JP7321483B2 - INTER-PERSON CAR-SHARING SYSTEM AND INTER-PERSON CAR-SHARING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - Google Patents

Description

In the present invention, a vehicle owned by one individual registered on the site is used by another individual registered on the site after a vehicle is used for a certain period of time after the other individual who has entered the site concludes a joint use contract for the vehicle. relates to an inter-individual car-sharing system in which commercial transactions are completed by paying a usage fee to one individual, and a control method, program, and recording medium for the inter-individual car-sharing system.

The environment surrounding today's automobile society is changing at a dizzying pace, and the management of so-called gas stations in particular continues to face severe conditions. In the past, sales of gasoline were the pillar of business, but in addition to major fluctuations in gasoline prices due to the unstable situation in the Middle East, dramatic improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency, the emergence of hybrid cars and electric vehicles, etc., Management efforts related to the operation of gas stations are required from various directions, such as requests for management rationalization of gas stations accompanying the merger of selling companies. For this reason, various ideas and efforts have been made, but in the end, gas stations today are not only selling gasoline, but also engine lubricants, tires, inspections, maintenance, and car supplies. In addition, the inventor came to the idea that it is important not only to provide services, but also to comprehensively handle all product sales related to cars, such as sales of used cars and leasing of new cars.

In order to ensure the sale of these products, it is necessary to accurately grasp the customer's requirements, for example, where to receive inspections, how often and how to replace consumables and fixtures other than inspections, and In addition to collecting information such as when the next replacement will be done, it is required to provide customers with accurate information about the car and improve sales.

In particular, the sale of used cars is not only expensive, but it is also easy to connect with subsequent sales such as maintenance and provision of equipment, so it can be said to be the most effective means of improving the performance of gas stations. Selling used cars at gas stations or acting as an intermediary for sales itself is generally not well known. Therefore, it is extremely important to notify the customer of the products to be handled and the current inventory status as needed.

In response to this, technical ideas using various techniques have been disclosed with the aim of further revitalizing the vehicle service industry.

JP 2015-56063 A Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-203128 Japanese Patent No. 4229971

About Anyca, Anyca, a car sharing app that allows you to meet people who want to ride, [searched on April 18, 2018], Internet <URL: https://anyca.net/beginner>

First, in Patent Document 1, in an information management system for obtaining inspection information related to vehicle maintenance, it is determined whether or not vehicle identification information based on the vehicle number of the vehicle is stored. A technical idea is disclosed that enables the reception of However, there is no specific disclosure regarding the overall system for managing vehicle maintenance information for all customers who receive vehicle maintenance services from a large number of shops.

Next, Patent Document 2 discloses a technical idea of automatically transmitting service information on vehicle maintenance from a maintenance facility to a customer in an information management system for transmitting service information on vehicle maintenance to customers. However, no specific disclosure has been made regarding, for example, transmission of trading information on used cars and the like.

Ultimately, vehicle sales are thought to contribute most to the stability of gas station management. In this regard, Patent Literature 3 only provides a technology that enables strengthening of cooperation with used car dealers and new car dealers.

Various conventional circumstances have been explained above. Furthermore, for example, if a particular gas station is a privately operated gas station, there is no cooperation with other gas stations, for example, we independently developed a sales management system that manages the overall sales of the gas station. It costs a lot of money to operate. In addition, even if various information related to gas stations is stored and accumulated in a database, for example, the amount of information collected independently is limited.

In addition, although Non-Patent Document 1 mentioned above describes car sharing between individuals, a person who wants to rent a vehicle for a fee must search for a person who wants to rent a vehicle using only a smartphone line. Detailed information (accident history, proficiency level, etc.) and vehicle information (accident history, degree of damage, etc.) of the person who rents and borrows the vehicle cannot be fully grasped only by the line, and the person who wants to lend the vehicle The image of the person who wants to rent a vehicle does not necessarily match the image of the person who wants to rent the vehicle.

In addition, there is no description of how to deal with scratches, dents, etc. that occur during use or are found after returning the vehicle, which is troublesome if the parties have to resolve the issue, which may lead to litigation.

Furthermore, if the place where the vehicle is scheduled to meet is other than the parking space of one's own home, another vehicle is parked. may not want to see each other or know their home.

By the way, it is ultimately the sales of vehicles that contributes most to the stability of gas station management. Therefore, rather than strengthening cooperation with used car sales companies and new car sales companies, we will mediate car sharing between individuals at gas stations. A system that contributes to the ability of the management body to sell used cars or new cars is desired.

Therefore, as the main object of the present invention, it is possible to smoothly match a person who wants to rent a personal vehicle with a person who wants to borrow it, to use it without waiting, and to refuel and wash the vehicle at the time of lending and / or returning the vehicle. , to provide one-stop aftercare such as room cleaning, and to provide preventive measures in the event of trouble. Another object of the present invention is to provide an interpersonal car sharing system that systematically secures the development of second-hand car suppliers, a control method, a program, and a recording medium for the interpersonal car sharing system.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is directed to a vehicle owned by a lessor that is registered on the site of a central management server by a first terminal device, and is registered on the site by a second terminal device. A first server that provides an app that assists the lessee and said lender to enter into a joint use agreement, and for a certain period of time under mutual agreement on said terms of use entered into in said app and means for transmitting and receiving confirmation information when the vehicle is lent at the energy stand.

Here, in the present embodiment, gas stations will be referred to as "energy stations" in consideration of the possibility that gas stations will change their business form to charging stations for electric vehicles or hydrogen stations for fuel cell vehicles in the future. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is assumed that the vehicle is jointly owned.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a store located at the energy stand sends a notification to the effect that the joint use contract has been concluded between the lender and the energy stand, together with a password. It is characterized by comprising a site-side terminal device for transmitting to the side terminal device, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device.

A third aspect of the present invention is, in the first aspect of the present invention, transmitting voluntary insurance information on a daily basis from the site to the second terminal device after registration on the site by the borrower. characterized by

This is because voluntary automobile insurance is essential for both the lessor and the lessee, and the lessee may not be able to compensate for some accidents.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a first terminal device, which is arranged at the energy station and stores the key of the vehicle owned by the lessor, and the first terminal device owned by the lessor and the lessee is provided with a safe that is unlocked and locked by inputting the password sent to the second terminal device owned by the company.

There is no need to wait for the lender to arrive at the energy stand to return the vehicle keys, and there is no face-to-face contact and no knowledge of the home.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle owned by the lender stores a vehicle ID and a password received from the site-side terminal device after registration on the site. and a control unit that locks or unlocks the vehicle upon receiving a lock command and an unlock command from the first terminal device and the second terminal device.

A sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, the vehicle is locked after a predetermined time has elapsed since the vehicle was unlocked when the vehicle was returned.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a camera arranged at the energy stand for capturing an image of the vehicle; checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the image captured by the camera; It is characterized by comprising comparison means for comparing the image with the image before lending at the time of return.

When renting a vehicle, there may be scratches or dents in the first place, and if it can be verified with image data, trouble will not occur and the insurance company will be able to process smoothly.

In an eighth aspect of the present invention, wave transmitting means for transmitting an electromagnetic wave beam to the vehicle, arranged at the energy station, scanning means for scanning the beam, and a reflected wave of the electromagnetic wave beam reflected by the vehicle are transmitted to the vehicle. The vehicle is characterized by comprising receiving means for receiving waves, checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the reflected waves, and comparing means for comparing the image with the image before rental when the vehicle is returned.

Here, a laser is an electromagnetic wave with a single wavelength and a consistent phase. This is because it is possible to use any one of

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle is provided with a camera arranged at the energy stand for capturing an image of the vehicle, and history recording means for recording a store visit history from the image captured by the camera. characterized by

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the second terminal device has position confirmation means, and the location information obtained by the position confirmation means is obtained after obtaining permission from the lessee. is received by the terminal device, and the obtained position information is transmitted to the first terminal device from the store side terminal device arranged at the energy stand or the central management server.

According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, an application for creating a menu screen is downloaded from the site-side terminal device to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. , the menu screen includes an icon for displaying the current position of the vehicle, an icon for displaying new arrival information, an icon for displaying new vehicle information, and an icon for displaying used vehicle information. and

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the icon for new car information or the icon for used car information is pressed, detailed information, new or used car test drive reservations, and purchase reservations are displayed. It is characterized by being able to obtain information.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle is equipped with a drive recorder, analysis means for analyzing the driving situation stored in the storage medium; It is characterized by comprising a judgment means for judging.

According to a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a movable locking plate is arranged at the parking/stopping position of the lessor's vehicle, and the lessor or the lessee unlocks the vehicle. It is characterized by including a lock mechanism in which the lock plate is locked after a certain period of time has elapsed, and the lender or the borrower can unlock using a one-time password.

If the borrower forgets to lock the door after returning the vehicle to the parking space, even if a third party with malicious intent tries to move the vehicle without permission, the lock plate will lock the tires and the vehicle will not be able to move. In addition, the one-time password is simultaneously changed to the first terminal device and the second terminal device every predetermined time within the reservation time for renting the vehicle, so that even if a malicious third party obtains it, it cannot be used. It may be configured as

According to a fifteenth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the due date of the vehicle inspection input at the time of registration of the site is approaching, an inspection guide mail is sent from the site-side terminal device to the first terminal. It is characterized by transmitting to the device.

According to a sixteenth aspect of the present invention, for a vehicle owned by a lessor registered on the site of the central management server, the lessee registered on the site concludes a joint use contract with the lessor, and the rental start date and time and return A control method for an inter-individual car sharing system in which the lessee gives a reward to the lessor after obtaining the consent of the time and using it for a certain period of time, wherein the lessee transfers the car sharing system from the first terminal device owned by the lessor to the management server. a step of transmitting vehicle condition information to a site-side terminal device; and a step of transmitting vehicle lease condition information from a second terminal device owned by the lessee to the site-side terminal device of the management server; receives the vehicle rental condition information and the vehicle rental condition information, determines whether or not the vehicle condition information and the vehicle rental condition information match, and if the conditions match, the above-mentioned at the energy stand A joint use contract for renting a vehicle is concluded, and a notification to the effect that the use has been agreed is sent to the store-side terminal device located at the energy stand, along with the password and ID, to the first terminal device and the second terminal. and causing the apparatus to transmit the information.

In a seventeenth aspect of the present invention, a vehicle owned by a lessor registered on the site of a central management server using a first terminal device is registered on the site by a lessee using a second terminal device. A computer readable program for use in a peer-to-peer car sharing system in which the lessee passes a reward to the lessor after using it for a period of time with consent, wherein the computer stores a first vehicle owned by the lessor. A first function of transmitting vehicle rental condition information from a terminal device to a site-side terminal device of the management server, and transmitting vehicle rental condition information from a second terminal device owned by the lessee to the site-side terminal device of the management server. When the second function of transmitting and the central management server receives the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information, it determines whether the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information match, If the above conditions are met, a notice to the effect that the joint use contract for renting the vehicle at the energy stand has been concluded will be sent to the store side terminal device located at the energy stand along with the password and ID of the first above. A computer-readable program for executing a terminal device and a third function to be transmitted to the second terminal device.

An eighteenth aspect of the present invention is a recording medium recording the program according to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention.

According to the present invention, matching between a person who wants to rent a personal vehicle and a person who wants to borrow it can be performed smoothly, and the vehicle can be used without meeting or meeting face-to-face. It can provide one-stop care and preventative measures in the event of trouble, and can be used to develop new and used car buyers at energy stations, including gas stations, or to develop used car suppliers. can invest.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an example of the conceptual diagram which concerns on one embodiment of the car sharing system between individuals of this invention. It is an example of the conceptual diagram which concerns on other embodiment of the car sharing system between individuals of this invention. 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a central management server 103 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the site-side terminal device 104 and store-side terminal devices 105a-1 and 105b-1 used in the system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 used in the system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of a central management server 103 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is an example of a common functional block diagram of the site-side terminal device 104 and store-side terminal devices 105a-1 and 105b-1 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 1. It is an example of the common functional block diagram of the 1st terminal device 101 and the 2nd terminal device 102 used for the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a flowchart of individual registration used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1. FIG. FIG. 2 is an example of a flowchart for insurance subscription used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1. FIG. It is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1, and is an example of the sequence diagram from the reservation of the car sharing between individuals of a normal key vehicle to conclusion of a contract. 10B is a diagram showing an example of a parking space reservation status corresponding to the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 10A; FIG. It is an example of a table relating to interpersonal car sharing stored in HDD 120 of central management server 103 used in the interpersonal car sharing system shown in FIG. It is an example of a screen display at the time of concluding a contract on a terminal device on the lessor side of a vehicle that is used in the inter-individual car sharing system shown in FIG. It is an example of a screen display at the time of conclusion of a contract on a terminal device on the lessee side of a vehicle that is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a flow chart showing a case in which a vehicle, which is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1 and is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key, is directly carried out from lending to returning. It is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1, and is transmitted from the central management server 103 to the first terminal device 101 owned by A while the vehicle 200 of A, the lessor, is car-sharing with B, the lessee. It is an example of a screen displayed on the monitor 143. FIG. It is an example of a screen that is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 2 is an example of a flow chart showing a case in which a vehicle, which is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1 and is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key, is rented, borrowed, and returned via a storage. 1. It is used for the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1, and is an example of the conceptual diagram which shows the state which mounted|worn the vehicle with the vehicle-mounted terminal device. It is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1, and is an example of the screen of the smart key as the first terminal device 101 on the lender's side. It is an example of a screen of a smartphone key as the second terminal device 102 on the borrower's side, which is used in the inter-individual car sharing system shown in FIG. 1. It is used for the inter-individual car sharing system shown in FIG. 1, and is an example of the flowchart from rental to return of the vehicle when locking and unlocking by a smart key are possible. 2 is an example of an automobile inspection due date information mail displayed on the first terminal device of the lessor, which is used in the inter-individual car sharing system shown in FIG.

<Overview of the system>
FIG. 1A is an example of a conceptual diagram showing the overall configuration of an interpersonal car sharing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The system 1 shown in FIG. 1A includes a central management server 103, a site-side terminal device 104, a first terminal device 101, a second terminal device 102, a store-side terminal device 105a-1 of an energy stand SS1, an energy stand, and a central management server 103 on a network 10. This is a system to which store-side terminal devices 105b-1, . . . of SS2 are connected. In this embodiment, the central management server 103 and the server-side terminal device 104 are integrated into a site providing system S101, and the site provided by the site providing system S101 is referred to as a site S. FIG. However, this is only an example, and for example, the site S may be provided by the central management server 103 alone or by the server-side terminal device 104 alone. After the lessee registered with the site S uses the vehicle owned by the lessor registered with the site S of the central management server 103 for a certain period of time with the consent of the lessor, the lessee gives the lessor a reward (for example, cash, goods, It is a car sharing system between individuals that systematically enables the handing over of cash vouchers, etc.), and systematically enables the lending and borrowing of vehicles at parking spaces (parking and stopping positions) S1 and S2 of energy stands SS1 and SS2. It is guaranteed by

In this embodiment, the energy stand SS1 is a full-service stand that operates from 8:00 to 20:00, and the energy stand SS2 is a self-service stand that operates 24 hours a day. It should be noted that the time mentioned here is an example for realizing the present embodiment, and the time is not limited to this.

The system 1 allows a vehicle 200 owned by one individual (hereinafter referred to as "A") registered at the site S to be transferred to another individual (hereinafter referred to as "B") registered at the site S. This is a temporary rental system of the vehicle 200 established by B giving A a reward as compensation for using the vehicle for a certain period of time with consent.

The system 1 includes a site providing system S101 having a function of providing the site S of the car sharing system 1 between individuals, a first terminal device 101 owned by A (which may be formed as a component of S101), A second terminal device 102 owned by B (which may be formed as a component of S101), a normal key (a key for unlocking, locking, and starting the engine by inserting the key into the keyhole, and a button opening). A store-side terminal device 105a-1 of a store of an energy stand SS1 for a vehicle that can be ridden with a lock, a button-activated electronic key or a contactless card capable of button-locking, and a customer (in this case, A, A store-side terminal device 105b-1 of an energy stand SS2, which is a self-service stand for vehicles that is linked to the ID of B) and can be ridden with a smartphone key in which software keys for the lock button and the unlock button are downloaded. consists of

The site S is managed by the central management server 103 and/or the server-side terminal device 104, as described above. The management status of the central management server 103 , new car information, used car information, customer information, etc. can be updated or grasped by the server-side terminal device 104 .

The energy stand SS1 managed by the person concerned with the stand C is equipped with a store-side terminal device 105a-1, an HDD 106a-1 for recording image information for checking the exterior of the vehicle and recording the visit history, and settlement. A machine 107a-1 and an in-store camera 108a-1 are arranged. Outside the SS1 store, there are a storage box 109 that can be opened and closed by inputting a one-time password and stores a normal key, cameras outside the store 108a-2 and 108a-3 as checking means for checking the appearance, and a payment machine 107a-2. are placed. The one-time password associated with the customer's ID is transmitted from the server-side terminal device 104 of the site S to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 for a certain period of time. After the lock mechanism is released, the one-time password is switched at the same time, making it invalid for malicious third parties. That is, the one-time password is changed at predetermined intervals during the time from when A lends the vehicle 200 to B, when B returns the vehicle, and until A comes to pick up the vehicle. Three parties cannot use a predetermined section of the storage 109 .

When A and B use the inter-individual car sharing system, if the vehicle 200 owned by A is locked and unlocked with a normal key, each operation of lending and borrowing the vehicle 200, refueling, and settlement is performed at the energy stand SS1. It will be.

On the other hand, if a locking/unlocking icon is displayed based on software installed in the smartphone, and a device that locks/unlocks the vehicle 200 by clicking the icon is mounted (for example, on the vehicle 200 owned by A). , the vehicle 200 can be rented, refueled, and settled at either the energy stand SS1 or the energy stand SS2. In the present embodiment, locking and unlocking of the vehicle 200 with a smartphone is called locking and unlocking by a "smartphone key" N1.

The energy stand SS2 managed by the person concerned with the stand D has a store-side terminal device 105b-1, an HDD 106b-1, and an in-store camera 108b-1 inside the store (monitoring room), and an outside camera outside the store. 108b-2, 103b-3, and a payment machine 107b-2 are arranged. In addition, the self-stand is equipped with a surveillance room equipped with a mirror glass and an intercom, and it is legally stipulated that a hazardous materials handler (for example, Class B 4) is stationed in the store during business hours to monitor it. Shift work for 24-hour operation.

At the energy stand SS1 (SS2), A or B, who uses the car sharing system between individuals, may park the vehicle 200 in the parking space S1 (S2) to return or pick it up before the store opens or after the store closes, and then go home. . In such a case, if A or B leaves the vehicle 200 with the vehicle 200 unlocked, it may be stolen. As a countermeasure against such a case, an unlockable lock mechanism having a lock plate (also referred to as a "flap plate") 301 is arranged in advance in the parking space S1 (S2) so that when the vehicle 200 is parked, the vehicle 200 can be unlocked. When time elapses, the movable (rotating) lock plate 301 rotates from the horizontal state to the locked state (inclined state), and A or B is linked to the customer ID in the control box 302 of the lock mechanism. The lock may be released by entering a one-time password. In addition, 300 is a wall for preventing the lock plate 301 from being climbed over. The one-time password is transmitted from the site-side terminal device 104 of the server S to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 for a certain period of time. The one-time password becomes invalid after the lock mechanism is released. That is, at energy stand SS2, it is systematically ensured that A and B can lend or return vehicle 200 without meeting.

Note that the lock plate 301 and the mechanism for driving the lock plate 301 may be omitted.

<<Configuration>>
<Hardware block>
<Central management server>
FIG. 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of central management server 103 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

The central management server 103 shown in FIG. 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113, I/O (Input/Output) 114, 115, and an IF (Interface). 118, 119, and HDD (Hard Disc Drive) 120.

The CPU 111 is an element that performs overall control of the central management server 103, that is, reads, decodes and executes instructions, and may be implemented as a microprocessor, for example. The CPU 111 includes a program counter that stores an address indicating from which position in the ROM 112 the instruction is to be read, an instruction decoding circuit that decodes the instruction read from the ROM 112, an arithmetic circuit that performs arithmetic and logic operations, and a temporary It is an element that has internal registers that store various information.

The ROM 112 is a read-only memory whose data does not disappear even when the power is turned off, and is an element that stores control programs and constants. The RAM 113 is a memory in which data can be read and written, but whose content disappears when the power is turned off. may be implemented as

Interface IFs 118 and 119 are devices that connect to various communication networks (LAN: Local Area Network, WAN: Wide Area Network) and are used to obtain various types of information.

The HDD 120 includes vehicle information (history of usage), personal information of people who use vehicles, ID information of customers (for example, A and B), image information of vehicles (for example, vehicle 200 of A) (image information before and after car sharing). ), new car information, used car information, maintenance information, insurance information, detailed information, test drive reservation information, and purchase reservation information.

<Site-side terminal device/store-side terminal device>
FIG. 3 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the site-side terminal device 104 and store-side terminal devices 105a-1 and 105b-1 used in the system shown in FIG. 1A.

The site side terminal device 104 shown in FIG.

The CPU 121 is an element that controls the site-side terminal device 104 in an integrated manner. The ROM 122 is an element that stores a control program for the site-side terminal device 104, and may be implemented as a mask ROM, for example. The RAM 123 is a device that develops a control program read from the ROM 122, and may be implemented as a flash memory, for example. The operation unit 126 is a device for operating the site-side terminal device 104, and may be implemented as a keyboard, for example. The monitor 127 displays vehicle information, personal information of the user of the vehicle, reservation information, customer ID information, key type information, inventory information of fuel (petroleum, replacement battery, hydrogen), sales information, vehicle entry/exit image information, This is a device for displaying vacant information, usage time information, etc. of the parking space S1 (S2). The interface IF 128 is a device that connects with the network 10 . The HDD 129 is a device that stores vehicle information (for example, the vehicle 200), personal information of users (for example, A and B), car sharing usage status information, image information when the vehicle (the vehicle 200) enters and leaves the garage, and the like. The store-side terminal devices 105a-1 and 105b-1 have the same configuration as the site-side terminal device 104. FIG.

<First Terminal Device, Second Terminal Device>
FIG. 4 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 used in the system shown in FIG. 1A.

The first terminal device 101 shown in FIG. 4 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, amplifiers 134 and 135, a microphone 136, a speaker 137, an interface IF 138, an interface B-IF 139 having a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication function, a sensor 140, a GPS (Global Positioning System) 141 , camera 142 , monitor 143 , flash memory 144 , and operation unit 145 .

The CPU 131 is an element that centrally controls the first terminal device 101 . The ROM 132 is an element that stores control programs for the first terminal device 101 . The RAM 133 is a device that develops the control program read from the ROM 132 . A microphone 136 is a device that collects the voice of the user (A in this case) of the first terminal device 101 . The amplifier 134 is a device for amplifying the sound of the microphone 136 and includes an AD (Analog Digital) converter (not shown). A speaker 137 is a device that emits sound. The amplifier 135 is a device for amplifying audio signals and includes a DA (Digital Analog) converter (not shown). The interface IF 138 is a device for connecting to the Internet. The interface B-IF139 is a connection device with a communication network that conforms to one type of short-range wireless communication standard, and wirelessly connects information devices such as personal computers and smartphones and audio devices, and exchanges voice and data between devices. It is a device that Sensors 140 are a group of sensors including an accelerometer to sense acceleration, a gyroscope to sense angle, a magnetometer (compass) to sense direction, a barometer to sense air pressure, and an ambient light sensor to sense ambient light. A GPS 141 is a device for detecting position information of the first terminal device 101 . The camera 142 is a device that captures an image of a subject such as a person, a building, or a landscape, and uses, for example, a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device). The monitor 143 is a device that displays still images, moving images, alphanumeric characters, and the like, and may be implemented as a liquid crystal display element, for example. The flash memory 144 is a non-volatile storage element that stores downloaded data (including customer IDs and one-time passwords) and imaging data. The operation unit 145 is an input device for operating the first terminal device 101 and may be a touch panel integrated with the monitor 143 . The second terminal device 102 also has the same configuration as the first terminal device 101 .

<Functional block diagram>
<Central management server>
FIG. 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of central management server 103 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

Central management server 103 shown in FIG. The control unit 151 has a function of centrally controlling the central management server 103, and is realized by the CPU 111, ROM 112, and RAM 113 shown in FIG. 2, for example. The storage unit 152 stores and expands the control program, and is implemented by the ROM 112 and RAM 113 shown in FIG. 2, for example.

The communication units 155 and 156 have the function of exchanging information with external communication means, and are realized by the interfaces IFs 118 and 119 shown in FIG. 2, for example. The large-capacity storage unit 157 has a function of storing customer information, vehicle image information, new car information, used car information, usage status information of an inter-individual car sharing system, and the like. Realized.

<Site-side terminal device, store-side terminal device>
FIG. 6 is an example of a common functional block diagram of the site-side terminal device 104 and store-side terminal devices 105a-1 and 105b-1 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

The site-side terminal device 104 shown in FIG. The control unit 161 performs a function of centrally controlling the site-side terminal device 104, and is realized by, for example, the CPU 121, ROM 122, and RAM 123 shown in FIG. The storage unit 162 stores and expands the control program, and is implemented by the ROM 122 and RAM 123 shown in FIG. 3, for example. The display unit 163 functions to display images of vehicles, customer information, usage status of the car sharing system between individuals, new car information, used car information, sales, etc. For example, the monitor 127 and I shown in FIG. /O125. The operation unit 164 has a function of allowing the administrator E of the site S to operate the site-side terminal device 104, and is realized by the operation unit 126 and the I/O 124 shown in FIG. 3, for example. The communication unit 165 functions to exchange information with external communication means, and is implemented by the I/F 128 shown in FIG. 3, for example. The large-capacity storage unit 166 has a function of storing vehicle image information, customer information, new car information, used car information, usage status information of the inter-individual car sharing system, and the like. Realized. The imaging unit 167 is not arranged in the site-side terminal device 104, but is arranged in the store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1, . It is realized by the camera 130 shown in FIG. The store side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1, .

<First Terminal Device, Second Terminal Device>
FIG. 7 is an example of a common functional block diagram of the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

The first terminal device 101 shown in FIG. 7 includes a control unit 171, a storage unit 172, an imaging unit 173, a sound collection unit 174, a sound generation unit 175, a communication unit 176, a short-range communication unit 177, a detection unit 178, and a position confirmation unit. 179 and a display unit 180 . The control unit 171 has a function of centrally controlling the first terminal device 101, and is realized by, for example, the CPU 131, ROM 132, and RAM 133 shown in FIG. The storage unit 172 stores and expands the control program, and is implemented by the ROM 132 and RAM 133 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The imaging unit 173 has a function of imaging a subject, and is realized by the camera 142 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The sound collector 174 has the function of collecting the voice of the owner (A in this case) of the first terminal device 101, and is implemented by the microphone 136 and the amplifier 134 shown in FIG. 4, for example. be. The sound generator 175 functions to sound the voice of the caller or the voice obtained via the network 10, and is realized by the speaker 137 and the amplifier 135 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The communication unit 176 functions to exchange information with external communication means, and is implemented by the interface IF 138 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The short-range communication unit 177 is a device that exchanges information using radio waves between information devices located at a distance of several meters to several tens of meters from the first terminal device 101. For example, the interface B shown in FIG. - realized by IF 139; The detection unit 178 has a function of detecting acceleration, angle, direction, air pressure, and ambient light, and is realized by the sensor 140 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The position confirmation unit 179 has a function of confirming the current position of the first terminal device 101, and is realized by the GPS 141 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The display unit 180 functions to display image information and character information obtained by the communication unit 176, and is realized by the monitor 143 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The auxiliary storage unit 181 has a function of storing imaged data and downloaded data (customer ID, one-time password), and is realized by the flash memory 144 shown in FIG. 4, for example. The operation unit 182 is means for operating the first terminal device 101, and is realized by the operation unit 145 shown in FIG. 4, for example.

<<Operation>>
Next, the operation of this embodiment configured as described above will be described.
<Individual Registration>
FIG. 8 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of individual registration used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

The central management server 103 shown in FIG. 8, when information of a desire to join the car sharing system between individuals is registered in the site S (controlled by the central management server 103, for example) (step S1/NO), for example, the central management server 103 The server 103 transmits to the first terminal device 101 an e-mail requesting input of necessary items to the first terminal device 101 (step S2). When the central management server 103 systematically determines that there is an omission, it sends an e-mail requesting the input of the necessary items again (step S3/YES), and systematically determines that there is no omission. If yes (step S3/NO), the central management server 103 performs enrollment processing for A (step S4), performs registration processing (step S5), and notifies A of registration, for example (step S6). At this time, an ID is also given to the first terminal device 101 . When B joins, it is the same as the case of A. Membership histories of A and B are recorded in the central management server 103 . In addition, application software (hereinafter referred to as "app") for creating the menu screen is downloaded at the time of registration, and the system ensures that procedures are performed on the app. may be

Here, the admission procedure may be input according to the interactive procedure of the application sent from the central management server 109 first.

<Insurance>
FIG. 9 is an example of a flow chart showing the flow of insurance subscription used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

When B as a lessee shown in FIG. 9 gives information to the effect that the site S wishes to use a vehicle (step S10), the central management server 103 sends the second terminal device 102 one-day insurance (one-day basis). An inquiry e-mail is sent as a warning as to whether or not the customer has already subscribed to the optional automobile insurance (step S11). is sent to the second terminal device 102 (step S12). If the system determines that there is an omission (step S13/YES), the central management server 103 resends an e-mail requesting entry of necessary information to the second terminal device 102 (step S12), and the omission is made. If the system determines that there is no policy, insurance subscription processing is performed (step S14), and an insurance subscription contract notification may be transmitted from the central management server 103 to the second terminal device 102 (step S14). S15). In this case as well, the process may be completed by the processing operation of B on the application.

Here, even if mail is sent and received between the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, the site side terminal device 104, the shop side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1, . It may be in the SNS format, and it is also possible to handle it on the application.

<From person-to-person car sharing reservation to conclusion of contract: normal key vehicle (including other types of key vehicles)>
FIG. 10A is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A and is an example of a sequence diagram showing the flow from reservation of a car sharing between individuals of a normal key vehicle to conclusion of a contract, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of a parking space reservation status over time corresponding to the sequence diagram shown.

In the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 10A, vacancy information of parking spaces S1, S2, .

Here, as the vacant information of the parking spaces S1 and S2, for example, information as shown in FIG. is available from the previous day to the day before the reservation date, such as 8:00, 12:00 to 16:00, and 20:00 onwards. ) is sent from the store side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1, . . . to the central management server 103 (steps S101, S102).

The central management server 103 sends the vacant information of the parking space S1 (S2) to the site-side terminal device 104 (step S103).

Lender A, who is the owner of vehicle 200, sends an email requesting the rental of vehicle 200 (vehicle usage condition information: for example, vehicle 200, designated delivery location, all-day rental available, application available) from the first terminal device 101 to the central management server. 103 (step S104), the rental request information is sent from the central management server 103 to the site side terminal device 104 (step S105). When the borrower B sends a usage request mail (vehicle use condition information: for example, 10:00 to 18:00 on the day of reservation: see FIG. 10B, application available) from the second terminal device 102 to the central management server 103 (step S106), the central Use request information is sent from the management server 103 to the site-side terminal device 104 (step S107). The site-side terminal device 104 collects the desired usage information (step S108) and checks the usage conditions. In FIG. 10B, the desired rental time of A, the desired rental time of B, and the parking spaces S1, S2, . . . of each energy stand SS1, SS2, . be done. The lender can decide whether or not to lend by the system reviewing the past information of the borrower. The lessee can also review the historical information of the lessor. The parking space S1 only needs to have the time (for example, about 30 minutes) required for lending and borrowing the vehicle 200, and in principle, it can be lent to other vehicles from the time it leaves the parking lot to the time it enters the parking lot. However, the time that the lessee usually arrives is earlier than the reservation time, and there is a high possibility that the lessor will also arrive earlier, and the time for the lessee to return may be delayed due to traffic congestion, etc., so it is okay to make a difference in the reservation time. (Step S109, step S110/NO). When the system side determines that the terms of use (from 10:00 to 18:00 on the reservation day) match (step S110/YES), the site-side terminal device 104 sends the contract conclusion procedure request mail to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 101. It is sent to the terminal device 102 (step S111). Furthermore, the lessor registers the designated location when the conditions are first registered, but can change the designated location each time the rental is made.

Receiving the contract procedure request mail, A sends a contract conclusion processing mail from the first terminal device 101 to the site side terminal device 104 (step S112). is sent to the site-side terminal device 104 (step S113). The contract procedure processing information is sent from the site-side terminal device 104 to the central management server 103 (step S114). For example, SS1) is retrieved, and a usage notification is sent to the store-side terminal device 105a-1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S115).

A person C at the energy stand SS1 secures the parking space S1 and places, for example, a cone or the like with a "reserved" display board in the parking space S1. Alternatively, such a parking space securing operation can be implemented mechanically and systematically (not shown). When the central management server 103 sends the contract conclusion procedure confirmation information to the site-side terminal device 104 (step S116), the site-side terminal device 104 confirms the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the energy stand SS1. A request to visit the designated energy stand SS1, a vehicle ID, and a password (a one-time password may be used) are given to the store side terminal device 105a-1 (step S117). The system side considers that the contract for using the vehicle 200 is concluded when the site-side terminal device 104 receives consent information from the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the store-side terminal device 105a-1. can be made.

Here, the site-side terminal device 104 does not require the administrator E to send and receive e-mails each time, but automatically responds to e-mails other than inquiry e-mails. It should be noted that AI (Artificial Intelligence), for example, may respond to simple questions in question mails as well.

<Table>
FIG. 11 is an example of a table relating to interpersonal car sharing stored in HDD 120 of central management server 103 used in the interpersonal car sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

In the table shown in FIG. 11, the registration order number, vehicle type, number (vehicle registration number), color, reservation availability, reservation time period, return, actual sharing time, Information such as scratches, dents, deformation, dirt on the car body, driving information, vehicle ID, password, name, contact information, SS (reserved energy stand), complaints, apology, test drive reservation, customer rank, and information such as refusal to borrow next time is stored. This is because even if there is a complaint, depending on the apology, it may become a good customer. Of these, the vehicle body information is the result of analyzing the lessee's driving situation when the micro SD card is analyzed at the request of the lessor when the vehicle is equipped with a drive recorder when the vehicle is returned. A general drive recorder overwrites and records running images, sounds, and speed at predetermined time intervals. In addition, if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system, depending on the device, if the vehicle suddenly stops or starts suddenly, a voice saying "Dangerous driving" may be played, and these voices are also recorded in the drive recorder. In addition, some vehicles display the fuel consumption, which can be used as a reference. This is because, in general, when a vehicle starts suddenly, accelerates suddenly, or goes over speed, fuel consumption tends to deteriorate, and when so-called safe driving tends to improve fuel consumption.

<Normal key vehicle: Screen display at the time of contract conclusion on the lessor's terminal device>
FIG. 12 is an example of a screen display at the time of concluding a contract on a terminal device on the lessor side of a vehicle that is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A and that unlocks, locks, and starts the engine with a normal key.

On the screen of the first terminal device 101 owned by A, the lessor, is a request to visit the energy stand SS1 having a parking space S1 for delivery, a telephone number, a registration number of the vehicle 200 just in case, a model, a color, and so on. , the sharing time of the vehicle 200 and the like are displayed.

<Normal key vehicle: Screen display at the time of contract conclusion on the lessee's terminal device>
FIG. 13 is an example of a screen display at the time of concluding a contract on a terminal device on the lessee's side of a vehicle that is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A and that unlocks, locks, and starts the engine with a normal key.

On the screen of the second terminal device 102 owned by B, the lessee, a request to visit the energy stand SS1 having the parking space S1 for delivery, telephone number, Just in case, the registration number of the vehicle 200, the model, the color, the sharing time of the vehicle 200, etc. are displayed.

<Embodiment 1>
<Normal key vehicle: from vehicle rental to return: direct delivery>
FIG. 14 is an example of a flow chart showing a case in which the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A is used, and the vehicle is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key, and the process from borrowing to returning the vehicle is performed directly.

In FIG. 14, the subject of operation is the site-side terminal device 104 . The central management server 103 determines, for example, whether or not the vehicle 200 of A, the lessor, has arrived at the energy stand SS1. In this case, it is preferable to record confirmation information as to whether or not the vehicle is parked in the correct parking space S1 and information on the parking time. The arrival of the vehicle 200 is determined by, for example, reading out the registration number from the data at the time of registration, and analyzing the images captured by the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 shown in FIG. 1A by the store side terminal device 105a-1. Alternatively, the person concerned with the stand C may visually observe the information, or the GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A may be used (step S121).

When the vehicle 200 arrives at the parking space S1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S121/YES), the image obtained by the store-side terminal device 105a-1 capturing the vehicle 200 with the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 is displayed. Then, image processing such as image analysis is performed to extract characteristic points including flaws, dents, and discoloration (step S122), which are stored in the HDD 120 or HDD 106a-1 of the central management server 103, for example. Incidentally, it is preferable to record the imaging time information (step S123).

After A, the lessor, gets out of the vehicle 200 and locks it, and confirms whether or not the lessee is B with a driver's license or the like, A hands the key (normal key) directly to B, the lessee. The system determines whether or not the vehicle 200 driven by the lessee B has departed from the energy stand SS1 (step S124), and the images taken by the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 are captured by the store side terminal device 105a. - 1, systematically analyzes, inputs information as a result of the visitor's visit to the store based on visual inspection and greetings by the person concerned with the stand C, and systematically uses the GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A. The system determines whether or not the vehicle 200 has left the parking space S1 (step S124/YES).

Here, FIG. 15 is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. is an example of a screen that is transmitted from the central management server 103 to , and displayed on the monitor 143. FIG. In this case, B's prior approval is required.

A menu screen is displayed on the monitor 143 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A, the lessor, and regarding the current position of A's vehicle 200, when B's approval is obtained, "current vehicle position" is displayed. When the icon is pressed, a map (the figure shows a part of the Tohoku region, but is not limited thereto), along with the travel route and current position of the vehicle 200 (in this case, "running on National Route 13 in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture)" is displayed. Since the current position of A's vehicle 200 can be grasped from this map display, A can feel secure when no problem has occurred, and the vehicle 200 will not return at the scheduled return time. In such a case, it is possible to grasp where the person is, and in the event of trouble, it becomes easier to implement a rescue service.

Also, when A presses the "new car information" icon, for example, "Mr. A, this is a car that suits your elegant lady." A stand, or more specifically, a "PUSH" icon may be displayed. In this case, it is designed to stimulate purchases and is expected to contribute to vehicle sales. As for the vehicle, information picked up by the central management server 103 based on A's customer information is used. When the "PUSH" icon is pressed, the selling price of the vehicle 200, privilege information such as presents and coupons, test drive reservations for new or used cars, and purchase reservation information can be obtained.

Furthermore, when the "used car information" icon is pressed, a "PUSH" button for displaying the sale price of the vehicle 200 of A may be displayed, and other used cars of the same level as the vehicle 200 may be displayed. Information may be displayed.

If A intends to sell the vehicle 200, an e-mail or a telephone call is sent to the store side terminal device 105a-1 or the site side terminal device 104 of the energy stand SS1.

Here, FIG. 16 is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A, and is transmitted from the central management server 103 to the second terminal device 102 owned by B, the lessee, and displayed on the monitor 143'. is an example.

A menu screen is displayed on the monitor 143' of the second terminal device 102 owned by B, the lessee, and when B presses the "new information" icon, for example, "Mr. Thank you very much. We have prepared a car that suits you, who likes to drive.”, along with the image of the vehicle, the price with a double line, and the “PUSH” icon for details, are displayed. and is expected to contribute to vehicle sales.

Returning to FIG. 14, the store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether or not the scheduled return time of the vehicle 200 has passed (step S125). Upon arrival at the energy stand SS1 (step S125/YES, step S130/YES), the exterior cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 are caused to image the vehicle 200 (step S131), and the image data thus captured is stored in the HDD 120 or HDD 106a-1. It is stored (step S132). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 compares the image of the vehicle 200 before departure to determine whether or not there is an abnormality such as a scratch or dent in the lessor's vehicle 200 (step S133), and determines that there is no abnormality (step S133). S133/NO), wait for B, the lessee, to supply energy (gasoline or light oil) to the vehicle 200 (step S135), and the system responds to B, the lessee, making the payment (step S135). S136), the system confirms that the key (normal key) has been returned from B, the lessee, to A, the lessor, and A returns home in the vehicle 200, completing the process (step S137).

In the present embodiment, energy supply (gasoline supply or light oil supply) is performed in step S135, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the tank is not returned to full tank is also included. may be omitted.

By the way, if the vehicle 200 does not return to the energy stand SS1 even after the scheduled return time has passed (step S125/YES), an accident or failure may have occurred. In this case, either A or the person C at the energy stand SS1 contacts B, or B contacts A or C.

In this case, it is necessary for B, the lessee, to apply for extension of time to A in advance and for A's approval.

If vehicle 200 has caused an accident or been involved in an accident (step S126/YES), accident response is required. In this case, regardless of whether B, the lessee, was the perpetrator of the accident or the victim of the accident, B, the borrower, should immediately call the police to obtain an accident certificate, and if any injuries occur must call an ambulance. Also, B needs to contact person C at energy stand SS1. C completes insurance procedures, returns the vehicle 200 to the energy stand SS1 if it can return to the energy stand SS1 by itself, and has the insurance company arrange a tow truck if it cannot return the vehicle 200 to the energy stand SS1 by itself. , the vehicle 200 is once directed to the energy stand SS1, and the vehicle is handed over to A at the energy stand SS1 and moved to the repair shop (step S127).

When the closing time of the energy stand SS1 has passed, the inside of the store becomes unmanned.

On the other hand, if it is not an accident (step S126/NO), the vehicle 200 will be treated as a malfunction including running out of gas due to dead battery. It returns to energy stand SS1 (step S129).

If it is neither an accident nor a breakdown (step S128/NO), the cause may be that the vehicle 200 has been stuck in a traffic jam, or that shopping or eating breaks have taken too long. In this case, for example, the central management server 103 notifies the second terminal device 102 owned by B that the scheduled time has passed by e-mail or telephone call (for example, a speech synthesis LSI) to the energy stand SS1 of the vehicle 200. You can encourage them to return. Since this notification to B is also sent to A, A can wait at home without going to energy stand SS1, and if B is shopping or taking a break, he will finish up and return to energy stand SS1. , the process proceeds to step S130.

In step S133, if an abnormality including scratches or dents is found on the vehicle 200 at the energy stand SS1 (step S133/YES), there is a case where another vehicle hit and run in the destination parking space, so A, B, Alternatively, after C calls the police to obtain an accident certificate, contacts the insurance company, and makes a reservation for a repair shop (step S134), B refuels the vehicle 200, pays the bill, and returns the key to A. (Steps S135 to S137).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the lessor's vehicle is delivered at an energy stand, there is no need to search around for parking spaces or gas stations, so that so-called full tank return is easy, and either the lessor or the lessee can If Kaga arrives earlier than the other party, it is possible to sit on a chair in the store and wait, even on rainy days. In addition, by comparing and collating images taken before and after the vehicle is rented, the system can objectively prove whether the scratches and dents on the vehicle are caused by the lessor or by the lessee. It is possible to handle failures.

<Embodiment 2>
<Normal key vehicle: From vehicle rental to return: Storage storage delivery>
Next, Embodiment 2 of the interpersonal car sharing system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an example of a flowchart showing a case in which a car is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A and is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key, from borrowing to returning via a storage.

The difference between Embodiment 2 shown in FIG. 17 and Embodiment 1 shown in FIG. The point is to use it. The vault has at least one compartment, each of which can be locked and unlocked with a different password. The password may be a one-time password. As described above, the one-time password is simultaneously changed in the first terminal device and the second terminal device at predetermined intervals during the reserved time for renting a vehicle, so that a malicious third party cannot obtain it. It may be configured so that it cannot be used even if

In FIG. 17, the subject of operation is the site-side terminal device 104 . The site-side terminal device 104 transmits the number information (partition information) and password information of the depository 109 from the store-side terminal device 105a-1 to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 (step S151). . It is determined whether or not the vehicle 200 owned by A, the lessor, has arrived at the parking space S1 at the energy stand SS1 (step S152). When the vehicle 200 arrives at the parking space S1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S152), A gets out of the vehicle, locks it, stores the normal key in a predetermined section of the storage shed 109, and returns home from the energy stand SS2. good.

The store-side terminal device 105a-1 captures images of the lessor A's vehicle 200 with the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3, extracts feature points including scratches, dents, and discoloration (step S153). The image information of A's vehicle 200 is stored in, for example, the HDD 120 of the central management server 103 or the HDD 106a-1 of the store side terminal device 105a-1 (step S154). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether or not the normal key of the vehicle 200 is stored in the section linked to the vehicle ID of the vehicle 200 in the storage shed 109 (step S155), (step S155/YES), B, who is the lessee of the vehicle 200, visits the energy stand SS1 and confirms the vehicle 200, then uses the password from the predetermined compartment of the storage shed 109. After unlocking and taking out the normal key, B locks the storage 109, unlocks the vehicle 200 with the normal key, and can depart from the parking space S1 after boarding.

The store-side terminal device 105a-1 receives the image captured by the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3, C's visual observation, and the GPS 141 of the second terminal device 102 owned by B that the vehicle 200 of A, the lessor, has departed. is determined (step S157/YES).

Here, when the vehicle 200 departs from the energy station SS1, the store side 105a-1 may send an e-mail to the first terminal device 101 owned by A, which is the lessor, to the effect that the vehicle 200 has departed. Instead of the site-side terminal device 104, the central management server 103 may display a menu screen 143 as shown in FIG. menu screen 143' may be displayed.

Returning to FIG. 17, the store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether or not the scheduled return time of the vehicle 200 has passed (step S158), and the vehicle 200 driven by the lessee B is returned within the scheduled return time. When arriving at the energy stand SS1 (step S158/YES, step S130/YES), the outside cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 are caused to image the vehicle 200 (step S164), and the captured image data is stored in the HDD 120 or HDD 106a-1. It is stored (step S165). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether or not the lender's vehicle 200 has an abnormality such as a scratch or dent (step S166) by comparing it with the image of the vehicle 200 before departure, and determines that there is no abnormality (step S166). S166/NO), B, the borrower, replenishes energy (gasoline or light oil) to the vehicle 200 (step S168), B, the borrower, settles the account (step S169), and the key (normal key) is the borrower. It is returned from a certain B to A, the lessor, and A returns home in the vehicle 200, which completes the process (step S170).

In the present embodiment, energy supply (gasoline supply or light oil supply) is performed in step S168, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the case where the tank is not returned to full tank is also included. may be omitted.

Steps S159 to S162 and S167 are the same as steps S126 to S129 and S134 in FIG. 14, so description thereof will be omitted.

<Embodiment 3>
Next, a third embodiment of the personal car sharing system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is an example of a conceptual diagram showing a state in which an in-vehicle terminal device is installed in a vehicle, which is used in the personal car sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

The difference between the third embodiment shown in FIG. 18 and the first embodiment shown in FIG. It is a point to lock and unlock. The vehicle 200' in this case may be of a button start type, or may be stored in a glove box of the vehicle 200 or the like.

A vehicle 200' of the lessor A shown in FIG. The in-vehicle terminal device 201 has a function of locking and unlocking the vehicle 200′. can be attached with The in-vehicle terminal device 201 can be locked and unlocked between the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 using a password associated with the vehicle ID. A Bluetooth B-IF 139 (see FIG. 4) is used for exchanging information between the in-vehicle terminal device 201 and the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102. It can be locked or unlocked only within a distance of several meters from. Therefore, a crime prevention effect can be expected.

Although the in-vehicle terminal device 201 can exchange information only with the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 in the figure, it can exchange information with external devices via the network 10 using the vehicle ID. and a password, or the card reader 202 may be arranged so that it can be locked and unlocked from outside the vehicle using a contactless IC card.

Here, the processing from reservation to contract conclusion uses the storage shed 109 whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked using a smartphone or the vehicle is locked or unlocked using a normal key. Since it is the same as FIG.

<Screen of the terminal device on the lender side of the smartphone key that uses the smartphone as a key>
FIG. 19 is an example of a smartphone key screen as the first terminal device 101 on the lender's side, which is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A.

On the screen 143 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A, the lessor, there is a greeting sentence of "Thank you for every time. This is Mr. A's abbreviation." In addition to the display, "unlocked" and "locked" icons are displayed. By pressing the "unlock" icon or the "lock" icon, it is possible to unlock and lock within a range of several meters from the vehicle 200'.

<Screen of the terminal device on the borrower side of the smartphone key that uses the smartphone as a key>
FIG. 20 is an example of a smartphone key screen used in the personal car sharing system shown in FIG. 1A and serving as the second terminal device 102 on the borrower's side. Similarly to the screen 143 of the first terminal device 101, the "unlock" icon and the "lock" icon are displayed on the screen 143' of the second terminal device 102 owned by B, the lessee. By pressing the "unlock" icon or the "lock" icon, it is possible to unlock or lock the vehicle within a range of several meters from the vehicle 200'.

FIG. 21 is an example of a flowchart from use to return of a vehicle that is used in the car sharing system between individuals shown in FIG. 1A and that can be locked and unlocked using a smartphone key.

In the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, the site-side terminal device 104 is the subject of the operation. In FIG. 21, the site-side terminal device 104 transmits the ID of the vehicle 200' of the lender A and the password information of the smartphone key to the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the in-vehicle terminal device 201 ( step S201).

The site-side terminal device 104 determines whether or not the vehicle 200' has arrived at the parking space S2 at the energy station SS2. As for the judgment method, as described above, analysis of images captured by the outside cameras 108b-2 and 108b-3, GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A, the lender, and visual observation by the stand staff D (step S202).

When the vehicle 200' reaches the parking space S2, the lessor A gets out of the vehicle 200', locks it, and goes home. The vehicle 200 is imaged by the outside cameras 108b-2 and 108b-3, the system extracts feature points including scratches, dents, and discoloration (step S203), and the image information of the lessor's vehicle 200' is displayed in the store. It is stored in the HDD 106b-1 or the HDD 129 of the site-side terminal device 104 (step S204).

When the in-vehicle terminal device 201 mounted on the vehicle 200 receives the unlocking signal, the system considers that the borrower B has unlocked the vehicle 200' with the smartphone key and boarded the vehicle.

The site-side terminal device 104 determines whether or not the in-vehicle terminal device 201 has received the locking signal (locking command) from the second terminal device 102 (step S206). (step S206/YES), it is assumed that B has pressed the start button, and the site-side terminal device 104 determines whether or not the vehicle 200' has departed from the energy station SS2. Departure of the vehicle 200′ is determined by, for example, analysis of images captured by the outside cameras 108b-2, 108b-2, GPS 141 of the second terminal device 102, or information obtained by visual inspection by the person in charge of the stand D. or a combination thereof (step S207).

Departure of the vehicle 200' (step S207) to settlement by the lessee (step 220) in the flowchart shown in FIG. 21 are the same as steps S157 to S169 in the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the payment of the vehicle 200 ′, B locks the vehicle 200 ′ with the smart key lock icon through the second terminal device 102 .

According to the above-described third embodiment, A and B do not need to meet directly when lending and borrowing the vehicle 200', so there is no extra concern.

After returning the vehicle 200, the "unlock" icon and the "lock" icon are displayed for forgotten items, for example, "Are there any items left behind? The lock cannot be unlocked in 30 seconds." It may be automatically deleted later. After 30 seconds have passed, B, the lessee, may wait for A, the lender, or leave the lost item at the energy stand SS. When leaving an item at an energy stand SS, if it is open 24 hours a day, please leave it with the person concerned at the stand. It may be placed in a box and covered with a lid, and the next day, a person related to the energy stand SS may contact the owner of the lost item and ask the owner to come to pick it up. At this time, the sales promotion effect can be expected if pamphlets on new and used cars are given along with the forgotten items.

<E-mail regarding vehicle inspection date>
FIG. 22 is an example of an automobile inspection due date information mail displayed on the first terminal device of the lessor, which is used in the inter-individual car sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

On the monitor 143 of the first terminal device 101 of A, the lessor, the vehicle inspection date and the period until the vehicle inspection date are displayed along with the registration number and vehicle type of the vehicle 200 . As a result, A can consider whether to inspect the vehicle or buy a new one. When you press the icon "next page", new car information and sales price are displayed along with the vehicle inspection estimate.

<Program>
The person-to-person car sharing system according to the present invention described above can also be realized by a program that causes a computer to execute processing. Examples of computers include general-purpose computers such as personal computers and workstations, but the present invention is not limited to these. Therefore, as an example, a case where the functions of the present invention are realized by a program will be described below.

For example, after a vehicle owned by a lessor registered on the site of the central management server is used by the lessee registered on the site for a certain period of time with the consent of the lessor, the lessee pays the rental fee to the lessor. A computer-readable program in an inter-car sharing system, comprising a first function of transmitting vehicle condition information from the lessor to a site-side terminal device of the management server to the computer; a second function of transmitting vehicle condition information to a site-side terminal device; If the above conditions are met, a notification to the effect that a contract to use the vehicle at the energy stand has been concluded is sent to the store-side terminal device located at the energy stand along with the password. A computer-readable program for executing a third function to be transmitted to the one terminal device and the second terminal device.

Such a program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

<Storage medium>
Examples of storage media include computer-readable storage media such as CD-ROMs, flexible disks (FD), and CD-Rs, semiconductor memories such as flash memories, RAMs, ROMs, and FeRAMs, and HDDs.

CD-ROM is an abbreviation for Compact Disc ROM. A flexible disk means a flexible disk. CD-R is an abbreviation for CD-Recordable. FeRAM is an abbreviation of Ferroelectric RAM, which means a ferroelectric memory.

<effect>
As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the following effects are expected.

(1) Car business opportunities will expand by operating car sharing systems between individuals at gas stations, charging stations, and hydrogen stations.

(2) Gas stations, whose number of stores is decreasing due to the increase in hybrid and electric vehicles, will improve their earnings by utilizing the inter-person car sharing system.

(3) By designating the delivery and return locations of vehicles in inter-individual car sharing, we will provide a service that compensates for the disadvantages of the current inter-individual car sharing, and gas stations will be able to earn commission income. can.

(4) When registering a vehicle to be rented, the vehicle lessor can upload the vehicle image, vehicle name, specifications, equipment, etc., and add conditions such as fees, gasoline burden, and accident burden. If there is, you can obtain consent to post the vehicle on the trading site.

(5) Consent can be obtained from the lessor of the vehicle to receive information on the special selection mail of the vehicle desired to be purchased.

<Site management>
Peer-to-peer car sharing matching site, Peer-to-peer buying and selling (one-pla) site, matching function between lessor and lessee, conclusion of vehicle joint use contract, temporary vehicle storage (delivery and return) location provision function, vehicle maintenance (car wash, cleaning, etc.) ) can be provided.

<Bases for delivery and return of vehicles in the car sharing system between individuals>
(a) Gas stations are expected to increase commission income by providing services in car-sharing systems between individuals.
(b) It is possible to acquire vehicle and customer information from customer visits, and obtain the effect of promoting sales of new and used vehicles.
(c) Income can be obtained by providing services such as delivery and return locations, car washing, car interior cleaning, refueling, and inspection.

<Aim>
Building a platform for person-to-person transactions (car sharing and buying and selling) 1. Peer-to-peer car sharing systems allow matching fees to be collected from vehicle lessors and lessees.
2. By selling vehicles without going through an auction, it is possible to create a market and acquire prospective customers for buying and selling vehicles.
3. For those who are considering buying and selling vehicles in the future among the vehicle lessors and those who are considering purchasing vehicles among the lessees, we will create a prospective market for inter-individual sales and register the vehicle on the Onepla site. and access rights can be granted to increase the number of market participants and registered vehicles on the Wanpla site.

If the lessee of the vehicle agrees to receive information such as special mails from prospective purchasers, the possibility of selling the vehicle will be improved.

All the people who use the person-to-person car-sharing system can be prospective customers for buying and selling vehicles.

It should be noted that the above-described embodiment shows an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. be.

For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A, the external appearance (scratches, dents, dirt, etc.) of vehicles 200 and 200′ is captured by outside cameras 108a-2, 108a-3, 108b-2, and 108b-3. Although the case of checking the captured image has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the appearance of the vehicles 201, 203, and 204 at the energy stand SS3 as shown in FIG. It may be realized by checking

Here, the electromagnetic wave may be a single-wavelength, phase-aligned laser, or a single-wavelength, phase-unaligned microwave, millimeter wave, or the like.

That is, when the vehicles 201 to 204 that have entered the warehouse pass through the gate 400, the beam of the electromagnetic wave provided at the gate 400 is scanned and transmitted, and the waveform information obtained by receiving the reflected wave is used to determine whether the vehicle is scratched or damaged. You may make it check a dent.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, a case where an energy stand is used for delivery of vehicles between individuals has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the parking space of the energy stand is full, may use other parking lots or other spaces.

Since the personal car sharing system according to the present invention can be industrially manufactured and can be used for commercial transactions, it has economic value in various industries such as the vehicle sharing support industry and the car rental industry. It is an invention that has and can be used.

10... Network 101... First terminal device 102... Second terminal device 103... Central management server 104... Site side terminal device 105a-1, 105b-1... Store side Terminal device 106a-1, 106b-1 ... HDD
107a-1, 107a-2, 107b-2... Payment machine 108a-1, 108b-1... Inside camera 108a-2, 108a-3, 108b-2, 108b-3... Outside camera 109 ... storage 200, 200'... vehicle 300... wall 301... lock plate 302... control box

Claims (14)

A personal car sharing system in which a site providing system including a central management server, a first terminal device owned by a vehicle lessor, and a second terminal device owned by a vehicle lessee are connected via a network. hand,
For a vehicle owned by a lessor registered by the first terminal device on the site provided by the site providing system, the lessee registered on the site by the second terminal device and the lessor are fixed. a means of providing an app that assists in entering into joint use agreements involving payment for the use of time;
means for giving and receiving confirmation information when the vehicle is rented at an energy stand;
unlockable means for enabling unlocking of the vehicle pertaining to the joint use contract when the joint use contract is concluded;
and
The unlocking enabling means includes:
The key of the vehicle, which is located at the energy station and owned by the lessor, is stored and unlocked by entering the password sent to the first terminal device owned by the lessor and the second terminal device owned by the lessee. and an inter -individual car sharing system characterized by comprising a lockable storage. A personal car sharing system in which a site providing system including a central management server, a first terminal device owned by a vehicle lessor, and a second terminal device owned by a vehicle lessee are connected via a network. hand,
For a vehicle owned by a lessor registered by the first terminal device on the site provided by the site providing system, the lessee registered on the site by the second terminal device and the lessor are fixed. a means of providing an app that assists in entering into joint use agreements involving payment for the use of time;
means for giving and receiving confirmation information when the vehicle is rented at an energy stand;
unlockable means for enabling unlocking of the vehicle pertaining to the joint use contract when the joint use contract is concluded;
and
The unlocking enabling means includes:
The vehicle owned by the lessor is equipped with an in-vehicle terminal device capable of locking or unlocking the vehicle using a vehicle ID and a password associated with the vehicle ID. Peer- to-peer car sharing system. 3. The inter-individual car sharing system according to claim 2, further comprising a function of locking the vehicle after a predetermined time has elapsed since the vehicle was unlocked when the vehicle was returned. The site providing system is
A notification that the joint use contract has been concluded between the lessor and the borrower is sent to the store-side terminal device, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device arranged at the energy stand 3. The inter-individual car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information is transmitted. 3. The person-to-person car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein after the borrower registers with the site, information on optional insurance on a daily basis is transmitted from the site to the second terminal device. A camera arranged at the energy stand for imaging the vehicle, checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the image captured by the camera, and comparison means for comparing the image with the image before rental when the vehicle is returned. 3. The person-to-person car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2 . Irradiating means arranged at the energy stand for irradiating the vehicle with electromagnetic waves, checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the reflected waveform of the electromagnetic wave reflected by the vehicle, and comparing means for comparing the image with the image before rental when returning the vehicle. 3. The person-to-person car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: 3. The interpersonal car system according to claim 1 , further comprising: a camera arranged at said energy stand for capturing an image of said vehicle; and history recording means for recording a store visit history from the image captured by said camera. bearing system. The person-to-person car sharing system further comprises a store-side terminal device connected via the network and arranged at the energy stand,
The second terminal device has a position confirmation unit, the store-side terminal device receives the position information obtained by the position confirmation unit, and the obtained position information is transmitted from the store-side terminal device to the first terminal device. 3. An inter-individual car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a transmission function. An application for creating a menu screen is downloaded from the central management server to the first terminal device and the second terminal device at the time of registration, and an icon for displaying the current position of the vehicle is displayed on the menu screen. , an icon for displaying new arrival information, an icon for displaying new car information, and an icon for displaying used car information. 11. A function according to claim 10 , characterized in that when the icon for new car information or the icon for used car information is pressed, detailed information, test drive reservation for a new car or used car, and purchase reservation information can be obtained. Peer-to-peer car sharing system. 3. When the vehicle is equipped with a drive recorder, the vehicle further comprises analysis means for analyzing the stored driving conditions and determination means for determining safe driving or dangerous driving . Personal car sharing system described in . A movable locking plate is placed at the parking/stopping position of the vehicle of the lessor. 3. An interpersonal car sharing system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it includes a locking mechanism that can be unlocked by the borrower using a one-time password. 3. An inter-individual car system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that when the due date of the vehicle inspection entered at the time of registration of said site is approaching, an information mail for vehicle inspection is displayed on said first terminal device. bearing system.

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