activation information for activating the program;
An information issuing step of issuing information related to the identification information of the in-vehicle device to issue information for providing the non-ETC service related to the application including the searched application and security activation information. How to do. The method of performing setup according to claim 1,
The information issuing step invalidates an application program and a security program for providing a non-ETC service other than the non-ETC service related to the application among non-ETC service application programs and security programs installed in the vehicle-mounted device in advance. A method characterized by selectively issuing information to be converted. The method of performing setup according to claim 1,
Furthermore, the computer system executes a step of acquiring OBE identification information from the OBE information management center at a predetermined period, storing it in the OBE identification information DB, and updating it. The method of performing setup according to claim 1,
The computer system further comprises a service provision condition storing step of storing a condition for providing the non-ETC service in the service provision condition storing means in association with identification information of the service. The method of performing setup according to claim 4,
The service provision condition storing step is a step of updating the service provision condition storage means when accepting any one of addition or abolition of a non-ETC service, change of a provision condition, addition or abolition of a service provider from a service provider. A method characterized by comprising: The method of performing setup according to claim 5,
The application receiving step is to store the acquired information in the user information storage means in association with the user identification information,
The service provision availability determining step determines whether the service can be provided under the updated condition based on the information stored in the user information storage means when the service provision condition storage means is updated. A method characterized by being. The method of performing setup according to claim 1,
Furthermore, the computer system issues a setup key issuing step for issuing a setup key of the on-vehicle device for non-ETC service to the manufacturer of the on-vehicle device,
Executing the OBE setup key storage step of storing the issued OBE setup key in the setup key DB;
The application receiving step is to acquire the on-board device setup key for the non-ETC service together with the application information of the ETC service and the non-ETC service and the identification information of the on-vehicle device,
The OBE authentication step is to authenticate the OBE by matching the acquired OBE identification information and the OBE setup key with the information stored in the OBE identification information DB and the setup key DB. Feature method. The method of performing setup according to claim 1,
The method of issuing information comprises issuing and storing information for providing a non-ETC service to a DSRC service providing system of the service provider via a network. This is a method for performing setup for enabling the use of the communication service by a computer system for an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle capable of wireless communication with a roadside device used for providing a communication service. And
The computer system is
The ETC service received by the ETC onboard equipment information management center that manages the identification information of the toll road automatic toll collection (ETC (registered trademark)) onboard equipment and the information of the vehicle on which the onboard equipment is mounted, and the onboard equipment Among applications for at least one or more communication services (hereinafter referred to as “non-ETC services”) that a user who owns the user wishes to use, an application reception process for receiving the application of the non-ETC service and the information of the user;
A service provision condition storage step of storing the condition for providing the non-ETC service in the service provision condition storage means in association with the identification information of the service;
It is determined whether the non-ETC service can be provided based on the provision condition stored in the service provision condition storage means for the non-ETC service related to the application and the user information acquired in the application reception process. Service provision availability determination step;
When the non-ETC service related to the application can be provided, the application program and security for providing the non-ETC service related to the application among the application programs and security programs of the non-ETC service installed in advance in the vehicle-mounted device Searching the service providing condition storage means for application activation and security activation information for activating the program;
An information issuing step of issuing information related to the identification information of the in-vehicle device to issue information for providing the non-ETC service related to the application including the searched application and security activation information. How to do. A system that performs wireless communication with a roadside device used for providing a communication service, and performs setup for making the communication service available to an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle,
Application for automatic toll collection (ETC (registered trademark)) service of toll road and at least one communication service (hereinafter referred to as “non-ETC service”) that the user who owns the on-vehicle device desires to use, An application receiving means for receiving the identification information and the user information;
In order to set up the ETC service in the on-board device, the received information is transmitted to the on-board device information management center for ETC that centrally manages the identification information of the on-board device for ETC and the information of the vehicle on which the on-board device is mounted. Service type determination means;
The OBE identification information acquired by the application receiving means is acquired from the OBE manufacturer or the ETC OBE information management center, and stored in the OBE identification information DB of the computer system. OBE authentication means for authenticating the OBE by matching with the identification information;
When the authentication is positive, for the non-ETC service related to the application, the condition for providing the non-ETC service stored in the service providing condition storage unit of the computer system, and the application receiving unit Service provision availability determination means for determining whether the non-ETC service can be provided based on user information;
When the non-ETC service related to the application can be provided, the application program and security for providing the non-ETC service related to the application among the application programs and security programs of the non-ETC service installed in advance in the vehicle-mounted device Information for providing a non-ETC service related to the application including the searched application and security activation information is retrieved from the service provision condition storage means for activating the program and the security activation information. And an information issuing means for issuing in association with the identification information of the vessel. In the system to set up according to claim 1 0, wherein,
The information issuing means invalidates an application program and a security program for providing a non-ETC service other than the non-ETC service related to the application, out of a non-ETC service application program and a security program installed in the vehicle-mounted device in advance. A system characterized by selectively issuing information to be converted. In the system to set up according to claim 1 0, wherein,
The system further comprises means for acquiring the OBE identification information from the OBE information management center at a predetermined cycle, and storing and updating the OBE identification information in the OBE identification information DB. In the system to set up according to claim 1 0, wherein,
And a service providing condition storing means for storing a condition for providing the non-ETC service in association with the identification information of the service. In the system to set up according to claim 1 3, wherein,
Further, it is provided with means for updating the service provision condition storage means when any one of addition or abolition of a non-ETC service, change of provision conditions, addition or abolition of a service provider is accepted from a service provider. System. In the system to set up according to claim 1 4, wherein,
Furthermore, it comprises user information storage means for storing information acquired by the application reception means in association with user identification information,
The service provision availability determination unit determines whether the service can be provided under the updated conditions based on the information stored in the user information storage unit when the service provision condition storage unit is updated. A system characterized by being. In the system to set up according to claim 1 0, wherein,
Furthermore, a setup key issuing means for issuing a setup key of the on-board device for non-ETC service to the manufacturer of the on-board device and storing it in the setup key DB,
The application receiving means obtains the on-board device setup key for the non-ETC service together with the application information of the ETC service and the non-ETC service and the identification information of the on-vehicle device,
The on-vehicle device authentication means performs authentication of the on-vehicle device by matching the acquired on-vehicle device identification information and the on-vehicle device setup key with information stored in the on-vehicle device identification information DB and the setup key DB. A system characterized by that. In the system to set up according to claim 1 0, wherein,
The information issuing means is a system for issuing and storing information for providing a non-ETC service to a DSRC service providing system of the service provider via a network. A system that performs wireless communication with a roadside device used for providing a communication service, and performs setup for making the communication service available to an on-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle,
The ETC service received by the ETC onboard equipment information management center that manages the identification information of the toll road automatic toll collection (ETC (registered trademark)) onboard equipment and the information of the vehicle on which the onboard equipment is mounted, and the onboard equipment Among applications for at least one or more communication services (hereinafter referred to as “non-ETC services”) that a user who owns the user wishes to use, an application receiving means for receiving the application of the non-ETC service and the information of the user;
Service provision condition storage means for storing a condition for providing the non-ETC service in association with identification information of the service;
It is determined whether the non-ETC service can be provided based on the provision condition stored in the service provision condition storage means for the non-ETC service related to the application and the user information acquired by the application reception means. When the non-ETC service related to the application and the non-ETC service related to the application can be provided, the non-ETC service related to the application is provided among the application programs and security programs of the non-ETC service installed in the vehicle-mounted device in advance. Non-ETC related to the application including the application program and security activation information for activating the security program and the security activation information from the service providing condition storage means and including the retrieved application and security activation information A system for performing setup, comprising: information issuing means for issuing information related to providing services in association with identification information of the in-vehicle device.

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