KR102101341B1 - Tire replacement service mediation system of reverse auction method - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, a reverse-auction tire replacement service mediation system comprises: a mediation server to mediate between a tire replacement consumer and a tire replacement supplier to provide the tire replacement consumer with a tire replacement service through the tire replacement supplier; a consumer interface to receive a tire estimate request including vehicle information and tire size information of the tire replacement consumer, receive tire estimates bid by a plurality of tire companies in accordance with the tire estimate request to output the tire estimates, and select one among the tire estimates; and a supplier interface to receive the tire estimate request from the mediation server to output the tire estimate request, generate an estimate in accordance with the tire estimate request, transfer the estimate to the mediation server, and output reservation information when the estimate is selected on the consumer interface. The mediation server has a database including vehicle manufacturer data, vehicle type data for each manufacturer, and year data for each vehicle type. The consumer interface receives the tire size information by one between direct input and photographing.

Description

Tire replacement service brokerage system of reverse auction method {TIRE REPLACEMENT SERVICE MEDIATION SYSTEM OF REVERSE AUCTION METHOD}

It is related to the reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system. More specifically, it provides a service to replace tires by convenient reservation and visit by requesting a tire quote on a website or mobile page or providing a nearby tire store to a member. At the same time, it relates to a tire replacement service intermediary system that can conveniently diagnose whether a tire is changed or not and provide a solution accordingly.

At present, the number of service shops that can replace automobile tires has increased and the level of awareness of drivers has increased, creating an atmosphere where tires can be easily replaced compared to the past. The reality is that there are not many drivers who appeal.

According to the Korean patent application No. 10-2010-0003366, a technology for performing tire replacement by a business trip service by receiving a tire replacement request using a network and selecting the type of tire is published according to the 'Service Method for Mounting Tire Visits through the Network' According to this technology, it is only to provide a universal service to visit and sell tires by using a network to check the type of tires, and thus has a limitation that it is impossible to provide tire replacement information for a desired direction. .

Therefore, it provides an online service that allows the driver to replace tires conveniently and inexpensively, but also provides the driver with tire replacement information so that the driver can provide customized tire replacement service by knowing the knowledge and information about the tire himself. There is a need to develop a tire replacement service brokerage system.

The present invention has been devised to overcome the above problems, so that all drivers who know or do not know the type of tire mounted on their own vehicle can conveniently select and replace the tire that suits them online. The main purpose is to provide a tire replacement service.

The reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an intermediary server that provides tire replacement service through the tire replacement supplier to the tire replacement consumer by intermediary between the tire replacement consumer and the tire replacement supplier, and A tire quote request including vehicle information and tire size information of a tire replacement consumer is input, and tire quotes bid by a plurality of tire companies are received from the brokerage server and output according to the tire quote request, and among the tire quotes Receives and outputs the tire quotation request from the consumer interface and the intermediary server to select any one, prepares a quotation according to the tire quotation request, delivers the quotation to the intermediary server, and the quotation from the consumer interface Select Includes a supplier interface for outputting the reservation information, the intermediary server is provided with a database including vehicle manufacturer data, vehicle model data by manufacturer, year data by vehicle type, the consumer interface directly inputs and photographs the tire size information It is characterized by receiving in an alternative way.

In some embodiments, the consumer interface is selected from the tire replacement consumer in an alternative manner, whether to replace the tire with the same size as the existing tire and whether to replace the tire with a different size before receiving the tire size information, the The consumer interface alternatively selects whether to directly input the size information of the desired tire to be replaced from the tire replacement consumer and whether to recommend the customized tire according to the propensity when the tire replacement consumer chooses to replace the tire with a different size. In the case where the tire replacement user selects to replace the tire with a different size from the existing tire and directly inputs the size information of the desired tire, the intermediary server determines whether the directly inputted size information of the desired tire is applicable to the current wheel. Whether or not it is determined, the result of the determination can be transmitted to the consumer interface.

In some embodiments, the mediation server may determine whether the desired tire size information is applicable to the current wheel through the following equations.

(Where, TIRE W is the cross-sectional width in mm of the tire to be changed, LIM W Min is the minimum allowable rim width in inches of the wheel mounted on the vehicle of the tire replacement consumer, mounted on the vehicle of the tire replacement consumer The maximum allowable rim width in inches of the wheel.)

In some embodiments, the mediation server may determine whether the desired tire size information is applicable to the current wheel by comparing the outer diameter of the desired tire and the outer diameter of the existing tire.

According to the reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system proposed in the present invention, through the organic operation of the consumer interface, the supplier interface, and the intermediary server, a simple and reasonable estimate is obtained without a lengthy consultation procedure by wires, etc., and accordingly tire replacement I can do it.

1 is a view showing the overall structure of a tire replacement service intermediary system including a consumer interface, a supplier interface, and an intermediary server according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view schematically showing a signal and data transmission / reception process between each interface and an intermediary server in a reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 11 are views exemplarily showing a consumer interface provided to a consumer who desires tire replacement in a reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 to 15 are exemplary views illustrating a supplier interface provided to a supplier who provides tire replacement service in a reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a diagram schematically showing a signal and data transmission / reception process between each interface and an intermediary server in a reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to another embodiment of the present invention.
17 to 25 are exemplary views showing a consumer interface provided to a consumer who desires tire replacement in a reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention, and methods for achieving them will be clarified with reference to embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only the embodiments allow the publication of the present invention to be complete, and common knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains It is provided to completely inform the person having the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used as meanings commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. In addition, terms defined in the commonly used dictionary are not ideally or excessively interpreted unless specifically defined.

Further, in the present specification, the singular form may also include a plural form unless otherwise specified in the phrase. As used herein, "comprises" and / or "comprising" refers to the components, steps, operations and / or elements mentioned above, the presence of one or more other components, steps, operations and / or elements. Or do not exclude additions.

1 is a view showing the overall structure of a tire replacement service intermediary system including a consumer interface, a supplier interface, and an intermediary server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the tire replacement service brokerage system according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the brokerage server 200 through the information communication network 10 to request a quotation from a consumer and to schedule tire replacement from a selected supplier. It may include a provider interface 300 to receive the requested quotation information from the consumer interface 100 and the intermediary server 200 to enable and create an estimate for this and deliver it to the consumer.

The information communication network 10 is, for example, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (Wide Area Network) or a value-added network (VAN), such as a wired network or a mobile network (mobile radio communication). network, satellite communication network, Bluetooth, Wibro (Wireless Broadband Internet), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), and the like.

The consumer interface 100 may be executed by a terminal device possessed by a user who wants to use the tire replacement service brokerage service, and the consumer interface 100 may be intermediary through the information communication network 10 according to execution of an application program, for example. The server 200 may be connected to provide a function such as requesting a tire estimate or receiving a list of nearby tire stores.

The consumer interface 100 may allow a consumer who wishes to replace the tire to perform a member registration process, and in response to a list of nearby tire stores, one or more tire stores adjacent to the current location on the electronic map It can be displayed, and can provide detailed information about the selected tire store. In addition, the consumer interface 100 may provide a list of quotes received from the tire store, and may provide a function to make a tire replacement reservation at a tire store selected by the user. The consumer interface 100 may receive the consumer's vehicle information, tire size, and desired tire propensity from the consumer.

Furthermore, if the customer interface 100 inputs a tire replacement quotation request, when the quotation from the company is registered through the supplier interface 300, when the reservation is completed based on the received quotation, when the reservation is canceled , When the tire replacement is completed according to the reservation, when a message is received from a company, a push alarm for each case may be provided to the user.

In order to implement the above-described function, the terminal device implementing the consumer interface 100 communicates with the intermediary server 200, and receives and displays information on tire stores or information on quotations made by tire stores. A recording medium capable of reading and writing may be mounted as a computing device in which a program is recorded.

As a terminal device implementing the consumer interface 100, for example, a portable terminal such as a smart phone or a tablet PC, which can determine the current location, or a stationary computing device capable of connecting to the information communication network 10 may be used. You can.

The intermediary server 200 may provide a list of a plurality of tire stores registered as members in the supplier interface 300 to the consumer interface 100. The intermediary server 200 stores company information received when registering members of a plurality of tire stores, and a list of tire stores or a quote list created in a tire store at the request of the consumer interface 100 is requested by the consumer interface 100 ) To allow the consumer to check the above information, and thereafter, a tire replacement reservation procedure may be performed at the request of the consumer interface 100.

The intermediary server 200 stores and processes information on a plurality of tire stores or vehicle information input from the consumer interface 100, and processes the process without delay in response to a request from the consumer interface 100 A server device including a high-performance processor and a workstation having a large storage space can be used.

Through the supplier interface 300, a tire company operating a store in each region accesses the intermediary server 200 to register their company as a member, performs a member registration process, and can input their own company information, etc. have.

Furthermore, the supplier interface 300 may receive a request for a tire replacement quote, when a quote for the request is transmitted through the intermediary server 200, when a consumer makes a reservation for the quote sent, when the reservation is canceled, In the case where a satisfaction evaluation is input from a consumer, a push alarm for each case can be provided to the supplier.

The provider interface 300 may be implemented by a stationary computing device installed in a store, but is not limited thereto, and may be implemented by a portable computing device such as a smartphone or tablet PC.

Each of the consumer interface 100 and the provider interface 300 is, for example, a wireless communication device in which portability and mobility are guaranteed, PCS (Personal Communication System), GSM (Global System for Mobile communications), PDC (Personal Digital Cellular), Personal Handyphone System (PHS), Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), International Mobile Telecommunication (IMT) -2000, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) -2000, W-Code Division Multiple Access (W-CDMA), Wireless Broadband Internet ) It may be implemented by any kind of handheld-based wireless communication device such as a terminal, or may be implemented by a desktop, laptop, laptop, etc. equipped with a web browser. Each of the consumer interface 100 and the supplier interface 300 may be various smart devices such as a smart phone, a smart note, a tablet PC, a smart camera, a smart TV, and a wearable computer. All.

2 is a view schematically showing a signal and data transmission / reception process between each interface and an intermediary server in a reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, in the reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the size, quantity, and desired tire tendency of the tire to be replaced by the consumer using the consumer interface 100 (ie , When demand information is input, the mediation server 200 delivers the input demand information to the supplier interface 300, and the tire company (that is, the supplier) that has checked the demand information wants to replace the type of tire to be replaced, You can respond to a bid by entering an estimate (ie supply information). At this time, the intermediary server 200 determines whether the supplier who entered the supply information is a commuter pass user, or if there are not as many commuter pass users as there are as many points as necessary when sending a quote, and only if the supplier is a commuter pass user or pays points It is possible to enable the consumer to check the quotation information and amount entered by the company, and the supplier information of the corresponding supplier stored in the database to the consumer interface 100.

The consumer can check the information delivered to the consumer interface 100 and select any one of companies that have received a bid to receive service.

The intermediary server 200 transmits reservation information to the supplier interface 300 of the selected company, and the corresponding company can provide a tire replacement service according to the reservation information.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 3 to 11, a process of brokering a tire replacement service using a reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail in the aspect of the consumer interface 100.

3 to 11 are views showing an example of a consumer interface 100 provided to a user (ie, a consumer) who wants to replace a tire in a tire replacement service brokerage system of a reverse auction method according to an embodiment of the present invention, 3, the initial screen of the consumer interface is exemplarily illustrated. In the initial screen, a button for requesting a tire quote, an event banner window, a map showing nearby tire stores, and a list of nearby tire stores may be displayed. The above information may not be simultaneously displayed on one screen of the display window of the terminal, and may be scrolled and displayed through the user's swipe gesture.

When the display screen is scrolled down by the user, the TOP button may be displayed at the bottom of the display, etc., and when the user clicks the TOP button, the display screen may be output to the top.

At the bottom of the display, a menu window including a request for quotation button, an event banner button, a confirmation button for received quotation, and a my page button may be displayed. The menu window may be constantly exposed on the home screen, or may be displayed only when the user scrolls down the screen.

Although not shown, the consumer interface 100 may include a splash page displayed when the user first launches the app, a user's first membership registration interface, and a login interface before the initial screen of FIG. 3 is displayed.

In the event banner window, events registered by suppliers may be switched every few seconds and displayed, and when a displayed banner is clicked, detailed information about the event may be displayed on the display.

On the map displaying the nearby tire points, the tire points searched based on the current location may be displayed for each location by using the Global Positioning System (GPS) function provided in the terminal implementing the consumer interface 100. The displayed tire stores may be member companies registered through the supplier interface 300.

4 and 5 show a vehicle information registration page by way of example when a consumer selects a quote request button on the initial screen of the interface.

4 and 5, the vehicle information registration page may display a vehicle manufacturer's input field, a vehicle model input field, and a year-end input field. When the user clicks the manufacturer input field, a list for each manufacturer can be displayed by drop-down, and the user can select his vehicle manufacturer from the list. When the user clicks the vehicle input field, a list of vehicles manufactured by the selected manufacturer can be displayed by dropping down, and the user can select his vehicle from the list. When the user clicks the year input field, a year list for the selected vehicle may be displayed by drop-down, and the user may select his vehicle year from the list. The brokerage server 200 may have a database of the manufacturer list, vehicle list, and year list, and the database may be updated in real time or periodically when an issue such as a new car launch occurs.
In some embodiments, the vehicle information registration page may display a vehicle number input field or a vehicle photo input field including a vehicle number, unlike that shown in FIG. 4. When a user directly enters a vehicle number into the vehicle number input field or inputs a vehicle picture including a vehicle number, the manufacturer, vehicle type and year, and tire information of the vehicle type according to the vehicle number are automatically generated through the extension server 200. It may be selected.

6 shows an exemplary tire size selection page after vehicle information registration is completed. Referring to FIG. 6, the tire size selection page may display a tire size direct input button and a tire picture taking button on the consumer interface 100, through which the user can select a method for inputting a tire size according to preference. There will be. When the user selects the button for directly inputting the tire size, as shown in FIG. 7, a guide phrase display unit, a selection box for selecting a tire that needs to be replaced among the front wheel and the rear wheel, and the cross-section width, flatness ratio, inches and quantity of the tire can be input. Possible input fields may be displayed on the consumer interface 100. In some embodiments, the input fields may be activated and displayed only when the user checks the front wheel and rear wheel selection boxes.

In the guide phrase display unit, phrases that can help a user apply for a quotation may be displayed. For example, the phrase "Please check the required tire position and enter the cross-section width, flatness ratio, inches, and quantity accurately" may be displayed on the guide phrase display unit.

The selection box is not alternative, and multiple selections are possible. For example, if the user wishes to replace both the front and rear tires, the selection box may be selected in plural.

When the activated fields are selected, a list of options for the selected item may be displayed as a drop-down, as shown, and the user may select an item corresponding to his tire from the option list.

In the present invention, by providing an intermediary system that can request a quote by distinguishing whether the tire that needs to be replaced is a front wheel or a rear wheel, when only a portion of the tires such as the wear and tear of the front and rear tires need to be replaced, Even if the specifications are different, you can easily request a quotation without lengthy explanation.

When the user selects the tire photographing button on the tire size selection page of FIG. 6, a guidance phrase display unit, a front wheel photo input unit, a rear wheel photo input unit, and a quantity input field are displayed on the consumer interface 100 as shown in FIG. You can. In some embodiments, the quantity input field may be activated and displayed only when a picture is input to the front wheel photo input unit or the rear wheel photo input unit.

In the guide phrase display unit, phrases that can help the user take a picture may be displayed. For example, the guide phrase display may display the phrase "click on the required tire position and take a picture so that the tire size is clearly visible and select the number of tires to be replaced."

When the user clicks the front wheel photo input unit or the rear wheel photo input unit, the camera unit of the terminal driving the consumer interface 100 may be activated. When the user photographs and uploads the tire, the intermediary server 200 determines whether the tire size displayed on the tire is well visible, and if the tire size is not identified, "take a picture again on the consumer interface 100" You can also display an alarm such as the phrase "Please."

When the tire size input is completed, as shown in FIG. 9, a plurality of options capable of selecting a desired tire tendency by the consumer may be displayed on the consumer interface 100.

In some embodiments, the consumer may select up to three desired items from among the plurality of options.

In some other embodiments, the plurality of options includes a first option group for selecting a tire country of manufacture, a second option group for price of tires, a third option group for selecting a season of use of tires, and other items listed And a fourth option group. The first option group has "domestic" and "import" items, the second option group has "high performance", "cheap", "cost ratio", "carry forward" items, and the third option group is "for winter" And "four seasons" items, and the fourth option group may include "recommended companies", "run flat tires", "imported car certification markings" and "domestic car hires" items.

In some embodiments, the consumer interface 100 may be configured such that an item is alternatively selected in each of the first to third option groups, and a plurality of items may be selected in the fourth option group.

When the tire propensity selection is completed, a quote request confirmation page summarizing the quote request written as shown in FIG. 10 may be displayed on the consumer interface 100. FIG. 10 exemplarily shows a case in which the user manually inputs the tire size. Alternatively, if the user replaces the tire size input by taking a picture, the photographed picture may be displayed on a confirmation request confirmation page. The written quotation request can be checked by the user through a swipe gesture, and when the quotation request button is clicked, the written quotation request is sent to the intermediary server 200.

The submitted quotation request can be delivered to the supplier interface 300 through the intermediary server 200, and suppliers can prepare and submit a quotation corresponding to the corresponding quotation request.

When the consumer selects the quotation button received from the menu or the like, the received quotation page listing the quotations submitted by the suppliers as shown in FIG. 11 may be displayed on the consumer interface 100. On the received quotation page, the quotation request information prepared by the consumer and the received quotations accordingly may be listed and displayed.

The quotations may be displayed in order of price, distance, or star rating according to the taste of the consumer, and when the consumer selects a specific quotation, the information page of the corresponding company may be displayed. On the company information page, information of the company, details of the quotation, a message inquiry button, a call button, a reservation button, and the like may be displayed.

On the other hand, the consumer can access the company information page through the list of nearby tire stores shown in FIG. 3, as well as when selecting the quotation received as above, and the reservation button is the company information page through the received quotation It is activated only when access is made, and when the access is made by other means, the reserved button may not be activated or displayed.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15, a process of interchanging tire replacement services using a reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of the supplier interface 300.

12, the initial screen of the provider interface 300 is exemplarily illustrated. In the initial screen, a button for confirming a reservation status of a company and a list of request status of quotations sent by a consumer may be displayed. The above information may not be simultaneously displayed on one screen of the display window of the terminal, and may be scrolled and displayed through the user's swipe gesture.

Although not shown, before the initial screen of FIG. 12 is displayed, the provider interface 300 displays a splash page displayed when the user first launches the app, a provider's first membership registration interface, a login interface, a company information registration page, and use And a guide page.

FIG. 13 exemplarily shows a page displaying a reservation status list when a consumer selects a reservation status confirmation button of a corresponding company on an initial screen of the interface. In the reservation status list, a reservation date, reservation date, tire information, and quotation for each customer who applied for reservation are displayed as a list, and a job cancel button and a job completion button may be displayed for each reservation.

When the tire replacement operation is completed due to the reservation date, and the supplier presses the operation completion button, a satisfaction evaluation request notification may be popped up to the consumer interface 100 used by the customer, and the corresponding case is deleted from the reservation status list You can.

In the quote request status list of FIG. 12, when a specific quote request is selected, a quote creation page as shown in FIG. 14 may be displayed on the supplier interface 300. In the quotation making page, vehicle information and tire size information may be displayed on a request for quotation made by a consumer, and a supplier may create a quotation by inputting a tire manufacturer, tire model and price, and promotional information through the information. At least some of the input information may be selected through a drop-down list when an input field is selected, or a text may be directly input by a supplier. When a supplier without a commuter pass and points presses the Send Quote button, a usage guide page including a payment guide and the like can be displayed as shown in FIG. 14, and when a supplier with a point clicks the Send Quote button, points are shown as shown in FIG. A deduction guide pop-up may be displayed, and for suppliers with a commuter pass, a quote may be sent without further notice. Since there are various tires for the same tire size, the supplier may send multiple quotes (eg, up to two, as shown in FIG. 14) for the quote.

In the above-described embodiments, the tire replacement service brokerage system in the case where the consumer desires to replace the tire with the same size as the existing tire has been described. However, in recent years, drivers' interest in changing vehicle performance according to tire size is increasing, and accordingly, drivers who want to replace tires with tires of a different size from the existing tires are also increasing. According to the reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system of the present invention, as a case where a tire of a different size from the existing tire is desired, even if the tire size applicable to the own vehicle is not exactly known, it is optimal for the consumer. Solutions can be provided, and the following describes how to replace the tire replacement service in this case.

16 is a diagram schematically showing a signal and data transmission / reception process between each interface and an intermediary server in a reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the reverse auction type tire replacement service intermediary system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the size, quantity, and desired tire tendency of the tire to be replaced by the consumer using the consumer interface 100 (ie , Demand information), the intermediary server 200 may determine whether the input tire information is a specification applicable to the consumer's vehicle. The determination of the intermediary server 200 may be made only when the consumer wishes to replace the tire with a tire of a different size from the existing tire. Alternatively, when replacing the same with the same size, the brokerage server as described with reference to FIG. 2 The 200 may transmit the inputted demand information to the supplier interface 300 without determining whether an applicable specification is applicable.

When the intermediary server 200 determines that the tire can be replaced according to the inputted demand information, that is, when the tire size is an allowable specification for the wheel of the vehicle, the inputted demand information is transmitted to the supplier interface 300 and , The supplier can respond to the bidding by entering the supply information.

When the intermediary server 200 determines that tire replacement is impossible according to the inputted demand information, a plurality of solutions for tire replacement can be provided, and the consumer selects a desired solution from among the solutions and provides quotation information. You can receive it. This process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 25.

The payment and reservation steps after entering the supply information in the supplier interface 300 may be performed in the same manner as described above with reference to FIGS. 2 to 15, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

17 to 25 are exemplary views showing a consumer interface 100 provided to a user (ie, a consumer) who wants to replace a tire in a tire replacement service brokerage system of a reverse auction method according to another embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 17 shows a tire size selection page of a consumer. Before entering the tire size, the consumer can select whether to replace the tire with the same size as the existing tire or to replace the tire with a different size. When the customer chooses to replace the tire as in the conventional tire, a page for selecting the input method of the tire size may be displayed as described with reference to FIG. 6. However, in this embodiment, in addition to the tire size direct input button and the tire photo taking button, unlike the FIG. 6, the quotation button with existing registration information may be additionally displayed. The quotation button with the existing registration information may be activated only to a customer who has already made a request for quotation through the mediation system of the present invention or has replaced a tire.

When the customer chooses to replace the tire with a different size, a button for directly inputting a tire size to be replaced and a recommendation button for customized tires according to a propensity may be displayed. When the customer selects the recommendation button for the customized tire according to the propensity, the mediation server 200 based on the information of the vehicle input and delivered through the consumer interface 100 and the existing tire information, the customized tire within the allowable range in the specification Can recommend. For example, if the user wants to replace with a tire of a different size that has a better ride comfort than the existing tire, the tire may have a flatness ratio that is higher than the existing tire but a narrower cross-section width. Alternatively, if the user wishes to replace with a tire of a different size in which the vehicle's athletic performance is better than the existing tire, a tire having a lower flat ratio than the existing tire but having a wide cross-sectional width may be recommended. The difference in the overall outer diameter after installation may occur depending on the flat ratio and the cross-sectional width of the tire, so the intermediary server 200 has a tire size within 3% of the total outer diameter of the existing tire to be replaced. Can only recommend.

In FIG. 17, if the user selects the direct input button for the desired tire size, the consumer interface 100 may check whether the currently installed wheel is a genuine wheel of the vehicle from the consumer, as shown in FIG. 18.

If the consumer responds that it is not a genuine wheel, the consumer interface 100 can check whether the current wheel specification is known, as shown in FIG. 19. If the consumer chooses to know the current wheel specification, fields for inputting the current wheel specification, such as the wheel's inches, rim width, and offset may be activated. Thereafter, the consumer interface 100 may receive a desired replacement quantity and a current tire specification and a tire specification desired to be changed from the consumer.

When the customer inputs the above items and presses the next button, the intermediary server 200 determines whether the specifications of the tires desired to be changed are applicable to the current wheel, and if applicable, the page shown in FIG. 21, if not applicable Ramen can display a page as shown in FIG. 22.

Whether the tire specification to be changed is applicable to the current wheel is i) if the current wheel is a genuine wheel and if it is not a genuine wheel, but the user has entered the wheel specification, and ii) if it is not a genuine wheel, the user is currently It may be determined differently depending on the case where the specifications of the wheel are not input.

If the current wheel is a genuine wheel and if it is not a genuine wheel, but the consumer inputs a wheel specification, the intermediary server 200 may input the wheel specification or the tire of the original wheel specification of the vehicle stored in the database and the tire to be changed. It can be judged whether it is applicable by comparing the specifications. More specifically, the intermediary server 200 when the inch of the tire desired to be changed (ie, the outer diameter of the rim) and the inch of the current wheel are different, when the cross-sectional width of the tire to be changed exceeds the allowable range of the rim width of the current wheel. If it corresponds to, etc., it can be determined that the specifications of the tire to be changed are not applicable to the current wheel.

Whether the cross-sectional width of the tire to be changed is within the allowable range of the rim width of the current wheel can be determined through Equation 1 below.

In Equation 1, TIRE W is the cross-sectional width of the tire to be changed (unit is mm), LIM W Min is the minimum allowable rim width (in inches) calculated through Equation 2 below, and LIM W Max is The maximum allowable rim width (in inches) calculated through Equation 3.

If the user does not know the specifications of the current wheel as a case that is not a genuine wheel, it is possible to estimate whether it is applicable by comparing the specifications of the current tire with the specifications of the tire desired to be changed. More specifically, if the inch of the tire (ie, the outer diameter of the rim) and the current tire are different, the intermediary server 200 has a difference between the total outer diameter of the tire to be changed and the total outer diameter of the existing tire. If it falls within the range of 3% or more, it can be determined that the specifications of the tire to be changed are not applicable to the current wheel.

Each of the total outer diameter of the tire to be changed and the total outer diameter of the existing tire may be calculated through Equation 4 below based on the tire size input by the user.

In Equation 4, TIRE L is the total outer diameter of each tire (unit is mm), TIRE W is the cross-sectional width of each tire (unit is mm), TIRE F is the flat ratio (no unit) of each tire, and LIM L is The outer diameter of the rim (i.e. inches of the tire) (in inches).

In the screen of FIG. 20, when the consumer inputs the above items and presses the next button, the intermediary server 200 determines whether the specification of the tire desired to be changed is applicable to the current wheel, and if it is not applicable, as shown in FIG. It is possible to confirm to the consumer whether the wheel replacement is in progress.

If the customer wishes to replace the wheel, suppliers can create a quote including the tire and recommended wheel corresponding to the specifications of the tire they wish to change. In this case, if a specific quotation is selected from the quotation list received by the consumer, as shown in FIG. 23, the consumer can check the detailed quotation including the recommended wheel list.

In the recommended wheel list, only wheels having the same pitch circle diameter (PCD) as the consumer vehicle may be recommended, or wheels having a PCD different from the consumer vehicle may also be recommended. As a case in which a wheel having a PCD different from the consumer's vehicle is also recommended, when the consumer selects a wheel having a different PCD, it can be confirmed to the consumer whether the PCD changer is additionally purchased as shown in FIG. 24.

If the customer does not want to change the wheel, the tire can be selected for the wheel, or the tire size can be re-entered through the back button. When the consumer selects the recommendation button of the tire that fits the wheel, as shown in FIG. 25, the consumer interface 100 may provide a customized tire list within an allowable range.

Those of ordinary skill in the art related to the present embodiment will understand that it may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the above-described substrate. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered in terms of explanation, not limitation. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the present invention.

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As a tire replacement service brokerage system,
An intermediary server that provides tire replacement service through the tire replacement supplier to the tire replacement consumer by intermediary between the tire replacement supplier and the tire replacement supplier;
The intermediary server receives the tire quotation request including the vehicle information of the tire replacement consumer, the size information of the existing tire and the propensity information of the tire replacement consumer, and the tire quotations bid by a plurality of tire companies according to the tire quote request A consumer interface that receives and outputs from and selects any one of the tire quotes; And
A supplier that receives and outputs the tire quote request from the brokerage server, creates a quote according to the tire quote request, delivers the quote to the brokerage server, and outputs reservation information when the quote is selected in the consumer interface Including the interface,
The propensity information includes ride comfort and athletic performance,
The intermediary server,
A candidate tire is determined based on the propensity information and the size information of the existing tire, and among the determined candidate tires, a candidate tire having a difference in the total outer diameter from the existing tire is selected and recommended.
The intermediary server,
In determining the candidate tire,
In response to the determination that the propensity information includes riding comfort, a tire having a higher flat ratio than the existing tire is determined as the candidate tire, and in response to a determination that the propensity information includes athletic performance, a tire having a lower flat ratio than the existing tire is selected. Characterized in that to determine the candidate tire,
The consumer interface is selected from the tire replacement consumer in an alternative manner, whether to replace the tire with the same size as the existing tire or to replace the tire with a different size,
The consumer interface alternatively determines whether to input the size information of the desired tire directly from the tire replacement consumer and whether to recommend the customized tire according to the propensity when the tire replacement consumer is selected to replace the tire with a different size. Selected by,
The consumer interface transmits the tire quotation request including the propensity information to the brokerage server only when a custom tire recommendation according to propensity is selected from the tire replacement consumer.
When the size information of the desired tire is directly input from the tire replacement consumer, the intermediary server determines whether the size information of the desired tire directly input is applicable to the current wheel, and transmits the determination result to the consumer interface Characterized by,
The mediation server determines whether the desired tire size information is applicable to the current wheel through Equation 1 to Equation 3 below, a reverse auction tire replacement service brokerage system.
[Equation 1]

[Equation 2]

[Equation 3]

(Where, TIRE W is the cross-sectional width in mm of the tire to be changed, LIM W Min is the minimum allowable rim width in inches of the wheel mounted on the vehicle of the tire replacement consumer, mounted on the vehicle of the tire replacement consumer The maximum allowable rim width in inches of the wheel.)
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The intermediary server compares the outer diameter of the desired tire and the outer diameter of the existing tire to determine whether the size information of the desired tire is applicable to the current wheel, and a reverse auction type tire replacement service brokerage system.

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