Technical Notification System

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a technical notification system. The technical notification system (3) includes: a server (12) that stores new technology data (NTD1, NTD2) related to a new technology whose technical effects have been confirmed by having a race vehicle (10A) equipped with the new technology drive in motorsport (WRC2); and a publishing device that publishes technical notification information related to the new technology data (NTD1, NTD2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a technical notification system. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in the method of selling used vehicles, a system has been proposed that can provide a used vehicle to a purchaser in a state where an audio system is installed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-013453). Summary of the Invention

[0003] In motorsports, new technologies are sometimes developed based on knowledge obtained from driving a racing vehicle. On the other hand, in vehicles that have already been sold, there are few cases where the functions installed are updated after sale.

[0004] Depending on the vehicle users of vehicles of the same model as the racing vehicle in use, there are cases where they want to install new technologies developed based on knowledge from motorsports in the vehicles they are using. However, vehicle users have no way of learning that new technologies based on motorsports have been developed.

[0005] The present disclosure has been completed in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a technical notification system that can notify users of vehicles that can apply a new technology of information related to the new technology when the new technology developed based on knowledge obtained by driving a racing vehicle is developed.

[0006] The technical notification system according to the present disclosure includes: a server that stores new technology data, the new technology data being data related to the new technology whose technical effects have been confirmed by driving a racing vehicle equipped with the new technology in motorsports; and a publishing device that publishes technical notification information related to the new technology data.

[0007] According to the above technical notification system, users can obtain information related to new technologies developed based on motorsports.

[0008] The technical notification system further includes a provider terminal used by a service provider who provides services related to the user vehicle used by the user, and the publishing device publishes the technical notification information to the provider terminal.

[0009] The above provider terminal publishes the technical notification information to the user terminal of the user who is using a user vehicle that can apply the new technology.

[0010] The above publishing device publishes the technical notification information to the user terminal of the user who is using a user vehicle that can apply the new technology.

[0011] The above new technology includes a selection technology and a mandatory technology. The selection technology is a technology that is installed in the user's vehicle according to a selection made by the user, and the mandatory technology is a technology that is installed in the user's vehicle regardless of the selection made by the user. The publishing device notifies at least one of a selection notice and a contact notice. The selection notice is a notice that enables the user to select whether to install the selection technology in the vehicle, and the contact notice is a notice that contacts the user when the mandatory technology is installed in the user's vehicle.

[0012] According to the above technical notification system, the user can select whether to install the selection technology in the vehicle being used. Moreover, the user can be informed of the situation where the mandatory technology is installed.

[0013] The above new technology includes a technology related to software and a technology related to hardware. According to this technical notification system, the user can be informed of the new technology for either software or hardware.

[0014] The fee setting system related to this disclosure includes: the above technical notification system; a fee setting unit that sets the usage fee paid by the user to the service provider for using the user's vehicle.

[0015] The above and other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description related to this disclosure that is understood in association with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 FIG. is a block diagram schematically showing a technology development system 1 according to Embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 2 FIG. is a schematic view schematically showing a racing vehicle 10.

[0018] Figure 3 FIG. is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a power distribution device 86.

[0019] Figure 4 FIG. is a perspective view schematically showing an air cleaner 73.

[0020] Figure 5 FIG. is a perspective view schematically showing a body under cover 71.

[0021] Figure 6 FIG. schematically shows Figure 1 a front view of the input device 11 shown.

[0022] Figure 7 FIG. schematically shows Figure 1 a rear view of the input device 11 shown.

[0023] Figure 8 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the new technology NT1.

[0024] Figure 9 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the new technology NT2.

[0025] Figure 10 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the new technology NT3.

[0026] Figure 11 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the new technology NT4.

[0027] Figure 12 A schematic diagram for showing the technology notification system 3.

[0028] Figure 13 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the distribution device 32 and the provider terminal 38.

[0029] Figure 14 A state line diagram of the distribution device 32, the user terminals 35A to 35D, and the service provider 37, etc.

[0030] Figure 15 A state line diagram of the distribution device 32, the user terminals 35A to 35D, and the service provider 37, etc.

[0031] Figure 16 A flowchart for showing the confirmation of the request content in step 41.

[0032] Figure 17 A state line diagram of the distribution device 32, the user terminals 35A to 35D, and the service provider 37, etc.

[0033] Figure 18 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the technology notification system 3A.

[0034] Figure 19 A schematic diagram for schematically showing the distribution device 32 and the provider terminal 38.

[0035] Figure 20 A state line diagram of the manufacturing device 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, and the user terminal 35, etc.

[0036] Figure 21 A state line diagram of the manufacturing device 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, and the user terminal 35, etc.

[0037] Figure 22 A flowchart for showing the confirmation of the request content in step 114.

[0038] Figure 23It is a state line graph for the manufacturing apparatus 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, the user terminal 35, etc. Detailed implementation mode

[0039] Use Figures 1 to 23 to explain the technology development system 1 related to this implementation mode. Figures 1 to 23 For the same or substantially the same structures in the shown structures, the same symbols are attached and repeated explanations are omitted.

[0040] (Embodiment 1)

[0041] Figure 1 It is a block diagram schematically showing the technology development system 1 related to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The technology development system 1 includes a development system 2 and a technology notification system 3.

[0042] The development system 2 is a system for developing a new technology, which is a technology for solving technical problems extracted by the running of the racing vehicle 10 in motorsports.

[0043] The technology notification system 3 is a system that sends notification messages M1 to M4 summarizing the developed new technology to the user terminal of vehicle users who are using vehicles that can apply the new technology developed based on motorsports.

[0044] The racing vehicle 10 is a vehicle that runs in a race in motorsports. Examples of motorsports include the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) World Rally Championship (WRC), etc.

[0045] The WRC is a time trial in which a vehicle 10 based on a commercial vehicle is used to run on various multiple routes (ordinary roads under traffic control) and compete for time. In the WRC, as the routes on which the racing vehicle 10 runs, roads with various conditions such as asphalt roads (paved roads), gravel roads (unpaved roads), and snow roads are prepared.

[0046] The unpaved road routes are often desolate roads with severe undulations. The paved road routes are often asphalt mountain roads with continuous high-speed curves. In addition, sometimes the snow road is a road where ice is hidden under new snow.

[0047] Thus, rally motorsports such as the WRC are races that compete "how to drive fast" on all ordinary roads in the world.

[0048] The development system 2 will be described. The development system 2 includes: racing vehicles 10A, 10, input devices 11A, 11, a server 12, analysis devices 13A, 13, development tools 15A, 15, manufacturing devices 18A, 18, and pit stops 19A, 19.

[0049] Figure 2 FIG. is a schematic diagram schematically showing the racing vehicle 10. The racing vehicle 10 is a vehicle that travels on a course in motorsports. The racing vehicle 10 is equipped with a body 70, a body under cover 71, an engine 72, an air cleaner 73, a pair of front wheels 74, a pair of rear wheels 75, a power transmission device 76, an accelerator pedal 77, a brake pedal 78, a control device 79, a plurality of sensors 20, and a communication device 21. Moreover, the racing vehicle 10 includes a wiper 69 that wipes the front window glass, a wiper switch 68, and a drive motor 67.

[0050] An engine compartment 80 and a passenger compartment 81 are formed in the body 70. The body under cover 71 is installed on the bottom surface of the body 70 and is disposed below the engine compartment 80.

[0051] The wiper switch 68 is a switch capable of stopping the drive of the wiper 69 and adjusting the drive speed of the wiper 69. For example, in the wiper switch 68, the drive speed of the wiper 69 can be switched to "speed 1", "speed 2", and "speed 3". In addition, "speed 1" is the slowest and "speed 3" is the fastest. The drive motor 67 is a motor that drives the wiper 69.

[0052] The engine 72 and the air cleaner 73 are housed in the engine compartment 80.

[0053] The air cleaner 73 is provided at the air intake port for the air supplied to the engine 72, and the air passes through the air cleaner 73 and is supplied to the engine 72.

[0054] The engine 72 mixes the air supplied from the air cleaner 73 with fuel such as gasoline and burns the mixture gas to generate driving force.

[0055] The power transmission device 76 includes a transmission 82, a front differential 83, a front drive shaft 84, a propeller shaft 85, a power distribution device 86, a rear differential 87, and a rear drive shaft 88.

[0056] The power transmission device 76 always transmits the driving force of the engine 72 to the two front wheels 74, and transmits the driving force of the engine 72 to the two rear wheels 75 according to the vehicle state. That is to say, the racing vehicle 10 is a four-wheel drive vehicle on demand. For example, during normal driving in a straight line at a certain speed, it becomes a two-wheel drive state where the driving force is only transmitted to the front wheels 74. In this two-wheel drive state, the power distribution device 86 cuts off the power transmission between the drive shaft 85 and the rear differential 87.

[0057] Moreover, when wheel spin occurs at the front wheels 74, for example, when driving on a low-μ road, during starting / acceleration, or during turning, the torque transmitted to the rear wheels 75 is increased, so that the racing vehicle 10 becomes a four-wheel drive state.

[0058] In the four-wheel drive state, the power distribution device 86 transmits the driving force transmitted to the drive shaft 85 to the rear differential 87.

[0059] For example, when the racing vehicle 10 is turning at a corner and wheel spin occurs at the front wheels 74, by increasing the torque transmitted to the rear wheels 75, it is possible to suppress the situation where understeer is exacerbated.

[0060] Figure 3 The cross-sectional view schematically shows the power distribution device 86. The power distribution device 86 includes a housing 90, an inner shaft 91, a plurality of clutch plates 92, a cam mechanism 93, an electromagnetic clutch 94, and an electromagnetic coil 95.

[0061] The housing 90 is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the drive shaft 85 is connected to the housing 90. The inner shaft 91 is disposed inside the housing 90 and is coaxially disposed with the central axis of the housing 90. A plurality of clutch plates 92 are disposed between the housing 90 and the inner shaft 91. The inner shaft 91 is mechanically connected to the rear differential 87.

[0062] When the electromagnetic coil 95 is energized, the electromagnetic clutch 94 will engage with the housing 90. When the electromagnetic clutch 94 engages with the housing 90, the driving force transmitted to the housing 90 will be transmitted to the electromagnetic clutch 94. When the driving force is transmitted to the electromagnetic clutch 94, the cam mechanism 93 will be driven. When the cam mechanism 93 is driven, the plurality of clutch plates 92 will be pressed.

[0063] When the plurality of clutch plates 92 are pressed, the frictional force between the clutch plates 92 will increase. When the frictional force between the clutch plates 92 increases, the driving force transmitted to the housing 90 will be transmitted to the inner shaft 91. Then, the driving force is transmitted from the inner shaft 91 to the rear differential 87.

[0064] Thus, the driving force transmitted to the rear differential 87 is adjusted by the amount of current supplied to the electromagnetic coil 95.

[0065] Figure 4 FIG. is a perspective view schematically showing the air cleaner 73. The air cleaner 73 includes a housing and a filter housed in the housing. Figure 5 FIG. is a perspective view schematically showing the vehicle underbody cover 71. The vehicle underbody cover 71 is formed in a plate shape.

[0066] In Figure 2 the control device 79 controls the driving of the power distribution device 86, and the power distribution device 86 adjusts the torque transmitted to the rear differential 87 and the rear wheels 75 based on an instruction from the control device 79. The control device 79 controls the driving of the drive motor 67 based on the selection at the wiper switch 68.

[0067] The control device 79 controls the driving of the engine 72, the power distribution device 86, etc. The control device 79 includes a storage unit 40. In this storage unit 40, an engine control program P1 for controlling the driving of the engine 72, a power distribution program P2 for controlling the driving of the power distribution device 86, and a wiper drive program P3 are stored.

[0068] A plurality of sensors 20 acquire various running data D1 from the racing vehicle 10 running on the course. As the data acquired by the sensors 20, for example, there are running time, vehicle speed, G (acceleration) in three axes, angular velocity (yaw), engine speed, oil and water temperature, throttle opening, depression amount of the accelerator pedal, depression amount of the brake pedal, etc. Each sensor 20 sends the sensed data to the control device 79.

[0069] The control device 79 sends the running data D1 acquired from each sensor 20 to the server 12 through the communication device 21. In addition, the communication device 21 is a device for communicating with external servers such as the server 12. In addition, the running data D1 includes a vehicle ID for specifying the racing vehicle 10.

[0070] Figure 6 and Figure 7 is a schematic diagram schematically showing Figure 1 the input device 11 shown. The input device 11 is, for example, a device including a photographing device 45 such as a camera, an image display unit 46, a communication device 47, and sending the input data to the server 12. In addition, the input device 11A and the input device 11 have substantially the same structure.

[0071] The mechanic 22 can use the photographing device 45 to photograph the damaged part of the racing vehicle 10 in the motorsport WRC1, and can input text using the keyboard input section displayed on the image display section 46. Then, the communication device 47 transmits damage data including at least one of the image data and the text input information to the server 12.

[0072] The mechanic 22 is equipped with a communication device for communicating with the driver. Therefore, the mechanic 22 can also input the drivability data related to drivability and the like sent from the driver during driving into the input device 11 and transmit it to the server 12.

[0073] In this way, the input device 11 transmits the input data D2 including at least one of the damage data and the drivability data to the server 12. Here, in the input data D2, a vehicle ID for specifying the racing vehicle 10 is included.

[0074] Return to Figure 1 In the server 12, the driving data D1 received from the racing vehicle 10 and the input data D2 received from the input device 11 are accumulated.

[0075] In the server 12, vehicle information of the racing vehicle 10 participating in motorsports such as WRC is stored. For example, as the vehicle information of the racing vehicle 10, it includes a vehicle ID, a vehicle model, information related to the motorsport in which it is participating, and the like. Such vehicle information of the racing vehicle 10 is stored in the server 12 in advance, for example, when participating in the motorsport. In the case where multiple racing vehicles participate in motorsports such as WRC, different vehicle IDs are set for each racing vehicle. And in the server 12, the driving data D1 and the input data D2 are stored separately for each racing vehicle.

[0076] The analysis device 13 is a device for extracting technical problems of the racing vehicle 10 by using at least one of the driving data D1 and the input data D2 accumulated in the server 12. Specifically, the analysis device 13 obtains at least one of the driving data D1 and the input data D2 of the racing vehicle 10 from the server 12. And the analyst 23 uses the analysis device 13 and extracts technical problems related to the racing vehicle 10 based on at least one of the driving data D1 or the input data D2. The analyst 23 inputs the analyzed technical problems into the analysis device 13, and the analysis device 13 transmits the problem data D3 related to the input technical problems to the server 12.

[0077] In addition, in the present Embodiment 1, the analyst 23 extracts, for example, three technical problems TC1 to TC3.

[0078] For example, analyst 23 uses analysis device 13 and extracts technical problem TC1 that the temperature of engine 72 of racing vehicle 10 is likely to rise based on driving time and oil-water temperature.

[0079] For example, analyst 23 uses analysis device 13 and extracts technical problem TC2 that when racing vehicle 10 makes a turn while driving on a low-μ road, understeer is promoted.

[0080] For example, analyst 23 uses analysis device 13 to extract technical problem TC3 that the driving speed of wiper 69 is slow when "speed 3" is selected.

[0081] In this way, analysis device 13 sends problem data D3 related to technical problems TC1 to TC3 extracted by analyst 23 to server 12. In addition, vehicle ID of racing vehicle 10 is included in problem data D3.

[0082] Server 12 stores problem data D3 received from analysis device 13. Development tool 15 is a tool for obtaining problem data D3 of racing vehicle 10 from server 12 and for developer 24 to develop new technologies NT1 to NT3 for solving technical problems TC1 to TC3 represented by problem data D3 stored in server 12.

[0083] Figure 8 Schematic diagram for schematically showing new technology NT1. Figure 9 Schematic diagram for schematically showing new technology NT2. Figure 10 Schematic diagram for schematically showing new technology NT3.

[0084] Refer to Figure 8 , for example, for technical problem TC1 that the temperature of engine 72 is likely to rise, developer 24 uses development tool 15 to develop new body under cover 71A. On body under cover 71A, air intake 89 is formed that penetrates from the lower surface to the upper surface of body under cover 71A.

[0085] By installing body under cover 71A on racing vehicle 10, air sucked in from air intake 89 can be supplied into engine compartment 80, thereby cooling engine 72. In this way, developer 24 develops body under cover 71A as new technology NT1. Development tool 15 sends new technology data NTD1 related to new technology NT1 to server 12.

[0086] In Figure 9In this case, for example, developer 24 develops a new power distribution device 86A and a power distribution program PN2 in response to the technical problem TC2 that understeer is promoted when the racing vehicle 10 turns while driving on a low-μ road.

[0087] For example, the number of clutch discs 92 provided in the power distribution device 86A is larger than the number of clutch discs 92 provided in the power distribution device 86. According to this power distribution device 86A, the power distribution between the front wheels and the rear wheels can be adjusted smoothly and in a short time.

[0088] Therefore, when the control device 79 detects slip of the front wheels 74, power can be immediately transmitted to the rear wheels 75, thereby suppressing the promotion of understeer. Moreover, since the power distribution between the front wheels and the rear wheels can be adjusted smoothly, deterioration of driving performance is also suppressed. The power distribution program PN2 is a program for controlling the drive of the power distribution device 86A.

[0089] In this way, developer 24 develops the power distribution device 86A and the power distribution program PN2 as a new technology NT2 for the technical problem TC2 that understeer is promoted when the racing vehicle 10 turns while driving on a low-μ road. The development tool 15 sends new technology data NTD2 related to the power distribution device 86A and the power distribution program PN2 to the server 12.

[0090] For example, developer 24 develops a wiper drive program PN3 that increases the drive speed of the wiper 69 when "speed 3" is selected in response to the technical problem TC3 that the drive speed of the wiper 69 is slow when "speed 3" is selected.

[0091] In this way, developer 24 uses the development tool 15 to develop the wiper drive program PN3, which is a new technology NT3 for the technical problem related to the drive speed of the wiper 69.

[0092] The development tool 15 sends new technology data NTD3 related to the new technology NT3 to the server 12.

[0093] In Figure 1 each of the new technology data NTD1 to NTD3, the vehicle ID of the racing vehicle 10 is included. In the server 12, the new technology data NTD1 to NTD3 are stored.

[0094] The server 12 sends the new technology data NTD1 to NTD2 to the manufacturing device 18. The manufacturing device 18 manufactures the body bottom cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A.

[0095] The manufactured vehicle body underfloor 71A and the power distribution device 86A are transported to the repair station 19.

[0096] At the repair station 19, the mechanic removes the vehicle body underfloor 71 and the power distribution device 86 from the racing vehicle 10, and installs the vehicle body underfloor 71A and the power distribution device 86A.

[0097] Also, the mechanic installs the power distribution program PN2 and the wiper drive program PN3 on the control device 79. At this time, the racing vehicle 10 receives the power distribution program PN2 and the wiper drive program PN3 from the server 12 via the communication device 21.

[0098] In this way, by installing the vehicle body underfloor 71A and the power distribution device 86A on the racing vehicle 10 and updating each program, the racing vehicle 10A is constructed.

[0099] The racing vehicle 10A participates in the motorsport WRC2. A plurality of sensors 20 provided on the racing vehicle 10A acquire various driving data D10 from the racing vehicle 10A traveling on the route. And each sensor 20 sends this data to the control device 79. The control device 79 sends the driving data D10 to the server 12 via the communication device 21.

[0100] Also, the mechanic 22A sends input data D12 including at least one of damage data and drivability data to the server 12.

[0101] The analysis device 13A acquires the driving data D10 and the input data D12 from the server 12.

[0102] The analyst 23A uses the driving data D10 and the input data D12 to evaluate the performance of the new technologies NT1 and NT2.

[0103] For example, regarding the new technology NT1, based on the driving time and the oil and water temperature, it is determined whether the temperature rise of the engine 72 of the racing vehicle 10 is suppressed. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the temperature rise of the engine 72 is suppressed.

[0104] Also, the analyst 23A creates performance data PD1 indicating the situation where the performance is improved by the new technology NT1. The analysis device 13A sends the performance data PD1 to the server 12.

[0105] For example, regarding the new technology NT2, it is assumed that when the racing vehicle 10A makes a turn while traveling on a low-μ road, the occurrence of understeer is suppressed. In addition, regarding the new technology NT3, it is assumed that the driving speed of the wiper 69 when "speed 3" is selected is improved.

[0106] The analyst 23A creates performance data PD2 and PD3 representing the situation where the performance is improved by the new technologies NT2 and NT3. The analysis device 13A sends the performance data PD2 and PD3 to the server 12.

[0107] In addition, in each of the performance data PD1 to PD3, there are stored flags indicating that the technical effects of the new technologies NT1 to NT3 are recognized.

[0108] The analyst 23A uses the driving data D10 and the input data D12 to extract the technical issues of the racing vehicle 10A.

[0109] For example, the analyst 23A uses the analysis device 13 and extracts technical issues TC4 such as the poor responsiveness of the engine of the racing vehicle 10 based on the depression amount of the accelerator pedal, the engine speed, the oil and water temperature, and the drivability information.

[0110] And the analysis device 13 sends the issue data D4 related to the technical issue TC4 extracted by the analyst 23A to the server 12.

[0111] In addition, in each of the performance data PD1 to PD3 and the issue data D4, the vehicle ID of the racing vehicle 10A is included. In addition, the performance data PD1 contains an ID for specifying the new technology NT1 (new technology data NTD1). Similarly, the performance data PD2 and PD3 contain IDs for specifying the new technologies NT2 and NT3 (new technology data NTD2 and NTD3).

[0112] The development tool 15A is a tool for obtaining the issue data D4 of the racing vehicle 10A from the server 12 and for the developer 24A to develop a new technology NT4 for solving the technical issue TC4.

[0113] Figure 11 FIG. is a schematic diagram showing the new technology NT4. As the new technology NT4 for solving the technical issue TC4 of the poor responsiveness of the engine 72, the developer 24A develops a new air filter 73A and a new engine control program PN1.

[0114] The air filter 73A has achieved an improvement in air permeability compared to the air filter 73. On the other hand, it has achieved the maintenance of dust-proofness, corrosion resistance, and dust collection function. By installing the air filter 73A in the racing vehicle 10 instead of the air filter 73, the amount of air supplied to the engine 72 can be increased.

[0115] The engine control program PN1 is a program for changing the amount of air supplied to the engine 72 by replacing the air filter 73A, thereby changing the drive control of the engine 72.

[0116] In this way, by installing the air filter 73A on the racing vehicle 10A and updating the engine control program P1 to the engine control program PN1, the responsiveness of the engine 72 can be improved.

[0117] In this way, as a new technology NT4 for solving the technical problem of poor responsiveness of the engine 72, the developer 24A develops the air filter 73A and the engine control program PN1.

[0118] The development tool 15 sends the new technology data NTD4 related to the new technology NT4 to the server 12.

[0119] The server 12 sends the new technology data NTD4 to the manufacturing device 18A. The manufacturing device 18A manufactures the air filter 73A based on the new technology data NTD4.

[0120] The manufactured air filter 73A is transported to the pit stop 19A. The mechanic removes the air filter 73 from the racing vehicle 10A and installs the air filter 73A on the racing vehicle 10A.

[0121] Furthermore, the mechanic installs the engine control program PN1 on the control device 79 of the racing vehicle 10A. At this time, the racing vehicle 10A receives the engine control program PN1 from the server 12 through the communication device 21. And the racing vehicle 10A updates the engine control program P1 to the engine control program PN1.

[0122] In this way, a new racing vehicle 10B is constructed. This racing vehicle 10B also participates in a new motorsport.

[0123] And, by the running of the racing vehicle 10B in the new motorsport, the effect of the new technology NT4 is judged.

[0124] Here, in the first embodiment, the technical effects of the new technologies NT1 to NT3 are recognized by the running of the racing vehicle 10A in the actual motorsport WRC2, and in the performance data PD1 to PD3, there are flags indicating that the technical effects of the new technologies NT1 to NT3 have been recognized.

[0125] The server 12 sends the new technology data NTD1 to NTD3 of the new technologies NT1 to NT3, for which the technical effects have been recognized, and the performance data PD1 to PD3 to the abstract tool 30.

[0126] In the case where there is no sign of admitting a technical effect in the performance data PD1, the server 12 does not send the new technology data NTD1 and the performance data PD1 to the summary tool 30.

[0127] Figure 12 It is a schematic diagram showing the technical notification system 3.

[0128] The technical notification system 3 includes a summary tool 30, a distribution device 32, user vehicles 34A to 34D, user terminals 35A to 35D, a service provider 37, a provider terminal 38, and a manufacturing device 39.

[0129] The summary tool 30 is a tool for obtaining new technology data NTD1 to NTD3 and performance data PD1 to PD3 from the server 12 and creating notification messages M1 to M3. The staff member 33 uses the summary tool 30 to create the notification messages M1 to M3. In each notification message, technical notification information N1 of the new technology, information N2 indicating whether component replacement is required, information N3 indicating whether program update is required, information N4 indicating whether enforcement is required, and cost-related information N5 are included.

[0130] The notification message M1 is a message related to the new technology NT1, and each of the notification messages M2 and M3 is a message related to each of the new technologies NT2 and NT3. The relationship of the information N1 to N5 included in each of the notification messages M1 to M3 is as shown in Table 1 below.

[0131] "Technical notification information N1" represents the technical outline of each of the new technologies NT1 to NT3. The technical notification information N1 of each of the notification messages M1 to M3 is created by the staff member 33 based on the new technology data NTD1 to NTD4 and the performance data PD1 to PD4. "○" in the "technical notification information N1" indicates that the outline information of each new technology is recorded. "○" in the "replacement information N2" indicates that component replacement is required, and "×" indicates that component replacement is not required. "○" in the "update information N3" indicates that program update is required, and "×" indicates that program update is not required.

[0132] "○" in the "type information N4" indicates the case where it is enforced regardless of the intention of the user 36, and "×" indicates the case where it is possible to select whether to install the new technology according to the intention of the user 36.

[0133] That is to say, the new technologies NT1 and NT2 are "selective technologies" that are installed in the user vehicles according to the selection made by each user. And the notification messages M1 and M2 are "selection notifications" for each user to select whether to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 as selective technologies in each user vehicle.

[0134] On the other hand, the new technology NT3 is a "mandatory technology" that is installed in the user vehicles regardless of the choices of individual users. And the notification message M3 is a "contact notification" that informs about the situation of installing the new technology NT3, which is a mandatory technology, in the user vehicles.

[0135] "○" in the "cost information N5" indicates the case where costs are incurred, and "×" indicates free of charge. Specifically, since the cost information N5 is "×" in the notification messages M1 and M3, the fixed usage fees paid by each of the users 36A to 36D per month will not change even if the new technologies NT1 and NT3 are installed. On the other hand, since the cost information N5 is "○" in the notification message M2, it means that the fixed usage fees will increase when the new technology NT2 is installed.

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Table 1

[0137] N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 M1 O ○ × × × M2 O ○ ○ × O M3 O × ○ ○ ×

[0138] In the technical notification information N1 of the notification message M1, the technical outline of the underbody cover 71A and information indicating that the cooling efficiency of the engine 72 is improved by adopting the underbody cover 71A are recorded.

[0139] In the technical notification information N1 of the notification message M2, the technical outlines of the power distribution device 86A and the power distribution program PN2 and information indicating that the slippage is suppressed by installing the power distribution device 86A and the power distribution program PN2 are recorded.

[0140] In the technical notification information N1 of the notification message M3, information indicating that the driving speed of the windshield wiper 69 is improved is recorded.

[0141] And the summary tool 30 sends the notification messages M1 to M3 created by the staff member 33 to the publishing device 32.

[0142] Figure 13 FIG. is a schematic diagram showing the publishing device 32 and the provider terminal 38. The provider terminal 38 is a terminal used by the service provider 37. The service provider 37 provides services such as renting the user vehicles 34A to 34D to the users 36A to 36D within a specified period, for example, by charging a fixed monthly usage fee from the users 36A to 36D. In addition, the service provider 37 also performs maintenance of the user vehicles 34A to 34D. The service provider 37 is, for example, a vehicle dealer, etc.

[0143] The provider terminal 38 includes a storage unit 56, a processing unit 57, a communication device 58, and an input unit 59. In the storage unit 56, vehicle information VD1 to VD4 of user vehicles 34A to 34D, contract information CD1 to CD4 of respective users 36A to 36D, and user information UI1 to UI4 of respective users 36A to 36D are stored.

[0144] The vehicle information VD1 to VD4 is stored in the storage unit 53, for example, when the users 36A to 36D conclude contracts with the service provider 37 regarding the use of the user vehicles 34A to 34D. For example, the vehicle information VD1 stores vehicle model information indicating the model of the user vehicle 34A and terminal information of the communication device 21 of the user vehicle 34A. In addition, it includes communication addresses of the communication device 21 and the like.

[0145] The contract information CD1 to CD4 includes, for example: information indicating the fixed usage fees paid monthly by respective users 36A to 36D, information indicating the contract periods, contract start times, and contract end times of respective users 36A to 36D, information specifying the user vehicles 34A to 34D used by respective users 36A to 36D, and information such as the names of respective users 36A to 36D.

[0146] The user information UI1 to UI4 includes terminal information TF1 to TF4 of the user terminals 35A to 35D and information indicating the names, addresses, etc. of the users 36A to 36D. The terminal information TF1 to TF4 includes information such as the IP addresses or email addresses of respective user terminals 35A to 35D.

[0147] Moreover, the provider terminal 38 sends the vehicle information VD1 to VD4, the contract information CD1 to CD4, and the user information UI1 to UI4 of the user vehicles 34A to 34D to the publishing device 32 via the communication device 58.

[0148] The publishing device 32 includes a storage unit 53, a processing unit 54, and a communication unit 55. In the storage unit 53, vehicle information VD0 of the race vehicle 10, the vehicle information VD1 to VD4 of respective user vehicles 34A to 34D, the contract information CD1 to CD4, and the user information UI of the users 36A to 36D are stored.

[0149] The vehicle information VD0 includes information indicating the model of the race vehicle 10. The vehicle information VD0 of the race vehicle 10 is input into the storage unit 53 when the race vehicle 10 participates in motorsports.

[0150] The distribution device 32 receives vehicle information VD1 to VD4, contract information CD1 to CD4, and user information UI1 to UI4 of user vehicles 34A to 34D from the provider terminal 38 via the communication unit 55. Further, the distribution device 32 stores the vehicle information VD1 to VD4, contract information CD1 to CD4, and user information UI1 to UI4 of user vehicles 34A to 34D in the storage unit 53.

[0151] Figure 14 It is a state line graph at the distribution device 32, user terminals 35A to 35D, and service provider 37.

[0152] The processing unit 54 of the distribution device 32 selects user vehicles to which new technologies NT1 to NT3 can be applied (step 10). Further, in the present embodiment, it may be set to select user vehicles of the same vehicle type as the racing vehicle 10 (10A) from among the plurality of user vehicles 34A to 34D. Further, as a method for selecting user vehicles to which new technologies NT1 to NT3 can be applied, various methods can be adopted.

[0153] For example, it is assumed that user vehicles 34A and 34B are of the same vehicle type as the racing vehicle 10. In this case, the communication unit 55 of the distribution device 32 notifies the user terminals 35A and 35B of notification messages M1 to M3 including technical notification information based on new technologies NT1 to NT3 (step 20, step 21).

[0154] Thereby, users 36A and 36B can obtain technical information related to new technologies NT1 to NT3.

[0155] At this time, since information N1 is stored in each of the notification messages M1 to M3, users 36A and 36B can learn the technical outlines of the respective new technologies NT1 to NT3.

[0156] In addition, based on the replacement information N2 and update information N3, users 36A and 36B can learn whether component replacement and program update are required when installing the respective new technologies NT1 to NT3 in their own user vehicles 34A and 34B. Based on the type information N4, users 36A and 36B can learn whether it is a contact notification or a selection notification.

[0157] By obtaining the notification message M3, users 36A and 36B can learn in advance the situation where the new technology NT3, which is a mandatory technology, is installed in the user vehicles 34A and 34B.

[0158] Further, based on the cost information N5, users 36A and 36B can learn the costs required to install the respective new technologies NT1 to NT3 in the user vehicle 34A.

[0159] After the distribution device 32 has sent the notification messages M1 to M3, it sends a program update request R1 to the server 12 (step 30). The program update request R1 includes the communication addresses of the communication devices 21 of the user vehicles 34A and 34D.

[0160] When the server 12 receives the program update request R1, the server 12 sends the wiper driver program PN3 to the user vehicle 34A and the user vehicle 34B (step 31, step 32).

[0161] When the user vehicle 34A and the user vehicle 34B receive the wiper driver program PN3, the wiper driver program P3 stored in the control unit is updated to the wiper driver program PN3 (step 33, step 34).

[0162] Figure 15 It is a status line graph for the distribution device 32, the user terminal 35A, and the service provider 37, etc.

[0163] In this Figure 15 an example is described in which the user 36A selects to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 in the user vehicle 34A.

[0164] The user 36A can select to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 in the user vehicle 34A by operating the user terminal 35A. In addition, in the cost information N5 of the notification message M2, the user 36A can learn in advance that the fixed usage cost of the user vehicle 34A will increase when installing the new technology NT2.

[0165] The user terminal 35A sends a user request signal R3 requesting to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 in the user vehicle 34A (step 40).

[0166] The user request signal R3 includes information indicating the request for the new technologies NT1 and NT2, information specifying the user 36A, information indicating the user terminal 35A, and a vehicle ID specifying the user vehicle 34A.

[0167] When the distribution device 32 receives the user request signal R3, it confirms the content of the user request signal R3 (step 41).

[0168] Figure 16It is a flowchart showing the confirmation of the request content in step 41. When the publishing device 32 receives the user request signal R3, it determines whether the new technology NT2 is selected in the user request signal R3 (step 60). When it is determined that the new technology NT2 is selected (Yes in step 60), the publishing device 32 calculates the updated fixed usage fee starting from the next month (step 62).

[0169] For example, the publishing device 32 calculates the fixed usage fee paid by the user 36A per month based on the remaining months of the contract period and the cost required to install the new technology NT2. Thus, in the present embodiment, the publishing device 32 is the "fee setting unit" for setting the amount paid by the user 36A.

[0170] Next, the publishing device 32 adds the information of the updated fixed fee to the message of the response signal RP1 described later (step 63).

[0171] Next, the publishing device 32 determines whether component replacement is required for the new technology selected in the user request signal R3 (step 64).

[0172] This Figure 16 In the example shown, it is assumed that both the new technology NT1 and the new technology NT2 require component replacement (the body under cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A).

[0173] When the publishing device 32 determines that component replacement is required (Yes in step 64), it adds the information of the service provider 37 to the message of the response signal RP1 (step 66). This is because the component replacement needs to be carried out at the service provider 37. In addition, the information of the service provider 37 includes the location information, business hours, contact information, etc. of the service provider 37.

[0174] And the publishing device 32 sends the response signal RP1 including the created response message to the user terminal 35A (step 42).

[0175] In addition, in the present embodiment, the response signal RP1 includes the information indicating the updated fixed fee, the information related to the service provider 37, and the information indicating that the user request signal R3 for installing the new technologies NT1 and NT2 has been received.

[0176] On the other hand, when the new technology NT2 is not selected in the user request signal R3 (No in step 60), the information related to the updated fixed fee is not included in the response signal RP1.

[0177] In addition, when only the new technology that does not require component replacement is selected in the user request signal R3 (No in step 64), the response signal RP1 does not contain information related to the service provider 37. Further, when the distribution device 32 determines that component replacement is not required, the steps from the sending of the order acceptance signal R4 (step 44) described later to step 51 are omitted.

[0178] In Figure 15 , by causing the user terminal 35A to receive the response signal RP1, the user 36A can confirm information related to the updated fixed fee, confirm the request content (installation of the new technologies NT1 and NT2), and confirm information related to the service provider 37.

[0179] Moreover, when the user 36A determines that there is no problem as a result of the confirmation, the user 36A operates the user terminal 35A to send a confirmation signal CS1 (step 43).

[0180] When the distribution device 32 receives the confirmation signal CS1, the distribution device 32 sends an order acceptance signal R4 to the provider terminal 38 of the service provider 37 (step 44). The order acceptance signal R4 includes the user information UI of the user 36A, the terminal information TF of the user terminal 35A, the vehicle information VD1 of the user vehicle 34A, and information indicating that the new technologies NT1 and NT2 are requested.

[0181] When the provider terminal 38 receives the order acceptance signal R4, the provider terminal 38 confirms the order acceptance content (step 45). The provider terminal 38 confirms the requested items of the new technologies included in the order acceptance signal R4. Further, the provider terminal 38 sends an order signal OS1 to the manufacturing device 39 (step 46), where the order signal OS1 is a signal for ordering the body underfloor 71A of the ordered new technology NT1 and the power distribution device 86A of the new technology NT3 from the manufacturing device 39.

[0182] When the manufacturing device 39 receives the order signal OS1, the manufacturing device 39 sends a response signal RP2 (step 47). The response signal RP2 includes delivery date information indicating the delivery date on which the body underfloor 71A and the power distribution device 86A can be delivered to the service provider 37.

[0183] When the service provider 37 receives the response signal RP2, it sets the component replacement date for the user 36A to replace components at the service provider 37 (step 48). Additionally, the component replacement date is set to be after the delivery date when the body under cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A are delivered to the service provider 37. And the service provider 37 sends a response signal RP3 to the user terminal 35A (step 49). In this response signal RP3, it contains information indicating the schedule information for replacing the body under cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A. Additionally, in this response signal RP3, it contains information for specifying the service provider 37 that performs the component replacement. For example, it contains information such as the address of this service provider 37.

[0184] By receiving the response signal RP3 through the user terminal 35A, the user 36A can know the schedule for coming to the service provider 37.

[0185] The manufacturing device 18 manufactures the body under cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A specified in the order signal OS1. And the manufactured body under cover 71A and power distribution device 86A are transported to the service provider 37 (step 50).

[0186] On the component replacement date, when the user vehicle 34A arrives at the store (step 51), the mechanics of the service provider 37 replace the body under cover 71 and the power distribution device 86 of the user vehicle 34A with the body under cover 71A and the power distribution device 86A, and perform the update of the program (step 55).

[0187] In order to update the program, the mechanic uses the provider terminal 38 to send a program update request R5 to the server 12 (step 56). In this program update request R5, it contains the terminal information of the communication device 21 of the user vehicle 34A and information indicating a request for the power distribution program PN2.

[0188] When the server 12 receives the program update request R5, the server 12 sends the power distribution program PN2 to the user vehicle 34A (step 57).

[0189] When the user vehicle 34A receives the power distribution program PN2, it updates the power distribution program P2 stored in the storage unit of the user vehicle 34A to the power distribution program PN2.

[0190] Figure 17 For the status line diagrams at the publishing device 32, the user terminals 35A to 35D, and the service provider 37, etc.

[0191] At service provider 37, when the installation of new technology NT1 and new technology NT3 is completed, provider terminal 38 sends a completion signal CS2 to user terminal 35A (step 70).

[0192] User 36A can learn that the installation work at service provider 37 has been completed by receiving completion signal CS2, and thus can enable user 36A to go to service provider 37 to pick up.

[0193] Provider terminal 38 updates the information stored in storage unit 56 (step 72). Specifically, it updates the contract information CD1 of user 36A and the vehicle information VD1 of user vehicle 34A. Provider terminal 38 updates the fixed usage fee paid by user 36A each month included in contract information CD1. Moreover, in vehicle information VD1, information indicating that new technologies NT1 and NT2 have been installed is added. And provider terminal 38 sends an update signal UD1 including the updated contract information CD1 and vehicle information VD1 to server 12 (step 74).

[0194] Thus, according to this embodiment, user 36A can install new technologies that are applied to race vehicle 10A in motorsports and whose technical effects are recognized in motorsports into user vehicle 34A. In particular, not only software can be updated, but also hardware can be updated.

[0195] In addition, in the case of only installing new technology NT1, the fixed usage fee paid by user 36A each month will not change.

[0196] Moreover, regarding new technology NT3, it is automatically released to user vehicles 34A and 34B as target vehicles, and in each of user vehicle 34A and user vehicle 34B, wiper driver program P3 is updated to wiper driver program PN3.

[0197] In addition, in the above embodiment, although the case where users 36A to 36D use services with a fixed usage fee is described, the structure of services using such a fixed usage fee is not necessarily an essential structure in the system related to the present disclosure.

[0198] In addition, for example, the following method can also be adopted, that is, even for technologies that have not been extracted with technical problems during the driving process of motorsports, they are notified to each vehicle user. By receiving this notification, each of users 36A to 36D can confirm the reliability of the current user vehicles 34A to 34D.

[0199] In addition, although in the above-described Embodiment 1, it is assumed that the distribution device 32 sends each of the notification messages M1 to M3 to the user terminals 35A and 35B, for example, it may also be assumed that the notifications are sent to each of the user vehicles 34A and 34B. In this case, it is assumed that the contents of each of the notification messages M1 to M3 are displayed on a navigation screen or the like mounted on each of the user vehicles 34A and 34B. Thus, in the "using terminal", not only the user terminals 35A to 35D are included, but also receiving devices of the user vehicles 34A to 34D and the like are included.

[0200] (Embodiment 2)

[0201] Use Figure 18 and the like to describe the technology development system 1A according to the present Embodiment 2. The technology development system 1A includes a development system 2 and a technology notification system 3A.

[0202] Figure 18 FIG. is a schematic diagram schematically showing the technology notification system 3A. In the technology notification system 3A, the distribution device 32 sends the notification messages M1 to M3 and the vehicle information VD0 to the provider terminal 38.

[0203] Figure 19 FIG. is a schematic diagram schematically showing the distribution device 32 and the provider terminal 38. In the storage unit 56 of the provider terminal 38, the vehicle information VD1 to VD4 of the user vehicles 34A to 34D, the contract information CD1 to CD4 of each of the users 36A to 36D, and the user information UI1 to UI4 of each of the users 36A to 36D are stored.

[0204] Figure 20 FIG. is a state line diagram of the manufacturing device 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, and the user terminal 35 and the like.

[0205] The provider terminal 38 selects vehicles (step 100) that can apply the new technologies NT1 to NT3 from the user vehicles 34A to 34D based on the vehicle information VD0 and the vehicle information VD1 to VD4. In the example shown in this figure, for example, the service provider 37 selects the user vehicle 34A and the user vehicle 34B.

[0206] The provider terminal 38 distributes the notification messages M1 to M3 to the user terminals 35A and 35B or the user vehicles 34A and 34B of the users 36A and 36B who are using the user vehicles 34A and 34B (steps 120 and 121).

[0207] Furthermore, the provider terminal 38 sends a program update request R1 to the server 12 (step 130). In this program update request R1, the communication addresses of the communication devices 21 of the user vehicles 34A and 34D are included.

[0208] When the server 12 receives the program update request R1, the server 12 sends the wiper driver program PN3 to the user vehicle 34A and the user vehicle 34B (step 131, step 132).

[0209] When the user vehicle 34A and the user vehicle 34B receive the wiper driver program PN3, the wiper driver program P3 stored in the control unit is updated to the wiper driver program PN3 (step 133, step 134).

[0210] Figure 21 For the state line diagrams at the manufacturing device 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, the user terminal 35, etc.

[0211] In this Figure 21 an example in which the user 36A selects to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 in the user vehicle 34A is described.

[0212] The user terminal 35A sends a user request signal R3 requesting to install the new technologies NT1 and NT2 in the user vehicle 34A (step 140).

[0213] When the provider terminal 38 receives the user request signal R3, it confirms the content of the user request signal R3 (step 141).

[0214] Figure 22 It is a flowchart showing the confirmation of the request content in step 141. When the provider terminal 38 receives the user request signal R3, it determines whether the new technology NT2 is selected in the user request signal R3 (step 160). When it is determined that the new technology NT2 is selected (Yes in step 160), the provider terminal 38 calculates the updated fixed usage fee starting from the next month (step 162).

[0215] The provider terminal 38 calculates the fixed usage fee paid by the user 36A per month based on the remaining months of the contract period and the cost required to install the new technology NT2. Thus, in the present embodiment, the provider terminal 38 is the "fee setting unit" for setting the amount paid by the user 36A.

[0216] Next, the provider terminal 38 adds the information on the updated fixed fee to the information in the response signal RP1 described later (step 163).

[0217] Next, the provider terminal 38 determines whether component replacement is required for the new technologies selected in the user request signal R3 (step 164).

[0218] ThisFigure 22 In the example shown, it is assumed that for both the new technology NT1 and the new technology NT2, component replacements (body undercovers 71A and power distribution devices 86A) are required.

[0219] When the provider terminal 38 determines that a component replacement is required (Yes in step 164), it adds information on the service provider 37 to the message of the response signal RP1 (step 166). This is because the component replacement needs to be carried out at the service provider 37. Additionally, when the provider terminal 38 determines that no component replacement is required, in principle, the steps from step 145 to step 51 described later can be omitted.

[0220] Furthermore, the provider terminal 38 sends the response signal RP1 including the created response message to the user terminal 35A (step 142).

[0221] In addition, in the present embodiment, the response signal RP1 includes information indicating the updated fixed fee, information related to the service provider 37, and information indicating that the user request signal R3 incorporating the new technologies NT1 and NT2 has been received.

[0222] In Figure 21 , by the user terminal 35A receiving the response signal RP1, the user 36A can confirm information related to the updated fixed fee, confirm the request content (installation of the new technologies NT1 and NT2), and confirm information related to the service provider 37.

[0223] On the other hand, in the user request signal R3, when the new technology NT2 is not selected (No in step 160), the response signal RP1 does not include information related to the updated fixed fee.

[0224] In addition, in the user request signal R3, when only new technologies that do not require component replacement are selected (No in step 164), the response signal RP1 does not include information related to the service provider 37.

[0225] Moreover, when the user 36A determines that there are no problems as a result of the confirmation and operates the user terminal 35A, a confirmation signal CS1 is sent to the provider terminal 38 (step 143).

[0226] When the provider terminal 38 receives the confirmation signal CS1, it confirms the order acceptance content (step 145). The provider terminal 38 confirms the request items for the new technologies included in the confirmation signal CS1.

[0227] Here, in Figure 21In [the above], steps 46 to 62 after step 145 are omitted from detailed description because they are substantially the same as those in the above-described Embodiment 1.

[0228] In addition, in this Embodiment 2, the provider terminal 38 also sends an order signal OS1 to the manufacturing device 39 (step 46). When the manufacturing device 39 receives the order signal OS1, it sends a response signal RP2 to the provider terminal 38 (step 47).

[0229] And when the service provider 37 receives the response signal RP2, it sets the component replacement date for the user 36A to replace components at the service provider 37 (step 48). And the service provider 37 sends a response signal RP3 to the user terminal 35A (step 49). In addition, in this response signal RP3, information related to the component replacement date and information on the service provider 37 that performs the component replacement are included. For example, the contact information, address, etc. of this service provider 37. The manufacturing device 39 manufactures the vehicle underbody 71A and the power distribution device 86A specified in the order signal OS1. And the manufactured vehicle underbody 71A and power distribution device 86A are transported to the service provider 37 (step 50). After that, on the component replacement date, when the user vehicle 34A arrives at the store (step 51), the mechanic of the service provider 37 replaces the vehicle underbody 71 and the power distribution device 86 of the user vehicle 34A with the vehicle underbody 71A and the power distribution device 86A, and updates the program (step 55). In order to update the program, the mechanic uses the provider terminal 38 to send a program update request R5 to the server 12 (step 56). When the server 12 receives the program update request R5, the server 12 sends the power distribution program PN2 to the user vehicle 34A (step 57).

[0230] When the user vehicle 34A receives the power distribution program PN2, it updates the power distribution program P2 stored in the storage unit of the user vehicle 34A to the power distribution program PN2.

[0231] Figure 23 State line diagrams for the manufacturing device 39, the provider terminal 38, the server 12, and the user terminal 35, etc.

[0232] In service provider 37, when the loading of new technology NT1 and new technology NT2 is completed, provider terminal 38 sends a completion signal CS2 to user terminal 35A (step 70). Provider terminal 38 updates the information stored in storage unit 56 (step 72). Specifically, the contract information CD1 of user 36A and the vehicle information VD1 of user vehicle 34A are updated. Provider terminal 38 updates the fixed usage fee paid monthly by user 36A included in contract information CD1. Further, in vehicle information VD1, information indicating that new technologies NT1 and NT2 have been loaded is added.

[0233] Thus, in the present Embodiment 2, user 36A can also load new technologies whose technical effects have been confirmed in motorsports into user vehicle 34A. In particular, not only software updates but also hardware updates can be performed.

[0234] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present disclosure is represented by the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

Claims

1. A technical notification system comprising: User vehicles (34A to 34D), which are vehicles used by the user by paying a fixed usage fee to the service provider; User terminals (35A to 35D), which are terminals used by the user; A publishing device (32), which communicates with the user terminals (35A to 35D); A provider terminal (38), which is a terminal used by a service provider who provides services related to the vehicles used by the user, The publishing device (32) includes a first storage unit (53), a first processing unit (54), and a first communication unit (55), In the first storage unit (53), race vehicle information related to the models of race vehicles that travel in motorsports, a plurality of new technology information related to new technologies applied to the race vehicles, and information (N5) indicating whether each new technology is an object technology (NT2) for which the user's fixed usage fee is increased when the new technology is applied to the user vehicles (34A to 34D) are stored; The provider terminal (38) includes a second storage unit (56), a second processing unit (57), and a second communication unit (58), In the second storage unit (56), user vehicle information related to the user vehicles (34A to 34D), contract information indicating the usage fees paid by the user to use the vehicles, and terminal information related to the user terminals (35A to 35D) are stored; The first communication unit (55) of the publishing device (32) receives the user vehicle information, the contract information, and the terminal information from the provider terminal (38); The first processor (54) of the publishing device (32) selects the user vehicles (34A to 34D) of the same model as the race vehicle based on the race vehicle information and the user vehicle information, and based on the terminal information, sends a notification message including the plurality of new technology information to the user terminals (35A to 35D) of the users who are using the selected user vehicles (34A to 34D) that can apply the new technology; Based on the user's operation, the user terminals (35A to 35D) send a request signal including the new technology selected by the user to the publishing device (32); The first processing unit (54) of the publishing device (32) determines whether the new technology selected by the user included in the request signal is the object technology (NT2), and calculates the updated fixed usage fee when the new technology selected by the user is the object technology (NT2); The first communication unit (55) of the publishing device (32) sends a response signal (RP1) including information indicating the updated fixed usage fee of the user to the user terminals (35A to 35D) of the user; The user terminals (35A to 35D) send a confirmation signal (CS1) that has confirmed information related to the updated fixed fee to the distribution device (32) based on the user's operation. When the distribution device (32) receives the confirmation signal (CS1), it sends an acceptance order signal including information indicating that the new technology has been requested to the provider terminal (38). When the application of the new technology is completed, the provider terminal (38) sends a completion signal to the user terminals (35A to 35D), and updates the information on the user's updated fixed usage fee to the second storage unit (56).

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