JP5814765B2 - Remote start device, information processing device, and remote start system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for remotely starting and controlling a vehicle using a mobile terminal.

  Conventionally, there has been known a remote starter that uses a portable terminal to control starting of a prime mover such as an engine or a motor of the host vehicle. By using this technology, the user can start the prime mover of the host vehicle even from a position away from the host vehicle. For this reason, for example, it is possible to adjust the temperature inside the vehicle to an appropriate temperature by activating the air conditioner before getting on the host vehicle. In recent years, a remote operation system is known in which a mobile phone is used as a mobile terminal and an in-vehicle device of the host vehicle is operated via a center (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-352460 A

  When using a remote starter, the user is usually away from the host vehicle, but if the user and the host vehicle are too far apart, the user may not be able to get into the vehicle immediately. . In such a case, even if the prime mover is remotely started to adjust the temperature inside the vehicle, it may be useless. In order to prevent this, it is conceivable to determine whether or not the vehicle can be started by calculating the distance between the user and the host vehicle when there is a start request.

  However, in this case, every time there is a start request from the user, it is necessary for the center to communicate with the vehicle to confirm the position of the vehicle. Therefore, communication between the center and the vehicle frequently occurs and the communication fee increases. there is a possibility. In addition, since a certain amount of time is required for communication between the center and the vehicle, if the center confirms the position of the vehicle after the user's start request is received, the user must actually notify the user of whether or not the start is possible. It can take a lot of time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique related to vehicle remote start control that can avoid unnecessary start while suppressing communication cost and communication time.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention of claim 1 is a remote starter that is mounted on a vehicle and that controls start of a prime mover of the vehicle based on a start request received from an information processing device provided outside the vehicle. The vehicle information includes communication means for transmitting / receiving information to / from the information processing apparatus, position information acquisition means for acquiring position information of the own vehicle, and vehicle information acquisition means for acquiring vehicle information of the own vehicle. When the acquisition unit acquires the parking start information of the vehicle, the position information acquisition unit acquires the position information at the start of parking, and the communication unit determines whether or not the information processing apparatus is in a communicable state. When the communication is possible, the position information at the start of parking is transmitted to the information processing device. On the other hand, when the communication is not possible, the position information at the start of parking is not transmitted and the communication is possible. After becoming And when the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means at the time when communication is possible is the same position as the position information at the start of parking, the position information at the start of parking is Transmit to the information processing device.

  Further, the invention according to claim 2 is the remote starter according to claim 1, wherein when the position information acquisition means cannot acquire the position information at the start of parking, information indicating that the position information cannot be acquired. And the communication means transmits the unconfirmed information to the information processing apparatus.

The invention according to claim 3 is the remote starter according to claim 2 , further comprising storage means for storing position information at the start of parking, wherein the storage means is configured such that the communication means is used when the parking starts. When the transmission process of the position information and the unconfirmed information is not performed, information indicating that the transmission process is not performed and the position information and the unconfirmed information at the start of parking are stored.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the remote starter according to any one of the first to third aspects, the parking start information is information that the ignition of the vehicle is switched from on to off.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the remote starter according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, when the vehicle information acquisition means acquires vehicle parking end information, the position information acquisition means The position information at the end time is acquired, and the communication means transmits the position information at the end time of the parking to the information processing apparatus.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the remote starter according to the fifth aspect , the parking end information is information that the user gets into the vehicle and manually switches the ignition from off to on.

According to the first to tenth aspects of the present invention, the vehicle information acquisition means can detect from the parking start information that the own vehicle has started parking, and at this time, the position information acquisition means acquires the position information of the own vehicle. Thus, position information at the start of parking of the vehicle can be acquired. This is because the remote starter is mounted on the vehicle, so that the position information of the remote starter is substantially the vehicle position information, and the position information at the start of parking is transmitted to the information processing device. Thus, the information processing apparatus can acquire the parking start position of the vehicle. Furthermore, when the information processing device transmits a start request to the vehicle, it is possible to grasp the position when the vehicle starts parking without performing communication with the vehicle, thereby reducing communication time and communication cost. can do. In particular, according to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent useless processing such as performing transmission processing in a state where communication is not possible, and the position at the time when communication is possible, and parking start. By comparing with the position at the time, it is possible to check whether or not the position of the vehicle has changed, and it is possible to prevent erroneous position information from being transmitted when the parking position of the vehicle changes. .

  Further, according to the invention of claim 2, even when the position information acquisition unit cannot acquire the position information, the information processing apparatus acquires the unconfirmed information and transmits it to the information processing apparatus. Can grasp that could not be obtained.

In particular, according to the invention of claim 3 , since communication can be performed after reading from the storage unit, efficient communication processing can be performed.

In particular, according to the invention of claim 4 , it is possible to reliably detect that the vehicle has started parking.

According to the invention of claim 5 in particular, the information processing device grasps that the vehicle may move from the parking start position by transmitting the position information at the end of parking of the vehicle to the information processing device. can do.

In particular, according to the invention of claim 6 , it is possible to detect that the user has entered the vehicle and manually parked.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a vehicle control system. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the remote starter. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the mobile terminal. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the center. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the remote starter. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a process flow of the remote starter. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process flow of the remote starter. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a process flow of the remote starter. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of the remote starter. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow of the mobile terminal. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process flow of the mobile terminal. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the center. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the center. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the center. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the center. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the center.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<1. System overview>
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a remote start system 100 according to the present embodiment. The remote start system 100 includes a remote start device 10, a mobile terminal 20, and a center 30.

  The remote starter 10 is provided in the vehicle, and controls the vehicle according to the control information transmitted from the center 30. The remote starter 10 is communicably connected to the center 30, transmits vehicle information including position information to the center 30 at a predetermined timing, and controls a start request from the mobile terminal 20 via the center 30. Receive information. When the remote starter 10 receives a start request from the center 30, the remote starter 10 performs start control of the motor and various devices of the vehicle.

  The prime mover is an engine or a motor, and the present invention can be applied to either case. However, for convenience of explanation, the case where an engine is used may be described as an example. The various devices are, for example, air conditioners and doors. That is, the remote start control is control of engine / motor start / stop, air conditioner on / off, door opening / closing, and the like. In the following description, the object to be remotely started may be simply referred to as “motor”, and may be simply described as “start” including start, stop, on / off, and the like.

  The mobile terminal 20 is a portable electronic device possessed by a user, and is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. The mobile terminal 20 stores an application (hereinafter referred to as “application”) for remotely starting the motor of the vehicle. When the user operates and executes an application stored in the mobile terminal 20, a remote start request and various settings can be made. Further, the mobile terminal 20 is configured to be communicable with the center 30, and information related to a start request, various settings, position information of the mobile terminal 20, and the like are transmitted to the center 30.

  The center 30 is an information processing apparatus that controls the entire remote start system 100. The center 30 is configured to be able to communicate with the remote starter 10 and the portable terminal 20 and controls the start of the prime mover by transmitting and receiving a start request, vehicle information, and the like. Specifically, for example, the center 30 receives vehicle information including position information from the vehicle, and receives a start request and position information from the mobile terminal 20. When the center 30 receives the start request from the mobile terminal, the center 30 performs control such as determination and instruction regarding whether start is possible based on the position information of the mobile terminal 20 and the position information of the vehicle.

  As described above, the remote start system 100 according to the present embodiment controls the start of the prime mover based on the vehicle position information and the mobile terminal position information acquired by the center 30 at a predetermined timing. It is a system that enables vehicle remote start control that can avoid unnecessary start while suppressing communication cost and communication time. Hereinafter, the configuration and processing of the remote start system 100 will be described in detail.

<2. Configuration of remote starter>
First, the configuration of the remote starter 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an outline of the remote starter 10. As shown in FIG. 2, the remote starter 10 includes a control unit 11, a position information acquisition unit 12, a communication unit 13, and a storage unit 14.

  The control unit 11 includes a vehicle information acquisition unit 11a, an information determination unit 11b, a start control unit 11c, a time measurement unit 11d, and a position determination unit 11e, and a CPU, RAM, and ROM (not shown) It is a computer provided with. The control unit 11 is connected to the communication unit 13 and the storage unit 14 included in the remote starter 10, and transmits and receives information based on the program 14 a stored in the storage unit 14 to control the entire remote starter 10. . When the CPU executes arithmetic processing in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit 14, the functions of the control unit 11 such as the information determination unit 11b and the start control unit 11c are realized.

  The control unit 11 is connected to various other sensors and ECU (Electronic Control Unit) in the vehicle via an in-vehicle LAN (Local Area Network) such as CAN (Controller Area Network). Sending and receiving information. In addition, since the control part 11 controls the whole process which the remote starter 10 performs, the vehicle information acquisition part 11a, the information discrimination | determination part 11b, the starting control part 11c, and the time measurement part 11d mentioned above perform. It also controls processing other than processing.

  The vehicle information acquisition unit 11a acquires vehicle information as information indicating the running state of the vehicle and the state of other ECUs. For example, the vehicle is provided with a sensor for detecting a traveling state of the vehicle such as a vehicle speed sensor and a steering angle sensor, and an ECU for an engine control system and a body control system such as a fuel injection ECU and a door lock / unlock ECU. Yes. The vehicle information acquisition part 11a acquires the output of these sensors and ECU as vehicle information via CAN.

  The information discriminating unit 11b discriminates the content of vehicle information acquired from other sensors or ECUs in the vehicle or discriminates the content of information received from the center 30. The vehicle information includes, for example, ignition on / off information in addition to the information described above. Moreover, as the information received from the center 30, the command regarding the starting request | requirement of a motor | power_engine is mentioned, for example.

  The start control unit 11c controls starting or stopping of a prime mover and various devices included in the vehicle. That is, when the start control unit 11c receives a start request command from the center 30, the start control unit 11c transmits a corresponding command to the ECU to be controlled. For example, when a motor start request command is received from the center 30, the start control unit 11c transmits a start command to the ECU that performs drive control of the motor via the CAN. In addition, when a command for starting the air conditioner is received, the start control unit 11c transmits a start command to the ECU that performs drive control of the air conditioner via the CAN.

  The time measuring unit 11d measures the passage of time. For example, when the time for driving the prime mover at the remote start is determined in advance, the time measuring unit 11d measures the elapsed time from the start and determines whether or not a predetermined time has been reached. Further, the time measuring unit 11d can also measure the time, and for example, can also measure the time at which the engine is started.

  When the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a acquires ignition off information (that is, parking start information), the position determination unit 11e determines whether the vehicle parking position is within the restricted area. The restricted area is an idle idle prohibited area or a specific area. The idle idle prohibited area is an area where it is prohibited to leave the vehicle in an idle state. The specific area is an area where there is little possibility of idling the vehicle by remote starting. That is, the specific area is an area including a place where there is a high possibility of returning immediately after getting off the vehicle, such as a highway service area, a parking area, a convenience store parking lot, and the like. . These areas are included in the map information 14e stored in the storage unit 14.

  The position determination unit 11e compares the vehicle parking start position with the map information 14e to determine whether or not the vehicle parking position is within the idle idle prohibition area. If the position determination unit 11e determines that the parking position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area, the position determination unit 11e does not execute the vehicle position information transmission process.

  In addition, the position determination unit 11e determines whether or not the specific area is based on the road information and facility information of the map information 14e stored in the storage unit 14, and the parking position of the vehicle is determined based on the vehicle position information. It is judged whether it is in. Note that the user may set a specific area in advance in the map information 14e. The position determination unit 11e determines whether the parking position of the vehicle is within the specific area by comparing the parking start position of the vehicle with the specific area. The position determination unit 11e prohibits the transmission process of the vehicle position information when it is determined that the parking position of the vehicle is within the specific area, and the transmission process of the vehicle position information when it is determined that it is not within the specific area. Execute.

  Note that the user may switch or set whether to prohibit or permit transmission processing of the vehicle position information when the parking position is in an idle idle prohibition area or a specific area. For example, a restriction mode for restricting transmission processing of vehicle position information is provided, and when the user sets the restriction mode to ON, transmission of the vehicle position information is prohibited when the parking position is in the restricted area, and when set to OFF, the parking position The vehicle position information is transmitted unconditionally no matter where. The restriction mode can be turned on / off by the mobile terminal 20 via the center 30.

  The position information acquisition unit 12 acquires position information as information indicating the current position of the remote starter 10. For example, a GPS (Global positioning system) can be used as the position information acquisition unit 12. The position information includes latitude information and longitude information. That is, the position information acquisition unit 12 acquires latitude information and longitude information of the current position using GPS.

  Depending on the environment where the remote starter 10 is installed, position information may not be acquired by GPS. In this case, the position information acquisition unit 12 acquires information indicating that the position information is unconfirmed (hereinafter referred to as “unconfirmed information”) as information indicating that the position information cannot be acquired.

  Moreover, although the acquired position information is the position information of the remote starter 10, since the remote starter 10 is mounted on the vehicle, it is also information indicating the position of the vehicle. For this reason, in the following, the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 12 is referred to as “vehicle position information”. That is, the vehicle position information is information including position information including latitude information and longitude information acquired by GPS and unconfirmed information when GPS cannot be acquired. The vehicle position information 14b is stored in the storage unit 14.

  The communication unit 13 is communicably connected to the center 30 and transmits / receives information to / from the center 30. For example, the communication unit 13 transmits vehicle position information and vehicle information to the center 30, and receives commands such as a communication connection request and a start request from the center 30, that is, control information. Communication between the remote starter 10 and the center 30 is performed through a so-called mobile phone network. Therefore, the communication unit 13 also determines whether it is “inside” where communication with the center is possible or “out of range” where it is impossible. Data 14 d such as a command transmitted from the center 30 is stored in the storage unit 14.

  The storage unit 14 stores a program 14a, vehicle position information 14b, vehicle information 14c, data 14d, and map information 14e. The storage unit 14 in the present embodiment is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that can electrically read and write data and does not erase data even when the power is turned off. As the storage unit 14, for example, an EEPROM (Electrical Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) or a flash memory can be used. However, other storage media may be used, and a hard disk drive provided with a magnetic disk may be used. The program is so-called system software that is read by the control unit 11 and executed for the control unit 11 to control the remote starter 10. The map information 14e is information including road information and facility information in the whole country or a certain wide area.

  In the present embodiment, the remote starter 10 stores the map information 14e in the storage unit 14, and the position determination unit 11e determines whether the parking position of the vehicle is within the restricted area. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the vehicle includes a navigation device, the map information stored in the storage unit of the navigation device may include information on the restricted area. In this case, the position determination unit 11e acquires information on the restricted area from the navigation device, and determines whether the parking position of the vehicle is within the restricted area.

  In the present embodiment, the specific area is set by the remote starter 10, but the specific area is set by the center 30 and the set specific area information is transmitted to the remote starter 10. Also good.

<3. Configuration of mobile terminal>
Next, the configuration of the mobile terminal 20 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the mobile terminal 20. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the mobile terminal 20 includes a control unit 21, a position information acquisition unit 22, a communication unit 23, a storage unit 24, a display unit 25, and an operation unit 26.

  The control unit 21 includes an information determination unit 21a, a display control unit 21b, and a restriction function setting unit 21c, and is a computer including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM (not shown). The control unit 21 is connected to the communication unit 23, the storage unit 24, and the like included in the mobile terminal 20, and transmits and receives information based on the program 24 a stored in the storage unit 24 to control the entire mobile terminal 20. When the CPU executes arithmetic processing in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit 24, the functions of the control unit 21 such as the information determination unit 21a and the display control unit 21b are realized. In addition, since the control part 21 controls the whole process which the portable terminal 20 performs, including the process which performs the function of the application regarding remote starting, the information discrimination | determination part 21a, the display control part 21b, a restriction | limiting function setting part Control is also performed for processes other than 21c.

  The information determining unit 21a determines the content of the acquired information. For example, the information determination unit 21 a determines the content of information received from the center 30 or the content of a command input via the operation unit 26 of the mobile terminal 20. The information received from the center 30 includes, for example, inquiries regarding vehicle information and availability of starting, and commands input via the operation unit 26 of the mobile terminal 20 include commands for starting or stopping the prime mover. Can be mentioned.

  The display control unit 21 b performs control to display an image on the display unit 25 of the mobile terminal 20. Specifically, the display control unit 21b performs control for causing the display unit 25 to display an operation screen for instructing to start the prime mover and a confirmation screen received from the center 30.

  The restriction function setting unit 21c sets on or off of a function (hereinafter referred to as “restriction function”) that restricts the remote starting process of the motor of the vehicle when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is a condition (hereinafter referred to as “restriction condition”) that determines whether or not to remotely start the prime mover of the vehicle. The restriction function setting unit 21c also has a function of changing restriction conditions. Examples of the restriction condition include a condition relating to the distance between the portable terminal at the time of the start request and the vehicle at the start of parking, and the restriction function based on this condition is referred to as a “distance restriction function”. Further, examples of the limiting condition include a condition relating to the difference between the position at the start of parking of the vehicle and the position at the start request, and the limiting function based on this condition is referred to as a “position limiting function”. Further, the limiting condition includes a condition such as whether or not the vehicle door is in a locked state, and a condition such as whether or not the gear is in the parking position.

  Information indicating whether the restriction function is on or off and restriction conditions (hereinafter referred to as “setting information”) are stored in the storage unit 24. When the user operates the portable terminal to select the setting mode, the setting information 24 c is read from the storage unit 24 and displayed on the display unit 25. The user can set new setting information by setting ON or OFF of the restriction function for the displayed setting information, or by changing conditions according to the change screen. New setting information is stored in the storage unit 24 and transmitted to the center 30. Note that the setting information 24 c may be stored only in the storage unit 33 of the center 30 without being stored in the storage unit 24 of the mobile terminal 20. In this case, the restriction function setting unit 21 c reads the setting information from the storage unit 33 of the center 30.

  The position information acquisition unit 22 acquires position information (hereinafter referred to as “mobile position information”) as information indicating the current position of the mobile terminal 20. As the position information acquisition unit 22, for example, GPS can be used. The mobile location information includes latitude information and longitude information. That is, the position information acquisition unit 22 acquires the latitude information and longitude information of the current position using GPS. The acquired portable position information 24b is stored in the storage unit 24.

  The communication unit 23 is communicably connected to the center 30 and transmits / receives information to / from the center 30. For example, the communication unit 23 transmits a start request command and portable position information to the center 30, and receives a communication connection request command, an inquiry about whether start is possible, and the like from the center 30. Communication between the mobile terminal 20 and the center 30 is performed through a so-called mobile phone network. Therefore, the communication unit 23 also determines whether it is “inside” where communication with the center 30 is possible or “out of range” where it is impossible.

  The storage unit 24 stores a program 24a, portable position information 24b, setting information 24c, and an application 24d. The storage unit 24 in the present embodiment is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that can electrically read and write data and does not erase data even when the power is turned off. As the storage unit 24, for example, an EEPROM or a flash memory can be used. However, other storage media may be used, and a hard disk drive provided with a magnetic disk may be used. The program 24 a is so-called system software that is read by the control unit 21 and executed for the control unit 21 to control the mobile terminal 20. The application 24d is a remote start control program.

  The display unit 25 is a display device that displays an operation screen for an application that performs remote start control, a confirmation screen for confirming vehicle information transmitted from the center 30, and the like. As the display unit 25, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, or the like can be used.

  The operation unit 26 is an information input device including mechanical buttons and a touch panel. By operating the operation unit 26, the user can perform various operations related to remote start control, setting information setting operations, changing operations, and the like. The operation unit 26 may be configured integrally with the display unit 25.

<4. Center Configuration>
Next, the configuration of the center 30 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an outline of the center 30. As shown in FIG. 4, the center 30 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, and a storage unit 33.

  The control unit 31 includes an information determination unit 31a, a start restriction unit 31b, a position determination unit 31c, and a start instruction unit 31d, and is a computer including a CPU, a RAM, and a ROM (not shown). The control unit 31 is connected to the communication unit 32 and the storage unit 33 provided in the center 30, and transmits and receives information based on a program stored in the storage unit 33 to control the center 30 as a whole. When the CPU executes arithmetic processing according to the program 33a stored in the storage unit 33, the functions of the control unit 31 such as the information determination unit 31a and the start restriction unit 31b are realized. Since the control unit 31 controls the overall processing performed by the center 30, the processing other than the processing executed by the information determination unit 31a, the start restriction unit 31b, the position determination unit 31c, and the start instruction unit 31d is also performed. Control.

  The information discriminating unit 31a discriminates the contents of information and commands received from the remote starter 10 or the portable terminal 20. Specifically, the information determination unit 31a determines whether the information received from the remote starter 10 is vehicle position information, information indicating that the prime mover has been started, ignition on / off information, or the like. Determine. In addition, the information determination unit 31a determines whether the information received from the mobile terminal 20 is mobile location information, a command for starting or stopping a motor, or information for changing setting information.

  When the start restriction unit 31b receives a start request command from the mobile terminal 20, the start restriction unit 31b determines whether to restrict the start of the prime mover based on the setting information. Specifically, when it is determined that the start request command is received from the mobile terminal 20, the start restriction unit 31b determines whether or not the start can be performed based on the vehicle position information, the mobile position information, and the setting information.

  For example, when the distance restriction function is set to ON and the restriction condition is set based on the distance between the parking start position of the vehicle and the position at the time of the start request of the mobile terminal, the start restriction unit 31b Based on the vehicle position information and the portable position information, the distance between the position when the vehicle starts parking and the position when the portable terminal is requested to start is derived, and the starting of the prime mover is limited by comparing the distance with the restriction condition. Determine whether or not.

  More specifically, the start restriction unit 31b reads the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off read from the storage unit 33 (that is, vehicle position information at the start of parking) and the portable position information 33c received from the portable terminal 20. The mutual distance is calculated by comparing (that is, the portable position information at the time of the start request). Then, the start restriction unit 31b reads the restriction distance included in the setting information 33d from the storage unit 33, and determines whether or not the calculated distance is equal to or greater than the restriction distance. The limit distance is a limit condition indicating a distance for limiting start.

  The start restriction unit 31b continues the starting process of the prime mover when the calculated distance is smaller than the limit distance, and restricts the start process when the calculated distance is equal to or greater than the limit distance. Note that the restriction on the start process includes prohibition of the start process. That is, the process for restricting the start process is, for example, a process for stopping the start process when the start process is prohibited, and confirming with the user whether or not the start process can be continued when the start process is restricted. is there.

  Further, when the position restriction function is set to ON and the restriction condition is set based on the difference in the position of the vehicle at the start of parking and the start request, the start restriction unit 31b It is determined whether or not to limit the starting of the prime mover based on the vehicle position information and the vehicle position information at the time of the start request.

  Specifically, the start restriction unit 31b receives the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off read from the storage unit 33 (that is, vehicle position information at the start of parking) and the start request command from the portable terminal 20. And comparing the vehicle position information 33b acquired from the remote starter 10 (that is, the vehicle position information at the time of the start request) to determine whether the positions are different from each other. Then, the start restriction unit 31b reads the restriction condition included in the setting information 33d from the storage unit 33 and compares it with the determined difference result. The restriction condition includes a condition that the start is restricted when the vehicle position information is different.

  In the case of this condition, if it is determined that the vehicle position information is different, the start restriction unit 31b restricts the start process. That is, the fact that each vehicle position information is different indicates that the vehicle is moving from the position at the start of parking when a start request is made. It is conceivable that the cause of the movement is theft or that the wrecker is moved. For this reason, the start restriction unit 31b restricts the start such as prohibiting the start when each vehicle position information is different or confirming with the user whether or not the start process can be continued.

  When the position determination unit 31c receives a start request command from the mobile terminal 20, the position determination unit 31c determines whether or not the parking position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area. The idle idle prohibition area is an area where it is prohibited to leave the vehicle in an idle state in the same manner as described above. These areas are included in the map information 33e stored in the storage unit 33, and the position determination unit 31c compares the parking start position of the vehicle read from the storage unit 33 with the map information 33e. It is determined whether or not the vehicle parking position is within an idle idle prohibited area. The position determination unit 31c does not execute the start process when it is determined that the parking position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area.

  If the remote starter 10 prohibits the transmission of the vehicle parking position information to the center 30 when the vehicle parking position is in the idle idle prohibited area, this processing is essentially unnecessary. In this embodiment, since the setting for prohibiting transmission and the setting for permitting can be switched, this processing is necessary.

  The position determination unit 31c also determines whether the parking position of the vehicle is within a specific area. The specific area is an area where the possibility of idling the vehicle by remote start is low. In other words, the specific area is also an area including a place where there is a high possibility of returning immediately after getting off the vehicle, for example, a highway service area, a parking area, a convenience store parking lot, etc. Is mentioned.

  The position determination unit 31c determines whether or not the specific area is based on the road information and facility information of the map information 33e stored in the storage unit 33, and the parking position of the vehicle is within the specific area based on the vehicle position information. Judge whether there is. Note that the user may set a specific area in the map information 33e in advance. The position determination unit 31c compares the vehicle parking start position read from the storage unit 33 with the specific area to determine whether the vehicle parking position is within the specific area. The position determination unit 31c restricts the start process when it is determined that the parking position of the vehicle is within the specific area, and continues the start process when it is determined that the vehicle is not within the specific area.

  If the remote starter 10 prohibits the transmission of vehicle parking position information to the center 30 when the vehicle parking position is within a specific area, this processing is essentially unnecessary. In the embodiment, since the setting for prohibiting transmission and the setting for permitting can be switched, this processing is necessary.

  The start instructing unit 31d determines whether or not a final remote start is possible based on the determination results of the start restricting unit 31b and the position determining unit 31c, and performs a process of transmitting a start request command to the remote starter 10. Specifically, when a start request command is received from the mobile terminal 20, both the start restriction unit 31b and the position determination unit 31c determine whether to continue the start process. The instruction unit 31d determines that the remote start is finally executed, and transmits a start request command to the remote starter 10 via the communication unit 32.

  The communication unit 32 is configured to be able to communicate with the remote starter 10 and the mobile terminal 20 and transmits and receives information to and from each other. For example, the communication unit 32 transmits a start request command to the remote starter 10 and transmits information for confirming whether the start process can be continued to the mobile terminal 20. For example, the communication unit 32 receives vehicle position information and vehicle information from the remote starter 10, and receives portable position information and a start request command from the mobile terminal 20. Communication with the remote starter 10 and the mobile terminal 20 is performed through a so-called mobile phone network.

  The storage unit 33 stores a program 33a, vehicle position information 33b, portable position information 33c, setting information 33d, map information 33e, and a command 33g. The vehicle position information 33b, the portable position information 33c, the setting information 33d, and the command 33g may be collectively described as received data 33f. The command 33g may be stored in the storage unit 33 and read when the command is executed, or may be configured so as to be executed when received without being stored in the storage unit 33.

  The storage unit 33 in the present embodiment is a nonvolatile semiconductor memory that can electrically read and write data and does not erase data even when the power is turned off. As the storage unit 33, for example, an EEPROM or a flash memory can be used. However, other storage media may be used, and a hard disk drive provided with a magnetic disk may be used. The program 33 a is so-called system software that is read by the control unit 31 and executed for the control unit 31 to control the center 30. The map information 33e is information including road information and facility information in the whole country or a certain wide area.

<5. Processing of remote starter>
Next, processing of the remote starter 10 will be described. 5 to 9 are flowcharts showing processing of the remote starter 10.

  The remote starter 10 periodically acquires vehicle position information while the vehicle ignition is on. Therefore, a process in which the remote starter 10 acquires vehicle position information will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a process in which the remote starter 10 acquires vehicle position information.

  First, the position information acquisition unit 12 executes a process of acquiring vehicle position information, for example, every 50 ms or 100 ms (step S501). After executing the vehicle position information acquisition process, the position information acquisition unit 12 determines whether the vehicle position information has actually been acquired (step S502). Since the vehicle position information is information including longitude information and latitude information, for example, the position information acquisition unit 12 determines that the vehicle position information can be acquired when the longitude information and the latitude information can be appropriately acquired, If the vehicle position information cannot be acquired properly, it can be determined that the vehicle position information cannot be acquired.

  If it is determined that the vehicle position information has been acquired (Yes in step S502), the position information acquisition unit 12 stores the acquired vehicle position information in the storage unit 14 (step S503). On the other hand, when it is determined that the vehicle position information could not be acquired (No in step S502), the position information acquisition unit 12 stores the unconfirmed information in the storage unit 14 (step S504). In this case, unconfirmed information becomes vehicle position information. And the remote starter 10 performs the same process also in the timing which acquires subsequent vehicle position information, and repeats this regularly.

  Further, when the ignition is manually switched on or off, the remote starter 10 performs a process of transmitting the vehicle position information and the vehicle information to the center 30 when the parking position of the vehicle is not within the restricted area. To do. Therefore, a process in which the remote starter 10 transmits vehicle position information and vehicle information will be described. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing a process in which the remote starter 10 transmits vehicle position information and vehicle information to the center 30. FIG. In the drawings, the ignition is described as “IG”.

  First, the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects whether or not the ignition is manually switched from an on state to an off state (step S601). Specifically, when the ignition is on, the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects that the ignition has been switched off by receiving a signal from the power supply ECU via the CAN that the ignition is off. To do.

  If the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a does not detect that the ignition has been switched from on to off (No in step S601), the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a proceeds to a process of detecting whether or not an ignition, which will be described later, has been switched from off to on ( FIG. 6A).

  On the other hand, when the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects that the ignition has been switched from on to off (Yes in step S601), the control unit 11 determines that parking is started, and the control unit 11 determines the vehicle position information and the restricted area information. Are acquired (step S602). Specifically, the control unit 11 acquires vehicle position information at the start of parking from the position information acquisition unit 12 and acquires restricted area information from the map information 14 e in the storage unit 14. The restricted area information is information indicating an idle idle prohibited area and a specific area.

  And the control part 11 judges whether the restriction | limiting mode which is a mode which restrict | limits the transmission process of vehicle position information is ON (step S603). If the restriction mode is not on (No in step S603), the process proceeds to processing for transmitting vehicle position information (step S607).

  On the other hand, when the restriction mode is on (Yes in step S603), the position determination unit 11e determines whether or not the vehicle exists in the idle idle prohibition area (step S604). That is, the position determination unit 11e compares the vehicle position information acquired in step S602 with the idle idle prohibition area included in the restricted area information, and determines whether the parking start position of the vehicle is in the idle idle prohibition area. To do. If it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area (Yes in step S604), the remote start is not performed and the idle state is not maintained, so the vehicle position information transmission process is prohibited. (Step S606), it proceeds to the subsequent processing (A in FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is not within the idle idle prohibition area (No in step S604), the position determination unit 11e determines whether the parking start position of the vehicle is in a specific area. (Step S605). Specifically, the position determination unit 11e compares the vehicle position information acquired in step S602 with the specific area included in the restricted area information, and determines whether the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area. .

  If it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area (Yes in step S605), the remote position start is unlikely, so the vehicle position information transmission process is prohibited (step S606), and thereafter The process proceeds to (A in FIG. 6). On the other hand, when it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is not within the specific area (No in step S605), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process of transmitting vehicle position information.

  That is, the control unit 11 establishes communication with the center 30 (step S607). Specifically, the control unit 11 transmits a command requesting communication connection to the center 30 via the communication unit 13. When the center 30 receives the connection request command, if the communication connection is possible, the center 30 permits the connection and establishes the communication.

  However, if the vehicle is parked in a place where communication is not possible, communication in step S607 cannot be established. For this reason, the communication unit 13 determines whether or not the communication unit 13 is in a communication range in which communication with the center 30 is possible (step S608). That is, when the communication in step S607 can be established, it is determined that the communication is within the communication range, and when the communication cannot be established, it is determined that the communication is out of the communication range.

  When determining that the communication unit 13 is within the communication range (Yes in step S608), the communication unit 13 transmits the vehicle position information and the vehicle information to the center 30 (step S609). The vehicle position information to be transmitted is the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 12 when the ignition is switched off, that is, the parking start position information. Further, the vehicle information to be transmitted is vehicle information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a when the ignition is switched off, and includes information indicating that the ignition is off. In addition to the ignition off information, untransmitted vehicle information stored in the storage unit 14 may be included.

  On the other hand, when determining that the communication unit 13 is not in the communication range (No in step S608), the communication unit 13 determines again whether the communication range is in the communication range. This is because there is a possibility that the communication situation temporarily deteriorates due to surrounding structures and the deterioration of the weather, and then the communication situation becomes better. In addition, since the vehicle position information and the like cannot be transmitted to the center 30 when not in the communication range, the control unit 11 stores the information to be transmitted in the storage unit 14 and the communication status is good. After being determined to be within the communication range, the vehicle position information and vehicle information read from the storage unit 14 are transmitted to the center 30 via the communication unit 13. In addition, when it changes from the state which is not in a communication range to the state which is in a communication range, vehicle position information is newly acquired, compared with the vehicle position information at the time of ignition off stored in the storage unit 14, The vehicle position information newly acquired may be transmitted to the center 30 when they match.

  Next, the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects whether or not the ignition is manually switched from the off state to the on state (step S701). Specifically, when the ignition is off, the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects that the ignition has been turned on by receiving a signal from the power supply ECU via the CAN that the ignition is on. To do.

  If the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a does not detect that the ignition has been switched from off to on (No in step S701), the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a ends without performing any processing.

  On the other hand, when the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a detects that the ignition has been switched from off to on (Yes in step S701), the control unit 11 establishes communication with the center 30 by determining that parking is ended. (Step S702). Specifically, the control unit 11 transmits a command requesting communication connection to the center 30 via the communication unit 13. When the center 30 receives the connection request command, if the communication connection is possible, the center 30 permits the connection and establishes the communication. If the communication with the center 30 is already established, this process can be omitted.

  When the communication is established, the communication unit 13 periodically determines whether or not the communication range within which communication with the center 30 is possible (step S703). That is, similarly to the above, it is determined whether or not communication is possible by monitoring the deterioration of the communication status when communication with the center 30 is established.

  When determining that the communication unit 13 is within the communication range (Yes in step S703), the communication unit 13 transmits the vehicle position information and the vehicle information to the center 30 (step S704). The vehicle position information to be transmitted is the position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 12 when the ignition is switched on, that is, the position information at the end of parking. The vehicle information to be transmitted is vehicle information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a when the ignition is switched on, and includes information indicating that the ignition is on. In addition to the ignition on information, untransmitted vehicle information stored in the storage unit 14 may be included.

  On the other hand, when determining that the communication unit 13 is not in the communication range (No in step S703), the communication unit 13 determines again whether the communication range is in the communication range. In addition, since the vehicle position information and the like cannot be transmitted to the center 30 when it is not within the communication range, the control unit 11 stores information to be transmitted in the storage unit 14 and is within the communication range. After being determined, the vehicle position information and vehicle information read from the storage unit 14 is transmitted to the center 30 via the communication unit 13.

  As described above, when the ignition is manually turned off and the vehicle parking position does not exist in the restricted area, the remote starter 10 is acquired together with the ignition off information when the ignition is turned off. The process which transmits the vehicle position information which carried out to the center 30 is performed. In addition, the remote starter 10 is configured to periodically execute the processes shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, for example, every 50 ms or 100 ms.

  Next, processing when the remote starter 10 starts the prime mover will be described. 8 and 9 are flowcharts showing the starting process of the remote starter 10.

  First, the control unit 11 determines whether there is a connection request from the center 30 (step S801). This determination can be made by determining whether the control unit 11 has received a communication connection request command from the center 30 via the communication unit 13. If the control unit 11 determines that there is no connection request (No in step S801), the control unit 11 proceeds to a process of determining whether or not data is received (step S804). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a connection request (Yes in step S801), the control unit 11 permits the connection and establishes the communication if the communication connection is possible (step S802).

  When the communication is established, the control unit 11 starts up the position information acquisition unit 12 to acquire the current vehicle position information, acquires the current vehicle information from the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a, and transmits the current vehicle information through the communication unit 13 Vehicle position information and current vehicle information are transmitted to the center (step S803). The vehicle position information in this case is position information acquired by the position information acquisition unit 12 when a communication connection request command is received from the center 30. The vehicle information is vehicle information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 11a when a communication connection request command is received, or untransmitted vehicle information stored in the storage unit 14. In addition, in this process, it is good also as a process which transmits only vehicle position information and does not transmit vehicle information.

  Next, the control unit 11 determines whether or not data has been received from the center 30 (step S804). If the control unit 11 determines that no data has been received (No in step S804), the control unit 11 proceeds to processing (step S903) for determining whether or not a predetermined time described later has elapsed (C in FIG. 8). .

  On the other hand, if the control unit 11 determines that the data has been received (Yes in step S804), the control unit 11 stores the received data 14d in the storage unit 14 (step S805). When the data 14d is stored in the storage unit 14, the information determination unit 11b may store the data after determining the content of the data, or may store the data without determination. The received data is various commands, for example, a command for requesting transmission of vehicle position information or vehicle information in addition to a command for requesting start of a prime mover or various devices.

  Next, the information discriminating unit 11b determines whether or not the data received from the center 30 includes a motor start request command (step S806). This determination is performed by the information determination unit 11b determining the content of the received data. If the contents of the information are determined when the received data is stored in the storage unit 14, it may be a process of determining whether a command for a start request is stored in the storage unit 14.

  If the received data includes a motor start request command (Yes in step S806), the start control unit 11c executes a motor start process (step S807). Specifically, when a start request command is received, start control unit 11c transmits a start signal to power supply ECU via CAN. The power supply ECU turns on the ACC relay, the ignition relay, and the starter relay, and transmits the ACC signal, the ignition signal, and the starter signal to the engine ECU. Upon receiving these signals, the engine ECU activates the cell motor to start the engine. This makes it possible to start the engine remotely. In addition, when what is called an immobilizer is mounted | worn with the vehicle, the starting control part 11c performs an authentication process between ECU which controls an immobilizer.

  When the starting process of the prime mover is executed based on the start request command, the control unit 11 transmits information indicating that the starting process is executed via the communication unit 13 to the center 30 (step S808), and proceeds to the next process. Proceed (B in FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of determining whether or not the data received from the center 30 includes a command for requesting start of the prime mover (NO in step S806), the start is performed. The controller 11c proceeds to the next process without performing the start process (B in FIG. 8).

  Next, the information determination unit 11b determines whether or not the data received from the center 30 includes a command to stop the prime mover (step S901). Also in this determination, the information determination unit 11b determines the content of the received data. If the received data includes a command to stop the prime mover (Yes in step S901), the start control unit 11c performs a stop process of the prime mover (step S904). This stop process will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the information determination unit 11b determines that the data received from the center 30 does not include a command to stop the prime mover (No in step S901), the start control unit 11c performs the stop process at this time. The process for the other request is executed without executing (Step S902). Processing for other requests means processing corresponding to other received commands when the received data includes commands other than the start request and stop request of the prime mover (hereinafter referred to as “other commands”). That's it.

  That is, the information determination unit 11b determines whether or not other commands are included in the received data. If included, the start control unit 11c executes processing corresponding to the commands. For example, if the received data includes a door lock command, the start control unit 11c performs a door lock process. If the received data includes a door unlock command, the start control unit 11c Unlock doors. In addition, when the vehicle data transmission request command is included in the received data, the start control unit 11 c executes a process of transmitting the requested vehicle information to the center 30 via the communication unit 13. If the information determination unit 11b determines that the received data does not include any other command, no processing is performed in this step.

  Next, the time measuring unit 11d determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of driving of the prime mover (step S903). The time measuring unit 11d starts measuring time from the start of the prime mover, and determines whether or not a predetermined time set in advance has been reached. The predetermined time is, for example, a certain elapsed time after starting the prime mover, and is a so-called warm-up time set in advance. The warm-up time can be set to 10 minutes, for example, and when performing warm-up operation in a plurality of times, the cumulative time can also be set to a maximum of 20 minutes. However, the predetermined time is not limited to this and can be set as appropriate.

  If the time measurement unit 11d determines that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start (Yes in step S903), the start control unit 11c executes a stop process of the prime mover (step S904). For example, the start control unit 11c transmits a stop signal to the power supply ECU via CAN, and the power supply ECU turns off the ACC relay, the ignition relay, and the starter relay. This is a process of stopping the driving. As a result, the engine can be stopped remotely.

  And if the control part 11 performs the stop process of a motor | power_engine, the information to the effect that the stop process was performed will be transmitted to the center 30 via the communication part 13 (step S905), and a remote start process will be complete | finished.

  On the other hand, when the time measurement unit 11d determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in step S903), the time measurement unit 11d ends the remote start process without performing the stop process.

  In addition, after establishing communication with the center 30, the center 30 performs processing for disconnecting communication. The cutting process at the center 30 will be described later.

<6. Processing of mobile terminal>
Next, processing of the mobile terminal 20 will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing processing of the mobile terminal 20. First, a process for performing remote start using the mobile terminal 20 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a remote start process of the mobile terminal 20.

  The remote start process by the mobile terminal 20 is started by starting the remote start application 24d stored in the mobile terminal 20. When the application 24d of the mobile terminal 20 is activated, a main operation screen for performing a remote start operation is displayed on the display unit 25 (step S1001). The display control unit 21b reads the operation screen stored in the application 24d and controls the display unit 25 to display the operation screen.

  Next, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a command for requesting the center 30 is input by a user operation when the operation screen is displayed (step S1002). If it is determined that a request command has been input, the information determination unit 21a determines the content of the input command. The input command is, for example, a command for requesting starting or stopping of the prime mover.

  When it is determined that the request command has been input (Yes in step S1002), the control unit 21 establishes communication with the center 30 (step S1003). Specifically, the control unit 21 transmits a command requesting communication connection to the center 30 via the communication unit 23. When the center 30 receives the connection request command, if the communication connection is possible, the center 30 permits the connection and establishes the communication.

  Next, the control unit 21 transmits the request command input via the communication unit 23 to the center 30 (step S1004). Further, when transmitting the request command, the control unit 21 acquires the position information of the portable terminal 20 by the position information acquisition unit 22 and transmits the portable position information together with the request command. On the other hand, when the control unit 21 determines that the request command has not been input (No in step S1002), the control unit 21 proceeds to the next process without performing the transmission process of the request command or the like.

  Next, the control unit 21 determines whether a message is received from the center 30 (step S1005). This determination includes determination of whether or not the control unit 21 has received data from the center 30 and determination of whether or not the received data is a message. Whether or not the message is a message is determined by the information determination unit 21a. The message received from the center 30 is, for example, a confirmation message regarding the continuation of the remote start process, a response message to information requested by the user from the center, or the like. Specifically, when the restriction condition of the restriction function is not satisfied, this is a message for confirming the continuation of the start or a message for notifying the contents of the vehicle information inquired to the center by the user.

  If the control unit 21 determines that the message has not been received (No in step S1005), the remote start process is terminated without performing the subsequent process. on the other hand. When determining that the message is received (Yes in step S1005), the control unit 21 displays the message on the display unit 25 (step S1006).

  Further, the information determining unit 21a determines whether or not the received message is a message requesting a user response (step S1007). In the above example, the message for requesting a response is a message for confirming the continuation of the start, and the message for not requesting a response is a message for notifying the contents of the vehicle information.

  When it is determined that the message received by the information determination unit 21a is a message requesting a response (Yes in step S1007), the control unit 21 monitors whether or not a response is input by the user (step S1008). . The response is input by the user operating the operation screen. The monitoring of the presence / absence of the response input is repeated until it is determined that there is an input (No in step S1008).

  On the other hand, if the control unit 21 determines that there is a response input (Yes in step S1008), the control unit 21 transmits the response content to the center via the communication unit 23 (step S1009). And the control part 21 displays an operation screen on a display part again (step S1010).

  In the step of determining whether or not there is a response request, if the information determination unit 21a determines that the received message is not a message requesting a user response (No in step S1007), the control unit 21 displays the message. It is monitored whether the user has confirmed the message (step S1011). Since the message that does not require a response is simply a message that presents the contents to the user, the control unit 21 monitors whether or not the user has confirmed it. However, this step may be omitted when monitoring is not necessary.

  The control unit 21 repeatedly performs monitoring until it is determined that the user has confirmed the message (No in step S1011). On the other hand, if the control unit 21 determines that the user has confirmed the message (Yes in step S1011), the control unit 21 displays the operation screen on the display unit again (step S1010). The confirmation input is performed, for example, when the user presses a confirmation button on the operation screen. In this case, the control unit 21 determines whether or not there is confirmation by determining whether or not the confirmation button has been pressed.

  Thereafter, when the user performs the remote start process again, the same process may be performed from the beginning. Further, if the user stops the remote operation application 24d, the remote start process is ended.

  The disconnection of communication with the center 30 is automatically performed not only when the remote operation application 24d is stopped but also when transmission / reception of necessary data with the center 30 is completed. That is, after the control unit 21 establishes communication in step S1003, the communication is automatically disconnected when it is determined that a series of responses from the center has been completed in response to the request command transmitted in step S1004. The case where the response from the center 30 is completed is a case where time information at the time of starting is received or a case where a message without a response request is received.

  Next, a process for setting the restriction function using the mobile terminal 20 and a process for changing the restriction condition will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the setting process of the limiting function and the changing process of the limiting condition when the distance limiting function is used as the limiting function.

  The processing related to the setting of the restriction function and the change of the restriction condition starts when the user selects the setting mode of the mobile terminal. When the setting mode is selected, the restriction function setting unit 21c determines whether or not the distance restriction function of the mobile terminal 20 is set to ON (step S1101). When the distance restriction function is set to on (Yes in step S1101), the restriction function setting unit 21c sets a flag indicating that the distance restriction function is on (step S1102). On the other hand, when the distance restriction function is not set to ON (No in step S1101), the flag is not set.

  Next, the restriction function setting unit 21c determines whether or not the distance restriction function is set to OFF (step S1103). When the distance restriction function is set to off (Yes in step S1103), the restriction function setting unit 21c deletes the flag for turning on the distance restriction function (step S1104). On the other hand, when the distance limiting function is not set to OFF (No in step S1103), the flag is not erased.

  Next, the restriction function setting unit 21c determines whether or not the restriction distance as a restriction condition has been changed (step S1105). When the limit distance is changed (Yes in step S1105), the limit function setting unit 21c stores the changed limit distance in the storage unit 24 (step S1106). If the limit distance has not been changed (No in step S1105), the process regarding the change of the limit condition is not performed.

  Next, the restricted function setting unit 21c performs other setting processing (step S1107). The other setting process is a process for setting or changing a restriction condition other than the restriction distance. Examples of the restriction condition other than the restriction distance include a restriction condition related to the position restriction function. When the setting or changing process of the limiting condition other than the limiting distance is performed, the limiting function setting unit 21c stores the changed setting or limiting condition in the storage unit 24. If the setting or changing process is not performed, this step can be omitted.

  Next, the restricted function setting unit 21c determines whether or not the setting mode has ended (step S1108). If it is determined that the setting mode has ended (Yes in step S1108), the control unit 21 establishes communication with the center 30 (step S1109). The communication establishment method can be performed in the same manner as described above. Further, when communication with the center 30 has already been established, this step may be omitted.

  Then, the control unit 21 reads the setting information 24c after the setting process is completed from the storage unit 24, and transmits the setting information 24c to the center 30 via the communication unit 23 (step S1110). End the change process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting mode has not ended (No in step S1108), the limiting function setting unit 21c again determines whether or not the distance limiting function is set to ON (step S1101). A similar process is executed.

<7. Center processing>
Next, the processing of the center 30 will be described. 12-16 is a flowchart which shows the process of the center 30. FIG. First, a process in which the center 30 performs remote start by transmitting and receiving information to and from the remote starter 10 and the mobile terminal 20 will be described. 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the remote start process of the center 30. FIG.

  The center 30 determines whether or not there is a connection request from the remote starter 10 (step S1201). This determination is made by determining whether or not the control unit 31 has received a communication connection request command from the remote starter 10. When it is determined that there is a connection request from the remote starter 10 (Yes in step S1201), the control unit 31 permits connection and establishes communication with the remote starter 10 if it is in a connectable state ( Step S1202). On the other hand, when determining that there is no connection request from the remote starter 10 (No in step S1201), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next process without performing the process corresponding to the communication establishment.

  Next, the control unit 31 determines whether or not data has been received from the remote starter 10 (step S1203). Specifically, the control unit 31 determines the presence / absence of data received via the communication unit 32, whether the transmission source is the remote starter 10, and the like.

  When it is determined that the data has been received from the remote starter 10 (Yes in step S1203), the control unit 31 stores the received data in the storage unit 33 (step S1204). Then, the information determination unit 31a determines whether or not the received data 33f includes the vehicle position information 33b acquired when the ignition is switched off, that is, the vehicle position information at the start of parking (step S1205). .

  When the information determination unit 31a determines that the received data 33f includes the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off (Yes in step S1205), the control unit 31 displays the vehicle position information 33b as “ignition off”. Vehicle position information 33b ", that is, the parking start position is stored in the storage unit 33 (step S1206). If the received data 33f is unconfirmed information, the unconfirmed information is stored in the storage unit 33 as “vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off”.

  Next, the information determining unit 31a determines whether or not the received data 33f includes the vehicle position information 33b acquired when the ignition is turned on (step S1207). When the information determination unit 31a determines that the received data 33f includes the vehicle position information 33b when the ignition is on (Yes in step S1207), the control unit 31 stores the “ignition” stored in the storage unit 33. The off-vehicle position information 33b "is deleted (step S1208). Then, the control unit 31 proceeds to the next process (D in FIG. 12).

  Note that if the control unit 31 determines that data has not been received from the remote starter 10 (No in step S1203), it proceeds to the next process without performing the corresponding process (D in FIG. 12). In addition, when the information determining unit 31a determines that the received data 33f does not include the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off (No in step S1205), the received data 33f includes the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition on. Even when it is determined that it is not included (N0 in step S1207), the process corresponding to this is not performed and the process proceeds to the next process (D in FIG. 12).

  Next, the center 30 determines whether or not there is a connection request from the mobile terminal 20 (step S1301). This determination is made by determining whether or not the control unit 31 has received a communication connection request command from the portable terminal 20. If it is determined that there is a connection request from the mobile terminal 20 (Yes in step S1301), the control unit 31 permits the connection and establishes communication with the mobile terminal 20 if the connection is possible (step S1302). ). On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that there is no connection request from the mobile terminal 20 (No in step S1301), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next process without performing the process corresponding to the communication establishment.

  Next, the control unit 31 determines whether data has been received from the mobile terminal 20 (step S1303). Specifically, the control unit 31 determines whether or not there is data received via the communication unit 32 and whether or not the transmission source is the mobile terminal 20.

  If the control unit 31 determines that data has been received from the mobile terminal 20 (Yes in step S1303), the control unit 31 stores the received data in the storage unit 33 (step S1304). The received data includes mobile location information. On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that no data is received from the portable terminal 20 (No in step S1303), the corresponding process is not performed and the remote start process is terminated.

  After storing the data received from the portable terminal 20, the information determination unit 31a determines whether the start request command 33g is included in the received data 33f (step S1305). If it is determined that the start request command 33g is included (Yes in step S1305), the control unit 31 executes a start process (step S1306). Details of the starting process will be described later. On the other hand, if the information determination unit 31a determines that the start request command 33g is not included in the received data 33f (No in step S1305), the information determination unit 31a proceeds to the next process without performing the process related to the start.

  Next, the information determining unit 31a determines whether or not the data for changing the setting information 33d is included in the received data 33f (step S1307). If it is determined that the data for changing the setting information 33d is included (Yes in step S1307), the control unit 31 changes the setting information 33d based on the received data and stores it in the storage unit 33. (Step S1308). That is, the control unit 31 executes a process of rewriting the setting information 33d stored in the storage unit 33 with the changed setting information 33d. On the other hand, if the information determination unit 31a determines that data indicating that the setting information 33d is to be changed is not included (No in step S1307), the information determination unit 31a proceeds to the next process without performing the process related to the setting change.

  Next, the control unit 31 performs control of other functions (step S1309). Specifically, first, the information determining unit 31a determines whether or not the received data 33f includes another command 33g. When the information determining unit 31a determines that the other command 33g is included, the control unit 31 executes processing corresponding to the command 33g. On the other hand, when the information determination unit 31a determines that the other command 33g is not included, the control unit 31 does not execute the process. Then, the center 30 ends the remote start process.

  Next, the starting process (step S1306) executed by the control unit 31 will be described. 14 to 16 are flowcharts showing the starting process of the control unit 31.

  When starting the starting process, the control unit 31 first determines whether or not vehicle position information has been acquired (step S1401). In the present embodiment, when the restriction mode is set to ON in the remote starter 10 and the vehicle parking position is within the restricted area, the vehicle position information transmission process is prohibited. Therefore, the center 30 may not have acquired the vehicle position information. Therefore, the control unit 31 determines whether or not the vehicle position information at the start of parking is acquired from the remote starter 10 in step S1401.

  When it is determined that the vehicle position information has been acquired (Yes in step S1401), the control unit 31 does not perform communication processing with the remote starter 10 and proceeds to subsequent start processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the vehicle position information has not been acquired (No in step S1401), the control unit 31 executes a process of acquiring the vehicle position information in order to advance the start process. First, the control unit 31 transmits a communication connection request command to the remote starter 10 via the communication unit 32, and establishes communication with the remote starter 10 (step S1402).

  And if communication is established, the control part 31 will acquire the vehicle position information and vehicle information which were transmitted from the remote starter 10 via the communication part 32 (step S1403). The vehicle position information received in this case is the vehicle position information transmitted in step S803 of FIG. 8, and is the parking position at the time of a remote start request. That is, the remote starter 10 is in a standby state while the ignition is off, and only the communication unit 13 is activated. And if communication with the center 30 is established, the control part 11 and the positional information acquisition part 12 will be started, vehicle positional information will be acquired, and it will transmit to the center 30. FIG. The acquired vehicle position information is stored in the storage unit 33 as vehicle position information 33b (that is, a parking start position).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the vehicle parking position is within the restricted area with the restriction mode set to ON, the remote starter 10 transmits the vehicle position information to the center 30. However, when the user makes a start request, the center 30 needs to determine whether the start request can be transmitted. In this case, the center 30 communicates with the remote starter 10. The vehicle information is requested to be transmitted.

  Note that when the center 30 receives a start request from the mobile terminal 20, the parking start position cannot be acquired. This means that the parking position is within the restricted area or the remote starter 10 is outside the communication range and the vehicle. It is considered that the position information cannot be transmitted. In any case, since it is not desirable to transmit a start request from the center 30 to the remote starter 10, if the parking start position cannot be acquired, communication with the remote starter 10 is established and vehicle information is transmitted. Transmission of the start request may be prohibited without requesting. In that case, it is desirable to notify the portable terminal 20 that the remote start is stopped instead of steps S1402 and S1403. Thereby, the communication cost between the remote starter 10 and the center 30 can be further suppressed.

  When the vehicle position information is acquired, the start restriction unit 31b determines whether or not the distance restriction function is on (step S1404). In the storage unit 33 of the center 30, the distance limit function is initially set to ON as the setting information 33d. However, the distance limit function is turned ON or OFF on the mobile terminal 20 side, and the information is stored in the center 30 as setting information. If it is transmitted, the setting information 33d is rewritten with the setting information. The start restriction unit 31b can determine whether the distance restriction function is on or off by referring to the stored setting information 33d.

  If it is determined that the distance limiting function is not on (No in step S1404), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next starting process (E in FIG. 14). On the other hand, if it is determined that the distance restriction function is on (Yes in step S1404), the start restriction unit 31b determines whether the distance between the mobile terminal 20 and the vehicle is equal to or less than the restriction distance. Determination is made (step S1405). Specifically, the start restriction unit 31b compares the portable position information 33c at the time of the start request stored in the storage unit 33 with the vehicle position information 33b at the time of ignition off (at the start of parking), and The distance between 20 and the vehicle is calculated. Then, the start limiting unit 31b reads the limit distance from the setting information 33d stored in the storage unit 33, and compares the calculated distance with the limit distance.

  If the start restriction unit 31b determines that the calculated distance is equal to or less than the restriction distance as a result of the comparison (Yes in step S1405), the start restriction unit 31b proceeds to the next start process (E in FIG. 14). On the other hand, if it is determined that the calculated distance is not less than or equal to the limit distance (No in step S1405), the control unit 31 proceeds to a process of confirming whether or not to continue the start process (step S1406). Specifically, the control unit 31 confirms information indicating that the distance between the mobile terminal 20 at the time of the start request and the vehicle at the start of parking exceeds the limit distance, and whether to continue the start process. The inquiry information is transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 via the communication unit 32.

  And the control part 31 monitors whether the reply with respect to the inquiry was received from the portable terminal 20 (step S1407). If the control unit 31 determines that an answer has not been received from the mobile terminal 20 (No in step S1407), the control unit 31 repeats monitoring until an answer is received. On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that an answer has been received from the portable terminal 20 (Yes in step S1407), the control unit 31 determines whether or not the answer content permits the continuation of the starting process (step S1408). ).

  When the control unit 31 determines that the answer from the portable terminal 20 is the content indicating that the start process is allowed to continue (Yes in step S1408), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next start process (E in FIG. 14). . On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that the response from the portable terminal 20 indicates that the start process is not permitted to continue (No in step S1408), the control unit 31 cancels the start process and informs the mobile phone of that effect. The data is transmitted to the terminal 20 (step S1409), and the remote start process is terminated (F in FIG. 14).

  In addition, when it is determined that the calculated distance is not less than the limit distance, the control unit 31 may stop the start process without confirming whether the start process can be continued. Also in this case, the control unit 31 performs a process of transmitting to the portable terminal 20 that the start process has been stopped. That is, if the result of the processing step S1405 is No, the processing of the processing step S1409 will be executed next.

  Next, the position determination unit 31c determines whether or not the vehicle is present in an idle idle prohibition area (step S1501). As described above, the idle idle prohibition area is included in the map information 33 e stored in the storage unit 33. The position determination unit 31c reads out the vehicle position information 33b (that is, the parking start position) and the idle leave prohibited area included in the map information 33e from the storage unit 33, and the vehicle position information 33b and the idle leave prohibited area. And whether or not the parking start position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area is determined. When it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is within the idle idle prohibition area (Yes in step S1501), it is prohibited to perform the remote start to maintain the idle state. The starting process is stopped without confirming with the portable terminal 20, and a message to that effect is transmitted to the portable terminal 20 (step S1502), and the remote starting process is terminated (F in FIG. 15).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is not within the idle idle prohibition area (No in step S1501), the position determination unit 31c determines whether the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area. (Step S1503). Specifically, the position determination unit 31c reads the vehicle position information 33b (that is, the parking start position) and the specific area included in the map information 33e from the storage unit 33, and specifies the vehicle position information 33b and the specific position. Compare with the area, and determine whether the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area.

  When it is determined that the vehicle parking start position is not within the specific area (No in step S1503), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next start-up process (G in FIG. 15). On the other hand, when it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area (Yes in step S1503), the control unit 31 proceeds to a process of confirming whether or not to continue the start process (step S1504). . Specifically, the control unit 31 sends, via the communication unit 32, information indicating that the parking start position of the vehicle is within a specific area and inquiry information for confirming whether or not to continue the start process. It transmits to the portable terminal 20.

  And the control part 31 monitors whether the reply with respect to the inquiry was received from the portable terminal 20 (step S1505). If the control unit 31 determines that an answer has not been received from the mobile terminal 20 (No in step S1505), the control unit 31 repeats monitoring until an answer is received. On the other hand, when it is determined that the response has been received from the mobile terminal 20 (Yes in step S1505), the control unit 31 determines whether the response content permits the continuation of the starting process (step S1506). ).

  If the control unit 31 determines that the answer from the portable terminal 20 is the content indicating that the start process is allowed to continue (Yes in step S1506), the control unit 31 proceeds to the next start process (G in FIG. 15). . On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that the answer from the portable terminal 20 indicates that the start process is not permitted to continue (No in step S1506), the control unit 31 cancels the start process and notifies the mobile The data is transmitted to the terminal 20 (step S1507), and the remote start process is terminated (F in FIG. 15).

  Note that the control unit 31 may stop the start process without confirming whether the start process can be continued or not when it is determined that the parking start position of the vehicle is within the specific area. Also in this case, the control unit 31 performs a process of transmitting to the portable terminal 20 that the start process has been stopped. In other words, if the result of the processing step S1503 is Yes, the processing of the processing step S1507 will be executed next.

  Next, the control unit 31 transmits a communication connection request command to the remote starter 10 via the communication unit 32, and establishes communication with the remote starter 10 (step S1601). When communication is established, the control unit 31 receives the vehicle position information and vehicle information transmitted from the remote starter 10 via the communication unit 32 (step S1602). The vehicle position information received in this case is the vehicle position information transmitted in step S803 of FIG. 8, and is the parking position at the time of a remote start request. That is, the remote starter 10 is in a standby state while the ignition is off, and only the communication unit 13 is activated. And if communication with the center 30 is established, the control part 11 and the positional information acquisition part 12 will be started, vehicle positional information will be acquired, and it will transmit to the center 30. FIG.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the vehicle position information has not been acquired, communication with the remote starter 10 is established to acquire the vehicle position information. That is, when Step S1401 is No, Steps S1402 and S1403 are being executed. Therefore, at the time of Step S1601, communication with the remote starter 10 is established, and vehicle position information has also been acquired. is there. Therefore, when step S1401 is Yes, it is necessary to execute the processing of steps S1601 and S1602. However, when step S1401 is No, the processing of step S1601 does not need to be executed, and the processing of step S1602 is performed. May be executed or not.

  Next, the start restriction unit 31b determines whether or not the position control function is on (step S1603). In the storage unit 33 of the center 30, the position restriction function is initially set to ON as the setting information 33d. However, the position restriction function is turned on or off on the mobile terminal 20 side, and the information is transmitted to the center 30 as setting information. If it has been set, the setting information 33d is rewritten with the setting information. The start restriction unit 31b can determine whether the position restriction function is on or off by referring to the stored setting information 33d.

  If it is determined that the position restriction function is not on (No in step S1603), the start instructing unit 31d transmits a start request command to the remote starter 10 (step S1609), and the remote start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the position restriction function is on (Yes in step S1603), the start restriction unit 31b receives the position of the vehicle at the start of parking (parking start position) and in step S1602. It is determined whether or not the parking position at the time of the remote start request is the same (step S1604). Specifically, the start restriction unit 31b includes the vehicle position information 33b (that is, the parking start position) stored in the storage unit 33 and the vehicle position information 33b (that is, the start request) received in step S1602. The parking position at the time) is compared with each other, and the difference between the positions is determined.

  When the vehicle position information at the start of parking and the vehicle position information at the start request are the same, the start restriction unit 31b determines that the positions are the same. In addition, when the vehicle position information at the start of parking and the vehicle position information at the start request are different, or when either of them is unconfirmed information, it is determined that the positions are different from each other. Furthermore, when both the vehicle position information at the start of parking and the vehicle position information at the start request are unconfirmed information, it is determined that the positions are the same.

  Then, the start restriction unit 31b reads the restriction condition included in the setting information 33d stored in the storage unit 33, and compares the difference between the positions and the restriction condition. In the present embodiment, the limiting condition is that the start is permitted when the positions are the same, and the start processing is confirmed to be continued when the positions are different.

  As a result of the comparison, if it is determined that the positions are the same (Yes in step S1604), the start instructing unit 31d transmits a start request command to the remote starter 10 (step S1609), and remote start processing Exit. The fact that the positions are the same indicates that the position where the vehicle started parking and the current position of the vehicle are the same, and the vehicle is not moving against the intention of the user. This is because it can be determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the positions are different from each other (No in step S1604), the control unit 31 proceeds to a process of confirming whether or not to continue the start process (step S1605). Specifically, the control unit 31 obtains information indicating that the position of the vehicle at the start of parking and the position of the vehicle at the start request are different, and inquiry information for confirming whether or not to continue the start process. And transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 via the communication unit 32. Different positions indicate that the position where the vehicle started parking is different from the current position of the vehicle. For example, the vehicle moves against the user's intention such as theft or wrecker movement. This is because there is a possibility of being.

  And the control part 31 monitors whether the reply with respect to the inquiry was received from the portable terminal 20 (step S1606). If the control unit 31 determines that an answer has not been received from the mobile terminal 20 (No in step S1606), the control unit 31 repeats monitoring until an answer is received. On the other hand, if the control unit 31 determines that an answer has been received from the portable terminal 20 (Yes in step S1606), the control unit 31 determines whether the answer content permits the continuation of the start process (step S1607). ).

  If it is determined that the response from the portable terminal 20 is a content that permits the start process to be continued (Yes in step S1607), the start instruction unit 31d transmits a start request command to the remote starter 10. (Step S1609), and the remote start process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the response from the portable terminal 20 is the content not permitting the continuation of the start process (No in step S1607), the control unit 31 cancels the start process and informs that effect. It transmits to the portable terminal 20 (step S1608), and a remote starting process is complete | finished (F of FIG. 16).

  In addition, the control part 31 may stop a starting process, without confirming continuation of a starting process, when it is judged that a mutual position differs. Also in this case, the control unit 31 performs a process of transmitting to the portable terminal 20 that the start process has been stopped. That is, if the result is No in process step S1604, the process in process step S1608 will be executed next.

  Regarding disconnection of communication with the remote starter 10, the center 30 automatically disconnects communication when necessary data transmission / reception is completed between the center 30 and the remote starter 10. For example, when there is a connection request from the remote starter 10 (step S1201), the control unit 31 disconnects communication with the remote starter 10 if data is received from the remote starter 10. When communication is established from the center 30 to the remote starter 10, the control unit 31 completes a series of responses from the remote starter 10 for command transmission such as transmission of a start request command (step S1609). If it is determined that communication has been performed, communication is automatically disconnected. A case where a series of responses from the remote starter 10 is completed is a case where start completion information or time information at the start is received.

  According to the remote starting process in the center 30 described above, the distance limit function (steps S1404 to S1409) and the idle position prohibition area and the limit function in a specific area (steps S1501 to S1507) are the vehicle positions received when the ignition is off. The information is used to determine whether or not remote start is possible, and only when it is possible, communication with the remote starter 10 is established and a start request command is transmitted. There is no need to establish communication with the starter 10, and communication charges can be reduced.

  Further, with respect to the position restriction function (steps S1603 to S1608), when the position of the vehicle at the start of parking is different from that at the time of start request, that is, when start is not appropriate, the start is restricted, so that useless start is avoided. can do.

  In addition, when the restriction mode is set to ON in the remote starter 10, transmission of vehicle position information at the start of parking is prohibited when the parking position is in an idle idle prohibited area or a specific area. Communication charges can be further reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the remote starter 10 is provided with a restriction mode (step S603 in FIG. 6) for restricting transmission of vehicle position information at the start of parking, and the parking position is within the restricted area when the restriction mode is on. In the above example, the transmission of the vehicle position information is limited depending on whether or not the vehicle is located in the vehicle. However, the restriction mode may not be provided. In this case, if the parking position is within the restricted area, transmission of vehicle position information from the remote starter 10 to the center 30 is completely prohibited.

  In the above embodiment, the remote start process executed by the center 30 includes a start process based on a distance limit function, a start process based on determination of an idle idle prohibited area and a specific area, and a start process based on a position limit function. However, it is not necessary to execute all of these, and one or more start processes including the start process based on the distance limiting function may be executed alone or in combination as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the parking start information is used as ignition off information, and when the ignition is off, it is determined that parking starts and the vehicle position information is transmitted to the center. However, the determination of parking start is limited to this. Other vehicle information may be used as long as it is information that can determine parking start. For example, if the prime mover is an engine, it may be determined that parking has started when the engine has stopped due to the engine speed, and if a keyless entry device is provided, it is determined that parking has started when the door is locked by the keyless entry device. May be. In short, it is only necessary to determine the start of parking and transmit vehicle position information.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that various functions are realized in software by the arithmetic processing of the CPU according to the program. However, some of these functions are realized by an electrical hardware circuit. Also good. Conversely, some of the functions realized by the hardware circuit may be realized by software.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Remote starter 11.21.31 Control part 12.22 Position information acquisition part 13.23.32 Communication part 14.24.33 Storage part 20. Portable terminal 30 Center

Claims (6)

A remote starter mounted on a vehicle and performing start control of a prime mover of the vehicle based on a start request transmitted based on vehicle position information at the start of parking in an information processing device provided outside the vehicle,
Communication means for transmitting and receiving information to and from the information processing apparatus;
Position information acquisition means for acquiring position information of the own vehicle;
Vehicle information acquisition means for acquiring vehicle information of the host vehicle;
When the vehicle information acquisition means acquires vehicle parking start information,
The position information acquisition means acquires position information at the start of parking,
The communication means determines whether or not communication with the information processing apparatus is possible. When communication is possible, the communication means transmits position information at the start of parking to the information processing apparatus, while communication is possible. If it is not, the position information at the start of parking is not transmitted, the position at which the communication is possible, and the position at the time when the communication is possible is acquired by the position information acquisition means When the information is the same position as the position information at the start of parking, the remote starter transmits the position information at the start of parking to the information processing apparatus.
The remote starter according to claim 1, wherein
When the position information acquisition means cannot acquire the position information at the start of parking, the position information acquisition means acquires unconfirmed information that is information indicating that the position information cannot be acquired;
The remote starting device, wherein the communication means transmits the unconfirmed information to an information processing device.
The remote starter according to claim 2 ,
Further comprising storage means for storing position information at the start of parking,
The storage means, when the communication means does not perform transmission processing of the position information and unconfirmed information at the start of parking, information indicating that the transmission processing is not performed, position information and unconfirmed information at the start of parking, A remote starter characterized by memorizing.
The remote starter according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The said parking start information is the information which the ignition of the vehicle switched from ON to OFF, The remote starter characterized by the above-mentioned.
The remote starter according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
When the vehicle information acquisition means acquires vehicle parking end information,
The location information acquisition means acquires location information at the end of parking,
The remote starter characterized in that the communication means transmits position information at the end of parking to an information processing device.
The remote starter according to claim 5 ,
The parking start information is a remote starter characterized in that the user gets into the vehicle and manually switches the ignition from off to on.

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