WO2003078768A1 - Use limit system - Google Patents

Abstract

In a use limit device (1), a non-volatile storage device (15) contains second identification information for identifying a temporary user of an object and use permission information indicating that the temporary user is given the object use permission from the owner. A processor (11) judges whether to permit use of the object according to identification information and a use period stored in the non-volatile storage device (15).

Description

 Description Restriction system Technical field

 The present invention relates to a use restriction system, and more particularly, to a use restriction system for restricting who can use an object (for example, a vehicle). Further, another invention relates to a use restriction system that permits use of only a predetermined target object (for example, an in-vehicle device). '' Background technology

 (1st background art)

As one example of the use restriction system, there is a use restriction device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 8-11449. The conventional usage restriction system is used together with a plurality of electronic keys, and operates as follows. The memory on the usage restriction system side is assigned to a unique manufacturer master key code, a unique master key code, and an electronic key. The obtained registration identification code and are stored in advance. After the electronic key is set in the usage restriction system, the micro computer on the usage restriction system side (hereinafter referred to as “my computer”) is stored in advance by the manufacturer. -Generates a digital signal including the master key code and the master key code, and sends it to the read command circuit on the electronic key side. In response to the received digital signal, the read command circuit accesses the storage element. The storage element is the storage area If the area contains the manufacturer master code and the identification code corresponding to the master code included in the received digital signal, Is output as the identification code. The identification code output from the storage element is transmitted to the microcomputer on the usage-restricted system side, and the microcomputer stores the received identification code in advance and registers it. If the identification code matches, the electronic lock is activated. If they do not match, the microcomputer does not activate the electronic lock. Also, the conventional usage restriction system can perform an update registration operation to register and delete the identification code, thereby responding to the loss of the electronic key. be able to.

 However, in the conventional usage restriction system, once the identification code is registered in the user, the electronic lock can be activated unless the identification code is deleted. it can. In other words, there is a problem that the owner of the electronic key to which the registration identification code is assigned can release the electronic lock at any time. As a result, for example, even if the owner of the object lends his or her property to another person for one day, as long as the identification code is registered in the restricted use system, the object Things are always available.

 (Second background technology)

 In recent years, vehicles have been equipped with various electronic devices such as navigation devices, audio systems and television receivers. . Due to this background, rental companies are also renting out vehicles equipped with various electronic devices.

With a strong force S, the user is mounted on a rented vehicle. Not all electronic devices are used, and moreover, at the time of the contract with the rental company, there may be cases where the existence of unused electronic devices is known. In the above situation, if a uniform rental price is applied to all users, it can be expected that users who do not use electronic devices will perceive the invoiced rental price as being expensive. For this reason, there is a need for a usage restriction system that enables users to use only the devices they desire among the onboard devices.

 Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a use restriction system capable of restricting the use of an object. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

In order to achieve the above object, a first aspect of the present invention is a use restriction system, which includes a server for providing information necessary for restricting use of an object, and a use restriction system. And a storage medium for storing identification information for identifying its own owner as external identification information. The server receives the identification information for identifying the user of the object and the use permission information for permitting the object owner to use the object for the user identified by the identification information. A storage unit for storing the identification information and the use permission information received by the reception unit, and transmitting the use permission information stored in the storage device according to a request from the storage medium. A first transmitting unit, and a second transmitting unit that transmits the identification information stored in the storage device in response to a request from the use restriction device side. Further, the storage medium stores the use permission information transmitted by the first transmission unit. In addition, the use restriction device transmits the identification information transmitted from the second transmission unit. Storage for storing the temporary user database as internal identification information for identifying the temporary user of the object, and reading the external identification information and usage permission information from the storage medium If the reading unit and the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit are stored in the storage device, and the use permission information can be read, A processor is provided that gives the owner of the storage medium temporary permission to use the object.

 According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a storage medium used for restricting use of an object, wherein a first recording area for recording identification information for identifying a user of the object, and a first recording area 7L. A second recording area is provided for recording usage permission information for permitting the user identified by the identification information of the object to use the object by the owner of the object.

 In the second phase, preferably recorded in the first recording area is an identification and nursing report for identifying a temporary user of the object. Recorded in the first recording area is usage permission information for permitting the temporary user identified by the identification information recorded in the first recording area to use the object. .

 As described above, the use permission of the object is given by storing the use permission information in the second recording area. This can limit the use of the object.

In the second aspect, preferably, the first recording area is an area where the recorded identification information cannot be rewritten by the user, and the second storage area is the recorded usage information. It is an area where permission information can be rewritten. In this way, the user writes the identification information. By recording in an area that cannot be replaced, the problem represented by spoofing can be solved.

 In the second aspect, preferably, the temporary storage user specified by the identification information in the first recording area can use the object in the second recording area as use permission information. Usage period information indicating the appropriate period is recorded. As described above, since the use permission information indicates the use period of the target object, it is possible to more strictly restrict the use of the target object.

 In the second aspect, the storage medium further includes a third recording area for recording identification information for identifying a regular user of the object. As a result, one storage medium can be shared between the temporary user and the regular user.

 A third aspect of the present invention is a storage medium used for restricting use of an object, a first recording area for recording identification information for identifying a regular user of the object, and And a second recording area capable of recording second identification information for identifying a temporary user of the object.

 As a result, one storage medium can be shared by temporary users and regular users.

 In the second and third aspects, preferably, at least the second identification information is written in the second recording area by an external terminal device.

In the second and third aspects, preferably, the storage medium is accessed by a use restriction device installed outside. The use restriction device uses the identification information in the first recording area and the use permission information in the second recording area, or the second recording area. When the second identification information is recorded in the recording area, the temporary use of the object is given.

 In the second and third phases, preferably, the object is a vehicle.¾7 ports The use restriction device is used to provide a temporary license to use the object, Generate and output a start signal to release the lock

 As described above, it is possible to store the permission information in the second recording area.

As a result, usage restrictions and temporary permission to use the object (vehicle) are granted to the owner of the storage medium. As a result, it is possible to restrict the use of the target object (early vehicles).

 A fourth aspect of the present invention is a use limiting device that is used together with a storage medium and restricts the use of an object, wherein the internal identification information identifies a temporary user of the object and the internal identification information identifies the internal user. Temporary user data to be used to allow temporary users to use the object is stored.Data for temporary users is stored. The same information as the internal weaving information stored in the storage device, and external identification information that identifies the user of the object is used as the information that can be read from the device. When the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read out by the reading unit is stored in the storage device, and when the IJ permission information is stored in the storage device. And a processor for giving a temporary use permission of the object.

 As described above, by storing the use permission information in the above, the temporary user is given permission to use the object. This can limit the use of the object.

Fourth, the storage device must also The regular user database that contains the internal identification information to be identified is stored. The temporary user database is based on the information

 The information is stored in a rewritable recording area, and the regular user database can be read only in the area where the information cannot be stored in the storage device, or only those who have special authority. Is stored in a safe area. In this way, by storing the regular user overnight in a non-rewritable area, the problem represented by spoofing can be solved.

 In the fourth aspect, the temporary user database is written with internal identification information and use permission information received from an external terminal device or an internal input device.

 In the fourth aspect, the use permission information stored in the user, the user, and the user is use period information indicating a period during which the temporary user specified by the internal identification information can use the object. . The usage restriction device is equipped with a timer that measures the current time. In the processor, the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the output unit is stored in the storage device, and the current time measured by the timer is used during the usage period. A temporary permission to use the object is granted if it is within the period indicated by the information. As described above, since the use restriction device gives use permission using the period of use information, the use restriction device is capable of further restricting the use of the object more strictly.

In the fourth aspect, the processor is stored in the temporary user database of the internal identification information ゝ it, which matches the external identification information read by the reading unit. And With the use of the department

 In the case where the license information is classified in the temporary user database of the storage device, the processor gives temporary permission to use the object. If the read internal information (internal identification information that matches the J report) is stored in the stationary user database of the storage device, the authenticated user of the object is authenticated. Even if a plurality of external identification information is stored in the storage medium, it is necessary to properly use the database separately to correctly distinguish between the temporary user and the regular user. As a result, one storage medium can be shared by regular users and temporary users.

 In the fourth aspect, when the object is a vehicle, the use restriction device is activated to release the vehicle's engine 13 after giving a temporary permission to use the object. Generate and output signals

 The fifth aspect is a usage restriction method for restricting the use of the object, with the internal identification information identifying the temporary user of the object and the temporary user power identified by the internal identification information. A temporary user database that includes usage permission information for permitting the use of the object is stored in a directory. That's it

Under the following circumstances, the usage restriction method is the same as the internal identification n report stored in the storage device, and also reads out the external identification information that identifies the user of the object from the storage medium. The first judgment step for judging whether or not the internal identification information, which is the same as the external identification information read out in the step, is stored in the memory. The storage device stores the step and the use permission information corresponding to the external identification information read out in the decoration step. A second judgment step for judging whether or not the information is stored in the internal identification information and the available information in the second judgment step. In the case where it is judged Grant the temporal use permission of the object.

 The sixth aspect is a computer program that is executed on a computer device and restricts the use of an object. The computer program identifies a temporary user of the object. A temporary user database including identification information and use permission information for permitting the temporary user specified by the internal identification information to use the object is stored in the storage device. . Under such circumstances, the converter program has the same information as the internal identification information stored in the storage device, and also has the external identification information that identifies the user of the object. A read step for reading data from the storage medium and whether or not internal identification information matching the external identification information read in the read step is stored in the storage device. The first decision step to make the decision and the read step

A second determination step for determining whether use permission information corresponding to the extracted external identification information is stored in the storage device. In the first and second determination steps, when it is determined that the internal identification information and the use permission information are stored, the computer device permits the temporary use permission of the object. Give X.

The seventh aspect is a server that provides information necessary for restricting the use of the object, identification information for identifying the user of the object, and use of the object for the user identified by the identification information. Permission information to allow the owner of the object to do A storage unit for storing the identification information and the use permission information received by the reception unit, and a request from one of the external storage medium side and the use restriction device side according to a request from the external storage medium. A first transmission unit for transmitting at least the use permission information stored in the storage device; and a storage device in accordance with a request from the external storage medium side or the use restriction device side. A second transmission unit for transmitting at least the stored identification information. In this way, by storing the use permission information in any of the use restriction device and the storage medium, and using it, the use restriction device can give the temporary use permission of the object. And are possible. This can limit the use of the object

 In the seventh aspect, the storage device further stores a user-qualified user database including identification information for identifying a subject and a person who has a public qualification to use the object. The server further includes a determination unit for determining whether or not the same identification information received by the reception unit is stored in the qualified user database of the storage device. . When the determination unit determines that the identification information is stored in the storage device, the storage device stores the identification information and the use permission information received by the reception unit. As described above, since the identification information of a person who has a public qualification and the corresponding usage permission information among those received by the receiving unit are stored in the shirt, An appropriate temporary user can be rejected by the server.

The eighth aspect is a storage medium used for restricting the use of the object, identification information for identifying the object, and whether the use permission is given to the object specified by each identification information. Indicate Stores the availability flag and.

 In an eighth aspect, the storage medium is preferably provided on a vehicle electronic key.

 The ninth aspect is a use restriction device used together with a storage medium to restrict the use of the object, and the storage medium determines whether or not the use of the object is permitted. The usage permission information shown is stored. The use restriction device includes: a read unit that reads the use permission information stored in the storage medium; and a use unit that refers to the use permission information read by the read unit to determine use of the target object. And a processor to limit.

 In the ninth aspect, the object is a device mounted on a vehicle. Also, the storage medium is preferably provided on the electronic key of the vehicle.

 The tenth aspect is a terminal device for setting information necessary for restricting use of an object, identification information for identifying the object in accordance with a user operation, and an object identified by each identification information. A control unit for creating availability information including an availability flag indicating whether or not a product is permitted to be used; and a set of availability information created by the control unit. And a writing unit for writing to the storage medium.

 The above and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent when the following detailed description of the invention is read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. U. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 shows a storage medium 4 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a block configuration of a usage restriction device 1 used in conjunction therewith.

 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a regular use DB 15 1 and a temporary user DB 15 2 stored in the nonvolatile memory device 15 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the first external identification information D recorded on the storage medium 3 shown in FIG.

 The figure is a schematic diagram showing the second external identification information D2 and the use permission information D3 recorded on the storage medium 4 shown.

 FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restriction device 1 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the terminal device 5 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a storage medium 4 according to a second embodiment of the present invention and a block configuration of a use restricting device 101 used in connection therewith.

 FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing the second external identification information D2 and the use period information D4 recorded on the storage medium 4 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 105 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 101 shown in FIG.

 11 is a storage medium 20 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

3 and the block of the restricted use device 201 used as it

It is a figure which shows a pack structure.

1 2 is the first recorded on the recording medium 203 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing first identification information D 1, second identification information D 2, and usage permission information D 3.

 FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restriction device 201 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 205 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a block configuration of a storage medium 303 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention and a use restricting device 301 used in connection therewith.

 FIG. 16 shows the first identification information D 1 and the second identification information D 2 recorded on both the recording medium 303 shown in FIG. 15 and the storage medium 63 shown in FIG. 28. It is a schematic diagram.

 FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 301 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 300 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a storage medium 404 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention and a block configuration of a use restricting device 401 used in connection therewith.

 FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the stationary user DB 15 1 and the temporary user DB 15 2 stored in the non-volatile storage device 15 of FIG.

 FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing the second identification information D 2 recorded on the storage medium 404 shown in FIG.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 405 in FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 401 of FIG.

 FIG. 24 shows a usage restriction device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration of 501.

 FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the stationary user DB 15 1 and the temporary user DB 15 2 stored in the non-volatile storage device 15 of FIG.

 FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 505 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 501 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 28 shows a usage restriction device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration of the embodiment.

 FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 601 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the terminal device 605 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a server device 6 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 32 is a schematic diagram showing the temporary user DB 631 stored in the nonvolatile storage device 63 of FIG.

 FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the server device 6 shown in FIG. 31.

 FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the use restricting device 701 shown in FIG. 31.

FIG. 35 shows a server device 1 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of 06.

 FIG. 36 is a schematic diagram showing a temporary user DB 631 and a qualified user DB 623 stored in the nonvolatile storage device 63 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the server device 106 shown in FIG.

 FIG. 38 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the use restriction device 8 according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.

 FIG. 39 is a schematic diagram showing the usability information Ded stored in the storage medium 110 of FIG.

 FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the terminal device 120 of FIG.

 FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a process when the terminal device 120 of FIG. 40 writes the availability information Ded.

 FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the operation of the use restriction device 8 of FIG.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing another operation of the use restriction device 8 of FIG. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a storage medium 4 according to a first embodiment of the present invention and a block configuration of a use restriction device 1 used in connection therewith. is there. In FIG. 1, a use restriction device 1 is communicably connected to an object 2 and performs processing for restricting use of the object 2. Here, in the present embodiment, the following description will be continued assuming that the object 2 is a vehicle, but is not limited thereto. However, the object 2 may be an object other than a vehicle as long as the object 2 has a property of being used by a limited number of users. In addition, the use restricting device 1 includes a processor 11, a program memory 12, a work area 13, and a receiving unit 14 for restricting the use of the object 2. , A nonvolatile storage device 15 and a reader 16.

 The processor 11 is typically a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro Processing Unit). The program memory 12 is typically a ROM (Read Only Memory), and is a computer program in which the processing procedure of the processor 11 is described. (Hereinafter simply referred to as program) 1 2 1 is stored. The work area 13 is typically a RAM (Random Access Memory). The processor 11 executes the program 12 1 while using the work area 13, generates a start signal S s (details will be described later), and transmits the start signal S s to the object 2. Here, when the object 2 is a vehicle, the activation signal S s includes a correct code for dividing the engine lock 21.

 The receiving unit 14 receives second identification information D 2 (details will be described later) from the terminal device 5 installed outside the use restriction device 1.

As shown in FIG. 2, the non-volatile storage device 15 has a stationary user database (hereinafter referred to as a stationary user database (DB)) 15 1 and a temporary user database. (Hereinafter referred to as the temporary user DB) 15 2 are stored. The stationary user DB 15 1 is a collection of the first identification information D 1. The first identification information D 1 is information that uniquely identifies a person who regularly uses the object 2. Here, assuming that the owner A and his or her family B and c use the object 2 (vehicle) on a regular basis, the first identification “worm D 1 As a result, the first identification information D la, D 1b and D 1c for identifying the stationary users A, B and C are generally prepared, and the stationary users DB 15 It is preferable that the information 1 is stored in the recording area so that the information cannot be rewritten unless special processing is performed. If the information of the regular user DB 15 1 becomes rewritable, it becomes easy to rewrite the first identification information D la of the genuine owner A when the vehicle is stolen. Or, as exemplified by spoofing, there are more disadvantageous aspects.

The temporary user DB 15 2 is a collection of the second identification information D 2. The second identification information D 2 is information for uniquely identifying a person who can temporarily use the object 2. For example, when friend E of regular user A uses object 2 (vehicle) temporarily, second identification information D 2 specifies friend E. In here, a temporary user DB 1 5 2 is, unlike the stationary user DB 1 5 1, are stored in the conversion mosquito ^s possible recording area writing information.

 Then, refer to FIG. 1 again. The reader 16 reads information from the storage medium 3 mainly carried by a regular user or the storage medium 4 mainly carried by a temporary user. The information read by the reader 16 typically includes the first identification information ft information D1 or the second identification information D2 and the use permission information.

It is a combination of D 3 (details will be described later). For convenience of explanation, the first identification information D 1 and the second identification information D 2 in the nonvolatile memory device 15 are referred to as the first internal identification information D 1 and the second internal identification information D 2 Called. Further, the first identification information D 1 and the first identification information

The second identification information D 2 is referred to as first external identification information D 1 and second external identification information D 2.

 In addition, FIG. 1 shows the object 2 in relation to the restricted use device 1, the storage medium 3, the self-feature medium 4, and the terminal device 5. An engine port 21, a starter 22, and an engine 23 are provided. In order to prevent the use of a vehicle S other than an authorized person by the engine Vk 21, the engine Vk 21 receives a start signal S s including a correct code and a code from the use restriction device 1 and receives a signal. Release the locked state of the engine 23 into the mouth. The starter 22 starts the vehicle's engine 2 after the engine opening lock 21 is unlocked. Start 3.

 ½, the body 3 is configured to be portable by a regular user, such as an SD card (R). In addition, the storage medium 3 functions as a child key of the vehicle and has a recording area 31 for storing the first different information D 1 as shown in FIG. 3 in the present embodiment. As a typical example of regular users, the owner A and the family B and C are fisted. In this case, as shown in FIG. 1, storage media 3a for owner A, storage media 3b for family members, and storage media 3c for family C are commonly used as storage media 3, as shown in FIG. Be prepared in advance. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the storage media 3a, 3b and 3c has the first identification information Dla,

Recording area for storing Dlb and Dlc 31a, 31b and And 3 1 c. Here, it is preferable that each of the recording areas 31a to 31c be a recording area in which information cannot be rewritten or a recording area in which only a person having a special authority can rewrite. This is because if the rewriting of information that identifies the regular users A to C is free, there are many inconveniences similar to the above.

The storage medium 4 is configured to be portable by a temporary user, for example, an SD card (R), and has the same specification as the storage medium 3 or Compatible with 3. Further, the storage medium 4 functions as an electronic key of the vehicle, and as shown in FIG. 4, a first recording area 41 for recording the second identification information D 2, and the use permission information D And a second recording area 42 for recording 3. Here, the second identification information D2 is as described above. Further, the use permission information D3 is typically information indicating that the temporary user has been given permission to use the object 2 from the owner A. In the present embodiment, a friend E is mentioned as a typical example of the temporary user. In this case, second identification information D 2 for identifying friend E is recorded in first recording area 41, and object 2 is recorded in friend E in second recording area 42. The license information D 3 indicating that the license of the vehicle has been given by the owner A is recorded. Here, the first recording area 41, like the recording area 31 described above, is a recording area in which information cannot be rewritten or a recording area in which only a person with special authority can rewrite. The second recording area 42 is preferably a recording area in which information can be rewritten. Generally, permission to use object 2 (vehicle) is given to friend E by owner A . That is, the use permission information D3 is a card given to the friend E as necessary.

 Here, FIG. 1 is referred to again. The terminal device 5 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 4 or to be able to communicate with the use-restricted device 1, and to write the use permission information D 3 to the accessed storage medium 4. Or the second identification information D 2 is transmitted to the use restriction device 1.

Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIG. 5 and FIG. In the initial state (for example, when the owner A purchases a vehicle equipped with the use restriction device 1), the regular user DB 1551 stores the regular user of the vehicle by special processing. The first internal identification information D1 is registered for the number of persons who are assumed to be the same. Further, a storage medium 3 for a regular user is generally prepared, and one first external identification information D 1 is recorded in each recording area 31. As described above, when the regular users are owner A, family B, and family C, the regular user DB 151 has the first internal identification information D1a to D1c. The first external identification information D1a to D1c is recorded in the recording areas 3la to 31c of the storage media 3a to 3c, and thereafter, each storage medium 3a is registered. ~ 3c is handed to regular users A ~ C. Here, in the present embodiment, for convenience, it is assumed that the first internal identification information D1a and the first external identification information D1a are the same information. Similarly, the first internal identification information D lb and the first external identification information D lb are the same, and the first internal identification information D 1c and the first external identification information D 1c are different. Assume the same. The regular users A to C turn on the use restriction device 1 when using the vehicle. The processor 11 executes the program 12 1 in the program memory 12 after turning on the power of the use restriction device 1, and the storage medium 3 is stored in the reader 16. Wait for a to 3c or 4 to be set (FIG. 5; step S1). If the processor 11 cannot detect that the storage medium 3a to 3c or 4 has been set in the reader 16, it repeats the step S1. Execute.

 The regular users A to C set the storage media 3 a to 3 c possessed by themselves to the reader 16 of the use restriction device 1 after turning on the power supply of the use restriction device 1. Thereafter, in step S1, the processor 11 detects that the storage medium 3a to 3c or 4 has been set in the reader 16 in step S1. The first external identification information D 1 or the second external identification information D 2 is read out from the set storage medium 3 a to 3 c or the fourth storage device to the work area 13 through 16. (Step S2). Here, at this time, any of the storage media 3 a to 3 c is set in the reader 16, so that in step S 2, the first external identification information D 1 One of a to D1c is read.

After accessing the nonvolatile memory device 15, the processor 11 determines whether or not what was read in step S 2 is the first external identification information D 1. Is determined (step S3). More specifically, whether the first internal identification information D1 that matches the one read in step S2 is registered in the regular user DB151, or whether the first internal identification information D1 matches the one read in step S2. The second internal identification information D 2 corresponding to the one read out in S 2 is registered in the temporary user DB 15 2. The judgment in step S2 is made depending on the type of power. At this point, the client 11 has the first internal identification that matches the regular external user DB 15 1 with the first external identification information D 1 found in step S2 at BJC. Information D1 can be found. The above description indicates that the cap opening sensor 11 is not used in step S3.

Recognizes that the first external specific information D1 has been found, and as a result, it is a regular user A to use the object 2 (early both) this time.

Judges that it is out of range.

 Next, the port processor performs a startup process (step S

Four ) . Specifically, the opening sensor 11 1 generates a start signal S s including a code required to release the engine lock 21, and the engine opening 2 1 Send to. As a result, the engine lock 21 unlocks the engine 23, and the starter 22 starts the engine 23. As a result, regular users A, B or C can use the vehicle.

In addition, the friend E owns the storage medium 4 in which the second external identification information D 2 for identifying himself is recorded in the first recording area 41, and as the object 2 If you want to rent a vehicle, tell Owner A accordingly. The owner A receives the storage medium 4 from the friend E and sets it on the terminal device 5. After that, the terminal device 5 stores the predetermined license information D 3 in the second storage area 42 of the set storage medium 4 in accordance with the operation of the owner A. (Fig. 6; step S11). As described above, the owner A gives the friend E the storage medium 4 on which the usage permission information D3 is written. In addition, the terminal device 5 transmits the data from the set storage medium 4 to the user A for the operation of the owner A. 2 External information D 2 ar ¾ ¾ ¾ ar ar ar ar ar ar ar 2 ar ar ar 2 2 一時 2 2 2 Write as internal identification information D 2 (step S 12) o Friend E qualifies as a temporary user of the vehicle

 Temporary user E uses a vehicle when using a vehicle.

1 Turn on the power of 1 After the power of the use restriction device 1 is turned on and the port processor 11 starts executing the program 12 1, for example, the regular user A uses the vehicle Perform step SS3 as before. If the temporary user E has selected the storage medium 4 in the use restriction device 1 after turning on the power supply of the use restriction device .1, the processor 11 will go to step S3. Then, the second internal identification information D2 that matches the second external identification information D2 found in step s2 can be found in the temporary user DB152. From these facts, it is recognized that Psegusa 11 has found the second external identification information D 2, and determines that the user who uses the vehicle this time is not a regular user. . The processor 11 that has determined as described above executes the step S5.

Next, the processor 11 sends, via the reader 16, the use permission information D to the second recording area 42 provided on the pI medium 4 currently set and recorded. Judge whether or not the storage medium 3 is stored (step S5) o If it is not stored, the processor 11 Assuming that the holder is not a temporary user, the processing in FIG. 5 ends. On the other hand, if the usage permission m-report D 3 is stored, Assuming that the holder (friend E) of the medium 4 is a temporary user who has received permission from the owner A of the vehicle, the vehicle 4 is given temporary permission to use the vehicle as the object 2. Then, the same start-up processing as in step S4 is performed (step S6). By such processing, the temporary user E can use the vehicle.

 Further, the use permission information D 3 is information indicating that the temporary use of the object 2 is permitted, so that the temporary user E cannot use the object 2 constantly. In order to do so, after executing the startup processing of step S6, the processor 11 sets the use permission information D3 of the currently set storage medium 4 and the temporary user. The second internal identification information D2 of DB152 is invalidated (step S7).

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the temporary user E becomes the regular user A only when the use permission information D 3 is stored in the storage medium 4 owned by the user. It is possible to use the object 2 owned by the company. As a result, owner A can prevent his property from being used unknowingly by others.

 In the above embodiment, it has been described that the first external identification information D 1 is stored in the storage medium 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first external identification information D1 may be shared by the users A to C, and a plurality of the first external identification information D1 may be recorded on the storage medium 3.

In the above embodiment, the storage medium 3 or 4 has been described as being set in the reader 16. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , From the storage medium 3 or 4, It is also possible to read out the external identification information D 1 and the second external identification information D 2 of the

 In the above embodiment, the storage medium 3 or 4 is described as recording information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an electronic license to be put into practical use in the future may be used. Thus, IC cards (smart cards) that include semiconductor integrated circuits other than storage media are acceptable.

 Also, in the above embodiment, the temporary user E

It has been described that once the (vehicle) is used, the second internal identification information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 are invalidated by the processing of step S7, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the object 2 (the use of the vehicle may be permitted only a predetermined number of times.

 Also, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that the terminal device 5 installed outside the use restriction device 1 registers the second internal identification information D 2 in the non-volatile storage device 15. The force S described, but not limited to, the use restriction is provided with an input device, and the second internal identification information D input and created by the owner A

2 may be registered in the non-volatile storage 15. In addition, the above input device may be used when writing the usage permission information D 3 in the gD′I media 4.

 Further, in this embodiment, the license information D 3 is typically information indicating that the license for the object 2 is given by the owner A for temporal use. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is information indicating that the permission to use the object 2 has been given by a public institution—temporary use, it is a private level.

7 is a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a block diagram of a use restriction device 101 used in connection with the block diagram. In FIG. 7, the usage-restricted device 101 compares the point at which the program 122 is stored in the program memory 12 and the current time T with respect to the usage-restricted device 1. The difference is that a timer 17 is further provided. Other than that, there is no difference between the two restricted use devices 1 and 101. Therefore, in the use restricting device 101 of FIG. 7, those corresponding to the configuration of the use restricting device 1 of FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted.

 FIG. 7 further shows an object 2, a storage medium 3, a storage medium 104, and a terminal device 5 in relation to the use restriction device 101. The object 2, the storage medium 3, and the terminal device 5 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

The storage medium 104 differs from the storage medium 4 in that the information recorded in the second recording area 42 is the use period information D4. Other than that, there is no difference between the two storage media 4 and 104. Therefore, in FIG. 8, the same reference numerals are given to the components corresponding to the configuration in FIG. 4, and the description thereof will be omitted. Here, the use period information D 4 is information indicating the period during which the owner A has been given a temporary user a permission to use the object 2. Also in this embodiment, assuming that the temporary user is a friend E, the second identification information D 2 assigned to the friend E is recorded in the first recording area 41. In the second recording area 42, use period information D4 indicating a period during which the friend E is permitted to use the object 2 (vehicle) is recorded. Then, refer to FIG. 7 again. The terminal device 105 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 4 or to be able to communicate with the use-restricted device 101. The access period information D is stored in the accessed storage medium 4. 4 is written or the second identification information D 2 is transmitted to the use restriction device 101.

 Next, the operation of each of the above-described components will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 and 10. The operation of each component when stationary users A to C use object 2 is

Since this embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, the description of the operation in this embodiment is omitted.

 The friend E has the second external identification information D 2 for identifying himself.

It is recorded in the recording area 41 of 1 and says that it owns the medium 104 and borrows the object 2 (vehicle), {7}, and informs owner A of that effect. . Owner A receives friend E or {Hl3'fe} medium 104 and sets it in terminal device 105. Then, according to the operation of the owner A, the friend E places the object 2 (vehicle) in the second recording area 42 provided on the set storage medium 4 in accordance with the operation of the owner A. The use period information D4 indicating the usable period is written (FIG. 9; step S21). As described above, the use period information D 4 is written, and the owner A passes the BL 'I' medium 104 to the friend E. In addition, according to the operation of the owner A, the second external identification information D 2 that has passed out of the set storage medium 104 is written by the owner A in accordance with the operation of the owner A. Then, it is written as the second internal identification information D2 into the temporary user DB152 that can be accessed from outside by the use restricting device 101 (step S22). This allows friend E to be a temporary user of the vehicle. And qualify as.

 When using the vehicle, the temporary user E turns on the power of the use restriction device 101. Accordingly, the processor 11 starts executing the program 122. Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 differs from FIG. 5 in that steps S5 and S7 are replaced by the S steps S31 to S34. Since there are no other differences between the two flowcharts, in FIG. 10, the same step numbers are assigned to the steps corresponding to the steps in FIG. Description is omitted.

 If the processor 11 determines in step S3 that the second external identification information D2 has been read after the start of the program 122, the user using the vehicle this time Judge as not a regular user. According to such a determination result, the processor 11 executes step S31.

Next, the processor 11 sends the usage period information D 4 to the second recording area 42 provided on the currently set storage medium 4 via the reader 16. It is determined whether or not it is stored (step S31). If it is not stored, the processor 11 assumes that the owner of the currently set storage medium 104 is not a temporary user and ends the processing in FIG. 10. You. On the other hand, if the usage period information D 4 is stored, the usage time information D 4 is read out to the work area 13, and the current time T is received from the timer 17 (step S 4). 3 2). Next, the processor 11 determines whether or not the received current time T falls within the usage permission period indicated by the read usage period information D4. (Step S33). If it is determined that it is out of the usage period, the processor 11 determines that the owner of the storage medium 104 has not been given the use permission at this time, and ends the processing in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that the vehicle is within the use period, the processor 11 performs the above-described step S6, whereby the temporary user E can use the vehicle. . Further, after step S6, the processor 11 displays, from the same viewpoint as that of step S7, the usage period information of the storage medium 4 currently set. D 4, and invalidates the second internal identification information D 2 of the temporary user DB 15 2 (step S 34).

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the temporary user E needs to be in a stationary state only when the use period information D 4 is stored in the storage medium 104 owned by the temporary user E. It becomes possible to use the object 2 owned by the user A. According to the use period information D 4 described above, the period during which the temporary user E uses the object 2 can be strictly controlled, so that the owner A owns his / her own property. If used by others outside the set usage period, it can be prevented from being harmed.

Also in the above embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the usage restriction device 101 reads out the second external identification information D 2 from the storage medium 104 in a non-contact manner. You can do it. The storage medium 104 may be an IC card (smart card) including a semiconductor integrated circuit other than the storage medium. Further, in the present embodiment, the use permission information D 3 is information indicating that the temporary permission is given to the temporary user from a public organization only for a period during which the use of the object 2 is permitted. Is also good. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a storage medium 203 according to a third embodiment of the present invention and a block configuration of a use restricting device 201 used in connection therewith. In FIG. 11, the use restriction device 201 differs from the use restriction device 1 of FIG. 1 in that the program 12 3 is stored in the program memory 12. To Other than that, there is no difference between the two restricted use devices 1 and 201. Therefore, in the use restricting device 201 of FIG. 11, those corresponding to the configuration of the use restricting device 1 of FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted.

 FIG. 11 further shows an object 2, a storage medium 203, and a terminal device 205 in relation to the use restriction device 201. The object 2 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

The storage medium 203 is, similarly to the storage medium 3 in the first embodiment, configured to be portable by a regular user and functions as an electronic key of the vehicle. Further, the storage medium 203 is configured so that not only a regular user but also a temporary user can use the object 2 (vehicle). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the storage medium 203 stores a first recording area 31 for storing the first external identification information D 1 and a second external identification information D 2. A second recording area 32 for storing the information and a third recording area 33 for storing the use permission information D 3 are provided. The first external identification information D 1, the second external identification information D 2, and the usage permission information D 3 are as described in the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described here. Abbreviate. Here, from the viewpoint described in the first embodiment, The first recording area 3 1 is preferably a recording area in which information cannot be rewritten, or a recording area in which only a person with special authority can rewrite, but the second recording area 3 1 The second and third recording areas 33 are information rewritable recording areas.

 Here, FIG. 11 is referred to again. The terminal device 205 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 203 or to be able to communicate with the use restriction device 201, and to store the accessed storage medium 203 in the second storage device 203. The second external identification information D 2 and the usage permission information D 3 are written, and the second external identification information D 2 is transmitted to the use restriction device 201.

 Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14. In the initial state, as described in the first embodiment, the stationary user DB 155 is constructed. The storage medium 203 of the regular user A is prepared, and the first external identification information D 1 is recorded in the first recording area 31, but the second recording area 32 and the second recording area 32 are recorded. In the third recording area 33, the second external identification information D2 and the use permission information D3 are recorded when necessary.

When using the vehicle, the regular user A turns on the power of the use restriction device 201. After turning on the power supply of the use restriction device 201, the processor 11 executes the program 12 3 in the program memory 12 and sends it to the reader 16. It waits for the storage medium 203 to be set (FIG. 13; step S41). If the processor 11 cannot detect that the storage medium 203 is set in the reader 16, the processor 11 repeatedly executes the step S 41. The regular user A himself / herself uses the object 2 after turning on the use-restriction device 201, so that at least anything is written in the third recording area 33. The storage medium 203 not set is set in the reader 16 of the use restriction device 201. Thereafter, in step S 41, the opening processor 11 detects that the storage medium 203 has been set in the reader 16, and the reader 1 6, the storage medium 203 is accessed, and the usage permission information D3 is stored in the third recording area 33 provided in the set storage medium 203. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S42). At this point, the processor 11 cannot find the usage permission information D 3 in the third recording area 33, as described above. Therefore, processor 11 determines that it is not a temporary user to use object 2 this time, and executes step S43. Next, the processor 11 sends the first external identification information D 1 from the first recording area 31 provided in the set storage medium 203 to the working area 13 3. (Step S43).

Next, after accessing the non-volatile storage device 15, the processor 11 registers in the regular user DB 15 1 the one read out in step S 43. It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed (step S44). More specifically, the first internal identification information D1 that matches the first external identification information D1 read out in step S43 is registered in the regular user DB151. Is determined. If no matching first internal identification information D 1 can be found in step S 44, the processor 11 takes possession of the set storage medium 203. Person is positive It is determined that the user is not a new regular user, and the processing in FIG. 13 ends. On the other hand, if the matching first internal identification information D 1 can be found, the processor 11 confirms that the owner of the set storage medium 203 is correct. Judge as a regular user. Next, processor 1 performs the steps in Figure 5

The same startup processing as that of S4 is performed (step S45).

 Friend E also wants to rent a vehicle as target 2.

Then, it informs the owner A of the fact and passes the second external identification information D 2 (see the first embodiment) identifying itself. Further, the owner A sets his / her storage medium 203 in the terminal device 205. After that, the terminal device 205 stores the second identification information D2 given by the friend E in the set storage medium 203 according to the operation of the owner A. Then, the predetermined use permission information D3 is written in the second recording area 32, and further, predetermined permission information D3 is written in the third recording area 33 (14; step S51). As described above, the owner A gives the friend E the storage medium 203 on which the second identification 'worm report D 2 and the use permission information D 3 are written. Further, the terminal device 205 finds out the passed second external identification information D 2 in accordance with the operation of the possession A, and accesses the external device at the use restriction device 201 from the outside. The read-out information is written into the accessible temporary user DB 152 as the second internal identification information D 2 (step S 52). Thereby, friend E qualifies as a temporary user of the vehicle.

The temporary user E turns on the power of the usage restriction device 201 when using the vehicle.After turning on the power of the usage restriction device 201, the processor 11 executes the program 21. Start After that, steps S41 and S42 in FIG. 13 are executed, for example, as in the case where the stationary user A uses the vehicle. If the temporary user E sets the storage medium 203 in the use-restricted device 201 and turns it on after turning on the power of the use-restricted device 201, the processor 11 becomes In the step S42, the use permission information D3 can be found in the third recording area 33 provided in the set storage medium 203. Based on the above, processor 11 determines that the person using the vehicle this time is not a regular user. If so, processor 11 executes step S46.

Next, the processor 11 sends the second external identification information D 2 from the second recording area 32 provided in the set storage medium 203 to the working area 13. (Step S46). Next, the processor 11 accesses the non-volatile memory, the device 15, and then reads out the data at step S 46 to the temporary user DB 15 2. It is determined whether or not it has been registered (step S47). More specifically, the second internal identification information D 2 that matches the second external identification information D 2 extracted in step S 46 is registered in the temporary user DB 152. It is determined whether it has been done. If no matching second internal identification information D 2 can be found in step S 47, the processor 11 sets the storage medium 2 It is determined that the owner of 03 is not the correct temporary user, and the processing of Fig. 13 ends. If, on the other hand, a matching second internal identification information D 2 can be found, the processor 11 determines that the owner of the set storage medium 203 is correct. If you are a temporary user to decide . The processor π gives a temporary permission to use the vehicle as the object 2 and performs the same startup processing as in step S6 in FIG. 5 (step S6). 4 8). By such processing, the temporary user E can use the vehicle. Further, the processor 11 is preferably used, similarly to the step S7, by using the usage permission information D3 of the currently set storage medium 203, and when Invalidates the second internal identification information D2 of the dynamic user DB152 (step S49)

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first external identifier D 1, the second external identifier D 2, and the usage permission information D 3 can be recorded in the storage medium 203. And one storage medium 3 0

3 can be shared by regular user A and temporary user E.

 In the above embodiment, it has been described that the use permission information D 3 is stored in the third recording area 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the use period information D4 described in the second embodiment may be stored in the third recording area 33. In this case, the use restriction device 201 uses the timer 17 described in the second embodiment, and the temporary user E uses the object 2 only during the use period. Action must be taken to allow this.

 Also in the above embodiment, the use limiting device 201 reads out the second external identification information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 from Lfe and the medium 203 without contact in a non-contact manner. You can do it. Also,

R: Body 203 may be an IC card. In addition, the license information D 3 is released only during the period when the license for the object 2 is granted. It may be information indicating that it is given to temporary users from a public agency.

 FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a storage medium 303 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention and a block configuration of a use restricting device 301 used in connection therewith. In FIG. 15, the use restriction device 301 differs from the use restriction device 1 of FIG. 1 in that the program memory 12 stores the program 124 in the program memory 12. I do. Other than that, there is no difference between the use restriction devices 1 and 301. Therefore, in the use restriction device 301 of FIG. 11, the same reference numerals are given to those corresponding to the configuration of the use restriction device 1 of FIG. 1, and the description thereof will be omitted.

 FIG. 15 further shows an object 2, a storage medium 303, and a terminal device 300 in relation to the use restriction device 301. The object 2 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

 As shown in FIG. 16, the storage medium 303 differs from the storage medium 203 of FIG. 12 in that it does not include the third recording area 33. Other than that, there is no difference between the two storage media 203 and 303. Therefore, in FIG. 16, components corresponding to those in FIG. 12 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

Here, FIG. 15 is referred to again. The terminal device 305 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 303 or to be able to communicate with the use restriction device 301, and to access the storage medium 303 that has been accessed. The second external identification information D 2 is written, and the second external identification information D 2 is transmitted to the use restriction device 301. Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 17 and FIG. In the initial state, as described in the first embodiment, the regular user DB 15 1 is constructed. The storage medium 303 of the regular user A is prepared, and the first external weaving information D 1 is recorded in the first recording area 31, while the second recording area 32 is recorded in the second recording area 32. When necessary, the second external identification information D 2 is recorded

 When using the vehicle, the regular user A turns on the power of the use restriction device 301. The processor 11 starts executing the program 124 in the program memory 12 after turning on the power of the use restriction device 301. Here, FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is different from FIG. 13 in that steps S42 and S49 are replaced by steps S6.1 and S62. Since there are no other differences between the two flowcharts, the same reference numerals in Fig. 17 denote the steps corresponding to the steps in Fig. 13. The description of each is omitted. During execution of program 124, in step S41

When it is detected that the SD recording medium 303 has been set, it accesses the storage medium 303 via the reader 16 and sets the SD / medium. It is determined whether or not the second external recording information D 2 is stored in the second external recording area 32 in the second recording area 32 provided in the RL storage medium 303 ( Step S61). At this time, as is clear from the above, the processor 11 cannot have the power S to find the second external identification information D 2 in the second recording area 32. , But this time it is only for temporary users It is judged that it is a proper level, and step S43 and subsequent steps are executed. As a result, if the client 11 authenticates that the owner of the medium 302 is the correct regular user, the object 2 can be used. (Steps S43 to S45).

 In addition, if the friend E wants to rent a vehicle as the object 2, the friend E transmits the ^ to the owner A, and the second foreign information D2 (second 1). Further, the owner A sets his / her storage medium 303 into the terminal device 305. After that, according to the operation of the owner A, the human device 300 transmits the second external identification information D 2 passed from the friend E to the set device 4. fe, the second recording area of the medium 303

Write to 32 (Fig. 18; step S71). As described above, the storage medium 3 in which the second external identification information D 2 is written

Owner A passes 0 3 to friend E. Further, the terminal device 300 can access the second external identification information D 2 passed by the owner A in accordance with the operation of the owner A from the external device in the use restriction device 301. By writing the SJC-exposed information as the second internal identification information D 2 to the temporary user DB 15 2 (step S 72), friend E Qualify as a temporary user of the vehicle.

 If the temporary user E uses the vehicle,

Turn on the power supply of 301. As a result, the processor 11 starts executing the program π 124, and then, for example, as in the case where the stationary user A uses the vehicle, as shown in FIG. Step

Execute S41 and S61. After turning on the power of the restricted use device 301, the temporary user E stores the storage medium in the restricted use device 301. If 303 is set, the processor 11 proceeds to step S61, and the processor 11 is set to the storage medium 303 set in the set storage medium.

The second internal identification information D 2 can be found in the second recording area 32. From the above, processor 11 determines that the person using the vehicle this time is not a regular user but a temporary user. If it is determined in this way, the processor 11 can use the object 2 (vehicle) (steps S43 to S45). In addition, processor 11 is preferably located on a second external storage medium 303 that is currently set and stored, from a viewpoint similar to that of step 57. Invalidate the identification information D 2 and the second internal identification information D 2 of the temporary user DB 15 2 (Step S 62) _Q

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the first external identifier D 1 and the second external identifier D 2 can be recorded on the storage medium 303, so that one storage medium 30 3 can be shared by regular user A and temporary user E.

 In the above embodiment, the storage medium 303 may be an IC card.

 FIG. 19 shows a usage restriction device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the entire configuration of 401. In FIG. 19, when the use-restricted device 401 is compared with the use-restricted device 1 in FIG. 1, the point that the program S is stored in the program memory 12 is , Non-volatile storage device 1 5 Temporary user DB 1

The difference is that use permission information D 3 is further stored in 52 (see FIG. 20). Apart from that, there is no difference between the two restricted use devices 1 and 401. Therefore, the use restriction device 4 in Figure 19 In FIG. 1, the same reference numerals are given to those corresponding to the configuration of the use restriction device 1 in FIG. 1 and the description thereof is omitted. In addition, FIG. In relation to 01, an object 2, a target medium 3, a storage medium 404, and a terminal device 405 are shown. Since the object 2 and the storage medium 3 are the same as those described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted here.

 As in the first embodiment, the storage medium 404 is configured to be portable by a temporary user, and works as an electronic key of the vehicle. However, unlike the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, the storage medium 404 has a recording area 41 for recording the second external identification information D 2 (described above). Also in the present embodiment, assuming that the temporary user is a friend E, the second external identification information D 2 for specifying the friendship E is recorded in the recording area 41. It is. Here, from the viewpoint described in the first embodiment, the recording area 41 is a recording area in which information cannot be rewritten, or a recording area in which only a person with special authority can rewrite. '' And are preferred.

 Here, FIG. 1 is referred to again. The terminal device 405 is configured to be able to communicate with the use restriction device 401 and transmits the second identification information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 to the use restriction device 401. .

Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 22 and 23. The operation of each configuration when stationary users A to C use object 2 is as follows. Since this embodiment is the same as the embodiment, the description of the operation in this embodiment will be omitted.

 In addition, the friend E owns the storage medium 404 in which the second external identification information D2 for identifying himself is recorded in the recording area 41, and the friend E as the object 2 I want to rent a vehicle ¾7 CI, and inform the owner Α of that fact. The owner A receives the HD'I thought medium 4 from the friend E, and sets it on the terminal device 405. After that, the terminal device 405 reads the second external identification information D 2 from the set medium 404 in accordance with the operation of the owner A, and the use limiting device 405 The read-out information is registered as the second internal identification information D2 in the temporary user DB152 which can be accessed by an external force (FIG. 22; Step S8). 1). In addition, the terminal device 405 registers the predetermined use permission information D 3 in the temporary user DB 152 (step

S82) As a result, a set of the second internal identification information D2 and the license information D3 is registered in the temporary user DB152 as shown in Fig. 20. Is done. Thus, friend E qualifies as a temporary user of the vehicle.

 Temporary user E, when using a vehicle, uses

4 Turn on the power supply of 01. Accordingly, the processor 11 starts to execute the program α 25, and FIG. 23 shows a processing technique of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. Use a flowchart. FIG. 23 differs from FIG. 5 in that step S5 replaces step S91. Apart from that, there is no difference between the two portals. Therefore, in FIG. 23, the same steps as those corresponding to the steps in FIG. Number, and their explanation is omitted.

 After starting execution of the program 125, the processor 11 executes the steps S1 to S3, for example, as in the case where the stationary user A uses the vehicle. You. In the meantime, if the storage medium 4404 is set in the temporary user E-force Sj lj limiting device 401 and then stored, the processor 11 goes to step S3. Therefore, the temporary user DB 152 can find the second internal identification information D2 that matches the second external identification information D2 read in step S2. it can. From the above, the processor 11 recognizes that the second external identification information D2 has been read, and determines that the person who uses the vehicle this time is not a regular user. According to the result of this determination, the processor 11 executes step S91.

 Next, the processor 11 sends the same permission information D 3 as the second internal identification information D 2 found in step S 3 to the temporary user DB 15 2. The registered force is determined (step S91). If it is not registered, the processor 11 assumes that the owner of the currently set storage medium 404 is not a temporary user, and proceeds with the processing shown in Figure 23. Exit. On the other hand, the owner (friend E) owns the mouth where the license information D 3 is registered and the owner of the storage medium 304.

Recognize that the user is a temporary user who has been approved by A power, correct it, and perform Step S6 and subsequent steps. By such processing, the temporary user E can use the vehicle.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the temporary user E stores the second internal identification information in the temporary user DB 15 2. Only when D2 and use permission information D3 are stored, the object 2 owned by the regular user A can be used. As a result, owner A can prevent his property from being used unknowingly by others.

 Note that, in the above embodiment, the storage medium 404 may be an IC card.

 Further, in the above embodiment, once the temporary user E uses the object 2 (vehicle), the second internal identification information D 2 and the use permission are obtained by the processing in step S7. Although it has been described that the information D3 is invalidated, the invention is not limited thereto, and the use of the object 2 (vehicle) may be permitted only a predetermined number of times.

 Further, in the above embodiment, the second internal identification information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 are stored in the nonvolatile storage device 1 by the terminal device 405 installed outside the use restriction device 401. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the restricted use device 401 is provided with an input device, and the second internal identification input by the owner A operating and inputting the input device. The information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 may be registered in the non-volatile storage device 15. In the present embodiment, the use permission information D 3 is typically a temporary user. Described that this information indicates that the owner A has been granted the permission to use the object 2, but this is not a limitation. It may be information indicating that it is given to a temporary user.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a use restricting device 501 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 24 Odor Therefore, the use restriction device 501 is different from the use restriction device 301 in FIG. 15 in that the program memory 12 is stored in the program memory 12 and the non-volatile The fact that what is stored in the temporary user DB 15 2 of the storage device 15 is not the use permission information D 3 but the use period information D 4 (see FIG. 25) is different from the second embodiment. This is different from the point described above in that a timer 17 for measuring the current time T is further provided. Other than that, there is no difference between the two usage restriction devices 501 and 301. Therefore, in the use restricting device 501 of FIG. 2 ′ 4, the components corresponding to the configuration of the use restricting device 301 of FIG. 15 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted. .

 Further, FIG. 24 further shows an object 2, a storage medium 3, a storage medium 404, and a terminal device 505 in relation to the use restriction device 501. The object 2 and the storage medium 3 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. Further, the storage medium 404 is the same as that of the fifth embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. The terminal devices 5 and 5 are configured to be able to communicate with the use restricting device 501, and transmit the second identification information D2 and the use period information D4 (see above).

 Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 26 and 27. The operation of each component when the stationary users A to C use the object 2 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the description of the operation at that time is omitted in this embodiment.

Friend E also has second external identification information D identifying himself / herself. If the user possesses the storage medium 404 recorded in the recording area 41 and wants to rent a vehicle as the object 2, the owner A is informed to that effect. The owner Α receives the storage medium 4 from the friend E, and sets it in the terminal device 505. Thereafter, the terminal device 505 reads the second external identification information D 2 from the set storage medium 404 in accordance with the operation of the owner A, and In the temporary user DB152 that can be accessed by an external force, the information that has been exposed to the HJG is registered as the second internal identification information D2 (Fig. 26; Step S1). 0 1). In addition, the terminal device 405 registers the usage period information D 4 in the temporary user DB 15 2 (step S 102) α. As shown in FIG. 25, a set of the second internal identification information D2 and the use period information D4 is registered in DB155. Thus, friend E qualifies as a temporary user of the vehicle.

 When using the vehicle, the temporary user E turns on the power supply of the use restriction device 501. The power supply of the use restriction device 501 is turned on, and the processor 11 starts executing the program 1 26. Here, FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 27 differs from FIG. 23 in that steps S911 and S114 are replaced by steps S111 to S114 instead of steps S91 and s7. Apart from that, there is no difference between the two flowcharts. Therefore, Figure 2

In FIG. 7, the same steps as those in FIG. 23 are denoted by the same step numbers, and their description is omitted.

Processor 11 has begun execution of program 1 26 Thereafter, steps S1 to S3 are executed, for example, as in the case where the stationary user A uses the vehicle. Accordingly, if the temporary user E has set the storage medium 404 in the use restriction device 501, the processor 11 temporarily stops in step S3. In the user DB 152, the second internal identification information D2 that matches the second external identification information D2 read in step S2 can be found. Based on the above, the processor 11 recognizes that the second external identification information D2 has been read, and determines that the person using the vehicle this time is not a regular user. According to the result of this judgment, the processor 11 executes step S81.

Next, the processor 11 sends the same period of use information D 4 as the second internal identification information D 2 found in step S 3 to the user S—temporary user DB 15 2. It is determined whether or not it has been registered (step S111). If it is not registered, the processor 11 considers that the owner of the currently set storage medium 404 is not a temporary user, and Terminate processing. On the other hand, if the usage period information D 4 is registered, the current time T is received from the timer 17 after extracting the gjc into the work area 13 (Step S 1 1 2). Next, the processor 11 determines whether or not the received current time T falls within the usage permission period indicated by the read usage period information D 4, S (Steer). Step S1 13). If it is determined that it is outside the usage period, the processor 11 determines that the owner of the storage medium 404 has not been given the use permission power s at the present time, and ends the processing in FIG. 27. On the other hand, the If the request is cut off, the processor 11 performs the processing after step S6, whereby the temporary user E can use the vehicle. Further, after step S6, the processor 11 sets the use period information D4 in the temporary user DB 152 and the second time from the same viewpoint as in step S7. The second internal identification information D2 is invalidated (step S114).

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the temporary user E becomes the regular user A only when the temporary period information D 4 is stored in the temporary user DB 15 2. It is possible to use the object 2 owned by the company. Based on the use period information D 4 described above, the period during which the temporary user E uses the object 2 can be strictly controlled, so that the owner A can use his or her own property If it is used by another person outside of the usage period set by the user, it can be prevented from being damaged.

 FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating an overall configuration of a use restricting device 600 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 28, the use restriction device 60 1 is different from the use restriction device 401 of FIG. 19 in that the program 1 27 is stored in the program memory 12. Is different. Other than that, there is no difference between the two use restriction devices 401 and 601. Therefore, in the use restricting device 600 of FIG. 28, those that correspond to the configuration of the use restricting device 401 of FIG. 19 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description is omitted. I do.

In addition, FIG. 28 further shows an object 2, a storage medium 603, and a terminal device 605 in relation to the use restriction device 601. The object 2 is the same as in the first embodiment. Therefore, their explanations are omitted.

 The storage medium 603, like the storage medium 3 in the first embodiment, is configured to be portable by a regular user and functions as an electronic key of the vehicle. Further, the storage medium 603 is configured so that not only a regular user but also a temporary user can use the object 2 (vehicle). Therefore, the storage medium 603 has a first recording area 31 for storing the first external identification information D1 (described above) and a second recording area 31 for storing the first external identification information D1 (described above), like the one shown in FIG. And a second recording area 32 for storing the external identification information D 2 (described above).

 Here, FIG. 28 is referred to again. The terminal device 605 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 603 and to be able to communicate with the use restriction device 601, and to access the storage medium 603 The second external identification information D 2 and the usage permission information D 3 are written into the second external identification information D 2, and the second external identification information D 2 is transmitted to the use restriction device 601.

 Next, the operation of each of the above configurations will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 29 and 30. In the initial state, as described in the first embodiment, the stationary user DB 155 is constructed. The storage medium 603 of the regular user A is prepared and the first external identification information D 1 is recorded in the first recording area 31, but the second recording area 32 is When necessary, a second external identification D2 is recorded.

When a regular user A uses a vehicle, he turns on the power of the use restriction device 601. The regular user A himself / herself uses the object 2 after turning on the power of the use restriction device 61. Then, the storage medium 603 in which nothing is written in the second recording area 32 is set to the reader 16 of the use restriction device 601. Further, the processor 11 starts execution of the program 127 in the program memory 12 after turning on the power of the use restriction device 601. Here, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29 differs from FIG. 13 in that step S42 is replaced by force steps S121 to S125. Apart from that, there is no difference between the two flowcharts. Therefore, in FIG. 29, the same step numbers are given to the steps corresponding to the steps in FIG. 13 and the description thereof is omitted.

 After that, the processor 11 detects in step S41 that the storage medium 603 has been set in the reader 16 in step S41. The second external identification information D is accessed in the second recording area 32 provided in the set storage medium 63 by accessing the storage medium 63 through the disk 16. It is determined whether or not 2 is stored and read (step S122). At this time, as apparent from the above, the processor 11 cannot use the power S to find the second external identification information D 2 in the second recording area 32. Therefore, the processor 11 determines that it is not a temporary user to use the object 2 this time, and executes steps S43 and subsequent steps. As a result, if the owner of the set storage medium 603 is authenticated by the processor 11 as the correct regular user, the regular user will be Use of object 2 (vehicle) enables force S (Steps S43 to S45)

Friend E wants to rent a vehicle as Object 2 In addition to this, the owner A is notified of the fact, and the second external identification information D2 (see the first embodiment) for identifying himself is passed. Further, the owner A sets his / her storage medium 603 in the terminal device 605. After that, the terminal device 605 stores the second identification information D 2 passed from the friend E in the set storage medium 503 in accordance with the operation of the owner A. The second internal identification information D 2 is written in the second recording area 32 (FIG. 30; step S 13 1). As described above, the owner A gives the friend E the storage medium 603 on which the second identification information D2 is written. Further, the terminal device 605 can access the passed second external identification information D 2 from an external force in the use restriction device 601 according to the operation of the owner A. It is registered as the second internal identification information D 2 in the temporary user DB 15 2, and the predetermined use permission information D 3 is further stored in the temporary user DB 15 2. It is registered as the internal identification information D 2 (step S 1 32). As a result, a set of the second internal identification information D2 and the use permission information D3 is registered in the temporary user DB 152 in the same manner as shown in FIG. In this way, friend E qualifies as a temporary user of the vehicle.

When using the vehicle, the temporary user E turns on the power supply of the use restriction device 601 and then sets the storage medium 603 in the reader 16. Thereafter, in step S121, the processor 11 stores the second external area in the second recording area 32 provided in the set storage medium 603. Identification information D2 can be found. Based on the above, processor 11 determines that the person using the vehicle this time is not a regular user. This one If so, the processor 11 executes step S22.

 Next, the processor 11 stores the set storage medium 6

The second external identification information D2 is moved out of the second storage area 32 provided in the area 03 to the work area 13 by one step (step S46). Next, the processor 11 accesses the temporary user DB 15 2 of the non-volatile storage device 15, and then retrieves the data obtained in step S 1 26. The same second internal identification information D2 is stored (step S122), and the use permission information D3 is assigned to the second internal identification information D2. It is determined whether or not the operation has been performed (step S123). In steps S122 and S1d, it was set and "5 units" because the owner of I thought medium 603 was judged to be the correct temporary user In addition, temporary users will be able to use object 2 (early cars)

(Steps S48, S49). On the other hand, if the processor 11 determines that the holder of the set storage medium 603 is not the correct temporary user, the processor 11 ends the processing of FIG. 29. On the other hand, when the use permission information D3 is assigned, the processor 11 sends the set temporary storage user to the correct temporary user. Authenticate that Next, the processor 11 performs the same startup processing as in step S6 in FIG. 5 (step S124). Through such processing, the temporary user E can use the vehicle for the IJ. Further, the processor 11 is preferably used, from the same viewpoint as in step S7, using the license information D3 and the license information D3 registered in the temporary user DB152.無効 Disable the second internal I-specific information D 2 (Step S 1 2 5).

 As described above, according to the present embodiment, the temporary user E can record the second external identification information D 2 on the storage medium 503 held by the regular user A. Thus, one storage medium 503 can be shared by the regular user A and the temporary user E.

 FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a server device 6 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 31, the server device 6 includes an information processing unit 61, a transmission / reception unit 62, and a nonvolatile storage device 63.

 The information processing section 61 typically includes a processor, a ROM, and a RAM. The transmission / reception unit 62 performs data communication with an external use limiting device 701, a terminal device 705 (described later), and a user-side terminal device (not shown). As shown in FIG. 32, the non-volatile storage device 63 stores a temporary user DB 631 for each owner A of the object 2. The temporary user DB631 is at least a set of the above-described second identification information D2 and use permission information D3.

In addition, FIG. 31 shows, in relation to the server device 6, a use limiting device 70 1, an object 2, a storage medium 3, a storage medium 4, and a terminal device 705. Of these, the object 2, the storage medium 3, and the storage medium 4 are as described in the first embodiment, and therefore, description of each of them is omitted in this embodiment. When compared with the use-restricted device 1, the use-restricted device 701 is different from the use-restricted device 1 in that the program 128 is stored in the program memory 12 and that the transmission / reception unit 14 Provide part 18 It differs between and. Other than that, there is no difference between the two restricted use devices 1 and 701. Therefore, the use restriction device 70 in Fig. 31

In 1, components corresponding to the configuration of the use restriction device 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The transmission / reception unit 18 transmits an after-mentioned upload request D5 to the server device 6, and further receives the second external identification information D2 transmitted from the server device 6. Do

 Further, the terminal device 705 transmits the second external identification information D 2 and the use permission information D 3 to the server device 6.

 Next, the operation of the one-pack device 6 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart in FIG. As described in the first embodiment, the friend E owns and records the storage medium 4 in which the second external identification information D2 for identifying himself / herself is recorded. Then, if the friend E wants to borrow the object 2 (vehicle), the friend E gives the second external identification information D 2 to the owner A together with the fact. . After accessing the server device 6 in accordance with the operation of the owner A, the terminal device 705 sets the second external identification information D 2 received from the friend E power and a predetermined value. An application request D5 is transmitted to the server device 6 together with the use permission information D3.

 In the server 6, the transmitting and receiving unit 62 includes a terminal device 70.

5 It receives the upload request D5, the second external identification information D2, and the usage permission information D3 transmitted from the input device, and transfers them to the information processing section 61. The information processing section 61 operates in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 33 for 1 mm. First, the information processing section 61 transmits an application request D5 to the reception information from the transmission / reception section 62. Determine whether to include (Step S144). In this case, since the information processing section 61 determines that the request includes the up π—request D 5, the information processing section 61 executes step S

Perform 1 4 2. At this time, the information processing section 61 stores the second external identification information D 2 and usage permission information D 3 constituting the received information this time into the temporary user DB 6 of the nonvolatile storage device 63. Register in 3 1 (step S 1 4 2). When the above step S144 is completed, the information processing section 61 executes step S144 again.

 Before temporarily using the object 2 (vehicle), the friend E typically sets the storage medium 4 to a terminal device (not shown) (hereinafter, referred to as a user terminal device). I do. After that, the user terminal device accesses the server device 6 according to the operation of the friend E, and then sends the first download request D 6 of the use permission information D 3 to the server 6. In the server device 6 for transmitting to the user, the transmission / reception unit 62 receives the first down π—request D 6 from the user-side terminal device and sends it to the information processing unit 61. . In this case, the information processing section 61 determines that the upload request D5 is not included in step S141.

Perform steps S1 43. At this time, the information processing section 61 determines whether the received information of this time is the down π request D6 (step S144). In this case, since the information processing section 61 determines that the first download request D6 has been received, the information processing section 61 executes step s144. At this time, the information processing unit 61 accesses the non-volatile device 63, reads out the usage permission information D3 from the temporary user DB 631, and sends the 6 Send to the user terminal via 2 (Step S144). When step S144 ends, the information processing unit 61 executes step S144. In addition, the user-side terminal device stores the usage permission information D 3 transmitted from the server device 6 in the second recording area 42 of the storage medium 4. This allows friend E to qualify as a temporary user of the vehicle

 When using the vehicle, the temporary user E turns on the power supply of the use restriction device 701, and sets the storage medium 4 in the reader 16. After the power is turned on, the processor 11 starts executing the program 1 28. Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the processor 11 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 34 differs from FIG. 5 in that it further includes a step S 15 1. Since there are no other differences between the two flowcharts, in FIG. 33, those corresponding to the steps in FIG. 5 are assigned the same step numbers, and Description is omitted. After starting the program 128, the processor 11 first executes the second download of the second external identification information D2 in order to update the temporary user DB 152. The load and the request D7 are transmitted to the server device 6 through the transmission / reception unit 18 (step S151).

In the server device 6, the transmitting / receiving unit 62 receives the second download request D7 from the user terminal device and transfers it to the information processing unit 61. The information processing unit 61 receives the upload request D5 and the first download request at steps S141 and S143 in FIG. Since it is determined that D 6 has not been received, it is assumed that the second download request D 7 has been received. No step S145 is performed. At this time, the information processing section 61 accesses the non-volatile storage device 63 and thereafter retrieves the second external identification information D 2 from the temporary user DB 631, and The use limiting device 70 1 is transmitted via the transmission / reception unit 62 (step S 1 45).

In the use restriction device 701, the transmission / reception unit 18 stores the second external identification information D2, which is first viewed from the supervision device 6, in the work area 13. After executing the step S 15 1 of FIG. 33, the port processor 11 waits for the second external identification information D 2 to be stored in the work area 13. (Step S152). After it is stored, the processor 11 uses the second external identification information D 2 in the work area 13 as the second internal identification information D 2 and stores the data in the nonvolatile storage device. Register with the temporary user D Β 15 2 of 15 (step S 15 3). Thereafter, the opening processor 11 performs the processing after step S2. As a result, cell Tsu Bok is / / This ^J [owner of the medium 4, to use the field object 2 correct was testimony to the Ru temporary user der Ri by the use limiting device 7 0 1 one o'clock This will be possible.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sound device 6 stores the use permission information D 3 registered by the terminal device 705 on the storage medium 4 and the terminal device 705 on the terminal device 705. Since the registered second external weaving-specific information D 2 is distributed to the usage restrictions 70 1, the number of tasks of the person A when lending the object 2 to a friend Ε is compared with that of the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, the owner A stores the use permission information D 3 in the storage medium 4 and registers the second external identification information D 2 in the use restriction device 1. But In the present embodiment, such trouble is not required. In the above embodiment, the server device 6 stores the use permission information D 3 registered by the terminal device 705 so that the technical effects of the first embodiment can be compared with those of the first embodiment. It has been described that the second external identification information D 2 registered in the medium 4 by the terminal device 705 is distributed to the use restriction device 701. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the server device 6 may distribute the information described in the second to sixth embodiments to the respective components described above.

 FIG. 35 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a server device 106 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 35, the server device 106 is different from the server device 6 in that the information processing unit 61 is replaced by the information processing unit 64, and that the non-volatile storage device 6 3 has a user qualification DB 63 2 (see Fig. 36) is further stored. Other than that, there is no difference between the two server devices 6 and 106. Therefore, in FIG. 35, components corresponding to the configuration in FIG. 31 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

 In addition, FIG. 35 shows, in relation to the server device 106, a use restriction device 70 1, an object 2, a storage medium 3, a storage medium 4, and a terminal device 705. However, since these are all as described in the eighth embodiment, their description is omitted in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 36, the user qualification DB 632 is a collection of the second identification information D 2. However, it is important to note that what is stored in the user qualification DB6332 is the object. Only the second identification D 2 of a person who has official qualification to use 2. For example, as in the present embodiment, when a friend E uses the vehicle of the owner A temporarily, permission from the owner A is also required, but on the premise that the friend E Must qualify to drive the vehicle from the institution. The user qualification DB632 'certifies that the qualification has been given by such a public institution by storing the second identification information D2.

 Next, the operation of the server device 106 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the information processing unit 64 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 37 differs from FIG. 33 in that it further includes steps S 161 and S 162. Apart from that, there is no difference between the two flowcharts. Therefore, in FIG. 37, those corresponding to the steps in FIG. 33 are denoted by the same step numbers, and their description is omitted.

In FIG. 37, the information processing unit 64 determines in step S141 that the reception information from the transmission / reception unit 62 includes the application request D5, Perform step S1661. At this time, the information processing section 64 accesses the non-volatile storage device 63, and has the same external identification information D2 received together with the upload request D5. However, it is determined whether or not the user has been registered in the user qualification user DB 632 (step S161). If the second identification information D 2 is not registered, the information processing section 64 gives the person identified by the second external identification information D 2 received this time a public information using the object 2. Judging that the user is not qualified, the received second external identification information D 2 and usage permission information D 3 and are discarded without being registered in the temporary user DB 63 1 (step S 16 2). On the other hand, if the same second external identification information D2 received is registered in the user qualification DB632, the object identified by that is identified as the second external identification information D2. Assuming that there is a public qualification to use, the information processing section 64 executes the processing after step S153. As a result, it is possible to prevent the second identification information D 2 of a person without official qualification from being registered in the temporary user DB 15 52 of the use restriction device 70 1. it can.

In the above embodiment, it has been described that only the second identification information D2 of a person who specifies a person having a public qualification is stored in the user qualification DB632. However, not limited to this, all the second identification information D 2 is registered in the user qualification DB 632, and each second identification information D 2 includes: Information for specifying the presence or absence of official qualification may be added. FIG. 38 shows a storage medium 110 according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention and a storage medium 110 relating to the storage medium 110. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a block configuration of a usage restriction device 8 used. In FIG. 38, the restricted use device 8 is typically mounted on a vehicle that is rented by a rental agency, and includes one or more objects 9 (five objects are shown). The objects 9 a to 9 e) are communicably connected to each other and perform processing for restricting the use of each object 9. Here, in the present embodiment, the object 9 is installed in a vehicle and optionally rented to a user by a rental company (for example, the illustrated device). Like, navigation devices, game machines, television , Audio system, or karaoke system), but the following explanation is continued, but the object 9 is not limited to the use by limited persons. Any device other than the above devices may be used as long as it has the properties described below. The use restriction device 8 includes a processor 81, a program memory 82, a work area 83, and a reader 84 to restrict use of the object 9. , And an interface 85, and the respective components are communicably connected to each other.

 Processor 81 is typically a CPU or MPU. The program memory 82 is typically a ROM and is a computer program (hereinafter simply referred to as a program) in which the processing procedure of the processor 81 is described. 8 2 1 is stored. Work area 83 is typically a RAM. The processor 81 executes the program 821, while using the work area 83, and generates a start signal Ss (to be described in detail later) for starting each object 9. And sends it to Object 2.

 The reader 84 is configured so that the storage medium 110 can be set, and reads the availability information Ded (described later) from the set medium.

 The interface 85 connects the use restriction device 8 and each object 9 so that they can communicate with each other.

Further, in the La 3 8, the storage medium 1 1 0及Pi that is the terminal device 1 2 0 power ^s shown.

The storage medium 110 is preferably mounted on the electronic key of the vehicle in consideration of user's convenience, and the usability information D ed as shown in FIG. 39 can be rewritten. Recording area Store . Here, the availability information D ed includes, in the present embodiment, the availability flag assigned to the object 9 by the number of the objects 9. The availability flag is information indicating whether or not the user has been given permission to use the object 9 to which the user has been assigned. The availability information Ded as described above is created by the terminal device 120 described later, and is stored in the storage medium 110.

 In FIG. 38, the terminal device 120 is typically installed in a sales office of a rental company. The terminal device 120 is configured to be able to access the storage medium 110, and mainly stores the availability information D ed in the accessed storage medium 110. Write. For this purpose, as shown in FIG. 40, the terminal device 120 includes a control unit 1201, a storage device 122, a writer 1203, and a display unit 122. And an input section 125.

 The control unit 1201 is realized by CPU, ROM and RAM, and controls each unit constituting the terminal device 120.

 5 匚 fe, 置 1 202 stores the fee information D rt. The fare information D rt includes X yen Z 1 day as a basic fee for renting a vehicle, and the usage fee Y yen / 1 set for each object 9 (illustration shown). The usage charges Ya to Ye) of the objects 9a to 9e are described.

 The writer 123 is configured so that the storage medium 110 can be set, and writes the availability information Ded into the set one.

The display section 124 is a selection section created by the control section 120. Display the selection screen. Here, the selection screen is a screen that presents the available object 9 to the user and allows the user to select the object 9 according to his / her preference.

 The input unit 125 notifies the control unit 122 of the object 9 selected by the user in response to the operation of the user.

 Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41, the operation of the terminal device 120 when the availability information Ded is written in the storage medium 110 will be described.

 First, the user receives the storage medium 110 necessary for driving the vehicle from the rental company, and then sets the received storage medium in the writer 1203 of the terminal device 120. To As a result, the control unit 1221 can write the availability information Ded to the storage medium 110.

 When detecting that the control unit 122 has been set in the storage medium 110 writer S 203, the control unit 122 1 outputs the charge information D from the storage device 122. rt is obtained (step S171).

 Next, the control unit 1201 creates a selection screen including the basic charge X yen and the usage charge Y yen of each object 9 from the acquired charge information D rt, and displays the selection screen. 4 is displayed (step S172).

 The user refers to the displayed selection screen and operates the input section 1

Operate 205 to select the desired object 9. When the selection by the user is completed, the control unit 1201 acquires the selected object 9 from the input unit 125 (step S17).

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Next, the control unit 1 201 is connected to the use restriction device 8. Of the object 9, the one obtained in step S173 is assigned an availability flag to grant the usage permission, and the usage flag is used for other objects. A permission flag indicating disallowed ^ is assigned. After that, the control unit 1221 creates the use permission information Ded including the use permission flag assigned to each object 9 (step S174).

 Also, preferably, the control unit 1221 refers to the fare information D rt acquired in step S171 and determines the basic fee of the rental vehicle and the user The total of the selected object 9 and the usage fee is calculated and displayed on the display unit 1201 (step S175).

 Next, the control unit 1221 writes the usage permission information D ed created in step S174 and the total usage fee calculated in step S175 into a lighter. The data is transferred to the storage medium 123 (step S176), and the writer 123 stores the received usage permission information D ed and the total usage charge in the set storage medium 111. Write to 0.

 Next, the operation of the use restriction device 8 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. After the user gets into the vehicle using the electronic key, the user sets the electronic key including the storage medium 110 in the reader 84. Thereafter, when the engine of the vehicle is started (step S181), the processor 81 passes through the reader 84 to set the storage medium. The availability information D ed stored in 110 is read out to the work area 83 (step S 18 2).

Next, the processor 81 sends the read usage permission information D ed Then, one unselected object 9 is selected (step S183). After that, the processor 81 determines whether or not the selected object 9 has been assigned a permission flag indicating permission to use (step S1). Top S184). If the selected object 9 is permitted to be used, the processor 81 generates an activation signal S s for activating the selected object 9 and outputs the activation signal S s. The selected item is transmitted through the type 85 (step S185). This activates the selected object 9 and makes it available to the user. After the above step S185, the processor 81 performs the step S186. On the other hand, if the selected object 9 is not permitted to be used in step S184, the processor 81 skips step S185. Skip and perform step S186.

 The processor 81 determines whether or not all the objects 9 have been selected from the availability information D ed read in step S 18 2 (step S 18). 1 8 6). If any unselected objects 9 remain, the processor 81 again performs step S1 83. Conversely, if all the objects 9 have been selected, the processor 81 ends the processing of FIG.

 Next, a modified example of the operation of the use restriction device 8 will be described with reference to a flowchart of FIG.

 After the user gets on the vehicle, when the processor 81 detects that the power switch of the certain object 9 has been operated (step S 191), It is specified which object 9 has been turned on (step S192).

Next, the processor 81 passes through the reader 84 to set the The use permission information D ed stored in the storage medium 110 referred to is referred to (step SI93), and the use permission indicating the use permission is given to the object 9 identified in step SI92. It is determined whether or not the enable / disable flag has been assigned (step S194). If the use of the specified object 9 is permitted, the processor 81 generates an activation signal S s for activating the object 9 and transmits the activation signal S s through the interface 85. Then, it transmits to the specified object 9 (step S195). This activates the identified object 9 and makes it available to the user.

 On the other hand, if the use of the specified object 9 is not permitted in step S194, the processor 81 operates this time through a display unit or an audio output unit (not shown). The user is notified that the specified object 9 cannot be used (step S196).

 After the completion of the above step S195 or S196, the processor 81 ends the processing of FIG.

 As described above, according to the tenth embodiment and the modified example thereof, the use restriction device 8 determines the object 9 based on the availability information D ed stored in the storage medium 110. Restrict usage. As a result, it is possible to provide the use restricting device 8 that enables the user to use only the devices desired by the user among the devices mounted on the vehicle. Also, from the viewpoint of the rental contractor, the use restricting device 8 does not activate the device not selected by the user due to the use restriction using the availability information Ded. The user can be billed for the correct usage fee without any shortage.

Note that, in the above description, the use of storage media 110 The restriction device 8 has obtained the availability information D ed, but the invention is not limited to this. By using wired or wireless communication with the terminal device 120, the usage limitation device 8 obtains the availability information D ed. Even if you try to get it.

 Further, in the above description, the use restriction device 8 is described as being mounted on a vehicle to be rented. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to a vehicle shared by a plurality of users. It is possible to apply even if it is. This makes it possible to prevent other co-owners from using the equipment mounted on the shared vehicle. Furthermore, this makes it possible to clarify the owner of each device. In this case, since there is no usage fee for the sharer, there is no need to store the usage fee in the storage medium 110.

 Also, in the above description, a navigation device, a game machine, a television, an audio system, or a karaoke system is taken as an example of the object 9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device mounted on a vehicle may be used.

Further, in the above description, the use restriction device 8 is described as being mounted on a vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be installed in other places. For example, the use restriction device 8 is installed in a living space such as an accommodation facility or a rental apartment, and the equipment (refrigerator, air conditioner, etc.) installed in the living space is installed. You may be able to restrict the use of televisions. In addition, restricted-use devices 8 will be installed at various facilities (for example, accommodation facilities and rental apartments, research laboratories, and amusement parks), and each space (for example, rooms, laboratories, and atlas) Use restrictions) You can do it.

 In addition, the storage medium 110 stores information (for example, age, gender, occupation, address, and nationality) that specifies the user in addition to the availability information D ed, and the use restriction device 8 stores the information. Authentication processing may be performed using the user identification information.

 Further, in the above description, the calculation of the usage fee was performed in step S175, but the calculation is not limited to this and may be performed at another timing.

 Further, in the above description, the storage medium 110 is described as being provided in the electronic key. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage medium may be simply portable.

 Although the present invention has been described in detail, the above description is by way of example only and not by way of limitation. It is understood that many other modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY 'The present invention is applicable to objects that can be used by multiple persons, such as vehicles.

Claims

The scope of the claims 1. It is a usage restriction system,  A server that provides information necessary for restricting use of the object, a use restriction device that restricts use of the object,  A storage medium for storing identification information for identifying its own owner as external identification information,  The server is  Receiving the identification information for identifying the user of the object and the use permission information for permitting the owner of the object to use the object for the user identified by the identification information. Department and,  A storage device for storing the identification information and the usage permission information received by the receiving unit,  A first transmission unit that transmits the use permission information stored in the storage device in accordance with a request from the storage medium side;  A second transmission unit that transmits the identification information stored in the storage device in response to a request from the use restriction device side.The storage medium is provided by the first transmission unit. Store the sent license information,  The use restriction device,  A storage device for storing a temporary user database as identification information for identifying a temporary user of the object, the identification information transmitted from the second transmission unit; Read the external identification information and usage permission information from the storage medium The read-out unit and the  When the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit is stored in the storage device, and the use permission information can be read, the owner of the storage medium is notified. And a processor for temporarily granting permission to use the object.  2. A storage medium used for restricting the use of the object, a first recording area for recording identification information for identifying a user of the object,  A second recording area for recording use permission information for permitting the user specified by the identification information in the first recording area to use the object by the owner of the object. Storage media.  3. What is recorded in the first recording area is identification information for identifying a temporary user of the object,  The information recorded in the second recording area is used for permitting a temporary user identified by the identification information recorded in the first recording area to use the object. The storage medium according to claim 2, which is permission information.  4. The first recording area is an area where the recorded identification information cannot be rewritten by a user, and the second storage area is an area where the recorded use permission information can be rewritten. The storage medium according to claim 3, which is a claim. 5. In the second recording area, use period information indicating a period during which the temporary user specified by the identification information in the first recording area can use the object is used as the use permission information. Be recorded The storage medium according to claim 3.  6. The storage medium according to claim 3, further comprising a third recording area for recording identification information for identifying a regular user of the object.  7. The storage medium according to claim 2, wherein at least use permission information is written in the second recording area by an external terminal device.  8. Access is made by a use restriction device installed outside, and the use restriction device transmits identification information in the first recording area and use permission information in the second recording area. The storage medium according to claim 3, wherein the storage medium is used to give a temporary permission to use the object to a holder.  9. If the object is a vehicle, the usage restriction device generates a start signal to release the vehicle engine after giving temporary permission to use the object. The storage medium according to claim 8, which is output.  10. A storage medium used for restricting the use of an object, a first recording area for recording identification information for identifying a regular user of the object,  A second recording area capable of recording second identification information for identifying a temporary user of the object; and a storage medium.  11. The storage medium according to claim 10, wherein at least second identification information is written in said second recording area by an external terminal device. 1 2, which is accessed by the use restriction device installed outside When the second identification information is recorded in the second recording area, the use restriction device gives a temporary use permission of the object. The storage medium according to claim 11.  1 3. A use restriction device used together with a storage medium to restrict the use of an object,  A temporary user that includes internal identification information that identifies a temporary user of the object and usage permission information that allows the temporary user identified by the internal identification information to use the object. Storage device for storing the 'database for  A reading unit that reads, from the storage medium, external identification information that is the same information as the internal identification information stored in the storage device and that identifies a user of the target object;  When the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit is stored in the storage device, and the use permission information is stored in the storage device, A use restriction device comprising a processor for giving a temporary use permission of the object.  14. The storage device further stores a stationary user database including internal identification information for identifying the stationary user of the object,  The temporary user database is stored in an information rewritable recording area in the storage device, and the stationary user database is an information rewritable area in the storage device. The use restriction device according to claim 13, which is stored in a storage device. 15 5. The temporary user database has an external terminal device. The use restriction device according to claim 13, wherein the internal identification information and the use permission information received from the device or the internal input device are written.  16. The use permission information stored in the storage device is use period information indicating a period during which the temporary user can use the object specified by the internal identification information,  In addition, a timer for measuring the current time is provided.  The processor stores internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit in the storage device, and counts time by the timer. If the current time is within the period indicated by the usage period information, a temporary permission to use the object is given.Use restriction according to claim 13 1 7. The processor is  Internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit is stored in the temporary user database of the storage device, and the usage permission information is stored in the temporary user database. Grants temporary permission to use the object if it is stored in the temporary user database of the device,  If the internal identification information that matches the external identification information read by the reading unit is stored in the constant user database of the storage device, the constant identification of the object is performed. The use restriction device according to claim 14, which grants a proper use permission. 18. If the object is a vehicle, the usage restriction device generates and outputs a start signal to release the engine from the engine after giving temporary permission to use the object. , Claims 13. Use restriction device according to paragraph 3.  1 9. This is a usage restriction method for restricting the use of an object, which is an internal identification information that identifies a temporary user of the object and a temporary user identified by the internal identification information that uses the object. A temporary user database including use permission information for permitting and is stored in the storage device.  A reading step of reading out from the storage medium the external identification information that is the same information as the internal identification information stored in the storage device and that identifies the user of the object;  A first determination step for determining whether or not internal identification information matching the external identification information read in the read step is stored in the storage device;  A second determination step for determining whether use permission information corresponding to the external identification information read in the read step is stored in the storage device. In the first and second determination steps, when it is determined that the internal identification information and the use permission information are stored, the temporary use permission of the object is given. Method. 20. A computer program that runs on a computer device and restricts the use of an object, and internal identification information that identifies a temporary user of the object. And a temporary user data base including a temporary user identified by the internal identification information and use permission information for permitting the temporary user to use the object, is stored in the storage device. And The computer program is A reading step of reading out from the storage medium card the external identification information that is the same information as the internal identification information stored in the storage device and that identifies the user of the object;  A first judging step of judging whether or not internal identification information that matches the external identification information read in the reading step is stored in the storage device;  A second determination step for determining whether use permission information corresponding to the external identification information read in the read step is stored in the storage device;  In the first and second judgment steps, when it is determined that the internal identification information and the use permission information are stored, the use permission step for giving a temporary use permission of the object is performed. A computer program with a computer and a computer.  2 1. A server that provides information necessary for restricting the use of the object.  A receiving unit that receives identification information for identifying a user of the object, and usage permission information for permitting the owner of the object to use the object for the user identified by the identification information;  A storage device for storing the weave-by-text information and the usage permission information received by the receiving unit;  A first transmission unit that transmits at least the use permission information stored in the storage device according to a request from one of the external storage medium side and the use restriction device side; A second transmission unit for transmitting at least the identification information stored in the storage device in response to a request from the other of the external storage medium side and the use restriction device side. . 22. The storage device further stores a user qualification database including identification information for identifying a subject and a person having a public qualification to use the object.  A determination unit configured to determine whether or not the same identification information received by the reception unit is stored in the user-eligible user database of the storage device;  The identification information and the use permission information received by the reception unit are stored in the storage device when the determination unit determines that the identification information is stored in the storage device. The server according to item 21.