Vehicle management device and vehicle management method

The vehicle management device and method streamline maintenance operations in car-sharing systems by using in-vehicle equipment to manage vehicle functions, reducing operational burdens and enhancing efficiency by enabling maintenance without user registration and allowing vehicle use during maintenance hours.

JP2026111451APending Publication Date: 2026-07-03YOKOWO CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024226831
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-23
Publication Date
2026-07-03

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Technical Problem

Conventional car-sharing systems require maintenance workers to register as users and make reservations through dedicated terminals, imposing operational burdens and restricting vehicle use during maintenance hours, thereby reducing system efficiency.

Method used

A vehicle management device and method that utilizes a control unit to manage vehicle operations based on in-vehicle equipment, storing identification IDs and maintenance information, allowing vehicles to be used for maintenance when enabled by the acquired information, including an identification ID and maintenance status.

Benefits of technology

Reduces procedural burdens on maintenance operations and enhances system efficiency by enabling maintenance without user registration and allowing vehicle use during maintenance hours.

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Abstract

This invention provides a vehicle management device and a vehicle management method that can reduce the burden of procedures required when performing maintenance work. [Solution] The vehicle management device of the present invention comprises a control unit that controls the operation of various functions of the vehicle based on acquired information obtained from equipment mounted on the vehicle, and a storage unit that stores an identification ID and maintenance information of the vehicle. The control unit makes the vehicle available for use when the maintenance information indicates a state in which maintenance of the vehicle is effective and the acquired information includes the identification ID.
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