JPH02279446A - Driver locking device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent theft without fail by inputting driving permission information to a borrower and storing it in a storage means under permission of a car owner, and enabling the driving of a vehicle by the borrower himself only when the driving permission information stored and that inputted by the borrower are accorded with each other. CONSTITUTION:A control part 11 of a driver locking device 10 reads information on an electronic license 20 inserted into a reading part 12, and it discriminates whether it is of an owner or not. In brief, a code number inputted out of a keyboard part 13 is collated with another code number being delivered to a control part 21 of the electronic license 20 and stored in a storage part 23. When both are accorded with each other, a command indicating the lending of a vehicle is inputted out of the keyboard 13, and driving permission information on a license number of a borrower and the code number or the like of the electronic license is stored in a storage part 14. In this state, when an electronic license of the borrower is inserted into the reading part 12, it generates a signal permitting the driving when the code number and license information of the borrower are accorded with each other likewise afterward.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention restricts who can drive a vehicle by using, for example, an electronic driver's license with an integrated circuit built-in. This invention relates to a driver restriction device that can be used.

(Prior Art) As is well known, vehicles such as automobiles are convenient because anyone can drive them using the key of the vehicle, even if they are not the owner of the vehicle.

However, on the other hand, the number of vehicle thefts has increased recently, and
Stolen cars are sometimes used in crimes.

Therefore, in order to prevent vehicle theft, it is desired to prevent anyone other than the vehicle owner from driving the vehicle.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) This invention solves the problem that a person other than the vehicle owner can currently drive a vehicle.
Its purpose is to provide a driver restriction device that prevents anyone other than the vehicle owner and persons authorized by the vehicle owner from driving the vehicle.

[Structure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an instruction means for instructing the owner to rent a vehicle that is discriminated by the discrimination means, and an instruction means for instructing the owner to rent a vehicle by the instruction means. a first input means for inputting driving permission information for the loaner in a state where the lending of the vehicle is instructed; a storage means for storing the driving permission information inputted by the first input means; a second input means for inputting permission information;
A control means is provided that enables the vehicle to be driven when the driving permission information inputted from the second input means matches the driving permission information stored in the storage means.

(Function) That is, in a state in which the owner of the vehicle is confirmed, driving permission information for the lender is inputted and stored in the storage means with the permission of the owner, and the information is stored in the storage means. If the provided driving permission information matches the driving permission information input by the loaner, the loaner is allowed to drive the vehicle.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The driver restriction device 0 shown in FIG. 1 is installed inside a vehicle such as an automobile (not shown).

In the driver restriction device 10, the control unit 11 is configured by, for example, a microcomputer.

This control unit 11 includes a reading unit 12, a keyboard 13,
Storage unit I4, key lock unit 15, engine control unit 16,
An alarm output section (7) and a display section 18 are connected.

The reading unit 12 is attached, for example, to a part of a well-known ignition key instead of the ignition key. This reading section 12 is, for example, a well-known IC card reading device, and the reading section 12 reads information stored in an electronic license 20 constituted by a well-known IC card. This reading section 12 includes an IC (not shown).
A card loading/unloading mechanism is provided, and the electronic license 20 inserted into the reading section 12 is automatically stored in the reading section 12, and when the information reading process is completed, the electronic license 20 is automatically stored in the reading section 12. It is designed to be ejected from the reading section 12.

The electronic license M20 includes a control section 2L, the connector 22 connected to the control section 21, an S memory section 23, and the like. The storage unit 23 stores in advance, for example, a driver's license number, the type of license such as a regular driver's license or a large driver's license, and the owner's password.

FIG. 2 shows an electronic driver's license 20. As shown in FIG. 2(a), the surface of the electronic license 20 includes license information 20a and the owner's face photo 20, just like a regular driver's license.
b is displayed, and the connector 22 is provided on the back side as shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the keyboard 13, for example,
It is placed near the computer and is used to input passwords, various commands, etc.

The storage unit 14 is composed of, for example, a RAM.

This storage unit I4 includes, for example, the license number and password stored in the electronic license of the owner of the vehicle a, the vehicle classification indicating whether this vehicle is a regular car or a large car, etc. is stored in advance, and the driver's license number and password of the person who drove this vehicle are stored as a driving history.

The key lock section 15 locks or unlocks the steering wheel of the vehicle, for example, in accordance with the control of the control section 11.

The engine control section 16 starts or stops the engine of the vehicle, for example, in accordance with the control of the control section 11 .

The alarm output unit 17 outputs an alarm sound, for example, when the driver's license information is not valid.

The display section I8 displays information input from the keyboard I3, various messages output from the control section 11, driving history stored in the storage section 14, and the like.

In the above configuration, the case where the electronic driver's license 20 is used to drive a vehicle will be described with reference to FIG. 3.

The control unit 11 is normally set to a determination mode in which it reads information on an electronic license inserted into the reading unit 12 and determines whether or not it is the owner.

In this state, when the electronic driver's license 20 is inserted into the reading unit 12 (5TI) and the PIN number of the holder H is input from the keyboard 13, this input PIN number is transferred to the control unit 11.
1 is supplied to the control section 21 of the electronic driver's license 20 via the reading section 12, and the control section 11 compares it with the password stored in the storage section 23 (ST2.3). As a result of this verification, if the passwords match, it is determined whether or not to lend the vehicle (ST4).

Here, when a command not to lend is input from the keyboard 13, the reading unit 12 reads the license information stored in the storage unit 23 of the electronic license 20, and the read license information and the memory The information stored in the unit 14 is compared (ST5.6).

As a result, if these pieces of information match, the electronic driver's license is ejected from the reading section 12 (5T7), and then the key lock section 15 releases the steering wheel lock, and the engine control section 16 locks the engine. is activated and the vehicle can be driven (ST&).

On the other hand, in step ST4, when a command to lend a vehicle is input from the keyboard 13, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is to be rented using an electronic driver's license (5T9). Here, a command to instruct driving using the electronic license is inputted from the keyboard 13, and then driving permission information consisting of, for example, the license number of the person receiving the loan, the password of the electronic license, etc. is entered on the keyboard 13. This driving permission information is stored in the storage unit 14 (STIO), and the owner's electronic license is ejected from the reading unit 12 (STII).
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In this way, in a state where the driving permission information using the electronic license for the loaner is set, the loaner 4 is displayed in the reading section 12.
When the lender enters the PIN number from the keyboard 13 (ST1.2), this PIN number is compared with the PIN stored in the storage section 23 of the electronic license (ST13. 14). As a result, if they match, the reading unit 12 reads the license information from the lender's electronic license and compares it with the license information stored in the storage unit 14 (ST15.IG). As a result, if these match, the electronic license to be lent or not is ejected from the reading unit 12 (ST17), and then, as mentioned above, the handle lock is released, the engine is started (ST8), and a light rain It is possible to drive.

Further, in step ST9, a command to instruct the rental driving using a vehicle other than an electronic license is inputted from the keyboard 13, and driving permission information consisting of, for example, the designation of the lender, a PIN number, the rental period, the company name, etc. is inputted from the keyboard 13. Then, after these pieces of information are stored in the storage unit 14 (ST1
8) A number of electronic licenses are ejected from the reading unit 12 (5T19).

In this way, when the lending person inputs the driving permission information from the keyboard 13 in a state where the driving permission information based on information other than the electronic license has been set for the lending person, the driving permission information that this person is interested in is recorded. t
It is compared with the driving permission information stored in section a 14 (
ST21.22). As a result, if these match,
As described above, the steering wheel lock is released, the engine is started (C3T8), and the vehicle can be driven.

Incidentally, if the verification results of the PIN number and driver's license do not match, the alarm output section 17 is activated, and this alarm output section 17
An alarm signal is output from.

Furthermore, when ejecting the electronic driver's license from the reading section 12, the alarm output section 17 may be activated to issue an alarm to prompt the user to remove the electronic driver's license.

According to the above embodiment, the personal identification number, driver's license information, etc. are checked, and if they match, the steering wheel is unlocked and the engine is started to enable driving. Therefore, if the personal identification number, driver's license information, etc. do not match, the vehicle cannot be driven, thereby preventing the vehicle from being stolen.

Furthermore, with the permission of the owner of the vehicle, driving permission information for the lender is set, and the lender inputs this driving permission information, thereby allowing the lender to drive the vehicle. Therefore, a person permitted by the owner can also drive the vehicle, so the vehicle can be used effectively.

Furthermore, when lending a vehicle, you can choose to drive with driving permission information based on the information on a 7-child driver's license, or with driving permission information other than an electronic driver's license, so there are various options. It is convenient and can be used depending on the situation.

Moreover, when starting the engine, the electronic driver's license 20 is ejected from the reading section I2.

Therefore, forgetting to take the driver's license can be prevented.

Note that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments,
Of course, various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention.

[Effects of the Invention] As described in detail above, according to the present invention, driving permission information for the lender is inputted and stored in the storage means with the permission of the owner of the vehicle, and the information is stored in the storage means. If the driving permission information provided and the driving permission information entered by the renter match, the renter is allowed to drive the vehicle, A driver restriction device can be provided that prevents the vehicle from being driven outside of the scope of consideration.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 shows the configuration of an electronic driver's license, in which (a) is a top view, (b) is a bottom view, and The figure is a diagram shown to explain the operation of FIG. 1. 10... Driver restriction device, 11... Control unit, 12.
...Reading section, 13...Keyboard, 14...Storage section, 16...Engine> control section, 20...Electronic driver's license.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A discriminating means for discriminating the owner of a vehicle; an instructing means for instructing the owner to lend the vehicle after being discriminated by the discriminating means; and a state in which the instructing means instructs to lend the vehicle; a first input means for inputting driving permission information for the lender; a storage means for storing the driving permission information input by the first input means; and a second input means for inputting the driving permission information by the lender. and a control means that enables the vehicle to be driven when the driving permission information inputted from the second inputting means matches the driving permission information stored in the storage means. A driver restriction device featuring: