Display method, display control device, and display control system

Abstract

The display method comprises a process of displaying an advertisement (a predetermined image) on the navigation system (202) (display device) of the electric vehicle (200) in response to detection that an operation to automatically park the electric vehicle (200) within the battery station (100) (battery exchange station) has been performed by a user.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display method, a display control device, and a display control system. Background Technology

[0002] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-192782 discloses a battery exchange device for exchanging a battery unit of an electric vehicle. The problem to be solved

[0003] In the process of battery exchange in a battery exchange device (battery exchange station) as disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 2012-192782, there are cases where a specific image that can be viewed by a user of an electric vehicle (electric vehicle) is displayed. However, since the timing at which the specific image is displayed is not fixed, there are cases where the specific image is displayed at a timing that is difficult for the user to view (e.g., when it is displayed just before exiting the battery exchange device). Therefore, it is desired to facilitate the viewing of the specific image during the battery exchange process.

[0004] The present disclosure is made to solve the above problem, and its purpose is to provide a display method, a display control device, and a display control system that can facilitate the viewing of a predetermined image during a battery replacement process. means of solving the problem

[0005] A display method related to the first aspect of the present disclosure comprises a detection process for detecting that a predetermined process for battery exchange in a battery exchange station having a second battery that is exchanged with a first battery of an electric vehicle has been performed, and a display process for displaying a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that a predetermined process has been performed.

[0006] In the display method related to the first aspect of the present disclosure, a predetermined image is displayed on a display device in response to detection that a predetermined process has been performed as described above. Accordingly, the timing of the display of the predetermined image on the display device can be easily controlled. As a result, viewing of the predetermined image during the process of battery replacement can be facilitated. Furthermore, since the predetermined image can be displayed without the user performing an operation to display the predetermined image, the user's effort can be eliminated.

[0007] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, the detection process is a process of detecting that an operation to automatically park an electric vehicle within a battery exchange station has been performed by a user of the electric vehicle. The display process is a process of displaying the predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that an operation to automatically park an electric vehicle within a battery exchange station has been performed by a user. By configuring it in this way, the predetermined image can be viewed during the automatic parking of the electric vehicle.

[0008] In this case, preferably, a process for detecting that the automatic parking of an electric vehicle into a battery exchange station is completed, and a process for stopping the display of a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station is completed are additionally provided. With this configuration, the predetermined image is stopped without the user having to perform an operation to stop the predetermined image themselves, thereby further reducing the user's effort.

[0009] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, the detection process is a process of detecting that the parking of an electric vehicle into a battery exchange station is completed. The display process is a process of initiating the display of a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that the parking of an electric vehicle into a battery exchange station is completed. By configuring it in this way, the predetermined image can be viewed after the automatic parking of the electric vehicle is completed.

[0010] In this case, preferably, the display process is a process of displaying a predetermined image and a selection unit for receiving an operation to start battery replacement on the same screen of a display device in response to the detection that the parking of the electric vehicle into the battery replacement station is completed. By configuring it in this way, after the automatic parking of the electric vehicle is completed, an operation to start battery replacement can be performed while viewing the predetermined image.

[0011] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, the detection process is a process of detecting that an electric vehicle has entered the battery exchange station. The display process is a process of initiating the display of a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that an electric vehicle has entered the battery exchange station. By configuring it in this way, the predetermined image can be viewed within the battery exchange station.

[0012] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, the detection process is a process of detecting that an operation to initiate battery replacement has been performed by a user of the electric vehicle. The display process is a process of initiating the display of a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that an operation to initiate battery replacement has been performed by a user. By configuring it in this way, a predetermined image can be viewed while the battery replacement operation is being performed.

[0013] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, a process of displaying precautions regarding battery replacement on a display device before battery replacement is initiated is additionally provided. The display process is a process of displaying a predetermined image on the display device after displaying the precautions. By configuring it in this way, the precautions can be shown to the user before viewing the predetermined image. As a result, compared to the case where the predetermined image and the precautions are displayed on the same screen, the precautions can be seen (read) more clearly by the user.

[0014] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, a process of detecting that the battery replacement is completed and a process of stopping the display of a predetermined image in the display device in response to the detection that the battery replacement is completed are additionally provided. By configuring it in this way, it is possible to prevent the display of a predetermined image from continuing even after the battery replacement is completed.

[0015] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, a process for acquiring user information regarding a user of an electric vehicle and a process for determining a predetermined image based on the user information are additionally provided. By configuring it in this way, a predetermined image suitable for the user can be displayed.

[0016] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, a process for determining a predetermined image based on information regarding the second battery is additionally provided. By configuring it in this way, information regarding the second battery can be obtained by viewing the predetermined image.

[0017] In the display method related to the first phase above, preferably, the display process is a process of displaying an advertisement regarding the surrounding facilities of the battery exchange station on a display device based on the location information of the battery exchange station. By configuring it in this way, information about the surrounding facilities of the battery exchange station can be obtained by viewing the predetermined video.

[0018] A display control device related to the second aspect of the present disclosure comprises a communication unit that communicates with at least one of an electric vehicle equipped with a first battery and a battery exchange station equipped with a second battery that is exchanged with the first battery. The display control device comprises a control unit that detects that a predetermined process regarding battery exchange in the battery exchange station has been performed, and performs control to display a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that a predetermined process has been performed.

[0019] In a display control device related to the second phase of the present disclosure, a predetermined image is displayed on the display device in response to detection that a predetermined process has been performed as described above. Accordingly, a display control device that facilitates viewing a predetermined image during the process of battery replacement can be provided.

[0020] A display control system related to the third phase of the present disclosure comprises a first processing unit that executes a process of battery exchange in a battery exchange station having a second battery that is exchanged with a first battery of an electric vehicle, and a second processing unit that performs a process of displaying a predetermined image on a display device. When the second processing unit detects that a predetermined process has been executed by the first processing unit, it performs a process of displaying a predetermined image on a display device.

[0021] In a display control system related to the third phase of the present disclosure, a predetermined image is displayed on a display device in response to detection that a predetermined process has been executed by a first processing device as described above. Accordingly, a display control system can be provided that facilitates viewing a predetermined image during the process of battery replacement.

[0022] The above and other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, which is understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0023] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of a display control system according to a first embodiment. Figure 3 is a diagram showing the screen of a navigation system in which an operation to initiate automatic parking is performed. Figure 4 is a diagram showing a screen of a navigation system indicating precautions for battery replacement. Figure 5 is a drawing showing an advertisement screen. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the screen of a navigation system in which an operation to start battery replacement is performed. Figure 7 is a drawing showing a screen displaying a message indicating that the battery replacement is complete. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram of a display control system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a screen displaying an advertisement screen and a button to start battery replacement. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram of a display control system according to a third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram of a display control system according to a fourth embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0024] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or substantial parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are not repeated.

[0025] [First Embodiment]

[0026] (Configuration of the display control system)

[0027] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system (1) related to a first embodiment. The display control system (1) comprises a battery station (100), an electric vehicle (200), and an advertising management server (300). Also, the battery station (100) is an example of a “battery exchange station” of the present disclosure. Also, the advertising management server (300) is an example of a “display control device” and a “second processing device” of the present disclosure.

[0028] A battery station (100) is a device for replacing a battery (201) mounted on an electric vehicle (200) with a new battery (101). The battery station (100) is equipped with a battery exchange area (100a) where battery exchange is performed and a hangar (100b) where the battery (101) is stored. The hangar (100b) is installed in conjunction with the battery exchange area (100a). An entrance (102) for the electric vehicle (200) to enter and exit is formed in the battery exchange area (100a). Additionally, the battery (201) and the battery (101) are examples of the “first battery” and “second battery” of the present disclosure, respectively.

[0029] The battery station (100) is equipped with a control device (10) and a driving device (20). Also, the driving device (20) is an example of the “first processing device” of the present disclosure.

[0030] The control unit (10) includes a processor (11), a memory (12), and a communication unit (13). In the memory (12), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed on the processor (11). The processor (11) controls the driving unit (20).

[0031] The communication unit (13) includes various communication I / Fs. The processor (11) controls the communication unit (13). The communication unit (13) communicates with each of the electric vehicle (200) and the advertising management server (300). Additionally, the communication unit (13) may communicate with a portable terminal (209) owned by a user of the electric vehicle (200).

[0032] The drive unit (20) executes the process of battery exchange in the battery station (100). Specifically, the drive unit (20) includes a moving mechanism that slightly adjusts the position of the electric vehicle (200) to the battery exchange position, a lifting mechanism that raises and lowers the electric vehicle (200), and a mechanism that executes the replacement of the battery. In addition, detailed descriptions and illustrations of each of the above mechanisms are not provided in this specification.

[0033] Additionally, the battery station (100) is equipped with a monitor (30) mounted on the outer wall of the battery station (100). Additionally, the battery station (100) is equipped with a monitor (40) mounted on the inner wall of the battery station (100). A user of the electric vehicle (200) can see the monitor (30) from the outside of the battery station (100). Specifically, while the electric vehicle (200) is parked at the battery station (100), the user can see the monitor (30) from inside the vehicle from the outside of the battery station (100). Additionally, a user of the electric vehicle (200) can see the monitor (40) from inside the electric vehicle (200) from the inside of the battery station (100).

[0034] The ad management server (300) is a server that manages the distribution of advertisements to be viewed by users of an electric vehicle (200) using a battery station (100). The ad management server (300) is formed separately from the battery station (100).

[0035] The advertising management server (300) is equipped with a processor (301), a memory (302), and a communication unit (303). In the memory (302), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed by the processor (301). In addition, location information of the battery station (100) is stored in the memory (302). The processor (301) controls the communication unit (303). The communication unit (303) includes various communication I / Fs. Also, the processor (301) is an example of the “control unit” of the present disclosure.

[0036] The electric vehicle (200) is equipped with a battery (201), a navigation system (202), an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) (203), and a communication device (204). Also, the navigation system (202) is an example of the “display device” of the present disclosure.

[0037] The battery (201) supplies power to various electrical devices, such as unillustrated driving motors of the electric vehicle (200). The ECU (203) controls various electrical devices of the electric vehicle (200), including a navigation system (202) and a communication device (204). The communication device (204) communicates with an advertising management server (300) and a battery station (100).

[0038] Additionally, a vehicle stopping area (103) is formed in the battery station (100). A battery replacement operation is performed while the electric vehicle (200) is stopped in the vehicle stopping area (103).

[0039] (Sequence control of the display control system)

[0040] Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the sequence control of the display control system (1) will be described. Also, the example shown in FIG. 2 is merely an example, and the sequence number of each processing step, etc., is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2.

[0041] In step S1, the electric vehicle (200) receives a user operation to initiate automatic parking into the battery station (100). Specifically, the operation to initiate automatic parking is received by selecting (touching) a button (202a) (see FIG. 3) displayed on the navigation system (202) by the user. Additionally, the above operation may be performed on the user's mobile terminal (209).

[0042] In step S2, the electric vehicle (200) (communication device (204)) transmits a signal to the advertising management server (300) indicating that an operation to start automatic parking in step S1 has been received.

[0043] In step S3, the advertising management server (300) (processor (301)) detects that an operation to start automatic parking has been received by the electric vehicle (200) by acquiring the signal transmitted from the electric vehicle (200) in step S2.

[0044] In step S4, the electric vehicle (200) (communication device (204)) transmits user information to the advertising management server (300). The user information includes, for example, information such as the user's age and hobbies. Also, the processing of step S4 may be performed by a mobile terminal (209). Additionally, the processing of step S4 may be completed, for example, before step S1.

[0045] In step S5, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) initiates automatic parking control in response to the processing of step S1. Automatic parking control is performed, for example, based on images from an unillustrated camera mounted on the electric vehicle (200).

[0046] In step S6, the ad management server (300) (processor (301)) obtains user information through the processing of step S4.

[0047] In step S7, the ad management server (300) (processor (301)) determines the ad to be distributed to the electric vehicle (200) based on the user information obtained in step S6.

[0048] In step S8, the advertising management server (300) (processor (301)) detects that the operation to automatically park the electric vehicle (200) in step S3 has been performed by the user, and performs control to display the advertisement determined in step S7 on the navigation system (202).

[0049] In step S9, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) displays a warning regarding battery replacement on the navigation system (202) in response to the control of the advertisement display by the advertisement management server (300) in step S8. Specifically, the electric vehicle (200) displays a message (202b) (see FIG. 4) indicating a warning regarding battery replacement on the navigation system (202).

[0050] In step S10, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) displays an advertisement screen (202c) (see FIG. 5) based on the advertisement determined in step S7 on the navigation system (202). Specifically, the electric vehicle (200) displays the advertisement screen (202c) after de-displaying the warnings displayed in step S9. Also, the advertisement screen (202c) is an example of the “predetermined image” of the present disclosure.

[0051] In step S11, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) completes automatic parking control in response to detecting that it is parked at a predetermined location within the battery station (100).

[0052] In step S12, the electric vehicle (200) (communication device (204)) transmits a signal indicating that automatic parking is complete to the advertising management server (300).

[0053] In step S13, the advertising management server (300) (processor (301)) detects that automatic parking of the electric vehicle (200) is completed based on the signal transmitted in step S12.

[0054] In step S14, the advertising management server (300) (processor (301)) detects that automatic parking of the electric vehicle (200) is completed in step S13, and performs control to stop the display of advertisements on the electric vehicle (200).

[0055] In step S15, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) stops (displays) the display of the advertisement screen (202c) displayed in the navigation system (202) in response to the processing of step S14.

[0056] In step S16, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) displays a button (202d) (see FIG. 6) to start battery replacement on the navigation system (202) in response to the advertisement screen (202c) of the navigation system (202) being hidden in step S15.

[0057] In step S17, the electric vehicle (200) receives a user operation to start a battery replacement. Specifically, in step S16, the operation to start a battery replacement is received by selecting (touching) a button (202d) displayed on the navigation system (202) by the user. In addition, the above operation may be performed on the user's portable terminal (209).

[0058] In step S18, the electric vehicle (200) (communication device (204)) transmits a signal to the battery station (100) (communication unit (13)) indicating that an operation to start battery replacement in step S17 has been received.

[0059] In step S19, the battery station (100) (processor (11)) detects that an operation to start battery replacement has been received by the electric vehicle (200) by acquiring the signal transmitted from the electric vehicle (200) in step S18.

[0060] In step S20, the battery station (100) (processor (11)) controls the drive unit (20) and initiates battery exchange control.

[0061] In step S21, the battery station (100) (processor (11)) completes battery exchange control in response to detecting that the battery exchange by the driving device (20) has been completed.

[0062] In step S22, the battery station (100) (communication unit (13)) transmits a signal to the electric vehicle (200) (communication unit (204)) indicating that the battery exchange control has been completed.

[0063] In step S23, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) detects that battery exchange control is completed by acquiring the signal transmitted from the battery station (100) in step S22.

[0064] In step S24, the electric vehicle (200) (ECU (203)) displays a message (202e) (see FIG. 7) indicating that the battery replacement is complete to the navigation system (202).

[0065] As described above, in the first embodiment, an advertisement is displayed on the navigation system (202) in response to detection that the operation to automatically park the electric vehicle (200) within the battery station (100) is performed by the user. Accordingly, since the advertisement can be displayed on the navigation system (202) at the timing when automatic parking begins, the user can clearly watch the advertisement while the electric vehicle (200) is automatically parked.

[0066] [Second Embodiment]

[0067] Next, a second embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. In the second embodiment, an advertisement is displayed in response to the completion of automatic parking of the electric vehicle (210). Also, for components identical to those in the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are used, and a repeated description is not provided.

[0068] (Configuration of the display control system)

[0069] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system (2) related to a second embodiment. The display control system (2) is equipped with a battery station (110), an electric vehicle (210), and an advertising management server (310). Also, the battery station (110) is an example of a “battery exchange station” of the present disclosure. Also, the advertising management server (310) is an example of a “display control device” and a “second processing device” of the present disclosure.

[0070] The battery station (110) is equipped with a control unit (50) and a driving unit (20). The control unit (50) includes a processor (51), a memory (52), and a communication unit (53). In the memory (52), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed on the processor (51). The processor (51) controls the driving unit (20).

[0071] An advertising management server (310) is equipped with a processor (311), a memory (312), and a communication unit (313). In the memory (312), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed by the processor (311). The processor (311) controls the communication unit (313). The communication unit (313) includes various communication I / Fs. Also, the processor (311) is an example of the “control unit” of the present disclosure.

[0072] The electric vehicle (210) is equipped with an ECU (213) and a communication device (214) in addition to a battery (201) and a navigation system (202).

[0073] (Sequence control of the display control system)

[0074] Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the sequence control of the display control system (2) will be described. Also, the steps of the same processing as in the first embodiment will not be described in detail.

[0075] In step S31, the electric vehicle (210) receives a user's operation to initiate automatic parking into the battery station (110), just like in step S1 of the first embodiment.

[0076] In step S32, the electric vehicle (210) (communication device (214)) transmits a signal indicating that an operation to start automatic parking in step S31 has been received to each of the advertising management server (310) and the battery station (110). Additionally, the signal transmitted to the battery station (110) may be transmitted from the advertising management server (310) to the battery station (110). Additionally, the signal transmitted to the advertising management server (310) may be transmitted from the battery station (110) to the advertising management server (310).

[0077] In step S33, the advertising management server (310) (processor (311)) detects that an operation to start automatic parking has been received in the electric vehicle (210), just like in step S3 of the first embodiment.

[0078] In step S34, the battery station (110) (processor (51)) detects that an operation to start automatic parking has been received by the electric vehicle (210) by acquiring the signal transmitted from the electric vehicle (210) in step S32.

[0079] In step S35, the battery station (110) (processor (51)) transmits information regarding the battery (101) stored in the battery station (110) to the advertising management server (310) in response to the processing of step S34. The information regarding the battery (101) includes information about the company that holds the broadcasting rights for the advertisement, which is determined for each battery (101).

[0080] In step S36, the ad management server (310) (processor (311)) obtains information about the battery (101) through the processing of step S35.

[0081] In step S37, the ad management server (310) (processor (311)) determines an ad based on the information of the battery (101) obtained in step S36 (information of the company that has the right to broadcast the ad). For example, the ad management server (310) (processor (311)) determines to block the ad of the said company.

[0082] In step S38, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) starts controlling automatic parking in the same way as in step S5 of the first embodiment.

[0083] In step S39, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) completes the control of automatic parking in the same way as in step S11 of the first embodiment.

[0084] Step S40, the electric vehicle (210) (communication device (214)) transmits a signal indicating that automatic parking is complete to the advertising management server (310).

[0085] In step S41, the advertising management server (310) (processor (311)) detects that automatic parking of the electric vehicle (210) is completed based on the signal obtained by processing in step S40.

[0086] In step S42, the advertising management server (310) (processor (311)) performs control to display the advertisement determined in step S37 on the navigation system (202) in response to the detection that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle (210) is completed in step S41.

[0087] In step S43, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) displays a warning regarding battery replacement to the navigation system (202) in the same way as in step S9 of the first embodiment, in response to the processing of step S42.

[0088] In step S44, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) displays an advertisement screen (202f) that displays the advertisement determined in step S37 and a button (202g) that receives an operation to start battery replacement on the same screen of the navigation system (202) (see FIG. 10). Also, the button (202g) is an example of a “selection part” of the present disclosure. Also, the advertisement screen (202f) is an example of a “predetermined image” of the present disclosure.

[0089] In steps S45 to S49, the same processing as steps S17 to S21 of the first embodiment is performed, respectively.

[0090] In step S50, the battery station (110) (communication unit (53)) transmits a signal indicating that battery exchange control has been completed to each of the electric vehicle (210) and the advertising management server (310). Additionally, the signal transmitted to the advertising management server (310) may be transmitted from the electric vehicle (210) to the advertising management server (310). Additionally, the signal transmitted to the electric vehicle (210) may be transmitted from the advertising management server (310) to the electric vehicle (210).

[0091] In step S51, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) detects that battery exchange control is completed by acquiring the signal transmitted from the battery station (110) in step S50.

[0092] In step S52, the advertising management server (310) (processor (311)) detects that battery exchange control is completed by acquiring the signal transmitted from the battery station (110) in step S50.

[0093] In step S53, the advertising management server (310) (processor (311)) detects that the battery replacement is completed in step S52 and performs control to stop the display of the advertisement in the electric vehicle (210).

[0094] In step S54, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) stops (displays) the display of the advertisement screen (202f) displayed in the navigation system (202) in response to the processing of step S53.

[0095] In step S55, the electric vehicle (210) (ECU (213)) indicates to the navigation system (202) that the battery replacement has been completed in response to the processing of step S51 (see FIG. 7).

[0096] As described above, in the second embodiment, an advertisement is displayed on the navigation system (202) in response to the detection of the completion of automatic parking. Accordingly, an advertisement can be displayed on the navigation system (202) at the timing when automatic parking is completed. As a result, the user can clearly watch the advertisement while changing the battery after automatic parking.

[0097] [Third Embodiment]

[0098] Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, a third embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. In the third embodiment, an advertisement is displayed in response to the electric vehicle (220) entering the battery station (120). Also, for configurations identical to the first or second embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first or second embodiment are used, and a repeated description is not provided.

[0099] (Configuration of the display control system)

[0100] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system (3) related to a third embodiment. The display control system (3) is equipped with a battery station (120), an electric vehicle (220), and an advertising management server (320). Also, the battery station (120) is an example of a “battery exchange station” of the present disclosure. Also, the advertising management server (320) is an example of a “display control device” and a “second processing device” of the present disclosure.

[0101] The battery station (120) is equipped with a control device (60), a driving device (20), and a camera (70).

[0102] The control unit (60) includes a processor (61), a memory (62), and a communication unit (63). In the memory (62), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed on the processor (61). The processor (61) controls the driving unit (20).

[0103] The camera (70) acquires an image of an electric vehicle (220) entering the battery station (120). The processor (61) detects that the electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120) based on the image acquired by the camera (70).

[0104] An advertising management server (320) is equipped with a processor (321), a memory (322), and a communication unit (323). In the memory (322), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed by the processor (321). The processor (321) controls the communication unit (323). The communication unit (323) includes various communication I / Fs. Also, the processor (321) is an example of the “control unit” of the present disclosure.

[0105] The electric vehicle (210) is equipped with an ECU (223) and a communication device (224) in addition to a battery (201) and a navigation system (202).

[0106] (Sequence control of the display control system)

[0107] Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the sequence control of the display control system (3) will be described. Also, the steps of the same processing as the first or second embodiment will not be described in detail.

[0108] In step S61, the electric vehicle (220) receives a user's operation to initiate automatic parking into the battery station (120), just like in step S1 of the first embodiment.

[0109] In step S62, the electric vehicle (220) (communication device (224)) transmits a signal to the battery station (120) indicating that an operation to start automatic parking in step S61 has been received.

[0110] In step S63, the battery station (120) (processor (61)) detects that an operation to start automatic parking has been received by the electric vehicle (220) by acquiring the signal transmitted from the electric vehicle (220) in step S62.

[0111] In step S64, the electric vehicle (220) (ECU (223)) starts controlling automatic parking in the same way as in step S5 of the first embodiment.

[0112] In step S65, the battery station (120) (processor (61)) transmits information about facilities (restaurants, convenience stores, etc.) formed around the battery station (120) to the advertising management server (320) in response to the processing of step S63.

[0113] In step S66, the advertising management server (320) (processor (321)) obtains information regarding the surrounding facilities of the battery station (120) through the processing of step S65. Additionally, the advertising management server (320) (processor (321)) may obtain information regarding the surrounding facilities of the battery station (120) via the internet, etc., based on the location information of the battery station (120) stored in memory (322).

[0114] In step S67, the advertising management server (320) (processor (321)) determines an advertisement based on information regarding the surrounding facilities of the battery station (120) obtained in step S66. For example, the advertising management server (320) (processor (321)) decides to display an advertisement for a product being sold at a store surrounding the battery station (120).

[0115] In step S68, the battery station (120) (processor (61)) detects that an electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120) based on an image acquired by the camera (70).

[0116] In step S69, the battery station (120) (communication unit (63)) transmits a signal to the advertising management server (320) indicating that the electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120).

[0117] In step S70, the advertising management server (320) (processor (321)) detects that the electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120) based on the signal obtained by processing in step S69.

[0118] In step S71, the advertisement management server (320) (processor (321)) detects that the electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120) and performs control to display the advertisement determined in step S67 on the navigation system (202).

[0119] In step S72, the electric vehicle (220) (ECU (223)) displays a warning regarding battery replacement on the navigation system (202), just like in step S9 of the first embodiment.

[0120] In step S73, the electric vehicle (220) (ECU (223)) displays the advertisement determined in step S67 on the navigation system (202).

[0121] In step S74, the electric vehicle (220) (ECU (223)) completes the control of automatic parking in the same way as in step S11 of the first embodiment.

[0122] In steps S75 to S79, the same processing as steps S16 to S20 of the first embodiment is performed, respectively. In addition, in steps S80 to S86, the same processing as steps S49 to S55 of the second embodiment is performed, respectively.

[0123] As described above, in the third embodiment, an advertisement is displayed on the navigation system (202) in response to detection that the electric vehicle (220) has entered the battery station (120). Accordingly, the user can start watching the advertisement while automatic parking is in progress.

[0124] [Fourth Embodiment]

[0125] Next, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure will be described. In the fourth embodiment, an advertisement is displayed in response to the operation to initiate battery replacement being performed by the user. Also, for configurations identical to the first to third embodiments, the same reference numerals as those in the first to third embodiments are used, and a repeated description is not provided.

[0126] (Configuration of the display control system)

[0127] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the configuration of a display control system (4) related to a fourth embodiment. The display control system (4) is equipped with a battery station (130), an electric vehicle (230), and an advertising management server (330). Also, the battery station (130) is an example of a “battery exchange station” of the present disclosure. Also, the advertising management server (330) is an example of a “display control device” and a “second processing device” of the present disclosure.

[0128] The battery station (130) is equipped with a control unit (70) and a driving unit (20). The control unit (70) includes a processor (71), a memory (72), and a communication unit (73). In the memory (72), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed on the processor (71). The processor (71) controls the driving unit (20).

[0129] An advertising management server (330) is equipped with a processor (331), a memory (332), and a communication unit (333). In the memory (332), information used in the program (e.g., maps, formulas, and various parameters) is stored in addition to the program executed by the processor (331). The processor (331) controls the communication unit (333). The communication unit (333) includes various communication I / Fs. Also, the processor (331) is an example of the “control unit” of the present disclosure.

[0130] The electric vehicle (230) is equipped with an ECU (233) and a communication device (234) in addition to the battery (201) and navigation system (202).

[0131] (Sequence control of the display control system)

[0132] Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the sequence control of the display control system (4) will be described. Also, the steps of the same processing as the first to third embodiments will not be described in detail.

[0133] The processing of steps S91 to S95 is performed in the same manner as steps S1, S5, S11, S16, and S17 of the first embodiment, respectively.

[0134] In step S96, the electric vehicle (230) (communication device (234)) transmits a signal indicating that the operation to start battery replacement has been received to each of the advertising management server (330) and the battery station (130).

[0135] In step S97, the advertising management server (330) (processor (331)) detects that the operation to start battery replacement has been performed based on the signal obtained by the processing of step S96.

[0136] In step S98, the ad management server (330) (processor (331)) performs control to display an ad on the navigation system (202) in response to the processing of step S97.

[0137] In step S99, the battery station (130) (processor (71)) detects that the operation to start battery replacement has been performed based on the signal obtained by processing in step S96.

[0138] In step S100, the battery station (130) (processor (71)) initiates battery exchange control in response to the processing of step S99.

[0139] In step S101, the electric vehicle (230) (ECU (233)) displays a warning regarding battery replacement on the navigation system (202) in response to the processing of step S98.

[0140] In step S102, the electric vehicle (230) (ECU (233)) displays an advertisement on the navigation system (202) in response to the processing of step S98.

[0141] The processing of steps S103 to S109 is the same as steps S49 to S55 of the second embodiment above.

[0142] As described above, in the fourth embodiment, an advertisement is displayed on the navigation system (202) in response to detection that the operation to start battery replacement has been performed by the user. Accordingly, the user can watch the advertisement while the battery replacement is being performed.

[0143] Additionally, the control in the first to fourth embodiments may be executed in combination with one another. For example, in the first embodiment, an advertisement may be determined using information about the battery (101) or information about the surrounding facilities of the battery station (100) instead of user information. Also, in the second embodiment, an advertisement may be determined using user information or information about the surrounding facilities of the battery station (110) instead of information about the battery (101). Also, in the third embodiment, an advertisement may be determined using user information or information about the battery (101) instead of information about the surrounding facilities of the battery station (120). Also, in the fourth embodiment, an advertisement may be determined using user information, information about the battery (101), or information about the surrounding facilities of the battery station (130). Also, in the first to third embodiments, an advertisement may be determined randomly rather than being determined based on predetermined information.

[0144] In addition, in each of the first to fourth embodiments, the timing for displaying the advertisement and the timing for stopping the display of the advertisement may be appropriately the same as the timing in other embodiments. Also, the processing of the second embodiment, which simultaneously displays the advertisement and the button (202g) (see FIG. 10) for starting battery replacement, may be appropriately applied to other embodiments.

[0145] In the above first to fourth embodiments, examples of advertisements being displayed on a navigation system (202) have been shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In the first embodiment, advertisements may be displayed on a monitor (30) formed on the outer wall of a portable terminal (209) and a battery station. In the second to fourth embodiments, advertisements may be displayed on a monitor (40) formed inside a portable terminal (209) and a battery station.

[0146] In the above first to fourth embodiments, examples were shown in which an advertisement display is initiated in the navigation system (202) in response to the control of the advertisement display, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, in response to the control being performed, the advertisement displayed in the navigation system (202) may be switched to another advertisement.

[0147] In the above first to fourth embodiments, examples of advertisements being displayed have been shown, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, video content such as games or movies may be displayed.

[0148] In the above second to fourth embodiments, examples were shown in which an electric vehicle is automatically parked at a battery station, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. An electric vehicle may be parked at a battery station by the driving operation of a user.

[0149] In the above first to fourth embodiments, examples were shown in which the operation to start battery replacement is performed in the navigation system (202), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The operation to start battery replacement may be performed in the portable terminal (209) or the monitor (40).

[0150] In the above third embodiment, an example was shown in which the entry of the electric vehicle (220) into the battery station (120) is detected based on an image from the camera (70), but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the entry of the electric vehicle (220) into the battery station (120) may be detected based on the detection result of a sensor other than the camera (e.g., a thermal sensor or a weight sensor). Additionally, the entry of the electric vehicle (220) into the battery station (120) may be detected by the electric vehicle (220) itself.

[0151] In the above first to fourth embodiments, examples were shown in which the control of the advertisement display is performed by an advertisement management server formed separately from the battery station, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, a control device formed in the battery station may perform the control. In addition, the electric vehicle may perform the control to display (and stop) the advertisement upon detecting that a predetermined process regarding battery replacement has been performed independently, without communicating with the battery station or the advertisement management server.

[0152] In the second embodiment above, an example was shown in which an advertisement (a predetermined image) and a button (202g) (selection part) for starting battery replacement are displayed in response to the completion of parking of the electric vehicle (210), and the advertisement and the button (202g) are displayed on the same screen, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, the display of the advertisement may be started in response to the start of automatic parking, and the button (202g) may be displayed on the screen where the advertisement is displayed in response to the completion of automatic parking.

[0153] Embodiments of the present invention have been described, but the embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended to be included.

Claims

Claim 1 A display method comprising: a detection process for detecting that a predetermined process regarding battery exchange in a battery exchange station equipped with a second battery that is exchanged with a first battery of an electric vehicle has been performed; and a display process for displaying a predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that the predetermined process has been performed, wherein the detection process is a process for detecting that an operation to automatically park the electric vehicle within the battery exchange station has been performed by a user of the electric vehicle, and the display process is a process for displaying the predetermined image on a display device in response to the detection that an operation to automatically park the electric vehicle within the battery exchange station has been performed by the user, and the method further comprises a process for detecting that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station has been completed, and a process for displaying the predetermined image and a selection unit that receives an operation to start the battery exchange on the same screen of the display device in response to the detection that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station has been completed. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 A display method according to claim 1, further comprising a process of detecting that the electric vehicle has entered the battery exchange station, and a process of initiating the display of the predetermined image in the display device in response to the detection that the electric vehicle has entered the battery exchange station. Claim 7 delete Claim 8 delete Claim 9 A display method according to claim 1 or 6, further comprising a process of detecting that the battery replacement is completed, and a process of stopping the display of the predetermined image in the display device in response to the detection that the battery replacement is completed. Claim 10 A display method according to claim 1 or 6, further comprising a process of acquiring user information regarding a user of the electric vehicle and a process of determining the predetermined image based on the user information. Claim 11 A display method according to claim 1 or 6, further comprising a process for determining the predetermined image based on information regarding the second battery. Claim 12 A display method according to claim 1 or 6, wherein the display process is a process of displaying an advertisement regarding surrounding facilities of the battery exchange station on the display device based on location information of the battery exchange station. Claim 13 A display control device comprising: a communication unit communicating with at least one of an electric vehicle equipped with a first battery and a battery exchange station having a second battery that is exchanged with the first battery; a control unit that detects that a predetermined process regarding battery exchange in the battery exchange station has been performed and, in response to the detection that the predetermined process has been performed, performs control to display a predetermined image on a display device; wherein the control unit detects that an operation to automatically park the electric vehicle within the battery exchange station has been performed by a user of the electric vehicle and, in response to the detection that the operation to automatically park the electric vehicle within the battery exchange station has been performed by the user, displays the predetermined image on the display device and detects that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station has been completed, and, in response to the detection that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station has been completed, displays a selection unit that receives an operation to start the battery exchange on the same screen of the display device. Claim 14 A display control system comprising a first processing device for executing a process of battery exchange in a battery exchange station equipped with a second battery that is exchanged with a first battery of an electric vehicle, and a second processing device for performing a process of displaying a predetermined image on a display device, wherein the second processing device performs a process of displaying the predetermined image on the display device when it is detected that an operation to automatically park the electric vehicle within the battery exchange station is performed by a user of the electric vehicle, and performs a process of displaying a selection unit that receives an operation to start the battery exchange on the same screen of the display device when it is detected that the automatic parking of the electric vehicle into the battery exchange station is completed.

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