JP6853724B2 - Information systems, in-vehicle devices, primary keys, unlocking methods, and programs - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information system or the like for unlocking a mobile body.

Conventionally, when the distance between the communication device that transmits the activation signal from the vehicle-mounted antenna and the vehicle-mounted antenna is within a predetermined distance, the identification signal is activated by the activation signal to unlock the door lock device. There was a keyless entry system equipped with a portable remote controller that replied (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-57366

In recent years, in addition to rental cars that allow unspecified users to use various cars, car sharing services that allow multiple registered users to share specific cars have come to be provided. Car key delivery can be a problem with this type of service. That is, a user who wants to use a car needs to receive the key at, for example, a store of a company that provides the service, which is troublesome. In addition, in the case of delivery at the store, it could not be used outside business hours such as at night and on holidays.

Furthermore, in car sharing, cars may be managed unattended in a general parking lot. In such a case, after receiving the key at a store located away from the parking lot, the person heads to the parking lot, which takes more time and effort. There is also a method of managing and passing keys between users, but there was a great deal of security concern.

Therefore, if the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key, the user does not have to take the trouble of handing it over, does not have to worry about the business hours, and has less security concerns.

However, in conventional information systems such as the keyless entry stem, the user has not been able to unlock the mobile without the key.

The information system of the first invention is an information system including an in-vehicle device and a first key which is a key for unlocking a door of a moving body, and the in-vehicle device gives an unlocking instruction to a user terminal. An unlocking command receiving unit that receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to the input of, and an unlocking command that sends an unlocking command to the first key when the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking command. It is equipped with a sending unit, and the first key is the first reception unit that receives the unlocking order sent from the in-vehicle device, and the unlocking of the door of the moving body when the first reception unit receives the unlocking order. This is an information system including a first transmission unit that transmits an unlocking signal.

With such a configuration, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, the information system of the second invention further includes a server device for the first invention, and the server device has a terminal identifier for identifying a user terminal and an in-vehicle device identifier for identifying an in-vehicle device. It is paired with a management information storage unit that stores one or more management information that it has, an unlocking instruction information receiving unit that receives unlocking instruction information having a terminal identifier from a user terminal, and a terminal identifier that the unlocking instruction information has. An in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit that acquires an in-vehicle device identifier and an unlocking command transmitting unit that transmits an unlocking command to the in-vehicle device identified by the in-vehicle device identifier are provided, and the unlocking command receiving unit is unlocked from the server device. It is an information system that receives lock commands.

With such a configuration, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the third invention, with respect to the first invention, the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking command from the user terminal in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal. It is a system.

With such a configuration, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the fourth invention, the positional relationship between the user terminal and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition with respect to any one of the first to third inventions. The unlocking command sending unit is an information system that sends an unlocking command to the first key only in the case of.

With such a configuration, the user can properly unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the fifth invention, with respect to the fourth invention, the in-vehicle device further includes a short-range wireless communication unit that communicates with the user terminal by the short-range wireless communication means, and sends an unlocking command. The unit is an information system that sends an unlock command to the first key when the short-range wireless communication unit can communicate with the user terminal.

With such a configuration, the user can properly unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the sixth invention, with respect to the second invention, the management information also has the moving body position information indicating the position regarding the in-vehicle device, and the unlocking instruction information receiving unit is from the user terminal. , The position indicated by the moving body position information paired with the in-vehicle device identifier acquired by the in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit after receiving the unlock instruction information having the terminal position information indicating the position of the user terminal and the terminal identifier, and the terminal position information. The unlocking command sending unit is an information system that sends an unlocking command to the first key only when the position indicated by is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition.

With such a configuration, the user can properly unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the seventh invention, the first key and the in-vehicle device are connected by wire for any one of the first to sixth inventions, and the first reception unit is wired. , An information system that accepts unlocking orders sent from in-vehicle devices.

With such a configuration, the moving body can be unlocked without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the eighth invention, for any one of the first to sixth inventions, the first reception unit receives the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device by the wireless communication means. It is a system.

With such a configuration, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, the information system of the ninth invention is provided with a second key for any one of the first to eighth inventions, and the in-vehicle device has the second key in a predetermined place. Further, a second key judgment unit for determining whether or not, and an invalidation unit for preventing the first key from operating when the second key determination unit determines that the second key does not exist in a predetermined location. It is an information system to be equipped.

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the first key from operating improperly when the user leaves the moving body.

Further, the information system of the tenth invention is an information system in which the unlocking signal of the second key is the same as the unlocking signal of the first key with respect to the ninth invention.

With such a configuration, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system of the eleventh invention, the first key is an information system existing in a mobile body with respect to any one of the first to tenth inventions.

With such a configuration, the first key can be appropriately managed.

According to the present invention, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Block diagram of the information system according to the first embodiment Flow chart explaining the operation of the in-vehicle device Flow chart explaining the operation of the server device Flow chart explaining the operation of the user terminal Conceptual diagram of the information system Data structure diagram of the management information Block diagram of the information system according to the second embodiment Diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the computer system

Hereinafter, two embodiments of the information system and the like will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, since the components with the same reference numerals perform the same operation in each embodiment, the description may be omitted again.

In any of the embodiments, in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal, the unlocking command is received from the external device, the unlocking command is sent to the first key, and the moving body is unlocked. The information system including the in-vehicle device to be performed will be described.

However, in the information system of the first embodiment, the external device is usually a server device, and the in-vehicle device receives an unlocking command from the user terminal via the server device, whereas the information of the second embodiment In the system, the external device is the user terminal, and the in-vehicle device receives the unlocking command directly from the user terminal.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the information system 100 according to the present embodiment. The information system 100 includes one or more in-vehicle devices 1, one or more first keys 2, a server device 3, one or more user terminals 4, and one or more second keys 5.

Each of the one or more in-vehicle devices 1 and the one or more user terminals 4 are communicably connected to the server device 3 via, for example, a network such as a LAN or the Internet, a wireless or wired communication line, or the like.

The in-vehicle device 1 is, for example, a device provided on a mobile body. The in-vehicle device 1 is usually provided inside the moving body, but may be provided outside, or may be provided anywhere in the moving body.

The moving body is a general term for vehicles that move by the user's driving, such as a car, a motorcycle, and a ship. The moving body may be, for example, a vehicle having a keyless entry function. This type of car has, for example, a door lock mechanism that locks the door and a control circuit that controls the door lock mechanism, so that the user does not have to insert a physical key into the keyhole of the door to insert the smart key. The door can be locked and unlocked with the touch of a button. Specifically, when the lock button of the smart key is pressed, a lock signal is transmitted from the smart key, and the car control circuit controls the door lock mechanism in response to the lock signal to lock the door. When the unlock button of the smart key is pressed, an unlock signal is transmitted from the smart key, and the car control circuit controls the door lock mechanism in response to the unlock signal to unlock the door.

However, the moving body may, for example, have a smart entry function or may use a physical key. The smart entry function is a function that allows a user carrying a smart key to unlock a door simply by approaching a moving object or touching a doorknob. Further, the object of unlocking by the keyless entry function or the like is not limited to the door, but may be, for example, an electronic lock of a drive system such as an engine or a control system other than a door lock, or a mechanical lock such as a wheel. Well, broadly understand. In addition, in the following, when referring to in-vehicle, in-vehicle, out-of-vehicle, etc., the target is not limited to the vehicle, but is understood to be the whole moving body.

The first key 2 is a key for unlocking the moving body. The first key 2 is usually a key for unlocking the door of a moving body such as a car or a ship, but may be a key for unlocking the control system of a moving body such as a motorcycle, for example. It may be a key for unlocking the mechanical lock of the wheel of a moving body such as a bicycle, and the target of the unlocking does not matter.

Further, the first key 2 may be, for example, a key that also locks the moving body. The first key 2 can be realized by using an existing smart key, for example, but may be a key dedicated to the information system 100. Further, such a matter is also common to the second key 5 described later.

The user terminal 4 is a terminal of a user who uses a mobile body. The user terminal 4 is usually a mobile terminal carried by a user, and is, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, or the like, but the type does not matter. The user terminal 4 is connected to the in-vehicle device 1 by short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark), NFC, etc., instead of or instead of connecting by a network, a communication line, or the like. May be good.

The first key 2 is usually present in the moving body. Being present in the moving body is usually provided in the moving body, but may be simply placed in the vehicle. It is preferable that the first key 2 is provided in the moving body, for example, and is connected by wire to the in-vehicle device 1 also provided in the moving body. Note that being connected by wire is synonymous with being wired to the in-vehicle device 1. However, the connection with the in-vehicle device 1 may be a wireless connection.

Each of the 1 or more first keys 2 is connected to any one of the 1 or more in-vehicle devices 1, for example, by wire. The first key connected to a certain in-vehicle device 1 receives an unlock command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 and transmits an unlock signal for unlocking the door of the mobile body provided with the in-vehicle device 1. .. The first key may also receive, for example, a locking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 and transmit a locking signal for locking the door.

However, the first key 2 may exist outside the moving body. Being outside the moving body may be, for example, non-removably provided on the outer surface of the body of the moving body.

Alternatively, being outside the moving body may be provided, for example, in a storage place for the moving body. The storage place is, for example, a parking facility, but it may be any place where the moving object is stored. The parking facility is a facility for parking a moving object. The parking facility may be, for example, a garage, a car stop, a signboard, a parking meter, etc. provided in each of one or more parking spaces in the parking lot, but the type is not limited. As described above, the first key 2 may exist anywhere as long as it is in the vicinity of the moving body.

Each of the 1 or more second keys 5 is a key paired with any one of the 1 or more first keys 2. Pairing usually means transmitting the same unlocking signal, but for example, the same locking signal may be transmitted. The same unlocking signal or the same locking signal may have, for example, the same mobile identifier that identifies one mobile that is the subject of unlocking or locking. The moving body identifier is information for identifying the moving body, for example, a vehicle body number, a license plate number, an ID, or the like, but any information that can identify the moving body may be used. However, the pairing may have, for example, a physical key structure capable of unlocking or locking the same mobile body.

The first key 2 is, for example, inside the moving body and is wired to the in-vehicle device 1 provided in the moving body, and cannot be taken out by the user, whereas the second key 5 is the moving body by the user. It is a key that can be taken out of the mobile body, and is usually stored in a predetermined place inside the moving body.

The in-vehicle device 1 includes a storage unit 11, a reception unit 12, and a processing unit 13. The receiving unit 12 includes an unlocking command receiving unit 121. The processing unit 13 includes an unlocking command sending unit 131, a positional relationship determination unit 132, a second key determination unit 133, an invalidation unit 134, and a short-range wireless communication unit 135.

The first key 2 includes a first reception unit 21 and a first transmission unit 22.

The server device 3 includes a management information storage unit 31, a server reception unit 32, a server processing unit 33, and a server transmission unit 34. The server receiving unit 32 includes an unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321. The server processing unit 33 includes an in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331 and a server positional relationship determination unit 332. The server transmission unit 34 includes an unlocking command transmission unit 341.

The user terminal 4 includes a user storage unit 41, a user reception unit 42, a user transmission unit 43, a user reception unit 44, a user processing unit 45, and a user output unit 46.

The second key 5 may have the same configuration as the first key 2. That is, the second key 5 includes, for example, a second reception unit 51 and a second transmission unit 52.

The storage unit 11 constituting the in-vehicle device 1 can store various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, an in-vehicle device identifier. The in-vehicle device identifier is information that identifies the in-vehicle device 1. The in-vehicle device identifier is, for example, an address such as a MAC address or an IP address, an ID, or the like, but may be a mobile identifier that identifies a mobile body on which the in-vehicle device 1 is provided, as long as it is information that can identify the in-vehicle device 1. Anything is fine.

The receiving unit 12 receives various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, an unlocking order.

The unlocking command receiving unit 121 receives the unlocking command. The unlocking command is an unlocking command for the moving body. The unlocking order is usually an order to unlock the door of a moving body. It is preferable that the unlocking instruction has, for example, an in-vehicle device identifier. However, the data structure of the unlocking command does not matter.

The unlocking command receiving unit 121 normally receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to an input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4. The unlocking instruction is an instruction for unlocking the moving body. The unlocking instruction is, for example, a flag or ID corresponding to unlocking, but the expression format is not limited. The input of the unlock instruction may be, for example, pressing the unlock button displayed on the display, voice input via a microphone, or the like, and the mode thereof is not limited.

The external device is usually a server device 3 or a user terminal 4. When the external device is the server device 3, for example, the user terminal 4 accepts the input of the unlock instruction and transmits the unlock instruction information having the terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 to the server device 3. The unlocking instruction information is information for instructing the unlocking of the moving body. In addition to the unlocking instruction, the unlocking instruction information has, for example, one or more types of identifiers of a terminal identifier that identifies the source user terminal 4 or a mobile identifier that identifies a mobile body to be unlocked. , The data structure does not matter. The server device 3 receives the unlock instruction information from the user terminal 4 and transmits the unlock instruction to the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the in-vehicle device identifier paired with the terminal identifier of the unlock instruction information. May be good. In this way, the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receives the unlocking command from the server device 3. The terminal identifier is information that identifies the user terminal 4, but may also be information that identifies the user. The terminal identifier is, for example, a terminal ID, a MAC address, a telephone number, a user ID, an e-mail address, or the like.

Alternatively, when the external device is the user terminal 4, the user terminal 4 that has received the unlock instruction transmits the unlock command directly to, for example, the in-vehicle device 1, and the unlock command receiving unit 121 receives the unlock command from the user terminal 4. Receive the unlock command.

The unlocking command receiving unit 121 may also receive, for example, a locking command. The operation of the unlocking command receiving unit 121 in this case may be, for example, the above-mentioned operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

The processing unit 13 performs various processes. The various processes include, for example, the unlocking command sending unit 131, the positional relationship determination unit 132, the second key determination unit 133, the invalidation unit 134, and the short-range wireless communication unit 135. The various processes also include various discriminations described in the flowchart.

The unlocking command sending unit 131 sends an unlocking command to the first key 2. Sending means sending by wire. Normally, when the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receives the unlocking command, the unlocking command sending unit 131 sends the unlocking command to the first key 2 wired to the in-vehicle device 1. However, even if the unlocking command is received, the unlocking command sending unit 131 may, for example, if the vehicle-mounted device identifier possessed by the unlocking command does not match the vehicle-mounted device identifier stored in the storage unit 11. It is preferable not to send an unlocking order.

The unlocking command sending unit 131 normally sends the unlocking command to the first key 2 so that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. Run only if. The positional relationship determination unit 132, which will be described later, determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition.

That is, when the unlocking command sending unit 131 determines, for example, that the positional relationship determining unit 132 exists so close that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body satisfies a predetermined condition. , An unlocking command may be sent to the first key 2.

Alternatively, the unlocking command sending unit 131 may send an unlocking command to the first key 2, for example, when the short-range wireless communication unit 135 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4. Whether or not the short-range wireless communication unit 135 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4 indicates, for example, whether or not short-range wireless communication is possible from the short-range wireless communication module constituting the short-range wireless communication unit 135. It can be judged by acquiring the short-range wireless communication availability information.

Specifically, the short-range wireless communication module has, for example, a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 and a short-range wireless communication in response to establishing a connection with the user terminal 4 by short-range wireless communication. It is preferable to notify the unlocking command sending unit 131 of the short-range wireless communication availability information having the flag corresponding to communicability. Alternatively, the short-range wireless communication module recognizes the terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 during the period of short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4, for example, from the unlocking command sending unit 131. In response to the request of, the unlocking command sending unit 131 may be notified of the short-range wireless communication availability information having the terminal identifier and the flag corresponding to the short-range wireless communication possible.

It may be considered that the lock command is sent by, for example, the lock command sending unit (not shown) of the processing unit 13, but the unlock order sending unit 131 also sends the lock command to the first key 2, for example. You may. The operation of the unlocking command sending unit 131 in this case may be, for example, the above-mentioned operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

The positional relationship determination unit 132 determines the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body. Specifically, the positional relationship determination unit 132 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition.

The positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is not limited to the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body itself, for example, the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the in-vehicle device 1 provided on the mobile body. Alternatively, the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the parking facility in which the moving body is parked may be used. It should be noted that such a matter also applies to the server positional relationship determination unit 332, which will be described later.

The positional relationship determination unit 132 is usually located so close that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body satisfies a predetermined condition in response to the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receiving the unlocking command. Determine if it is a relationship. The positional relationship determination unit 132 may make the same determination even when, for example, a locking command is received. However, the trigger by which the positional relationship determination unit 132 makes such a determination does not matter.

The positional relationship determination unit 132 may make such a determination using, for example, a network position detection function, GPS, or the like, or the short-range wireless communication unit 135 communicates with the user terminal 4 in a short-range wireless communication. You may do it depending on whether or not you can do it.

When using the network position detection function, the positional relationship determination unit 132 holds, for example, a specific AP identifier, and acquires the current AP identifier directly from the user terminal 4 or via the server device 3. , The determination may be made depending on whether or not the retained specific AP identifier corresponds to the acquired current AP identifier.

The AP identifier is information that identifies an access point (hereinafter, may be referred to as AP). The AP identifier is, for example, an address such as a MAC address or an ID, but any type of information can be used as long as it is information that can identify the AP.

The specific AP identifier is an AP identifier that identifies a specific AP. The specific AP is, for example, an AP corresponding to a storage location of a mobile object. The corresponding AP is usually one or more APs provided in the storage location, but may also include one or more APs present in the vicinity of the storage location.

The current AP identifier is an AP identifier that identifies the AP to which the user terminal 4 is currently connected. For example, the user terminal 4 acquires an AP identifier that identifies the AP from the AP to be connected, and then holds the AP identifier as the current AP identifier for a period of time connected to the AP.

Alternatively, when using the network position detection function, the positional relationship determination unit 132 acquires, for example, the current AP identifier of the in-vehicle device 1 itself and the current AP identifier of the user terminal 4, and the two current AP identifiers. Such a determination may be made depending on whether or not the AP identifiers of the above correspond.

When GPS is used, for example, the user terminal 4 has a function of acquiring position information using GPS, and the positional relationship determination unit 132 directly from the user terminal 4 or via the server device 3. Acquire the terminal position information of the user terminal 4. Further, the positional relationship determination unit 132 holds the position information of the storage location, and calculates the distance between the storage location and the user terminal 4 by using the held position information and the acquired position information. However, the above determination may be made depending on whether or not the calculated distance is smaller than or less than the threshold value.

Alternatively, when GPS is used, for example, the positional relationship determination unit 132 acquires the position information of the in-vehicle device 1 itself and the position information of the user terminal 4, and the positional relationship between the two position information is determined. , Such a judgment may be made depending on whether or not the positional relationship is close enough to have a predetermined condition. The position information of the in-vehicle device 1 is usually the same as the position information of the moving body provided with the in-vehicle device 1, and may be referred to as the moving body position information below.

For example, in a configuration in which the unlocking command sending unit 131 sends an unlocking command to the first key 2 when the short-range wireless communication unit 135 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4, the positional relationship is determined. The unit 132 may be excluded from the component group of the in-vehicle device 1.

Further, such a determination may be made by, for example, the user terminal 4 or the server device 3. Details will be described later, but for example, in the server device 3, whether or not the server positional relationship determination unit 332 is so close that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body satisfies a predetermined condition. When it is determined that the positional relationship exists close enough to satisfy the conditions, the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the in-vehicle device identifier acquired by the in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331 is unlocked having the in-vehicle device identifier. The positional relationship determination unit 132 may be excluded from the component group of the vehicle-mounted device 1 even when the operation of transmitting the command is performed.

The second key determination unit 133 determines whether or not the second key 5 exists in a predetermined place. The predetermined place is, for example, a predetermined place in a moving body or a moving body. A predetermined place in the moving body is, for example, a key box or a dashboard wired to the in-vehicle device 1. The second key determination unit 133 determines whether or not the second key 5 exists at a predetermined location, for example, by using a signal from a sensor provided at or near the location. May be good. The sensor is, for example, an infrared sensor, a weight sensor, a contact sensor, or the like, but may be an image sensor, and the type is not limited. Further, when the second key 5 is, for example, a smart key, the second key determination unit 133 can determine whether or not the second key 5 exists in the moving body by using a known technique. is there.

The key box has, for example, a storage unit in which the second key 5 is stored, an infrared sensor or a contact sensor provided in the storage unit, or a weight sensor provided under the bottom surface of the key box.

The infrared sensor has, for example, a light emitting unit that emits infrared rays and a light receiving unit that receives infrared rays from the light emitting unit. The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are provided, for example, at positions in the storage unit facing each other. The light receiving unit cannot receive infrared rays when the second key 2 is stored in the storage unit, but can receive infrared rays when the second key 2 is taken out. The infrared sensor may transmit, for example, a signal indicating whether or not the light receiving unit can receive light. The second key determination unit 133 determines that the second key 5 exists in the key box when the signal from the infrared sensor indicates that it cannot receive light, and when it indicates that it can receive light, the second key 5 is a key. It can be determined that it does not exist in the box.

The weight sensor under the key box may detect the weight of the key box and transmit a signal indicating the detected weight, for example. For example, the second key determination unit 133 holds a threshold value, and when the signal from the weight sensor indicates greater than or greater than the threshold value, the second key determination unit 133 determines that the second key 5 exists in the key box and is equal to or less than the threshold value. Alternatively, if it indicates less than the threshold value, it can be determined that the second key 5 does not exist in the key box. The threshold value is, for example, a value larger than the weight of the key box itself and smaller than the total weight of the key box and the second key 5 (for example, adding half the weight of the second key 5 to the weight of the key box). Any value).

The contact sensor may be provided on the inner surface of the accommodating portion, for example, and may transmit a signal indicating either a contact state in contact with an object such as the second key 2 or a non-contact state in which the contact sensor is not in contact with the object. .. The second key determination unit 133 determines that the second key 5 exists in the key box when the signal from the contact sensor indicates a contact state, and when the signal from the contact sensor indicates a non-contact state, the second key 5 is a key. It can be determined that it does not exist in the box.

Alternatively, the key box has, for example, a storage unit, and an image sensor is provided at a position in the moving body where the storage unit can be photographed, and the second key determination unit 133 is from this image sensor. By processing the image signal, it is also possible to determine whether or not the second key 5 exists in the key box.

The invalidation unit 134 invalidates the first key 2 when the second key determination unit 133 determines that the second key 5 does not exist at a predetermined location. Invalidation is to prevent the first key 2 from operating. As a result, the invalidation unit 134 does not need to operate the first key 2, and the method is not limited. The invalidation unit 134 invalidates the first key 2 by, for example, turning off the power of the first key 2. The invalidation unit 134 prevents, for example, the signal output from the first key 2 from going out of a predetermined area.

For example, by operating the user terminal 4, the moving body is unlocked via the first key 2, and the second key 5 is taken out from the key box in the moving body, so that the first key 2 is invalidated. After that, one or more of the locking or unlocking of the moving body will be performed using the second key 5. A user who takes the second key 5 out of the vehicle usually locks the moving body by using the second key 5. However, the locking may be performed automatically, for example, in response to the closing of the door in a state where the second key 5 does not exist in a predetermined place.

After that, the user unlocks the moving body using the second key 5 and enters the vehicle. Since the first key 2 does not function during the period when the second key 5 does not exist in a predetermined place, unlocking using the user terminal 4 as described above cannot usually be performed. When the user who has finished using the mobile body stops the mobile body at the storage location and returns the second key 5 to the key box in the mobile body, the processing unit 13 activates the first key 2 and presses the user terminal 4. You will be able to unlock or lock with the first key 2 you used.

The short-range wireless communication unit 135 communicates with the user terminal 4 by the short-range wireless communication means. The short-range wireless communication means is, for example, a short-range wireless communication module such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), but the type is not limited. In a configuration in which communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the user terminal 4 can be performed by a network or the like, the short-range wireless communication unit 135 may be omitted from the component group of the in-vehicle device 1, but it may be omitted from the component group of the in-vehicle device 1. Can coexist.

The first reception unit 21 constituting the first key 2 receives an unlocking command. The first reception unit 21 usually receives an unlocking order sent from the in-vehicle device 1. It is preferable that the first reception unit 21 receives, for example, an unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 by wire. However, the first reception unit 21 may receive the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 by, for example, wireless communication means or short-range wireless communication means. The wireless communication means is, for example, a wireless communication module such as a NIC (Network interface controller) or a network card, but the type is not limited.

The first reception unit 21 may also accept, for example, a locking order. In that case, the operation of the first reception unit 21 may be, for example, the above operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

Further, for example, when the first key 2 has one or more physical buttons of the unlock button and the lock button, the first reception unit 21 may accept the unlock command by pressing the unlock button. Alternatively, the lock command by pressing the lock button may be accepted. The unlock button or the like may be pressed by, for example, a robot (not shown) provided in the vicinity of the first key 2 in the moving body. The robot may be wired to the in-vehicle device 1 as in the first key 2. The robot may have, for example, an arm mechanism and an arm control circuit. Specifically, when the first key 2 has only the unlock button, the arm mechanism has, for example, an arm provided corresponding to the unlock button and a motor for driving the arm, and the unlock button on the arm. May be configured to be able to press. The arm control circuit may control the arm mechanism and press the unlock button in response to the unlock command from the in-vehicle device 1. Further, when the first key 2 also has a lock button, the arm mechanism further includes, for example, a second arm provided corresponding to the lock button and a second motor for driving the second arm, and the second arm. It may be configured so that the lock button can be pressed with. The arm control circuit may control the arm mechanism and press the lock button in response to a lock command from the in-vehicle device 1.

The first transmission unit 22 transmits an unlocking signal. The unlocking signal is a signal for unlocking the moving body, and is usually a signal for unlocking the door of the moving body.

For example, the first transmitting unit 22 holds a mobile identifier, and when the first receiving unit 21 receives an unlocking command, it is preferable to transmit an unlocking signal having the mobile identifier. ..

The first transmission unit 22 may transmit such an unlocking signal to, for example, a door lock control circuit. The door lock control circuit receives the unlock signal from the first key 2 and controls the door lock mechanism to unlock the door. The door lock control circuit holds, for example, a mobile identifier, and if the mobile identifier of the received unlock signal corresponds to the holding mobile identifier, the door is unlocked, and if it does not correspond, the door is unlocked. It is preferable not to unlock the door. However, the destination of the unlock signal does not matter.

The first transmission unit 22 may also transmit, for example, a lock signal. In that case, the operation of the first transmission unit 22 may be, for example, in the above operation, the unlocking may be appropriately read as the locking.

One or more management information is stored in the management information storage unit 31 that constitutes the server device 3. In the following, one or more stored management information may be collectively referred to as a management information group.

The management information is information for managing a set of the in-vehicle device 1 and the user terminal 4. The set of the in-vehicle device 1 and the user terminal 4 is a set of the in-vehicle device 1 provided in one mobile body and the user terminal 4 of the user who uses the one mobile body.

The management information includes, for example, an in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the in-vehicle device 1 and a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 that is paired with the in-vehicle device 1. It is preferable that the management information further includes, for example, one or more types of position information among mobile body position information and terminal position information. The moving body position information is position information indicating a position related to the in-vehicle device 1. The position regarding the in-vehicle device 1 may be the position of the in-vehicle device 1 or the position of the moving body in which the in-vehicle device 1 is provided. The terminal position information is information indicating the position of the user terminal 4. The position information may be, for example, coordinates such as latitude and longitude, or may be an AP identifier, and its data structure does not matter.

The server receiving unit 32 receives various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, unlocking instruction information.

The unlock instruction information receiving unit 321 receives the unlock instruction information. The unlock instruction information receiving unit 321 normally receives unlock instruction information having a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 from the user terminal 4.

The unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 may also receive the locking instruction information, for example. In that case, the operation of the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 may be, for example, the above-mentioned operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

The server processing unit 33 performs various processes. The various processes are, for example, processes such as an in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331 and a server positional relationship determination unit 332. The various processes also include, for example, discrimination described in the flowchart.

The vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 acquires the vehicle-mounted device identifier. The vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 usually acquires an vehicle-mounted device identifier paired with the terminal identifier of the unlocking instruction information received by the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 from the management information storage unit 31.

The server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body. Specifically, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition.

In the server positional relationship determination unit 332, for example, the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 receives the unlocking instruction information, and the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 is paired with the terminal identifier of the received unlocking instruction information. It is preferable to determine the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 identified by the terminal identifier and the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the in-vehicle device identifier according to the acquisition of the identifier.

The server positional relationship determination unit 332 usually determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body as described above is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. The condition is, for example, a distance condition or a time condition. The distance condition may be, for example, that the distance from the user terminal 4 to the moving body is smaller than the threshold value or less than or equal to the threshold value. The time condition may be, for example, that the time until the user holding the user terminal 4 arrives at the place where the moving body is placed is smaller than the threshold value or less than or equal to the threshold value.

Alternatively, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 may determine such a positional relationship based on, for example, whether or not short-range wireless communication can be performed between the user terminal 4 and the in-vehicle device 1 paired with the user terminal 4. , You may make a judgment using the position information acquired by using the position detection function of the network, GPS, or the like.

Whether or not short-range wireless communication can be performed between the user terminal 4 and the in-vehicle device 1 paired with the user terminal 4 depends on, for example, the short-range wireless communication module of one or more types of the user terminal 4 or the in-vehicle device 1. Therefore, it can be determined by acquiring the short-range wireless communication availability information indicating the possibility of short-range wireless communication.

Specifically, for example, the short-range wireless communication module of the in-vehicle device 1 processes a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 in response to establishing a connection with the user terminal 4 by short-range wireless communication. It is preferable that the unit 13 is notified, and the processing unit 13 transmits the short-range wireless communication availability information having the notified terminal identifier and the flag corresponding to the short-range wireless communication enablement to the server device 4. Alternatively, the short-range wireless communication module of the in-vehicle device 1 recognizes the terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 during the period of short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4, for example, and the processing unit 13 However, in response to a request from the server positional relationship determination unit 332, the terminal identifier is acquired from the short-range wireless communication module, and whether or not short-range wireless communication is possible with the acquired terminal identifier and a flag indicating that short-range wireless communication is possible. The information may be transmitted to the server positional relationship determination unit 332. Alternatively, the same operation may be performed on the user terminal 4 side.

The server receiving unit 32 receives the short-range wireless communication availability information from one or more types of devices among the user terminal 4 or the in-vehicle device 1, and the server processing unit 33 manages the received short-range wireless communication availability information. It is stored in the information storage unit 31. The server positional relationship determination unit 332 uses, for example, the short-range wireless communication management information, which is a set of one or more short-range wireless communication availability information stored in the management information storage unit 31, with the user terminal 4 and the mobile body. It is preferable to determine for each one or more user terminals 4 whether or not the positional relationship of the above is a positional relationship that exists close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition.

The unlocking command sending unit 131 may also send a locking command to the first key 2, for example. The operation of the unlocking command sending unit 131 in this case may be, for example, the above-mentioned operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

When using the network position detection function, each one or more user terminals 4 acquires the AP identifier of the currently connected access point from the access point and transmits the AP identifier to the server device 3 in pairs with the terminal identifier. Has the function of The server positional relationship determination unit 332 receives an AP identifier from each user terminal 4 in pairs with the terminal identifier, associates the received AP identifier with the terminal identifier, and stores it in the management information storage unit 31.

Further, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 holds, for example, specific AP information. The specific AP information is a set of pairs of an in-vehicle device identifier and the above-mentioned specific AP identifier.

The server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines the positional relationship between one in-vehicle device 1 and the user terminal 4 paired thereto, for example, among one or more management information stored in the management information storage unit 31, the user terminal. Whether or not the AP identifier included in the management information having the terminal identifier that identifies 4 matches the AP identifier that is paired with the in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the in-vehicle device 1 among the retained specific AP information. , You may judge.

Further, when GPS is used, the positional relationship determination unit 132 holds, for example, storage location information. The storage location information is a set of a pair of the vehicle-mounted device identifier and the position information of the storage location of the mobile body provided with the vehicle-mounted device 1 identified by the vehicle-mounted device identifier. The positional relationship determination unit 132 acquires the position information of one user terminal 4 by using GPS, and acquires the device identifier paired with the terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 from the management information storage unit 31. To do. Then, the distance between the user terminal 4 and the storage location is calculated and calculated by using the acquired location information and the location information paired with the acquired device identifier among the retained storage location information. It may be judged whether or not the distance is less than or equal to the threshold value.

The unlocking command transmitting unit 341 transmits an unlocking command. The unlocking command transmitting unit 341 usually transmits an unlocking command to the vehicle-mounted device 1 identified by the vehicle-mounted device identifier acquired by the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331. It is preferable that the unlocking command transmitting unit 341 transmits, for example, an unlocking command having the vehicle-mounted device identifier to the vehicle-mounted device 1 identified by the vehicle-mounted device identifier acquired by the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331.

When, for example, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition, the unlocking command transmitting unit 341 determines that the positional relationship is close enough. It is more preferable to transmit an unlocking command having the in-vehicle device identifier to the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the in-vehicle device identifier acquired by the in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331.

However, when the unlocking command transmission unit 341 can communicate between the user terminal 4 and the vehicle-mounted device 1 by a short-range wireless communication means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 can perform communication. An unlocking command having the in-vehicle device identifier may be transmitted to the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the acquired in-vehicle device identifier. When the unlocking command transmitting unit 341 performs such an operation, the server device 3 does not have to include the server positional relationship determination unit 332.

The user storage unit 41 constituting the user terminal 4 can store various types of information. The various types of information are, for example, terminal identifiers.

The user reception unit 42 receives various types of information. The various information is, for example, an unlocking instruction. For example, when the user output unit 46 outputs an instruction input screen, the user reception unit 42 receives an unlock instruction by pressing the unlock button included in the instruction input screen via an input device such as a touch panel.

The user reception unit 42 may also accept, for example, a locking instruction. In that case, the operation of the user reception unit 42 may be, for example, the above operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

In addition, the user reception unit 42 may also accept reservation instructions, for example. The reservation instruction is an instruction to reserve a moving body. The reservation instruction has, for example, a user identifier, a mobile identifier, date and time information, and the like. The user identifier is information that identifies a user. The user identifier may be, for example, a telephone number, an email address, an address / name, an ID, or the like, a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 owned by the user, or any information that can identify the user. The mobile identifier is an identifier of the mobile used by the user. The date and time information is information regarding the date and time when the user uses the moving object. The date and time information includes, for example, a date and a time zone information. The time zone information is information indicating a time zone. The time zone information may be, for example, morning or afternoon, a set of usage start time and time, or an ID, and its expression format does not matter. However, the data structure of the reservation instruction does not matter.

The user transmission unit 43 transmits various types of information. The various types of information include, for example, unlocking instruction information, unlocking instruction, and the like. The user transmission unit 43 normally transmits the unlock instruction information to the server device 3. In response to the reception of the unlock instruction by the user reception unit 42, the user transmission unit 43 transmits, for example, the unlock instruction information having the terminal identifier stored in the user storage unit 41 to the server device 3. Is suitable.

However, the user transmission unit 43 may transmit the unlocking command to the in-vehicle device 1. The user transmission unit 43 receives, for example, the in-vehicle device 1 in response to the user reception unit 42 receiving the unlocking instruction during the period in which the short-range wireless communication unit 135 is performing short-range wireless communication with the in-vehicle device 1. It is preferable to transmit an unlocking command having an in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the in-vehicle device 1 to the in-vehicle device 1.

The user receiving unit 44 receives various types of information. The various information may be, for example, an unlocking command. The user receiving unit 44 may receive an unlocking command from the server device 3, for example, in response to the user transmitting unit 43 transmitting the unlocking instruction to the server device 3.

The user transmission unit 43 may also transmit, for example, locking instruction information, locking command, and the like. In that case, the operation of the user transmission unit 43 may be, for example, in the above operation, the unlocking may be appropriately read as the locking.

The user processing unit 45 performs various processes. The various processes include, for example, various types of discrimination described in the flowchart.

The user output unit 46 outputs various information. The various types of information include, for example, an instruction input screen. The instruction input screen is a screen for inputting an instruction such as an unlocking instruction. The instruction input screen has, for example, an unlock button. The instruction input screen may also have a lock button, for example.

Further, it is preferable that the instruction input screen also has, for example, an interface for inputting a reservation instruction. The interface may be, for example, a reservation management table, various buttons, an input field, or the like. The reservation management table is information showing the reservation status of one or more moving objects for each date and time zone. The various buttons are, for example, a moving body selection button for selecting a desired moving body, a date and time selection button for selecting a desired date and time zone, and the like. The input field is a field for manually inputting the mobile identifier, the date and time, and the like with a keyboard or the like. However, the configuration of the instruction input screen does not matter.

The user output unit 46 holds, for example, screen configuration information for configuring the instruction input screen, configures the instruction input screen using the screen configuration information, and outputs the instruction input screen via the display.

The screen configuration information includes, for example, an image, a character string, layout information, and the like. The image is, for example, an image of an unlock button or the like. The character string is, for example, a character string such as "unlocking" corresponding to an image. The layout information is information indicating the arrangement of images and character strings on the purchase screen. However, the data structure of the screen configuration information does not matter. Further, the screen configuration information is held by, for example, the server device 3, and may be acquired from the server device 3 when the user output unit 46 configures the instruction input screen, and its location does not matter.

The user output unit 46 may output the instruction input screen according to the fact that, for example, a wireless communication means such as a NIC is connected to the network via the access point and can communicate with the server device 3. Alternatively, the user output unit 46 may output the instruction input screen according to the fact that it becomes possible to communicate with the in-vehicle device 1 via, for example, a short-range wireless communication means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). However, the instruction input screen may be output in response to, for example, the activation of the user terminal 4 or the program, or may be output in response to a predetermined user operation, and the trigger for the output does not matter.

The management information storage unit 31 of the server device 3 stores reservation management information indicating the reservation status of one or more mobile objects. In the user processing unit 45, for example, the user reception unit 42 starts reservation. In response to receiving the reservation start instruction which is an instruction, the reservation management information is acquired from the server device 3, and the user output unit 46 uses the acquired reservation management information and the held screen configuration information to obtain the reservation management information. It is preferable to configure an instruction input screen for inputting a reservation instruction and output it via a display.

The second reception unit 51, which constitutes the second key 5, receives the unlocking order. However, while the first reception unit 21 constituting the first key 2 normally accepts the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1, the second reception unit accepts, for example, a physical solution. It is an unlocking command by pressing the lock key. However, the second reception unit may also have a function of receiving the unlock command sent from the in-vehicle device 1, and the first reception unit 21 also has the unlock command by pressing the physical unlock key. It may also have a reception function of.

The second reception unit 51 may also accept, for example, a locking order. In that case, the operation of the second reception unit 51 may be, for example, the above operation in which unlocking may be appropriately read as locking.

The second transmission unit 52 transmits an unlocking signal. The function of the second transmission unit may be the same as that of the first reception unit 21. That is, the second transmission unit holds, for example, the same mobile identifier held by the first transmission unit 22 of the first key 2 paired with the second key 5, and the second reception unit. When the unlocking command is received, the unlocking signal having the moving body identifier is transmitted to the door lock control circuit. The door lock control circuit receives the unlock signal from the second key 5 and performs the same operation as described above.

The second transmission unit 52 may also transmit, for example, a locking command. In that case, the operation of the second transmission unit 52 may be, for example, in the above operation, the unlocking may be appropriately read as the locking. Further, it is preferable that the second transmission unit 52 also transmits, for example, a reservation start instruction, a reservation instruction, and the like.

The storage unit 11, the management information storage unit 31, and the user storage unit 41 are preferably non-volatile recording media such as a hard disk or flash memory, but can also be realized by a volatile recording medium such as RAM.

The process in which the information is stored in the storage unit 11 or the like does not matter. For example, information may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, and information transmitted via a network, a communication line, a short-range wireless communication, or the like is stored in the storage unit 11 or the like. Or, the information input via the input device may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like. The input device may be, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, or the like.

The receiving functions of the receiving unit 12, the unlocking command receiving unit 121, the server receiving unit 32, the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 and the user receiving unit 44, and the processing unit 13 are usually wired or wireless communication modules (for example,). It is realized by a communication module such as a network card or a modem), but may be realized by a short-range wireless communication module such as Bluetooth (registered trademark), Zigbee (registered trademark) or NFC, or receives a broadcast. It may be realized by means (for example, a broadcast receiving module).

The receiving unit 12a and the unlocking command receiving unit 121a according to the second embodiment are usually realized by a short-range wireless communication module, but may be realized by a wired or wireless communication module.

Processing unit 13, unlocking command sending unit 131, positional relationship determination unit 132, second key determination unit 133, invalidation unit 134, server processing unit 33, in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331, server positional relationship determination unit 332, and user processing. The unit 45 can usually be realized from an MPU, a memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the processing unit 13 and the like is usually realized by software, and the software is recorded on a recording medium such as a ROM. However, the processing procedure may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

The short-range wireless communication unit 135 is usually realized by a short-range wireless communication module.

The first reception unit 21, the user reception unit 42, and the second reception unit 51 may or may not include the input device. The first reception unit 21 and the like can be realized by the driver software of the input device or by the input device and its driver software.

The reception function of the processing unit 13 and the reception function of the first reception unit 21 are realized by a wireless communication module or a short-range wireless communication module.

The first transmission unit 22, the server transmission unit 34, the unlock command transmission unit 341, the user transmission unit 43, and the second transmission unit 52 are usually realized by a wired or wireless communication module, but the short-range wireless communication module. It may be realized by.

The user transmission unit 43a according to the second embodiment is usually realized by a short-range wireless communication module, but may be realized by a wired or wireless communication module.

The user output unit 46 may or may not include an output device such as a display or a speaker. The user output unit 46 can be realized by the driver software of the output device or by the output device and the driver software thereof.

Next, the operation of the information system 100 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 to 4. The explanations regarding the above-mentioned matters are omitted or simplified.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the in-vehicle device 1.

(Step S201) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not the unlocking command receiving unit 121 has received the unlocking command. The unlocking command receiving unit 121 normally receives the unlocking command from the server device 3 or the user terminal 4 in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4. If the unlocking command receiving unit 121 has received the unlocking command, the process proceeds to step S202, and if not, the process proceeds to step S204.

(Step S202) The positional relationship determination unit 132 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition, for example, a network position detection function. The determination is made by using GPS, GPS, or the like, or by whether or not the short-range wireless communication unit 135 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4.

If it is determined that the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition, the process proceeds to step S203, and if it is determined that the positional relationship is not satisfied, the process returns to step S201. ..

(Step S203) The unlocking command sending unit 131 sends an unlocking command to the first key 2. Then, the process returns to step S201.

(Step S204) The second key determination unit 133 determines whether or not the second key 5 exists at a predetermined location. The predetermined location is, for example, a key box in the vehicle, and the second key determination unit 133 may make such a determination using a signal from a sensor provided in the key box. If it is determined that the second key 5 exists at a predetermined location, the process proceeds to step S205, and if it is determined that the second key 5 does not exist, the process proceeds to step S206.

(Step S205) The invalidation unit 134 invalidates the first key 2. Then, the process returns to step S201.

(Step S206) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not the first key 2 is invalid. If the first key 2 is invalid, the process proceeds to step S207, and if it is not invalid, the process returns to step S201.

(Step S207) The processing unit 13 activates the first key 2. Then, the process returns to step S201.

In the server device 3, when the server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body, step S202 may be omitted from the flowchart of FIG.

Further, although omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 2, the processing unit 13 and the like may also perform processing related to reception and transmission of the locking command.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 2, the process starts when the power of the in-vehicle device 1 is turned on or the program is started, and the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs. However, the trigger for the start or end of processing does not matter.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the server device 3.

(Step S301) The server processing unit 33 determines whether or not the unlock instruction information receiving unit 321 has received the unlock instruction information. The unlock instruction information receiving unit 321 normally receives unlock instruction information having a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 from the user terminal 4. If the unlock instruction information receiving unit 321 receives the unlock instruction information, the process proceeds to step S302, and if not, the process returns to step S301.

(Step S302) The vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 acquires the vehicle-mounted device identifier paired with the terminal identifier of the unlocking instruction information received by the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 from the management information storage unit 31. The management information storage unit 31 stores a management information group which is a set of a set of an in-vehicle device identifier, a terminal identifier, and a moving body position information, and the in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 331 stores the received unlocking instruction information. An in-vehicle device identifier that is paired with a terminal identifier that is possessed can be acquired using a management information group.

(Step S303) The server positional relationship determination unit 332 detects, for example, whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition, for example, the position of the network. Judgment is made using functions and GPS. Alternatively, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 may make such a determination depending on whether or not short-range wireless communication can be performed between the user terminal 4 and the in-vehicle device 1 paired with the user terminal 4, for example. The specific judgment method has been described above and will not be repeated.

(Step S304) The unlocking command transmitting unit 341 transmits an unlocking command to the vehicle-mounted device 1 identified by the vehicle-mounted device identifier acquired by the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331.

In the in-vehicle device 1, the unlocking command sending unit 131 sends an unlocking command to the first key 2 when the short-range wireless communication unit 135 can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4. When the positional relationship determination unit 132 determines the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the moving body, step S303 may be omitted from the flowchart of FIG.

Further, although omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 3, the server processing unit 33 and the like may also perform processing related to reception of locking instruction information and transmission of locking instruction. Further, it is preferable that the server processing unit 33 and the like also perform processing related to, for example, reception of reservation instructions, transmission of reservation management information, and the like.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 3, the process starts when the power of the server device 3 is turned on or the program is started, and the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for the end of the process occurs. However, the trigger for the start or end of processing does not matter.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the user terminal 4.

(Step S401) The user output unit 46 determines whether or not to output the instruction input screen. The user output unit 46 may determine that the instruction input screen is output, for example, in response to the activation of the user terminal 4 or the program. Alternatively, the user output unit 46 may be, for example, when the wireless communication means is connected to the network via the access point and can communicate with the server device 3, or via a short-range wireless communication means such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). It may be determined that the instruction input screen is output when communication with the in-vehicle device 1 becomes possible. Further, the user output unit 46 may determine that the instruction input screen is output in response to a predetermined user operation.

If it is determined that the instruction input screen is output, the process proceeds to step S402, and if it is determined that the instruction input screen is not output, the process returns to step S401.

(Step S402) The user output unit 46 holds screen configuration information for configuring the instruction input screen, configures the instruction input screen using this screen configuration information, and outputs the instruction input screen via the display.

(Step S403) The user processing unit 45 determines whether or not the user reception unit 42 has received the unlocking instruction. The user reception unit 42 receives, for example, an unlock instruction by pressing the unlock button included in the instruction input screen displayed on the display via an input device such as a touch panel. If the user reception unit 42 accepts the unlocking instruction, the process proceeds to step S404, and if not, the process returns to step S403.

(Step S404) The user transmission unit 43 transmits the unlock instruction information having the terminal identifier stored in the user storage unit 41 to the server device 3.

In step S404, the user transmission unit 43 transmits the unlock instruction information having the terminal identifier to the server device 3, but for example, the short-range wireless communication unit 135 performs short-range wireless communication with the in-vehicle device 1. When the user reception unit 42 receives the unlock instruction during the period, the unlock command having the in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the in-vehicle device 1 may be transmitted to the in-vehicle device 1.

Further, although omitted in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the user processing unit 45 or the like may also perform processing related to acceptance of the locking instruction and transmission of the locking instruction information, processing related to acceptance and transmission of the reservation instruction, and the like.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the process is started in response to the power-on of the user terminal 4 or the start of the program, and the process is terminated by the power-off or the interrupt of the process end. However, the trigger for the start or end of processing does not matter.

Hereinafter, a specific operation example of the information system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. The following description can be changed in various ways and does not limit the present invention in any way. In addition, the explanations regarding the above-mentioned matters are omitted or simplified.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the information system 100. The information system 100 of this example includes two or more in-vehicle devices 1, two or more first keys 2, server devices 3, two or more user terminals 4, and two or more second keys 5. The server device 3 is, for example, a server of a company that provides services such as car sharing and rental cars. This company owns two or more mobiles (eg, mobile A, mobile B, etc.). The mobile body A, the mobile body B, etc. are stored in the parking lot of this company. It is preferable that the parking lot is provided with one or more access points to the network.

One of the two or more in-vehicle devices 1 is mounted on the mobile body A shown in FIG. In the following, the vehicle-mounted device 1 mounted on the mobile body A may be described as the vehicle-mounted device 1A. The moving body A includes a door lock mechanism and a door lock control circuit for controlling the door lock mechanism. Inside the vehicle of the moving body A, a first key 2 wired to the in-vehicle device 1A is provided. In the following, the first key 2 wired to the in-vehicle device 1A may be described as the first key 2A. Further, a key box wired to the in-vehicle device 1A is also provided in the vehicle, and the second key 5 paired with the first key 2A is housed in this key box. In the following, the second key 5 paired with the first key 2A may be described as the second key 5A.

The other one of the two or more in-vehicle devices 1 is mounted on a mobile body B (not shown), which is described as the in-vehicle device 1B. The mobile body B also includes a door lock mechanism and an lock control circuit, and a first key 2B wired to the vehicle-mounted device 1B and a key box wired to the vehicle-mounted device 1B are provided in the vehicle. The second key 5B, which is paired with the first key 2B, is stored in this key box. It should be noted that such a matter also applies to the other in-vehicle device 1.

The user X shown in FIG. 5 is a user who has received a loan of the mobile body A from the company. One of the two or more user terminals 4 is a terminal such as a smartphone carried by the user X. In the following, the user terminal 4 of the user X may be described as the user terminal 4X.

Each of the in-vehicle device 1A and the user terminal 4X can perform wireless communication with the server device 3 via a network, a communication line, or the like. Further, it is preferable that the in-vehicle device 1A and the user terminal 4X can also perform short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

The user Y (not shown) is a user who has received a loan of the mobile body B from the company. The other one of the two or more user terminals 4 is a terminal carried by the user Y (hereinafter referred to as the user terminal 4Y). The in-vehicle device 1B and the user terminal 4Y can perform wireless communication via a network or the like, and can also perform short-range wireless communication. Then, in the user terminal 4Y, it is possible to automatically or manually switch which communication method is used for unlocking, wireless communication or short-range wireless communication.

The automatic switching may be performed by selecting short-range wireless communication, for example, when it is difficult to connect to the network or the server goes down and wireless communication cannot be performed. For example, it is preferable that the user processing unit 45 determines whether or not wireless communication can be performed by using the information from the wireless communication module, and selects short-range wireless communication when wireless communication cannot be performed.

However, the user terminal 4Y does not have such an automatic switching function, and may only perform manual switching. Alternatively, the user terminal 4Y may be a dedicated terminal for unlocking by short-range wireless communication. In this example, it is assumed that short-range wireless communication is selected by, for example, a menu operation in advance.

The vehicle-mounted device identifier "A" is stored in the storage unit 11 of the vehicle-mounted device 1A, and the terminal identifier "X" is stored in the user storage unit 41 of the user terminal 4X. Similarly, the vehicle-mounted device identifier "B" is stored in the storage unit 11 of the vehicle-mounted device 1B, and the terminal identifier "Y" is stored in the user storage unit 41 of the user terminal 4Y.

For example, one or more management information as shown in FIG. 6 is stored in the management information storage unit 31 of the server device 3. FIG. 6 is a data structure diagram of management information. The management information includes an in-vehicle device identifier, a terminal identifier, a mobile body position information, a terminal position information, and the like. An ID (for example, "1", "2", etc.) is associated with each of the stored one or more management information.

For example, the management information corresponding to the ID "1" (hereinafter, may be referred to as management information 1) includes an in-vehicle device identifier "A", a terminal identifier "Y", and a mobile body position information "(x11, y11)". , And terminal position information "(x12, y12)" and the like. The management information (management information 2) corresponding to the ID "2" includes the in-vehicle device identifier "B", the terminal identifier "Y", the mobile body position information "(x21, y21)", and the terminal position information "(. It has x22, y22) ”and the like. The position information in this example is coordinates such as (longitude, longitude) acquired by using GPS, but may be an AP identifier acquired from an access point.

The management information 1 is created by a personal computer or the like of a company when the user X reserves the mobile body A, and is stored in the management information storage unit 31 of the server device 3. Similarly, the management information 2 is created and accumulated when the user Y reserves the mobile body B. The initial value of the moving body position information included in the management information 1 may be, for example, the above-mentioned parking lot position information or “Null”. “Null” is a flag indicating that the information does not yet exist. The initial value of the moving body position information is, for example, "Null". In the reservation, for example, the user inputs a reservation instruction using the user terminal 4, creates management information based on the reservation instruction input by the company's PC, etc., and the server processing unit 33 creates the management. It is established by accumulating information in the management information storage unit 31.

For example, a start command is transmitted from the server device 3 to the in-vehicle device 1A in response to the accumulation of the management information 1 in the management information storage unit 31. When the in-vehicle device 1A is activated, the processing unit 13 starts an operation of acquiring position information using GPS and transmitting it to the server device 3. The server processing unit 33 receives the position information from the in-vehicle device 1A, and updates the initial value of the mobile body position information included in the management information 1 to the received position information. After that, each time the server processing unit 33 receives new position information from the in-vehicle device 1A, the server processing unit 33 updates the moving body position information included in the management information 1.

On the other hand, when the application of this service is started on the user terminal 4X, the user processing unit 45 starts an operation of acquiring position information using GPS and transmitting it to the server device 3. The server processing unit 33 receives the position information from the user terminal 4X, and updates the initial value of the terminal position information included in the management information 1 to the received position information. After that, the server processing unit 33 updates the terminal position information included in the management information 1 every time new position information is received from the user terminal 4X.

The above items also apply to management information 2 and the like. In this way, in the management information storage unit 31, for each of the two or more rented moving bodies (for example, moving body A, moving body B, etc.), the in-vehicle device 1 (for example, in-vehicle device 1A, etc.) mounted on the moving body. An in-vehicle device identifier (for example, "A", "B", etc.) that identifies the in-vehicle device 1B, etc., and a user terminal 4 (for example, a user) of a user (for example, user X, user Y, etc.) who receives a loan of the mobile body. A terminal identifier (for example, "X", "Y", etc.) that identifies the terminal 4X, a user terminal 4Y, etc., and mobile position information (for example, (x11, y11), (for example, (x11, y11),) indicating the current position of the in-vehicle device 1. Management information composed of a set of x21, y21), etc.) and terminal position information (for example, (x12, y12), (x22, y22), etc.) indicating the current position of the user terminal 4 is stored. The result is.

The user X starts the application while heading to the parking lot in order to use the mobile body A.

In the user terminal 4X, the user processing unit 45 starts acquiring the position information by GPS and transmitting the acquired position information to the server device 3. The user output unit 46 configures an instruction input screen using the held screen configuration information, and outputs the instruction input screen via the display. An instruction screen having an unlock button is displayed on the display of the user terminal 4X.

After that, the user X arrives at the parking lot and presses the unlock button near the moving body A.

In the user terminal 4X, the user reception unit 42 receives the unlock instruction by pressing the unlock button on the touch panel, and the user transmission unit 43 has the unlock instruction having the terminal identifier "X" stored in the user storage unit 41. The information is transmitted to the server device 3.

In the server device 3, the unlocking instruction information receiving unit 321 receives the unlocking instruction information, and the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331 is the vehicle-mounted device identifier paired with the terminal identifier "X" possessed by the received unlocking instruction information. “A” is acquired by using the management information 1 stored in the management information storage unit 31.

The server positional relationship determination unit 332 determines whether or not the positional relationship between the user terminal 4X and the mobile body A is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition, which is included in the management information 1. Judgment is made using the information "(x11, y11)" and the terminal position information "(x12, y12)". For example, the server positional relationship determination unit 332 calculates the distance between the user terminal 4X and the mobile body A using the two position information, and affirms when the distance is smaller than or less than the threshold value. A positive judgment may be made, and a negative judgment may be made when the judgment is greater than or greater than the threshold value.

When the server positional relationship determination unit 332 makes a positive judgment, the unlock command transmission unit 341 issues an unlock command to the vehicle-mounted device 1A identified by the vehicle-mounted device identifier "A" acquired by the vehicle-mounted identifier acquisition unit 331. Send.

In the vehicle-mounted device 1A, the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receives the unlocking command, and the unlocking command sending unit 131 sends the unlocking command to the first key 2A wired to the vehicle-mounted device 1A.

In the first key 2A, the first receiving unit 21 receives the unlocking command, and the first transmitting unit 22 transmits the unlocking signal to the door lock control circuit. The door lock control circuit receives the unlock signal from the first key 2A and controls the door lock mechanism to unlock the door.

With the door unlocked, the user X can board the mobile body A. The user X drives the mobile body A and heads for the destination. Upon arriving at the destination, the user X takes out the second key 5A from the key box in the car in order to get out of the car. After boarding the moving body A, the user X takes out the second key 5A from the key box in the vehicle, starts the engine of the moving body A using the second key 5A, and drives the moving body A. Needless to say, it's okay to go to your destination. That is, it goes without saying that the second key 5A may be used as a normal key for the moving body.

In the in-vehicle device 1A, the second key determination unit 133 repeatedly determines whether or not the second key 5A exists in the key box by using the signal from the sensor of the key box. Since the second key 5A is taken out from the key box, the judgment result of the second key judgment unit 133 changes from a positive judgment result to a negative judgment result. In response to this, the invalidation unit 134 invalidates the first key 2A.

After the user X gets out of the vehicle of the moving body A with the second key 5A, the user X presses the lock button of the second key 5A, and the door is locked accordingly. When the user X who has completed the task presses the unlock button of the second key 5A near the moving body A, an unlock signal is transmitted from the second key 5A, and the door lock control circuit controls the door lock mechanism. And unlock the door. User X gets into the moving body A and returns the second key 5A to the key box.

In the in-vehicle device 1A, the processing unit 13 determines that the second key 5A exists in the key box by using the signal from the sensor of the key box, and activates the first key 2A.

User X drives the mobile body A and returns to the parking lot. User X gets off without taking out any key and performs the return procedure. As a result, another user can rent the mobile body A by the same procedure as described above.

The operation when the user Y uses the mobile body B is as follows. The user Y starts the application while heading to the parking lot in order to use the mobile body B.

In the user terminal 4Y, the user output unit 46 configures and outputs an instruction input screen using the screen configuration information. An instruction screen having an unlock button is displayed on the display of the user terminal 4Y.

User Y arrives at the parking lot and presses the unlock button near the moving body B. In the user terminal 4Y, the user reception unit 42 receives the unlock instruction, and the user transmission unit 43 transmits the unlock instruction to the in-vehicle device 1B by short-range wireless communication. In this case, since the user Y inputs the unlocking instruction near the mobile body B, the short-range wireless communication unit 135 of the in-vehicle device 1B can perform short-range wireless communication with the user terminal 4Y.

In the vehicle-mounted device 1B, the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receives the unlocking command by short-range wireless communication, and the unlocking command sending unit 131 issues an unlocking command to the first key 2B wired to the vehicle-mounted device 1B. I will send it. If the user Y presses the unlock button at a location far from the mobile body B so that short-range wireless communication is impossible, the unlock command receiving unit 121 cannot receive the unlock command, so that the unlock command cannot be received. Will not be sent.

In the first key 2B, the first receiving unit 21 receives the unlocking command, and the first transmitting unit 22 transmits the unlocking signal to the door lock control circuit. The door lock control circuit receives the unlock signal from the first key 2B and controls the door lock mechanism to unlock the door.

Since the subsequent operations are the same as when the user X uses the mobile body A, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the information system 100 includes an in-vehicle device 1 and a first key 2 which is a key for unlocking the door of the moving body, and the in-vehicle device 1 is transferred to the user terminal 4. In response to the input of the unlocking instruction, the unlocking command is received from the external device, and when the unlocking command is received, the unlocking command is sent to the first key 2, and the first key 2 is the in-vehicle device 1. By accepting the unlocking command sent from the user and transmitting an unlocking signal to unlock the door of the moving body when the unlocking command is received, the user unlocks the moving body without holding the key. it can.

Further, the information system 100 further includes a server device 3, and the recording medium stores one or more management information having a terminal identifier that identifies the user terminal 4 and an in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the in-vehicle device 1. The server device 3 includes a management information storage unit 31, receives unlocking instruction information having a terminal identifier from the user terminal 4, acquires an in-vehicle device identifier paired with the terminal identifier possessed by the unlocking instruction information, and is in-vehicle. By transmitting an unlocking command to the in-vehicle device 1 identified by the device identifier and receiving the unlocking command from the server device 3, the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key. ..

Further, in the information system 100, the in-vehicle device 1 receives an unlocking command from the user terminal 4 in response to an input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4, so that the user does not have a key and is a mobile body. Can be unlocked.

Further, in the information system 100, the in-vehicle device 1 is unlocked by the first key 2 only when the positional relationship between the user terminal 4 and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. By sending the command, the user can properly unlock the moving object without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 100, when the in-vehicle device 1 can communicate with the user terminal 4 by the short-range wireless communication means, the user holds the key by sending an unlock command to the first key 2. The moving body can be unlocked properly without having to.

Further, in the information system 100, the management information also includes mobile body position information indicating the position of the in-vehicle device 1, and the in-vehicle device 1 has terminal position information indicating the position of the user terminal 4 and a terminal from the user terminal 4. Only when the position indicated by the moving body position information paired with the acquired in-vehicle device identifier after receiving the unlocking instruction information having the identifier and the position indicated by the terminal position information are close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. By sending the unlocking command to the first key 2, the user can appropriately unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 100, the first key 2 and the in-vehicle device 1 are connected by wire, and the first key 2 receives the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 by wire. The user can unlock the moving object without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 100, the first key 2 can unlock the mobile body without holding the key by receiving the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 by the wireless communication means.

Further, the information system 100 includes a second key 5, and the in-vehicle device 1 determines whether or not the second key 5 exists in a predetermined place, and the second key 5 is a predetermined place. By disabling the first key 2 so that it does not operate when it is determined that the first key 2 does not exist, it is possible to prevent the first key 2 from operating improperly when the user leaves the moving body.

Further, in the information system 100, the unlocking signal of the second key 5 is the same as the unlocking signal of the first key 2, so that the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 100, the first key 2 can be appropriately managed by being present in the moving body.

Further, the processing in the present embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and disseminated. This also applies to other embodiments herein. The software that realizes the information processing device in this embodiment is the following program.

The software that realizes the in-vehicle device 1 in the present embodiment is, for example, the following program. That is, this program is an unlocking command receiving unit that receives an unlocking command from an external device (server device 3 or user terminal 4) in response to an input of an unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4 of the computer of the in-vehicle device 1. This is a program for functioning as the unlocking command sending unit 131 that sends the unlocking command to the first key 2 when the unlocking command receiving unit 121 and the unlocking command receiving unit 121 receive the unlocking command.

Further, the software that realizes the first key 2 in the present embodiment is, for example, the following program. That is, this program moves the computer of the first key 2 when the first reception unit 21 that receives the unlock command sent from the in-vehicle device 1 and the first reception unit 21 receive the unlock command. This is a program for functioning as a first transmission unit 22 for transmitting an unlocking signal for unlocking a body door.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the information system 200 according to the present embodiment. The information system 200 includes one or more in-vehicle devices 1a, one or more first keys 2, one or more user terminals 4a, and one or more second keys 5. That is, the information system 200 has a configuration in which the server device 3 is omitted from the information system 100 of the first embodiment, and has the following changes associated therewith.

Each of the one or more in-vehicle devices 1a and the one or more user terminals 4a has a function of performing short-range wireless communication. Further, each of the one or more in-vehicle devices 1a and the one or more user terminals 4a usually does not have a function of wireless communication via a network, a communication line, or the like, but may have one.

The in-vehicle device 1a includes a storage unit 11, a receiving unit 12a, and a processing unit 13. The receiving unit 12a includes an unlocking command receiving unit 121a.

The unlocking command receiving unit 121a receives the unlocking command from the user terminal 4a in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4a.

The user terminal 4a includes a user storage unit 41, a user reception unit 42, a user transmission unit 43a, a user reception unit 44, a user processing unit 45, and a user output unit 46. The user transmission unit 43a transmits an unlocking command to the in-vehicle device 1a.

The user transmitting unit 43a receives, for example, the in-vehicle device 1a in response to the user receiving unit 42 receiving the unlocking instruction during the period in which the short-range wireless communication unit 135 is performing the short-range wireless communication with the in-vehicle device 1a. An unlocking command having an in-vehicle device identifier that identifies the above may be transmitted to the in-vehicle device 1a.

The operation of the information system 200 is basically the same as the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 and 4, but there are the following differences.

In step S201 of FIG. 2, the unlocking command receiving unit 121a receives the unlocking command from the user terminal 4a in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4a.

In step S404 of FIG. 4, the user transmission unit 43a transmits an unlocking command to the in-vehicle device 1a.

Hereinafter, the operation example in the present embodiment is the same as the operation example when the user Y uses the mobile body B among the two operation examples described in the first embodiment.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the information system 200 includes an in-vehicle device 1a and a first key 2 which is a key for unlocking the door of the moving body, and the in-vehicle device 1a is connected to the user terminal 4a. In response to the input of the unlocking instruction, the unlocking command is received from the external device, and when the unlocking command is received, the unlocking command is sent to the first key 2, and the first key 2 is the in-vehicle device 1a. By accepting the unlocking command sent from the user and transmitting an unlocking signal to unlock the door of the moving body when the unlocking command is received, the user unlocks the moving body without holding the key. it can.

Further, in the information system 200, the in-vehicle device 1a receives an unlocking command from the user terminal 4a in response to an input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4a, so that the user does not have a key and is a mobile body. Can be unlocked.

Further, in the information system 200, the in-vehicle device 1a is unlocked by the first key 2 only when the positional relationship between the user terminal 4a and the mobile body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. By sending the command, the user can properly unlock the moving object without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 200, when the in-vehicle device 1a can communicate with the user terminal 4a by the short-range wireless communication means, the user holds the key by sending an unlock command to the first key 2. The moving body can be unlocked properly without having to.

Further, in the information system 200, the management information also includes mobile body position information indicating a position with respect to the in-vehicle device 1a, and the in-vehicle device 1a has a terminal position information indicating the position of the user terminal 4a and a terminal from the user terminal 4a. Only when the position indicated by the moving body position information paired with the acquired in-vehicle device identifier after receiving the unlocking instruction information having the identifier and the position indicated by the terminal position information are close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. By sending the unlocking command to the first key 2, the user can appropriately unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the above information system 200, the first key 2 and the in-vehicle device 1a are connected by wire, and the first key 2 receives the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1a by wire. The user can unlock the moving object without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 200, the first key 2 can unlock the mobile body without holding the key by receiving the unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device 1a by the wireless communication means.

Further, the information system 200 includes a second key 5, and the in-vehicle device 1a determines whether or not the second key 5 exists in a predetermined place, and the second key 5 is a predetermined place. By disabling the first key 2 so that it does not operate when it is determined that the first key 2 does not exist, it is possible to prevent the first key 2 from operating improperly when the user leaves the moving body.

Further, in the information system 200, the unlocking signal of the second key 5 is the same as the unlocking signal of the first key 2, so that the user can unlock the moving body without holding the key.

Further, in the information system 200, the first key 2 can be appropriately managed by being present in the moving body.

Further, the processing in the present embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Further, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and disseminated. This also applies to other embodiments herein.

The software that realizes the in-vehicle device 1a in the present embodiment is, for example, the following program. That is, in this program, the computer of the in-vehicle device 1a is received by the unlocking command receiving unit 121a that receives the unlocking command from the user terminal 4a in response to the input of the unlocking instruction to the user terminal 4a, and the unlocking command receiving. This is a program for functioning as the unlocking command sending unit 131 that sends the unlocking command to the first key 2 when the unit 121a receives the unlocking command.

Further, the software that realizes the first key 2 in the present embodiment is, for example, the following program. That is, this program moves the computer of the first key 2 when the first reception unit 21 that receives the unlock command sent from the in-vehicle device 1a and the first reception unit 21 receive the unlock command. This is a program for functioning as a first transmission unit 22 for transmitting an unlocking signal for unlocking a body door.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an internal configuration of a computer system 900 that executes a program according to each embodiment to realize in-vehicle devices 1, 1a, user terminals 4, 4a, and the like. In FIG. 8, the computer system 900 is connected to the MPU 911, which is a computer for executing the program, the ROM 912 for storing the program such as the boot-up program, and the MPU 911, and temporarily stores the instruction of the application program. Provides a RAM 913 that provides a temporary storage space, a storage 914 that stores application programs, system programs, and data, a bus 915 that interconnects the MPU 911, ROM 912, etc., and a connection to a network such as an external network or an internal network. The program includes a network card 916, a memory card slot 917, a display 918, and a touch panel 919 provided on the display surface of the display 918. The storage 914 is, for example, a hard disk, an SSD, a flash memory, or the like. It is preferable that the computer system 900 also includes an input device such as a keyboard, a microphone, and a camera (not shown). The entire computer system 900 may be referred to as a computer.

The program that causes the computer system 900 to execute the functions of the in-vehicle device 1 and the like may be stored in the memory card 920, inserted into the memory card slot 917, and transferred to the storage 914, for example. Alternatively, the program may be transmitted over the network to the computer system 900 and stored in storage 914. The program is loaded into RAM 913 at run time. The program may be loaded directly from the memory card 920 or the network. Further, the program may be read into the computer system 900 via another removable recording medium (for example, a disc such as a DVD or a CD) instead of the memory card 920.

The program does not necessarily have to include an operating system (OS), a third-party program, or the like that causes the computer system 900 to execute the functions of the in-vehicle device 1, or the like. The program may contain only parts of instructions that call the appropriate functions or modules in a controlled manner to achieve the desired result. It is well known how the computer system 900 works, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The computer system 900 described above is an in-vehicle device or a mobile terminal, but the server device 3 may be realized by, for example, a server or a stationary PC. In this case, for example, it is desirable that the touch panel 918 is replaced with a keyboard and mouse, the memory card slot 917 is replaced with a disk drive, and the memory card 920 is replaced with a disk. The basic internal configuration of the first key 2 and the second key 5 may be the same as that of the mobile terminal, but MPU 911 and ROM 912 are sufficient. However, the above is an example, and the hardware configuration of the computer that realizes the in-vehicle device 1 and the like does not matter.

Further, the information system 100 and the information system 200 do not have to have the second key 5.

In the above program, in the transmission step of transmitting information and the receiving step of receiving information, processing performed by hardware, for example, processing performed by a modem or interface card in the transmission step (only performed by hardware). Processing that is not done) is not included.

Further, the number of computers that execute the above program may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that the two or more communication means (user transmitting unit 43, user receiving unit 44, etc.) existing in one device may be physically realized by one medium. ..

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, each process (each function) may be realized by centralized processing by a single device (system), or by distributed processing by a plurality of devices. May be done.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made, and these are also included in the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the information system according to the present invention has an effect that the moving body can be unlocked without holding a key, and is useful as an information system or the like.

1, 1a In-vehicle device 2 1st key 3 Server device 4, 4a User terminal 5 2nd key 11 Storage unit 12, 12a Reception unit 13 Processing unit 21 1st reception unit 22 1st transmission unit 31 Management information storage unit 32 Server reception Unit 33 Server processing unit 34 Server transmission unit 41 User storage unit 42 User reception unit 43, 43a User transmission unit 44 User reception unit 45 User processing unit 46 User output unit 51 Second reception unit 52 Second transmission unit 100, 200 Information system 121, 121a Unlocking command receiving unit 131 Unlocking command sending unit 132 Positional relationship judgment unit 133 Second key judgment unit 134 Invalidation unit 135 Short-range wireless communication unit 321 Unlocking instruction information receiving unit 331 In-vehicle identifier acquisition unit 332 Server position Relationship judgment unit 341 Unlocking command transmission unit

Claims (13)

An information system including an in-vehicle device, a first key which is a key for unlocking a door of a mobile body, and a second key.
The in-vehicle device is
An unlocking command receiving unit that receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to an input of an unlocking instruction to the user terminal.
When the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking command, the unlocking command sending unit that sends the unlocking command to the first key, and the unlocking command sending unit .
A second key determination unit that determines whether or not the second key exists in a predetermined location,
When the second key determination unit determines that the second key does not exist in a predetermined location, the second key determination unit includes an invalidation unit for preventing the first key from operating .
The first key is
The first reception section that accepts unlocking orders sent from the in-vehicle device,
An information system including a first transmitting unit that transmits an unlocking signal for unlocking a door of a moving body when the first receiving unit receives an unlocking order. Further equipped with a server device,
The server device
A management information storage unit that stores one or more management information having a terminal identifier that identifies a user terminal and an in-vehicle device identifier that identifies an in-vehicle device.
An unlocking instruction information receiving unit that receives unlocking instruction information having a terminal identifier from a user terminal,
An in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit that acquires an in-vehicle device identifier paired with the terminal identifier of the unlocking instruction information,
The in-vehicle device identified by the in-vehicle device identifier is provided with an unlocking command transmitting unit for transmitting an unlocking command.
The unlocking command receiving unit is
The information system according to claim 1, wherein an unlocking command is received from the server device. The unlocking command receiving unit is
The information system according to claim 1, wherein an unlocking instruction is received from the user terminal in response to an input of an unlocking instruction to the user terminal. The unlocking command sending unit sends an unlocking command to the first key only when the positional relationship between the user terminal and the moving body is close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The in-vehicle device is
A short-range wireless communication unit that communicates with the user terminal by short-range wireless communication means is further provided.
The unlocking order sending unit
The information system according to claim 4, wherein when the short-range wireless communication unit can communicate with the user terminal, an unlocking command is sent to the first key. The management information is
It also has mobile body position information indicating the position of the in-vehicle device.
The unlocking instruction information receiving unit is
Receives unlocking instruction information having a terminal position information indicating the position of the user terminal and a terminal identifier from the user terminal.
The unlocking command is sent only when the position indicated by the moving body position information paired with the in-vehicle device identifier acquired by the in-vehicle identifier acquisition unit and the position indicated by the terminal position information are close enough to satisfy a predetermined condition. The information system according to claim 2, wherein the unit sends an unlocking command to the first key. The first key and the in-vehicle device are connected by wire.
The first reception department
The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, which accepts an unlocking order sent from the in-vehicle device by wire. The first reception department
The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an unlocking command sent from the in-vehicle device is received by wireless communication means. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 8 , wherein the unlocking signal of the second key is the same as the unlocking signal of the first key. The information system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , wherein the first key is present in the moving body. An unlocking command receiving unit that receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to an input of an unlocking instruction to the user terminal.
When the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking command, the unlocking command sending unit sends the unlocking command to the first key, which is the key for unlocking the door of the moving body .
A second key judgment unit that determines whether or not the second key exists in a predetermined location,
An in-vehicle device including an invalidation unit that prevents the first key from operating when the second key determination unit determines that the second key does not exist in a predetermined location. It is an unlocking method realized by an unlocking command receiving unit, an unlocking command sending unit , a second key judgment unit, and an invalidating unit provided in an in-vehicle device.
An unlocking command receiving step in which the unlocking command receiving unit receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to an input of the unlocking command to the user terminal.
When the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking command, the unlocking command sending unit sends an unlocking command to the first key, which is a key for unlocking the door of the moving body. and the step,
The second key determination unit determines whether or not the second key exists in a predetermined location, and the second key determination step.
An unlocking method including an invalidation step for preventing the first key from operating when the invalidation unit determines in the second key determination step that the second key does not exist in a predetermined place. .. In-vehicle device computer,
An unlocking command receiving unit that receives an unlocking command from an external device in response to an input of an unlocking instruction to the user terminal.
When the unlocking command receiving unit receives the unlocking instruction, the unlocking instruction sending unit for sending the unlocking command to the first key,
A second key judgment unit that determines whether or not the second key exists in a predetermined location,
When said second key determination unit determines that the second key is not present in a predetermined location, a program to function as the invalidation unit to make the first key does not work.

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