KR102229186B1 - Method and Device for managing the vehicle parts using vehicle identification number - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention proposes a method of managing parts manufactured by various vehicle manufacturers by using the regularity of the vehicle identification number input by the user.

Description

Vehicle parts management device and method using vehicle identification number {Method and Device for managing the vehicle parts using vehicle identification number}

The present invention relates to a method for managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number and providing a vendor for purchasing vehicle parts.

Vehicles are equipped with various types of parts such as oil filter, air filter, air conditioner filter, fuel filter, transmission oil filter, xenon bulb, front wiper set, brake disc, and brake pad sensor.

In addition, it is not easy to manage vehicle parts because parts used are different for each vehicle, and parts available for use are different depending on the year of the vehicle. When vehicle owners want to change a part of their vehicle, it is difficult to easily find a vendor that sells the part.

KR 10-1677360

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a method for managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number is disclosed.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle parts management apparatus and a vehicle parts management method using a database for managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number are disclosed.

Another preferred embodiment of the present invention is to disclose a method in which a user can search for parts necessary for a vehicle used by the user only by inputting a vehicle identification number, and also check a list of vendors selling necessary parts.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle parts management apparatus using a vehicle identification number is classified and grouped by classifying vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle description section (VDS) digit value and a year digit number, or electronic parts catalog. A database for grouping vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle information in each group, assigning a different GPID (German Parts Identification) identification number to each group, and then storing them; A regularity search unit that detects the number of VDS digits and year's digits of the newly input vehicle identification number, and searches whether a group with the same number of VDS digits and the year's digits is present in the database; If the VDS digit and the year digit are not detected in the newly entered vehicle identification number, vehicle information is checked through vehicle inquiry in the Electronic Parts Catalog, and vehicle information previously stored in the database is checked through the vehicle inquiry. A vehicle information retrieval unit for searching whether there is a group identical to that of the vehicle information; An update unit for mapping and storing the GPID identification number assigned to the group to the newly input vehicle identification number when the same group is searched by the regularity search unit or the vehicle information search unit; When the same group is not searched by the regularity search unit or the vehicle information search unit, the update unit assigns and stores a new GPID identification number to the newly input vehicle identification number.

As another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number comprises: detecting regularity based on vehicle identification numbers; Grouping the list of vehicle identification numbers for which regularity is detected, assigning a different GPID identification number to each group, and storing them in a database; For each vehicle identification number for which regularity is not detected, vehicle information is retrieved from the electronic catalog and stored in the database, and the same GPID identification number is assigned to vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle information as a result of the inquiry, and vehicle chassis with different vehicle information Assigning different GPID identification numbers to the numbers and storing them in the database; Searching for a GPID identification number corresponding to a newly input vehicle identification number from the database based on the regularity; When the GPID identification number corresponding to the vehicle identification number newly inputted in the database is not searched based on the regularity, searching for a GPID identification number based on the vehicle information; And when the GPID identification number is not searched, And assigning a new GPID identification number to the newly input vehicle identification number.

In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number includes the steps of analyzing a 17-digit pattern constituting a vehicle identification number to identify vehicle manufacturers by vehicle identification number; Discriminating between a regular company and an irregular company in VDS digits and year digits among the 17 digits of the differentiated vehicle manufacturers; Among the regular vehicle identification numbers of the regular companies, the VDS digits and the same year digits are further classified and grouped, and a different GPID identification number is assigned to each group, and a different GPID identification number is assigned to the other vehicle identification numbers. The step of doing; And vehicle identification numbers of the irregular companies are inquired from the electronic catalog, and vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle identification number are grouped to give the same GPID identification number, and vehicle identification numbers having different vehicle identification numbers are different GPIDs. It characterized in that it comprises a; step of assigning an identification number.

In the present invention, even if hundreds of thousands of vehicle identification numbers are managed, vehicle information can be efficiently managed with only vehicle identification numbers, and there is an effect of managing parts necessary for a vehicle.

Users can easily search for companies that sell parts used in their vehicles by entering their vehicle identification number, and there is an effect of being able to compare and purchase by presenting prices of several vendors.

1 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an internal configuration of a vehicle parts management apparatus using a vehicle identification number.
2 shows an example of a configuration diagram of 17 digits constituting a vehicle identification number as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an example in which the regularity of the vehicle identification number is detected, and a vehicle manufacturer, a vehicle year type, and a vehicle model are distinguished, recorded in a database, and stored.
4 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an embodiment of managing an OE (Original Equipment) part number using a vehicle identification number.
5 to 8 are flowcharts illustrating a method of managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of receiving a new vehicle identification number from a terminal.
10 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after inputting a vehicle identification number as shown in FIG. 9, an example showing a parts list board of a corresponding vehicle.
FIG. 11 is an example of a shopping mall list that sells the part when a user selects a part to be purchased from the parts list board as shown in FIG. 10 in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention relates to a vehicle parts management apparatus and a vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number. Hereinafter, it will be described with reference to the drawings.

1 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing the internal configuration of a vehicle parts management apparatus using a vehicle identification number.

The vehicle parts management apparatus 100 using a vehicle identification number includes an input unit 110, a database 120, and an output unit 170. The database includes a regularity search unit 130, a vehicle information search unit 140, an update unit 150, and a storage unit 160. Although not shown in the drawing, the regularity search unit 130 may further include a company classification unit, a vehicle description section (VDS) detection unit, and a year type detection unit. For the function of each component, refer to the following.

The vehicle parts management device 100 using the vehicle identification number can communicate with a server providing an electronic catalog (EPC) through wired or wireless. The vehicle parts management apparatus 100 using the vehicle identification number can also communicate with the shopping malls S172, S174, and S176 that sell at least one vehicle part through wired or wireless.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle parts management apparatus 100 using a vehicle identification number can be implemented in the form of various terminals such as computers, notebooks, tablets, smart phones, smart watches, wearable devices, handheld devices, etc. Do.

The input unit 110 receives a vehicle identification number from a user in the same form as in the exemplary embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9. The user can enter the vehicle identification number by using a keyboard, touch, or speech. The input unit 110 may also receive a user's input from the parts list board as shown in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 10.

The output unit 170 may show a parts list board as shown in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 10 to the user or may show a list of vendors for parts selected by the user as in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 11.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database 120 detects the regularity based on the vehicle identification number, and when the regularity cannot be detected, checks the vehicle information by referring to the electronic catalog (S142). It checks whether the same vehicle information as the checked vehicle information is previously stored, and if it is not already stored, it is newly added.

The regularity search unit 130 may include a company classification unit (not shown), a VDS detection unit (not shown), and a year type detection unit (not shown).

The company classification unit assigns regularity to the three digits (210, 211, 212, 213) in front of the vehicle identification number as shown in FIG. 2 as an identification standard WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) 210 for classifying the vehicle, and , Classify vehicle manufacturers according to their regularity. If the WMI 210 value is WBA, it can be seen that it is a BMW, if it is WAU, it is AUDI, if it is WVW, it is a Volkswagen, and if it is WDD, it is a Mercedes vehicle manufacturer.

The company classification unit refers to the three digits 210 in front of the vehicle identification number, and classifies vehicle manufacturers whose regularity is detected and vehicle manufacturers that do not have regularity. This criterion may be preset and stored in a database.

Examples of regular vehicle manufacturers include BMW, CHRYSLER, FORD, HONDA, JAGUAR, JEEP, LANDROVER, TOYOTA, LEXUS, MB, MINI, NISSAN, INFINITI, PEUGEOT, and VOLVO.

Examples of non-regular vehicle manufacturers include AUDI, VW, and PORSCHE.

Referring to FIG. 3 for an example in which the database 120 manages the OE number of a vehicle manufacturer with regularity and an example in which the OE number of a vehicle manufacturer with no regularity is managed.

The VDS detection unit and the year type detection unit additionally detect regularity in the vehicle identification numbers of companies classified as regular vehicle manufacturers in the company classification department.

Referring to FIG. 2, the VDS detector detects regularity by detecting a value 220 of the 4th to 7th or 4th to 8th digits of the vehicle identification number. The VDS detection unit detects the value 220 of the 4th to 7th or 4th to 8th digits of the vehicle identification number, so that information such as the series, body type, engine, transmission, etc. of the vehicle can be grasped. If the values 220 of the 4th to 7th or 4th to 8th digits of the vehicle identification number are the same, information such as the series, body type, engine, transmission, etc. of the vehicle is the same.

Referring to FIG. 2, the year type detector detects regularity by detecting a value 230 of the tenth digit of the vehicle identification number.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the regularity is consistent with both the values detected by the VDS detection unit and the year type detection unit, the database 120 groups the vehicle identification numbers into one group, and then the corresponding group. The identification number, GPID, that can be identified is assigned.

As an embodiment, after detecting three digits in front of the vehicle identification number, it is confirmed that the vehicle is a BMW vehicle manufacturer, and if it is determined as a regular vehicle manufacturer, the VDS detection unit and the year type detection unit respectively detect the value of the corresponding digit and match the vehicle identification number. Assign a GPID identification number to the list.

Referring to FIG. 3, the GPID identification number 30 (311) is assigned to the BMW 312 of the 2008 model (313) 525i, and it is confirmed that there are 2204 vehicles (35l) of the same specification. In addition, in the case of this vehicle, the registered OE number is confirmed to be 102 (341). As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, all OE part numbers for each item registered in the identification number GPID_30 311 have the same value.

Vehicle information search unit 140 from the electronic catalog server (S142) to the vehicle identification number classified as a non-regular vehicle manufacturer in the company classification unit or the vehicle identification number in which regularity is not detected in the value detected by the VDS detection unit and the year type detection unit. Detects vehicle information.

The vehicle information search unit 140 checks vehicle information through a vehicle inquiry in an electronic parts catalog, and the vehicle information previously stored in the database 120 is the same GPID identification number as the vehicle information confirmed through the vehicle inquiry. Searches for groups to which are assigned.

The update unit 150 determines whether the GPID identification number to be assigned to the newly input vehicle identification number matches the GPID identification number stored in the database, and if it matches, assigns a corresponding GPID identification number.

When the group to which the same GPID identification number is assigned is not searched in the regularity search unit 130 or the vehicle information search unit 140, the update unit 150 assigns a new GPID identification number to the newly input vehicle identification number, It is stored in the storage unit 160.

2 shows an example of a configuration diagram of 17 digits constituting a vehicle identification number as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The vehicle identification number represents the unique number of the vehicle, like a resident registration number, and can provide information on the manufacturer, country of manufacture, engine, year, and series. It consists of a combination of 17 letters and numbers worldwide.

3 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an example of detecting the regularity of the vehicle identification number, identifying a vehicle manufacturer, vehicle year, vehicle model, and the like, and recording and storing them in a database.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database is GPID identification number 310, manufacturer 320, year type 330, model name, series or displacement, vehicle body type, engine code, sales number, as in the embodiment of FIG. 3 , Mission code, axle drive, auto mission code, manual mission code, engine oil capacity, VDS (Vehicle Description Section) information, registered OE part number 340 to registered vehicle identification number VIN number 350, etc. do.

Here, the series is the detailed series code of the vehicle, indicating the platform of the vehicle, the body type indicates the structural characteristics of the vehicle, such as sedan, coupe, wagon, convertible, and the axle drive is the drive shaft of the vehicle, such as two wheels, It shows four wheels, etc.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database assigns the same vehicle identification number 310 to vehicle identification numbers having the same VDS and year type or the same vehicle identification number in the electronic catalog. In addition, all OE parts of the data sheet to which the same GPID identification number 310 is assigned have the same regularity.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database can automatically check the presence or quantity of an OE part number for each GPID identification number 310.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in the case of a low-cost vehicle manufacturer of AUDI 322 with the identification number 570 of the GPID 310, it can be confirmed that the company has no regularity from the first three digits of the vehicle identification number.

In this case, as described in Fig. 1, the vehicle information search unit (Figs. 1 and 140) inquires the vehicle information from the electronic catalog. Vehicle information includes vehicle identification number, manufacturer, model name, year model, series, chassis, engine, SALES number, mission, VDS and other information.

If a group having the same vehicle information exists in the database as a result of querying vehicle information, the database is updated using the GPID identification number of the vehicle information.

If there is no group with the same vehicle information in the database, a new GPID identification number is assigned and then stored in the database along with the vehicle information.

4 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing an embodiment of managing an OE (Original Equipment) part number using a vehicle identification number.

4 shows that when the GPID identification number is 30 (410), all vehicles having the same GPID identification number have the same OE number for each item. For example, in filters, the oil filters 420 and 421 have a number of '11427566327' 422.

5 to 8 are flowcharts illustrating a method of managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number as a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number in a database as a preferred embodiment of the present invention. When a new vehicle identification number is input (S510), the database identifies a vehicle manufacturer by referring to the first three digits of the vehicle identification number (S520). After the vehicle manufacturer is classified according to the first three digits of the vehicle identification number, it is determined whether or not the vehicle manufacturer provides regularity to the vehicle identification number (S530).

In the case of a vehicle manufacturer providing regularity to the vehicle identification number, it is determined whether the regularity is based on the database (S540). For example, it is determined whether the regularity of the VDS digit and the year digit is detected, and whether the corresponding regularity is already stored and managed in the database (S540). If it is already stored in the database, a GPID identification number corresponding thereto is searched (S560). When the GPID identification number is searched, it is checked whether there is an OE part number for each item (S570), and when there is a request from a user or an administrator, the corresponding information is displayed on the terminal (S590).

Even in the case of a vehicle manufacturer that provides regularity to the vehicle identification number, if the regularity is not based on the database (S540), after querying the electronic catalog vehicle information (S550, S552), the corresponding GPID identification number It is checked whether is in the database (S560). If there is no GPID identification number, a new GPID identification number is created, and the OE part number for each item is registered in correspondence therewith (S582). When there is a request from a user or an administrator, the corresponding information is displayed on the terminal (S590).

In the case of a vehicle manufacturer that does not provide regularity to the vehicle identification number, after inquiring the electronic catalog vehicle information (S550, S552), it is checked whether the corresponding GPID identification number is in the database (S560). When it is confirmed, check whether there is a GPID identification number and whether there is an OE part number. In the case of a vehicle manufacturer that does not provide regularity in the vehicle identification number, if the electronic catalog vehicle information is inquired but cannot be confirmed (S551), the related information cannot be obtained.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of managing vehicle parts using vehicle identification numbers in a database, as another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The vehicle parts management apparatus detects the regularity of the vehicle identification numbers received using the database (S610). Thereafter, the list of vehicle identification numbers for which regularity is detected are grouped, and a different GPID identification number is assigned to each group and stored in the database (S620).

Examples of regularity include vehicle manufacturers with the first three digits of the vehicle identification number, information on the VDS digits of the first four to seven digits or four to eight digits of the vehicle identification number, and the year information of the first ten digits of the vehicle identification number. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the value of the VDS digit and the value of the year digit are the same, the same GPID identification number value may be set by classifying it as having detected regularity.

For each vehicle identification number for which regularity is not detected, vehicle identification number is retrieved from the electronic catalog and stored in the database, and the same GPID identification number is assigned to vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle information as a result of the inquiry, and vehicle identification numbers having different vehicle information Each different GPID identification number is assigned and stored in the database (S630).

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention in the above manner, the vehicle management apparatus can manage tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of vehicle identification numbers. When the user inputs the vehicle identification number, the vehicle management apparatus also searches for a GPID identification number corresponding to the input vehicle identification number using the database (S640). If the corresponding GPID identification number is not searched, the GPID identification number is searched in the electronic catalog based on the vehicle information (S650). When the GPID identification number is not retrieved in both steps S640 and S650, a new GPID identification number is assigned to the newly input vehicle identification number and stored in the database (S660).

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number in a database as another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the database (refer to FIGS. 1 and 120) classifies and group vehicle identification numbers having the same VDS digit value and year digit value, or groups vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle information in an electronic catalog. Thus, a different GPID identification number is assigned to each group, and then stored in a storage unit (refer to FIGS. 1 and 160) and managed (S710).

The regularity search unit (refer to FIGS. 1 and 130) detects the number of VDS digits and year digits of the newly input vehicle identification number, and searches whether there is a group with the same number of VDS digits and the year digit in the database (S720).

Vehicle identification numbers for which the regularity of VDS digits and year digits are not detected in the regularity search unit are checked vehicle information through vehicle inquiry in an electronic catalog in the vehicle information search unit (refer to Figs. 1 and 140), and vehicles previously stored in the database. It is searched whether there is a group whose information is the same as the vehicle information checked through the vehicle inquiry (S730).

When the same group is searched in the regularity search unit or the vehicle information search unit, the update unit (refer to FIGS. 1 and 150) maps the GPID identification number assigned to the searched group to the newly input vehicle identification number and stores it in the storage unit. (S740).

If the same group is not searched by the regularity search unit or the vehicle information search unit, the update unit assigns a new GPID identification number to the newly input vehicle identification number, performs mapping, and stores it in the storage unit (S750).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a method for managing vehicle parts using a vehicle identification number in a vehicle parts management apparatus as another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The vehicle parts management device analyzes a 17-digit pattern constituting the vehicle identification number and identifies vehicle manufacturers by vehicle identification number (S810). In addition, among the differentiated vehicle manufacturers, among the 17 digits, the VDS digits and the yearly digits are distinguished from a regular company and an irregular company (S820).

After that, after identifying the vehicle manufacturers through the first three digits of the vehicle identification number, among the vehicle identification numbers belonging to the companies whose vehicle identification numbers are classified as regular companies, the vehicle identification numbers with the same VDS digits and year digits are further classified and grouped. , Each group is assigned a different GPID identification number. VDS digits and year digits are the same, and different GPID identification numbers are assigned to other vehicle identification numbers (S830).

For each vehicle identification number classified as an irregular company, the vehicle identification number is searched in the electronic catalog, and vehicle identification numbers having the same vehicle identification number are grouped together, and the same GPID identification number is given (S840). Vehicle identification numbers having different vehicle numbers are assigned different GPID identification numbers (S840).

9 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of receiving a new vehicle identification number from a terminal. 10 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after inputting a vehicle identification number as shown in FIG. 9, an example showing a parts list board of a corresponding vehicle.

FIG. 11 is an example of a shopping mall list that sells the part when a user selects a part to be purchased from the parts list board as shown in FIG. 10 in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

A user may input a vehicle identification number using a terminal 900 such as a PC, a notebook computer, a handheld device, a wearable device, a smart phone, or a smart watch (910). When performing the search 920 after entering the vehicle identification number, as shown in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 10, the user can display basic information of the vehicle detected based on the vehicle identification number entered by the user, for example, the 2008 BMW 525i E60 (1010). ), a screen showing a parts list showing vehicle parts by item can be viewed.

The user may select a specific part, for example, engine oil 1020, that the user needs from the parts list of FIG. 10. As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle parts management device includes a list of vendors 1110, 1120, 1130, and 1140 selling specific parts 1020 related to the 2008 BMW 525i E60 (1010) when a user selects a specific part. The selling price list 1111 is provided to the user terminal as in the example of FIG. 11.

The present method invention can also be implemented as a computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system.

Examples of computer-readable recording media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tapes, floppy disks, and optical data storage devices. In addition, the computer-readable recording medium can be distributed over a computer system connected through a network to store and execute computer-readable codes in a distributed manner.

So far, the present invention has been looked at around its preferred embodiment. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative point of view rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the above description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

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Primarily searching whether a group having the same number of VDS digits and year digits detected from the input vehicle identification number is in the vehicle parts management apparatus;
Checking vehicle information for the vehicle identification number in an electronic catalog when the vehicle parts management device does not search, and secondly searching whether a group identical to the checked vehicle information exists in the database;
When the same group is searched in the vehicle parts management device or the electronic catalog, the GPID identification number assigned to the same group previously stored in the vehicle parts management device is mapped to the input vehicle identification number, and the vehicle parts management device is stored. Storing in wealth; And
If the same group is not found in the vehicle parts management device or the electronic catalog, assigning a new GPID identification number to the input vehicle identification number and storing the same in the storage unit of the vehicle parts management device, including, and storing the same GPID. Vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number, characterized in that all of the items in the data sheet to which the identification number is assigned have the same regularity. The method of claim 1,
And outputting a parts list for the received vehicle identification number on a display. The method of claim 2,
Providing at least one sales site for selling parts related to the OE part number for each item and a selling price list for the part selected by the user from the parts list using the OE part number information for each item mapped with the vehicle identification number input by the user. Vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number, characterized in that it further comprises. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle parts management device
A vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number, characterized in that performing wired/wireless communication with at least one shopping mall that sells vehicle parts. The method of claim 1, wherein the vehicle parts management device
When a new GPID identification number is assigned to the newly input vehicle identification number, the OE identification number for each item is examined in an electronic catalog, and then mapped and stored with the new GPID identification number. Receiving a vehicle identification number from an input unit;
When the regularity search unit satisfies the same regularity as the input vehicle identification number or searches for a group having the same vehicle information, the update unit maps the GPID identification number donated to the searched group to the input vehicle identification number, and searches If not, mapping a new GPID identification number, and ensuring that all OE (Original Equipment) parts of the data sheet to which the same GPID identification number is assigned have the same regularity;
Outputting a parts list for the received vehicle identification number from an output unit; And
For a part selected by the user from the parts list, using the OE part number information for each item mapped with the vehicle identification number received from the output unit, at least one sales site and a sale price list for selling parts related to the OE part number for each item are provided. Providing step; Vehicle parts management method using a vehicle identification number comprising a. The method of claim 6,
When a new GPID identification number is assigned to the newly input vehicle identification number, vehicle parts management using a vehicle identification number, characterized in that after examining the OE identification number for each item in an electronic catalog, mapping it with the new GPID identification number and storing it in a storage unit. Way. The method of claim 6, wherein the same regularity as the vehicle identification number is
Detecting a regularity of a vehicle manufacturer based on three digits in front of the vehicle identification number;
Detecting regularity of VDS (vehicle description section) digits by detecting the 4th to 7th digits or the 4th to 8th digits from the front of the vehicle identification number; And
The vehicle parts management method using the vehicle identification number, characterized in that the search is performed by performing a step of detecting the regularity of the year-type digit by detecting the tenth digit from the front of the vehicle identification number. A computer-readable recording medium in which a program for performing the method according to any one of claims 6 to 8 is recorded.

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