JP7043469B2 - Alert device and alert system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an alert device in a vehicle rental service and an alert system including the alert device.

Recently, a vehicle rental service in which an unmanned vehicle is rented using a pre-registered IC card or the like and the user is charged according to the usage time and distance of the vehicle when the vehicle is returned has become widespread (for example, patent documents). 1).

In such a vehicle rental service, a parking lot sign that regulates entry and exit is placed in the parking space of the vehicle, and when using the vehicle rental service, the user moves the parking lot sign to take the vehicle out of the parking space. Return the parking lot sign to the vacant parking space and then start using the vehicle.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-45233

However, in such a vehicle rental service, there is a problem that the user may forget to return the parking lot signboard to the vacant parking space after leaving the vehicle.

One aspect of the present invention is a warning device that is movably arranged in the parking space of a vehicle used for a vehicle rental service and alerts the user to forget to return the parking sign to the parking space, which regulates the entry and exit of the vehicle. be. The alert device includes a movement information acquisition unit that acquires movement start information when the vehicle travels and leaves the parking space, an operation information acquisition unit that acquires the operation information of the vehicle that has acquired the movement start information, and an operation information acquisition unit. It is provided with a warning determination unit that outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard when the acquired movement of the vehicle does not include a predetermined movement related to the movement of the parking lot signboard.

The alert system according to another aspect of the present invention includes the above-mentioned alert device and a vehicle capable of communicating with the alert device.

According to the present invention, in the vehicle rental service, it is possible to prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard to the parking space after leaving the vehicle.

The schematic block diagram of the attention alert system using the server apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the main part structure of the attention alert system shown in FIG. The block diagram which shows the main part structure of the server apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of an alert process executed by the arithmetic unit of the server device of FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another example of the alert processing executed by the arithmetic unit of the server device of FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another example of the alert processing executed by the arithmetic unit of the server device of FIG. The figure explaining an example of car sharing. The figure explaining an example of car sharing. The figure explaining an example of car sharing. The figure explaining an example of car sharing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7D. Vehicle rental services using the alert device according to the embodiment of the present invention include services such as car sharing and rental cars. Car sharing is a service that rents out unmanned vehicles (shared vehicles) using pre-registered IC cards, etc., and charges the user according to the usage time and distance (mileage) of the vehicle when returning the vehicle. be. Rent-a-car differs from car-sharing in that the vehicle (shared vehicle) is rented face-to-face with the clerk. The alert device according to the present embodiment is suitable for car sharing as a service using the device.

7A-7D are diagrams illustrating an example of car sharing. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, the vehicle 1 used for car sharing uses a section of an unmanned parking lot having a plurality of parking spaces 2, 2A, 2B as the parking space 2. Then, in order to clearly indicate that the parking space 2 is a parking space for car sharing, a parking lot signboard 3 is arranged in the parking space 2. The parking lot signboard 3 is arranged in front of the vehicle 1 parked in the parking space 2 for car sharing, and is configured to be movable by the user.

When the user starts using the car sharing, first, as shown in FIG. 7B, the user moves the parking lot signboard 3 so that the vehicle 1 can be discharged from the parking space 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, the user drives the vehicle 1 to remove the vehicle 1 from the parking space 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 7D, the vehicle 1 is temporarily stopped at the position where the vehicle 1 is taken out of the parking space 2, and the user returns the parking lot signboard 3 to the vacant parking space 2. In order to start using car sharing, a series of actions by such a user is required.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned car sharing, the user who uses the car sharing may forget to return the parking lot signboard 3 to the vacant parking space 2. If the user forgets to return the parking lot signboard 3, another vehicle may park in the parking space 2 for car sharing. If another vehicle is parked in the car-sharing parking space 2, the vehicle 1 cannot be returned when the car-sharing vehicle 1 returns, and it becomes necessary to stop at another parking lot or the like.

As a result, for example, the staff of the business entity engaged in the car-sharing business may have to return the car-sharing vehicle 1 from another parking lot to the car-sharing parking space 2, or bear the parking fee of the other parking lot. It will be necessary to do it. In addition, there is a loss of usage opportunity that the vehicle 1 cannot be used due to the corresponding cost of the call center in which the user stops at another parking lot or the like, or by stopping at another parking lot. Further, when the parking space 2 for car sharing is a section of coin parking, if another vehicle parks in the parking space 2 for car sharing without permission, the opportunity to use the coin parking is lost.

If the user forgets to return the parking lot sign 3, for example, if the parking sign 3 is placed in front of the parking spaces 2A and 2B next to the parking space 2 for car sharing, the adjacent parking spaces 2A and 2B are used. When using the vehicles 1A and 1B to be used or returning to the parking lot, the user of the adjacent parking spaces 2A and 2B (the owner of the vehicles 1A and 1B) needs to dismiss the parking lot sign 3. It takes time and effort.

The alert device according to the present embodiment is parked when the user starts using car sharing and the operation of the vehicle 1 for car sharing does not include a predetermined operation related to the parking lot signboard. Outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3. For example, the alert device is a predetermined operation such that the car-sharing vehicle 1 exiting the car-sharing parking space 2 is temporarily stopped (vehicle speed is 0 km / h), and the door of the vehicle 1 is opened and closed. If is not detected, it is determined that the parking lot signboard 3 has been forgotten to be returned. Then, the warning device outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 to the in-vehicle terminal mounted on the vehicle 1 or the user terminal used by the user. This makes it possible to prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3.

In the alert system according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned alert device and the vehicle 1 for car sharing that can communicate with the alert device are used to provide the above-mentioned car sharing. This makes it possible to prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3. In order to satisfactorily realize such provision of car sharing, in the present embodiment, an alert system using the following server device is configured.

FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an alert system 100 using the server device 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, in the alert system 100 according to the present embodiment, the alert device is configured by the server device 40.

An in-vehicle terminal 10 is mounted on a vehicle 1 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “vehicle 1”) owned by an entity engaged in a car-sharing business and provided for the car-sharing business, and each in-vehicle terminal 10 is a server device. It is possible to communicate with 40. In the present embodiment, the user who uses car sharing has a user terminal 20, and the user terminal 20 can communicate with the server device 40. The alert signal from the server device 40 is output to one or both of the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 and the user terminal 20. Note that FIG. 1 shows one vehicle 1 parked in one parking space 2 for convenience, but the business entity engaged in the car sharing business owns a plurality of vehicles 1 and each of them has a corresponding parking lot. Parked in space 2.

The vehicle 1 may be a dedicated vehicle type for the car sharing business, but the vehicle 1 includes various physiques (body size, luggage compartment capacity, etc.) such as sedans, minivans, one-box cars, wagons, and trucks. Includes types of four-wheeled vehicles. By preparing various types of vehicles 1, the choices of the user are increased and the convenience of car sharing is improved.

The parking space 2 used for car sharing is a place where the vehicle 1 is rented and returned, and when the user uses the vehicle 1, for example, the same parking space becomes the place where the vehicle 1 is rented and returned. In the present embodiment, each parking space 2 is provided with a parking lot camera 30 arranged so as to be able to image a vehicle 1 parked in the parking space 2, and communicates with the parking lot camera 30 and the server device 40. It is possible.

The parking lot signboard 3 arranged in the parking space is formed, for example, in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape made of synthetic resin, and the front surface and the rear surface thereof are marked to indicate that the parking space 2 is for car sharing. Further, the parking lot signboard 3 is configured to be movable by the user without being easily moved, and has a structure having, for example, a weight at the lower part.

A user who uses car sharing is a person who has registered in advance information necessary for a business entity that conducts a car sharing business. As a terminal for the server device 40 to output a warning signal, a user terminal 20 owned by the user himself is suitable in addition to the above-mentioned in-vehicle terminal 10.

In this embodiment, the reliability of the user who uses car sharing is determined. As an act of starting the use of car sharing, the user moves the parking lot signboard 3 arranged in the parking space 2 which is the rental place, takes out the vehicle 1 from the parking space, temporarily stops the vehicle 1, and vacates the parking space 2. The parking lot signboard 3 is returned to, but the reliability of the user is determined based on this usage start act. That is, the reliability of the user is an index indicating that the user follows the usage rules, in other words, the manners of using car sharing are good, and is the manner rating of each user.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part configuration of the alert system 100 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main part configuration of the server device 40 shown in FIG. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the alert system 100 according to the present embodiment includes an in-vehicle terminal 10 provided on a vehicle 1 owned by a business entity engaged in a car sharing business, and a user who uses the car sharing. It includes a user terminal 20, a parking lot camera 30 provided in a parking space 2 of a vehicle 1 owned by a business entity engaged in a car sharing business, and a server device 40.

As shown in FIG. 2, the in-vehicle terminal 10, the user terminal 20, the parking lot camera 30, and the server device 40 are connected to a communication network 50 such as a wireless communication network, an Internet network, and a telephone line network. FIG. 2 shows one in-vehicle terminal 10, one user terminal 20 and one parking lot camera 30 for convenience, but in reality, the communication network 50 includes a plurality of terminals 10, 20 and a camera 30. It is connected.

The in-vehicle terminal 10 includes, for example, an in-vehicle navigation device. As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 has a communication unit 11, an input / output unit 12, a storage unit 13, and a calculation unit 14. The sensor group 15 and the actuator 16 are connected to the in-vehicle terminal 10.

The communication unit 11 is configured to enable wireless communication with the server device 40 via the communication network 50. The input / output unit 12 has various switches, buttons, microphones, speakers, monitors, and the like that can be operated by the user. In addition, the input / output unit 12 has a card reader 121 that reads user information from the authentication card possessed by the user. As the authentication card, for example, a driver's license (IC card license) in which an integrated circuit (IC) is incorporated and personal information of a user is stored is used. The card reader 121 is provided at a predetermined portion of the vehicle 1 (for example, below the rear window) so that the authentication card approached from the outside of the vehicle can be recognized.

The storage unit 13 has a volatile or non-volatile memory (not shown). Various programs and various data executed by the calculation unit 14 are stored in the storage unit 13. For example, a program related to the navigation function, map data, and the like are stored. Further, the detection data and the like by the sensor group 15 are temporarily stored.

The calculation unit 14 has a CPU, a signal input via the input / output unit 12, a signal detected by the sensor group 15, a signal received from the outside of the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 via the communication unit 11, and a storage unit 13. A predetermined process is executed based on the program and data stored in the vehicle 1, and a control signal is output to the actuator 16, the input / output unit 12, the storage unit 13, and the communication unit 11 of each unit of the vehicle 1.

For example, the arithmetic unit 14 outputs a control signal to the communication unit 11 and controls transmission / reception of the signal between the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 and the server device 40. For example, when the user brings an IC card (authentication card) registered in advance to the card reader 121 at the start of using car sharing, the arithmetic unit 14 reads the user information read through the card reader 121 into a server via the communication unit 11. It is transmitted to the device 40. The server device 40 determines whether or not there is reservation information or the like corresponding to the received user information, sends an unlock command to the calculation unit 14 if there is corresponding vehicle reservation information or the like, and if there is no corresponding vehicle reservation information or the like. Send a lock signal. When the calculation unit 14 receives the unlock command, it outputs the unlock signal, and when it receives the lock command, it outputs the lock signal to the lock actuator 161 described later.

Further, the calculation unit 14 transmits a part of the signal from the sensor group 15 to the server device 40 at predetermined time intervals via the communication unit 11 together with the vehicle ID that identifies the vehicle 1. For example, when the use of car sharing is started, the calculation unit 14 transfers the movement start information in which the vehicle 1 travels and leaves the parking space 2 and the operation information of the vehicle 1 that has acquired the movement start information to the server device 40 via the communication unit 11. Send to. The movement start information includes, for example, vehicle speed information detected by the vehicle speed sensor 152 described later, and the operation information includes, for example, vehicle speed information detected by the vehicle speed sensor 152 and door opening / closing information detected by the door opening / closing sensor 153 described later. included.

The server device 40 transmits a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the received operation information does not include a predetermined operation related to the movement of the parking lot signboard 3. When the arithmetic unit 14 receives the alert signal via the communication unit 11, it outputs a signal for alerting by one or both of the voice and the image to the input / output unit 12 (for example, a monitor or a speaker). Further, in the present embodiment, when the arithmetic unit 14 receives the warning signal and then further receives the signal to stop the vehicle 1, it outputs the engine stop signal to the engine drive actuator 162 described later of the actuator 16.

The sensor group 15 includes various sensors for detecting the vehicle state. As an example, the sensor group 15 includes a GPS sensor 151 that receives a signal from a GPS satellite and detects the position of the vehicle 1, a vehicle speed sensor 152 that detects the vehicle speed, and a door open / close sensor 153 that detects the opening / closing of the door. Have. Although not shown, an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration acting on the vehicle 1, a gyro sensor that detects the angular speed, a mileage sensor that detects the mileage, a residual fuel detection sensor that detects the amount of remaining fuel, and a remaining battery capacity. The remaining battery capacity detection sensor and the like for detecting the above are also included in the sensor group 15.

The actuator 16 drives various devices mounted on the vehicle 1 in response to a command from the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 (calculation unit 14). As an example, the actuator 16 includes a lock actuator 161 for unlocking or locking the door lock, and an engine driving actuator 162 for starting or stopping the engine of the vehicle. The lock actuator 161 unlocks the door lock when the unlocking signal is output from the calculation unit 14, and locks the door lock when the lock signal is output. The engine drive actuator 162 starts the engine when the engine start signal is output from the calculation unit 14, and stops the engine when the engine stop signal is output.

Although not shown, the actuator 16 also includes an actuator for driving a transmission, an actuator for driving a braking device, an actuator for steering, and the like.

The user terminal 20 is composed of a personal computer operated by the user, a portable wireless terminal represented by a smartphone, and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 20 has a communication unit 21, an input / output unit 22, a sensor group 23, a storage unit 24, and a calculation unit 25.

The communication unit 21 is configured to be capable of wireless communication with the server device 40 via the communication network 50. The input / output unit 22 has, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, a touch panel, and the like. The user inputs user information via the input / output unit 22. The user information includes the user's address, name, contact information, driver's license number, information necessary for payment (for example, credit card number) and the like. After the user inputs the user information and registers as a member, the user ID is issued and car sharing becomes available.

When applying for a vehicle reservation, the vehicle reservation information is input by the user. For example, the user inputs the usage date and time (use start date and time and use end date and time) of the vehicle 1. At this time, the server device 40 searches for a reservable vehicle 1 that satisfies the conditions of the date and time of use, and transmits the searched vehicle 1 and parking lot information to the user terminal 20.

Vehicle information and parking lot information are displayed on the input / output unit 22. When the user selects the desired vehicle 1 and parking lot from the displayed vehicle 1 and parking lot via the input / output unit 22, or when the user accepts the displayed vehicle 1 and parking lot, the vehicle reservation is confirmed. do.

The sensor group 23 includes various sensors that detect the state of the user terminal 20. As an example, the sensor group 23 has a GPS sensor 231 that receives a signal from a GPS satellite and detects the position of the user terminal 20. Although not shown, the sensor group 23 also includes a remaining battery capacity detection sensor that detects the remaining battery capacity, a radio wave reception sensor that detects the reception status of radio waves, and the like. The server device 40 can determine that the vehicle 1 has left the parking space 2 by receiving the user's position information detected by the GPS sensor 231.

The storage unit 24 has a volatile or non-volatile memory (not shown). Various programs executed by the arithmetic unit 25 and various data are stored in the storage unit 24. For example, the storage unit 24 can store car sharing reservation information and the like.

The calculation unit 25 has a CPU, a signal input via the input / output unit 22, a signal received from the outside of the user terminal 20 via the communication unit 21, and a user terminal 20 input via the sensor group 23. A predetermined process is executed based on the position information of the above and the program, data, etc. stored in the storage unit 24, and control signals are output to the communication unit 21, the input / output unit 22, and the storage unit 24, respectively.

For example, the arithmetic unit 25 outputs a control signal to the communication unit 21 and controls transmission / reception of the signal between the user terminal 20 and the server device 40. For example, the calculation unit 25 sends a signal for instructing a reservation application or cancellation of the vehicle 1 and the position information of the terminal detected by the sensor group 23 to the server device 40 via the communication unit 21 together with the user ID that identifies the user. Send. By this process in the calculation unit 25, the user can change or confirm the reserved vehicle via the input / output unit 22 (monitor or the like).

The parking lot camera 30 is a camera having an image pickup element such as a CCD or CMOS that is fixedly arranged in the parking lot, and is configured to have a waterproof function. As shown in FIG. 2, the parking lot camera 30 has a communication unit 31, an image pickup unit 32, a storage unit 33, and a calculation unit 34.

The communication unit 31 is configured to enable wireless communication with the server device 40 via the communication network 50. The image pickup unit 32 has an image pickup element such as a CCD or CMOS. The storage unit 33 has a volatile or non-volatile memory, and the storage unit 33 stores various programs executed by the calculation unit 25 and various data.

The calculation unit 34 has a CPU, executes a predetermined process based on a signal received from the outside of the parking lot camera 30 via the communication unit 31 and a program or data stored in the storage unit 33, and executes a predetermined process to the communication unit 31. And the control signal is output to the image pickup unit 32 and the storage unit 33, respectively. For example, the arithmetic unit 34 outputs a control signal to the communication unit 31 and controls transmission / reception of the signal between the parking lot camera 30 and the server device 40. For example, the calculation unit 34 transmits the image captured by the image pickup unit 32 to the server device 40 via the communication unit 31 together with the parking lot ID that identifies the parking lot.

The server device 40 is provided in, for example, an entity that provides a car sharing service. The server device 40 can also be configured by using the virtual server function on the cloud. As shown in FIG. 3, the server device 40 includes a communication unit 41, an input / output unit 42, a storage unit 43, and a calculation unit 44.

The communication unit 41 is configured to be capable of wireless communication with the in-vehicle terminal 10, the user terminal 20, and the parking lot camera 30 via the communication network 50. The input / output unit 42 includes, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a monitor, a touch panel, and the like.

The storage unit 43 has a volatile or non-volatile memory (not shown). Various programs and various data executed by the calculation unit 44 are stored in the storage unit 43. The storage unit 43 has a vehicle database 431, a parking lot database 432, and a user database 433 as functional configurations of the memory.

The vehicle database 431 contains vehicle information for each of the plurality of vehicles 1 used for car sharing, that is, vehicle conditions such as vehicle type, model year, vehicle body number, vehicle number, mileage, maintenance history, and operating rate of each vehicle 1. The vehicle information representing the vehicle characteristics and the usage plan of each vehicle 1 are stored together with the vehicle ID. The usage plan includes the time-series usage record of each vehicle 1, the current and future time-series reservation information (use start date and time, use end date and time, etc.), and the maintenance plan of vehicle 1 performed between the reservation information. Is included.

The parking lot database 432 contains parking lot information of a parking lot having a parking space 2 in which a vehicle 1 used for car sharing is parked, that is, an address of each parking lot, a position of the parking space 2 in each parking lot, and the parking. The vehicle 1 (vehicle ID) and the like parked in the space 2 are stored together with the parking lot ID.

The user database 433 includes user information such as the address, name, contact information, license number, and information necessary for payment of each user input via the user terminal 20 (input / output unit 22), and car sharing of each user. Information (trust information) indicating the reliability including the usage manner of is stored together with the user ID.

The arithmetic unit 44 has a CPU. The calculation unit 44 is determined based on a signal received from the outside of the server device 40 via the communication unit 41, a signal input via the input / output unit 42, and a program or data stored in the storage unit 43. The process is executed, and the control signal is output to the communication unit 41, the input / output unit 42, and the storage unit 43.

The arithmetic unit 44 calls attention to the user reservation management unit 441, the lock signal transmission unit 442, the movement information acquisition unit 443, the operation information acquisition unit 444, the image information acquisition unit 445, and the functional configuration of the processor. A determination unit 446, a reliability determination unit 447, and a reliability output unit 448 are provided.

The user reservation management unit 441 accepts the usage application of the vehicle 1 input by the user via the user terminal 20 (input / output unit 22). For example, the user reservation management unit 441 receives information on the reservable vehicle 1 that matches the vehicle reservation information input by the user, such as the date and time of use of the vehicle 1, via the communication unit 41. The user reservation management unit 441 searches for a reservable vehicle 1 that satisfies the conditions of the received vehicle reservation information. The user reservation management unit 441 transmits the information of the searched vehicle 1 and the parking space 2 to the user terminal 20, and accepts the application for the use reservation with the selected or approved vehicle 1 as the reserved vehicle.

Further, the user reservation management unit 441 creates current and future usage plans for each vehicle 1 and registers the usage plans in the vehicle database 431. Specifically, a usage plan for the reserved vehicle received via the user terminal 20 (input / output unit 22) is created and registered in the vehicle database 431.

The lock signal transmission unit 442 determines whether or not there is reservation information or the like corresponding to the user information received by the user reservation management unit 441, and if there is the corresponding vehicle reservation information or the like via the communication unit 41, the in-vehicle terminal 10 is used. An unlock signal is transmitted, and if there is no corresponding vehicle reservation information, a lock signal is transmitted.

The movement information acquisition unit 443 receives the movement start information in which the vehicle 1 travels and leaves the parking space 2. The movement start information of the vehicle 1 includes a vehicle speed of 1 km / h or more of the vehicle 1. In the present embodiment, the movement information acquisition unit 443 receives the movement start information based on the vehicle speed information of the vehicle 1 detected by the vehicle speed sensor 152 connected to the in-vehicle terminal 10.

The operation information acquisition unit 444 receives the operation information of the vehicle 1 for which the movement start information has been acquired. In other words, the operation information acquisition unit 444 receives the operation information of the vehicle 1 leaving the parking space 2. The operation information of the vehicle 1 includes stop information of the vehicle 1 leaving the parking space 2 and information on opening / closing the door. In the present embodiment, the operation information acquisition unit 444 is the vehicle speed information of the vehicle 1 detected by the vehicle speed sensor 152 connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 and the door of the vehicle 1 detected by the door opening / closing sensor 153 connected to the vehicle-mounted terminal 10. Accepts operation information based on opening / closing information and the like.

The image information acquisition unit 445 receives the image information of the parking space 2 of the vehicle 1 imaged by the parking lot camera 30 (imaging unit 32).

The alert determination unit 446 outputs an alert signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation related to the movement of the parking lot signboard 3. do. Predetermined operations include stopping the vehicle 1 and opening and closing the door of the vehicle 1. In the present embodiment, the alert determination unit 446 determines that the user has forgotten to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the vehicle 1 does not stop and the door of the vehicle 1 is not opened or closed, and alerts the user. Output a signal. For example, the warning determination unit 446 determines that the parking lot signboard 3 has forgotten to be returned based on the operation information of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444, and outputs a warning signal. Specifically, if the alert determination unit 446 does not acquire the stop information of the vehicle 1 leaving the parking space 2 and the door opening / closing information within the predetermined time, the parking lot signboard by the user is used. It is determined that the item 3 has been forgotten to be returned, and a warning signal is output.

The alert signal output by the alert determination unit 446 includes an audio and image alert signal. For example, when the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 receives a voice and image alert signal via the communication unit 11, the arithmetic unit 14 outputs and controls the input / output unit 12. For example, the image of the alert is displayed on the monitor, and the voice of the alert is output by the speaker. Further, for example, when the user terminal 20 receives the attention alert signal by voice and image via the communication unit 21, the arithmetic unit 25 outputs and controls the attention alert to the input / output unit 22. For example, the image of the alert is displayed on the monitor, and the voice of the alert is output by the speaker.

The reliability determination unit 447 determines the reliability of the user. The reliability determination unit 447 determines the reliability of the user based on the act of starting the use of car sharing. For example, when the user starts using a series of car sharing, the reliability determination unit 447 determines that the reliability is "good", calls attention, and then returns the parking lot signboard 3. In that case, the reliability is determined to be "slightly good". Further, if the reliability determination unit 447 does not return the parking lot signboard 3 after calling attention, the reliability determination unit 447 determines the reliability as "evil".

The reliability output unit 448 stores the reliability of the user determined by the reliability determination unit 447 in the user database 433 and transmits it to the user terminal 20 via the communication unit 41. As a result, the user can know the manners of using his / her own car sharing.

Further, based on the reliability of the user determined by the reliability determination unit 447, for example, providing a service such as granting a priority reservation right for car sharing to a user, exempting or discounting a monthly membership fee, etc. You can also. In the present embodiment, the reliability determination unit 447 determines the reliability of the user based on the act of starting the use of car sharing. However, in addition to the act of starting the use of car sharing, for example, the manners of using the vehicle 1 and the use of car sharing are used. The reliability of the user may be determined based on the presence or absence of a traffic violation at that time.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of an alert process executed by the calculation unit 44 of the server device 40 of FIG. The process shown in this flowchart is started, for example, when the user brings an IC card (authentication card) registered in advance to the card reader 121 and authenticates (transmits an unlock signal to the in-vehicle terminal 10), and the reliability of the user is increased. Runs until evaluated.

As shown in FIG. 4, first, in step S1, the movement start information of the vehicle 1 is acquired by the processing by the movement information acquisition unit 443. Next, in step S2, the motion information of the vehicle 1 for which the movement start information has been acquired is acquired by the process of the motion information acquisition unit 444. Next, in step S3, it is determined whether or not the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 includes a predetermined operation by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 includes the stop of the vehicle 1 and the opening / closing of the door of the vehicle 1.

If affirmed in step S3, in step S4, the reliability of the user is determined to be "good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S3, the attention alert signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 is output by the process in the alert alert determination unit 446 in step S5. Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the operation information acquisition unit 444 has acquired a predetermined operation by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446.

If affirmed in step S6, in step S7, the reliability of the user is determined to be "slightly good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S6, in step S8, the reliability of the user is determined to be "evil" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447, and the process is terminated.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A server device 40 that is movably arranged in the parking space 2 of the vehicle 1 used for the vehicle rental service and alerts the user to forget to return to the parking space 2 of the parking lot signboard 3 that regulates the entry and exit of the vehicle. be. The movement information acquisition unit 443 that acquires the movement start information in which the vehicle 1 travels and leaves the parking space 2, the operation information acquisition unit 444 that acquires the operation information of the vehicle 1 that has acquired the movement start information, and the operation information acquisition unit 444. A warning determination unit 446 that outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the movement of the vehicle 1 acquired by the vehicle 1 does not include a predetermined movement related to the movement of the parking lot signboard 3 is provided.

With this configuration, it is possible to easily prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 to the vacant parking space 2 after the vehicle 1 is taken out. Therefore, it is possible to prevent other vehicles from parking in the parking space 2 for car sharing. This makes it possible to prevent, for example, the vehicle 1 for car sharing from being parked in another parking lot.

As a result, for example, the staff of the business entity engaged in the car-sharing business may have to return the car-sharing vehicle 1 from another parking lot to the car-sharing parking space 2, or bear the parking fee of the other parking lot. It is possible to prevent it from happening. In addition, it is possible to prevent the cost of the call center where the user stops at another parking lot and the loss of usage opportunity when the vehicle 1 cannot be used by stopping at another parking lot. can. Further, when the parking space 2 for car sharing is a section of coin parking, if another vehicle parks in the parking space 2 for car sharing without permission, the opportunity to use the coin parking will be lost. Can be prevented.

Furthermore, for example, when the parking lot sign 3 is placed in front of the parking spaces 2A and 2B next to the parking space 2 for car sharing, when the vehicles 1A and 1B using the adjacent parking spaces 2A and 2B are used. When returning to the parking lot or the parking lot, the users of the adjacent parking spaces 2A and 2B (owners of the vehicles 1A and 1B) need to dismiss the parking lot sign 3, which can also be prevented.

(2) The vehicle rental service includes car sharing in which an unmanned vehicle 1 is rented using a registered IC card. As a result, it is possible to easily improve the manners of using car sharing with a simple configuration.

(3) The alerting signal output by the alerting determination unit 446 includes a signal for alerting by voice and an image. As a result, it is possible to surely alert the user who uses the vehicle rental service, and it is possible to prevent forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3.

(4) The alert determination unit 446 outputs a signal for stopping the vehicle 1 when the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation. As a result, the user who uses the vehicle rental service can surely call attention, and it is possible to further prevent forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3.

(5) An image information acquisition unit 445 that acquires an image captured by the parking lot camera 30 that captures the parking space 2 of the vehicle 1 is further provided. The attention alert determination unit 446 outputs an alert alert signal based on the image acquired by the image information acquisition unit 445. This makes it possible to prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 to the vacant parking space 2 after leaving the vehicle 1 with a simple configuration.

(6) The alert system 100 includes the above-mentioned server device 40 and a vehicle 1 capable of communicating with the server device 40. This makes it possible to prevent the user from forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 to the vacant parking space 2 after the vehicle 1 is taken out.

In the above embodiment, the attention alert determination unit 446 forgets to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation related to the parking lot signboard 3. Although the warning signal is output, the warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 may be output based on the image acquired by the image information acquisition unit 445. Specifically, even if the warning determination unit 446 outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the image acquired by the image information acquisition unit 445 does not include the parking lot signboard 3. good.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of the alert processing executed by the calculation unit 44 of the server device 40 of FIG. The process shown in this flowchart is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, for example, the user brings an IC card (authentication card) registered in advance to the card reader 121 and authenticates (transmits an unlock signal to the in-vehicle terminal 10). Is started, and it is executed until the reliability of the user is evaluated.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, in step S11, the movement start information of the vehicle 1 is acquired by the processing by the movement information acquisition unit 443. Next, in step S12, the image information of the parking space 2 of the vehicle 1 captured by the parking lot camera 30 (imaging unit 32) is acquired by the processing by the image information acquisition unit 445. Next, in step S13, it is determined whether or not the parking lot signboard is included in the image information acquired by the image information acquisition unit 445 by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446.

If affirmed in step S13, the reliability of the user is determined to be "good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447 in step S14, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S13, the attention alert signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 is output by the process in the alert alert determination unit 446 in step S15. Next, in step S6, it is determined whether or not the image information acquired by the image information acquisition unit 445 includes the parking lot signboard by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446.

If affirmed in step S16, the reliability of the user is determined to be "slightly good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447 in step S17, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S16, in step S18, the reliability determination unit 447 determines that the user's reliability is "evil", and the process ends.

Further, in the above embodiment, the caution determination unit 446 outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 when the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation. However, after outputting the caution signal, if the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation, a signal for stopping the vehicle 1 may be output. Upon receiving the signal for stopping the vehicle 1 via the communication unit 11, the vehicle-mounted terminal 10 (calculation unit 14) outputs an engine stop signal to the engine drive actuator 162 described later of the actuator 16.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing another example of the alert processing executed by the calculation unit 44 of the server device 40 of FIG. The process shown in this flowchart is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG. 4, for example, the user brings an IC card (authentication card) registered in advance to the card reader 121 and authenticates (transmits an unlock signal to the in-vehicle terminal 10). Is started, and it is executed until the reliability of the user is evaluated.

As shown in FIG. 6, first, in step S21, the movement start information of the vehicle 1 is acquired by the processing by the movement information acquisition unit 443. Next, in step S22, the operation information of the vehicle 1 for which the movement start information has been acquired is acquired by the process of the operation information acquisition unit 444. Next, in step S23, it is determined by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446 whether or not the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 includes a predetermined operation. In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the operation information acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 includes the stop of the vehicle 1 and the opening / closing of the door of the vehicle 1.

If affirmed in step S23, in step S24, the reliability of the user is determined to be "good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S23, the attention alert signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard 3 is output by the process in the alert alert determination unit 446 in step S25. Next, in step S26, it is determined whether or not the operation information acquisition unit 444 has acquired a predetermined operation by the process of the attention alert determination unit 446.

If affirmed in step S26, the reliability of the user is determined to be "slightly good" by the process of the reliability determination unit 447 in step S27, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is denied in step S26, in step S28, a signal for stopping the vehicle 1 is output by the process of the alert determination unit 446. Next, in step S29, when the server device 40 receives the engine start signal via the communication unit 41, in step S30, the reliability determination unit 447 determines that the user's reliability is "evil" and processes it. To finish. On the other hand, if the engine start signal is not received in step S29, the process returns to step S26, and the above is repeated.

In the above embodiment, the calculation unit 44 includes a user reservation management unit 441, a lock signal transmission unit 442, a movement information acquisition unit 443, an operation information acquisition unit 444, an image information acquisition unit 445, and a caution determination unit 446. The reliability determination unit 447 and the reliability output unit 448 are provided, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the calculation unit 44 may be configured to include a movement information acquisition unit 443, an operation information acquisition unit 444, and a caution determination unit 446.

In the above embodiment, the movement information of the vehicle 1 acquired by the movement information acquisition unit 443 is described using vehicle speed information of 1 km / h or more, but the movement information of the vehicle 1 acquired by the movement information acquisition unit 443 is, for example, , The position information of the vehicle 1 different from the position information of the parking space 2 may be used. For example, if the position information transmitted from the in-vehicle terminal 10 is different from the position information of the parking space 2, this may be accepted as movement information.

In the above embodiment, the attention alert signal output by the attention alert determination unit 446 has been described using the attention alert signal by voice and image, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The alert signal output by the alert determination unit 446 may be one of voice and image.

In the above embodiment, the attention alert determination unit 446 outputs a signal to stop the vehicle 1 when the operation of the vehicle 1 acquired by the operation information acquisition unit 444 does not include a predetermined operation after outputting the attention alert signal. Although output, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the alert determination unit 446 may be configured to output an alert signal and output a signal to stop the vehicle 1.

The above description is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications as long as the features of the present invention are not impaired. It is also possible to arbitrarily combine one or a plurality of the above-described embodiments and the modified examples, and it is also possible to combine the modified examples.

1 vehicle, 2 parking space, 3 parking lot signboard, 10 in-vehicle terminal, 40 server device (attention device), 100 attention system, 441 user reservation management unit, 443 movement information acquisition unit, 444 operation information acquisition unit, 445 images Information acquisition unit, 446 alert judgment unit

Claims (6)

It is a warning device that is movably placed in the parking space of the vehicle used for the vehicle rental service and alerts the user to forget to return to the parking space of the parking sign that regulates the entry and exit of the vehicle.
A movement information acquisition unit that acquires movement start information when the vehicle travels and exits from the parking space.
The operation information acquisition unit that acquires the operation information of the vehicle that acquired the movement start information, and
When the operation of the vehicle acquired by the operation information acquisition unit does not include a predetermined operation related to the movement of the parking lot signboard, a warning determination that outputs a warning signal for forgetting to return the parking lot signboard is output. A warning device characterized by having a part and a part. In the alert device according to claim 1,
The vehicle lending service is a caution device including car sharing in which an unmanned vehicle is rented using a registered IC card. In the alert device according to claim 1 or 2,
The alerting device, characterized in that the alerting signal output by the alerting determination unit includes a signal for alerting by one or both of voice and image. In the alert device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The alerting determination unit is characterized in that it outputs a signal for stopping the vehicle when the operation of the vehicle acquired by the operation information acquisition unit does not include the predetermined operation. In the alert device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Further, an image information acquisition unit for acquiring an image captured by the image pickup unit that captures the parking space of the vehicle is provided.
The alerting determination unit is an alerting device characterized in that it outputs the alerting signal based on the image acquired by the image information acquisition unit. The alert device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, and
A warning system including a vehicle capable of communicating with the warning device.

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