JP7012472B2 - Home delivery car rental camera system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a home delivery rental car camera system.

In recent years, the percentage of users who rent a car or use car sharing without owning a private car is increasing. Therefore, a system for efficiently using a rental car or car sharing has been proposed (see Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent No. 6064437 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-63513

However, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, since the user can freely select the place to rent and the place to drop off, there is anxiety about security when a suspicious person approaches the vehicle. In addition, when an accident occurs, it is desirable to have a system that can acquire accident images and automatically notify related organizations and various places. In addition, since rental cars are used by an unspecified number of people, they need to be cleaned and kept clean on a regular basis, but simply improving security may cause the person in charge of cleaning to be perceived as a suspicious person. ..

In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a home delivery rental car camera system capable of improving the security of a vehicle by using a camera.

In order to solve the above problems, the home delivery rental camera system of the present invention includes an image pickup means for capturing an image of a parkable space and a vehicle, and an analysis means for analyzing an image captured by the image pickup means to detect an abnormality. The analysis means is provided with an alarm means for notifying related organizations and issuing an alarm when an abnormality is detected by the analysis means, and the analysis means is used when a person approaches the vehicle or when an accident occurs in the vehicle. The analysis means does not detect a person approaching the vehicle as an abnormality when a reservation for another vehicle or a reservation for cleaning the vehicle is made .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a home delivery rental car camera system capable of improving the security of a vehicle by using a camera.

It is a figure which shows the whole system of the delivery car rental network system. It is a flowchart which shows the warning process of a rental car. It is a flowchart which shows the warning process including the report to the related organization. It is a flowchart which shows the processing of the cleaning reservation of a rental car.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and the like.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the entire system of the home delivery rental car network system according to the present embodiment. Here, the home delivery rental car is a service that allows a vehicle to be delivered to a predetermined place (parkable space) at a reserved date and time and dropped off at a favorite place (parkable space). The vehicle (rent-a-car) after being abandoned may be left as it is, as long as it is a parking space such as a parking lot or a charging stand, and the owner of the vehicle (rent-a-car) may collect it at the abandoned place. In this embodiment, the place to rent and the place to drop off will be described by taking a charging station as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is a parking lot in front of a station, a store, a home, or a space where parking on the street is possible. Not limited. Further, for a rental car, a vehicle type, a vehicle class, or the like may be specified. For vehicles, smoking cessation or smoking may be selectable. In the present embodiment, the service is described as a rental car service, but the service is not limited to this and can be applied as a car sharing service.

The home delivery rental car network system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a server 2, a network 3, charging stations 41 to 43, cameras (imaging devices) 51 to 53, and rental cars 61 and 62. The server 2 includes a reservation management server 21, a drop-off search server 22, a cleaning management server 23, and a security server 24. When renting a car, the user 7 specifies a place to rent a car (charging stand) and a place to drop off the car (charging stand). The rental car in the present embodiment is described using an electric vehicle as an example, but is not limited as long as the vehicle can grasp the remaining amount of fuel in the vehicle. Further, in the present embodiment, the place to rent and the place to drop off are described as a charging stand, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined parking lot or a space where parking on the street is possible may be used.

The reservation management server 21 is a server that makes a rental car reservation when the user 7 makes a rental car reservation. The drop-off search server 22 is a server that searches for a place to drop off a rental car. The cleaning management server 23 is a server that manages the cleaning status of the rental car. The security server 24 is a server that detects an abnormality in the rental car and the charging stand and gives an alarm. The cameras (imaging devices) 51 to 53 as the imaging means are cameras installed in the charging stands 41 to 43, respectively. The charging stations 41 to 43 are not exclusively for rent-a-cars, but can be used by users other than those who use rent-a-cars as ordinary charging stations. Although not shown, the rental car according to the present embodiment may be equipped with an in-vehicle camera (so-called drive recorder) as an imaging means. In this case, an image can be left when an accident occurs or a suspicious person approaches a car.

Specific processing will be described. First, the user 7 starts a rental car reservation from a dedicated application, a website, a telephone, or the like. At this time, information such as a desired date and time, a place to rent, a place to return, a place to drop off, etc. is transmitted to the server 2. Next, upon the start of the rental car reservation by the user 7, the reservation management server 21 extracts a vehicle that can be reserved from the date and time and place where the vehicle is rented, and the vehicle type and class of the designated rental car by the user 7. Then, the delivery person in charge of delivery to the designated date and time and place is arranged. At the same time, the drop-off search server 22 arranges for the vehicle recovery charge from the return (drop-off) date and time and place of the vehicle designated by the user 7. The place to rent and the place to drop off may be the same, or different places may be specified. For example, the rented place may be the parking lot in front of the station, and the drop-off place may be designated as the home (or neighborhood). Thereby, in the home delivery rental car network system according to the present embodiment, the user 7 can freely specify the vehicle, the reservation date and time and place, and the drop-off date and time and place. The reservation management server 21 and the drop-off search server 22 make reservations so that the delivery staff and the collection staff can efficiently deliver and collect the products. In addition, the reservation management server 21 and the drop-off search server 22 cooperate with the cleaning management server 23 and the security server 24 to make reservations without being biased toward a specific vehicle.

Further, in the case of unmanned rental of an electric vehicle using a charging stand, when making a reservation for the rental car 61, the user 7 first transmits the place to rent and the date and time to the reservation management server 21. Then, the reservation management server 21 makes a reservation for the rental car 61 in consideration of the reservation status of the charging stations 41 to 43, the charging status of the rental cars 61 and 62, the remaining battery level, and the like. Specifically, the user 7 starts the rental car reservation from a dedicated application, a website, a telephone, or the like for the rental car reservation. Next, when the start of the rental car reservation of the user 7 is accepted, the reservation management server 21 considers the locations of the charging stations 41 to 43, the charging status of the rental cars 61 and 62 parked at the charging stations, the remaining battery level, and the like. Then, the rental car that can be rented is presented to the user 7, and the user 7 selects the rental car to complete the reservation of the rental car. At this time, the drop-off place may be set in advance or may be set later. Even if the drop-off location is set in advance, the drop-off search server 22 may acquire the remaining battery level of the rental car and set another location close to the planned drop-off location in consideration of the remaining battery level of the rental car. good. In addition, when setting a drop-off location later, the drop-off search server 22 receives the desired location, date and time from the user 7, and further acquires the remaining battery level of the rental car, the reservation status of the charging station, etc., which is ideal for drop-off. You may set the location of the charging stand.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the warning processing of the rental car. This process is performed when an abnormality occurs in the rental car.
First, in step S201, the security server 24 acquires the information of the cameras 51 to 53 of the charging stands 41 to 43. Next, in step S202, the in-vehicle camera information of the rental car is acquired. Next, in step S203, the security server 24 determines whether or not there is an abnormality. If it is determined (detected) that there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S204, and the security server 24 issues a warning (alarm).

In the present embodiment, the abnormality may be an unusual situation such as when a person (suspicious person) approaches the rental car or when an accident occurs while renting the rental car. Further, the security server 24 acquires a cleaning list from the cleaning management server 23, which will be described later, and does not determine the cleaning person as a suspicious person when cleaning based on the cleaning date and time, the image of the cleaning person, and the like. Control. To distinguish between a suspicious person and a cleaning person, it may be determined that the person is a suspicious person if they are different persons by comparing the images of the cleaning person and the suspicious person based on the acquired image. Further, the person in charge of delivery / collection of the vehicle is also controlled so as not to be determined as a suspicious person by acquiring the date / time of delivery / collection, the image of the person in charge, etc. from the reservation management server 21.

Further, when the cameras (imaging means) are the cameras 51 to 53 installed in the charging stands 41 to 43, the security server 24 reserves the charging stands 41 to 43 because they are also used for general charging. The status is always acquired from the reservation management server 21. Judge the abnormality including the acquired reservation status.

The security server 24 constantly acquires camera information in real time, compares image information, analyzes movements, and the like, and immediately gives an alarm when an abnormality or the like occurs. Further, the camera information to be acquired may include not only image information such as still images and moving images, but also audio when the camera is equipped with a microphone. Further, the warning (alarm) may be emitted as a voice from a parking space (for example, a charging stand) or a device installed in the vehicle, or may be a siren or the like.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a case where the security server 24 needs to be notified in the warning processing.
Since step S301 and step S302 are the same processes as in step S201 and step S202 of FIG. 2, the description thereof will be omitted. Next, in step S303, the security server 24 determines (detects) whether or not an abnormality has occurred from the camera information of the charging stand and the camera information of the vehicle-mounted camera acquired in steps S301 and S302. If there is an abnormality, the process proceeds to step S304, and the security server 24 determines whether or not a report is necessary according to the abnormality. If it is determined that the notification is unnecessary (No), the process proceeds to step S306 without doing anything. On the other hand, if it is determined that the report is necessary (Yes), the process proceeds to step S305, and the security server 24 notifies the related organizations. Next, in step S306, the security server 24 issues a warning (alarm).

The related organizations include the police, the owner of the vehicle, the owner of the parking space (in this embodiment, the owner of the charging station), and other organizations and people related to the vehicle of the rental car. For example, you may make a report to a server (not shown) monitored by a security officer, and set a case (for example, the occurrence of a vehicle accident during rental) to make a report in advance. In this case, You may call the police agency. When a suspicious person approaches, it may be set to notify when the vehicle approaches a predetermined distance. Further, in the present embodiment, the notification is made from the security server 24 as a method of notification, but the notification is not limited to this, and is not limited to this, for example, directly from a vehicle (vehicle-mounted camera) or a camera installed in a parking space. The report may be made, the report may be made via the server 2, and the method is not limited as long as the report can be made to the related organizations. In the event of an accident, the in-vehicle camera cuts out image data (still images or moving images) for a predetermined time (about 10 seconds or 20 seconds) before and after the accident, compresses the cut out image data, and servers 2. Upload to and save. The image data before and after the accident may be saved in the in-vehicle camera, may be saved in the security server 24 after being transmitted to the security server 24, and may be stored in both the in-vehicle camera and the security server 24. May be good. Further, if the accident vehicle and the image are saved in a linked state, they may be saved in another storage location of the server 2, and if they are saved, that location is not limited.

In the event of an accident, if the next rental reservation is made for the accident vehicle, it is necessary to arrange a replacement vehicle. In this case, the reservation management server 21 receives an alarm from the security server 24, confirms the next reservation of the vehicle, and makes a reservation for another alternative vehicle. Specifically, when the reservation management server 21 receives an alarm from the security server 24, the reservation management server 21 confirms the reservation status of the vehicle (the next reservation, the collection location, the reservation status related to the vehicle such as the person in charge of collection). Next, if the vehicle has the next reservation, the alternative vehicle is searched and the reservation status is acquired. Then, make an alternative reservation for the alternative vehicle. At this time, if there is a delivery person or a collection person, an alternative reservation is made for that reservation as well. In this way, by making an alternative reservation, the user 7 can rent a car at a designated place even if an accident occurs.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing of the cleaning reservation of the rental car. This process is performed to efficiently clean the rental car.
First, in step S601, the cleaning management server 23 acquires the reservation status of the charging stations 41 to 43. At this time, the presence or absence of a rental car may also be obtained. Next, in step 602, information on the cameras 51 to 53 and the in-vehicle cameras installed in the charging stands 41 to 43 is acquired. The in-vehicle camera may be used to check the dirt condition in the car. Next, in step S603, the past cleaning history is acquired from the individual information of the rental car charging in the charging stand. The cleaning history may be any information that shows the past cleaning status such as the cleaning date and time and the number of cleanings. Next, in step S604, the list of the date and time and place of cleaning the rental car is confirmed. If the vehicle is an electric vehicle and the drop-off location is a charging station, the cleaning date and time may be fixed so that cleaning can be performed during charging.

To check the degree of dirt in the car, how dirty the image is by comparing the image when there is no dirt with the image of the in-vehicle camera, the images of the cameras 51 to 53, or the image taken by the user 7 at the time of abandonment by image analysis. You can check if it is. Then, the degree of contamination is determined according to a predetermined value set in advance as a result of image comparison. Depending on the degree of dirt, the cleaning list is finalized so that the cleaning priority can be raised and cleaning can be performed first. You may judge the dirt by taking a picture of the inside of the car with an in-vehicle camera at the time of rental, uploading the image, taking a picture of the inside of the car at the time of abandonment (return), and comparing the images.

In the present embodiment, the cleaning management server 23 manages the cleaning status (date and time, place, etc.) for each individual rental car. In addition, the cleaning management server 23 transmits information such as a confirmed cleaning status and a cleaning instruction to the person in charge of cleaning. At this time, the cleaning management server 23 also sends the confirmed list to the security server 24, and the security server 24 determines whether or not it is abnormal based on the received list.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cameras 51 to 53 and the in-vehicle camera are used for cleaning status and security management, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, whether or not the vehicle needs to be repaired depending on the presence or absence of scratches on the appearance of the vehicle. May be determined. Further, not only the camera but also a sensor such as a motion detection sensor may be used to detect the motion of a suspicious person. Furthermore, by providing both a camera and a sensor, security can be further improved.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a home delivery rental car camera system capable of improving the security of the vehicle by using the camera. As a result, the cleaning status can be managed while monitoring the rental car with a camera, so that the rental car can be kept clean and the security can be improved.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications and modifications can be made within the scope of the gist thereof.

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Claims (3)

An imaging means that captures images of parkable spaces and vehicles,
An analysis means for detecting an abnormality by analyzing an image captured by the image pickup means,
An alarm means that notifies related organizations and issues an alarm when an abnormality is detected by the analysis means,
Equipped with
The analysis means detects as an abnormality when a person approaches the vehicle and when an accident occurs in the vehicle, and detects it as an abnormality.
The analysis means does not detect a person approaching the vehicle as an abnormality when a reservation for another vehicle or a cleaning reservation for the vehicle is made.
A home delivery car rental camera system featuring that. The home delivery according to claim 1, wherein the image pickup means is an image pickup device installed in the parkable space to image the appearance of the vehicle and an in-vehicle camera mounted on the vehicle to image the inside of the vehicle. Rent-a-car camera system. When the accident occurs, the image pickup means compresses the image data at a predetermined time before and after the accident, the alarm means gives an alarm, and the compressed image is transmitted to a predetermined storage location. The home delivery rental car camera system according to claim 1 or 2 , which is characterized by this.

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