Information processing system, storage medium, and information processing method

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an information processing system, a storage medium, and an information processing method. The information processing system includes a vehicle and an information processing device. The vehicle includes a first component including a measurement unit that measures a number of operations of the vehicle, a second component that measures the number of operations using the measurement unit, and a control device that transmits a first number of operations indicating the number of operations of the first component and a second number of operations indicating the number of operations of the second component to the information processing device. The information processing device includes a storage unit that stores a first cumulative number of operations indicating a cumulative number of operations of the first component and a second cumulative number of operations indicating a cumulative number of operations of the second component, and a control unit. The control unit determines whether the first component and the second component are replaced based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations, and updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations in different steps according to a result of the determination.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to information processing systems, recording media, and information processing methods. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, there were known techniques for determining when to replace vehicle parts.

[0003] For example, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2009-74486 discloses a method that uses the cumulative load-damage characteristic, which pre-calculates the relationship between the cumulative load point and the damage point of the cumulative engine load, to determine the engine maintenance period based on the cumulative value of the engine load. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One method for determining when to replace vehicle parts is based on mileage and years of use. However, this method sometimes results in the replacement of parts that are not yet deteriorated, leading to increased maintenance costs.

[0005] There is room for improvement in the technology for determining when to replace vehicle parts.

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a technique for properly determining when to replace parts of a vehicle.

[0007] The information processing system disclosed herein includes a vehicle and an information processing device, wherein...

[0008] The vehicle has the following features:

[0009] The first component is equipped with a measuring unit that measures the number of times it has worked.

[0010] At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component; and

[0011] The control device sends a first count, representing the number of times the first component has worked, and a second count, representing the number of times the second component has worked, to the information processing device.

[0012] The information processing device includes:

[0013] The storage unit stores the cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations); and

[0014] Control Department

[0015] The control unit determines whether the first component and the second component have been replaced based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations obtained from the vehicle.

[0016] Based on the determination result, the control unit updates the first cumulative number of work cycles and the second cumulative number of work cycles stored in the storage unit in different steps.

[0017] The storage medium of this disclosure stores programs used in an information processing system, including vehicles and information processing devices, wherein...

[0018] The vehicle has the following features:

[0019] The first component includes a measuring unit that measures the number of times it operates; and

[0020] At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component.

[0021] The program causes the computer to perform actions including the following:

[0022] The cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations) are stored.

[0023] Obtain from the vehicle a first number of operations representing the number of operations of the first component and a second number of operations representing the number of operations of the second component;

[0024] Based on the first and second number of operations obtained from the vehicle, it is determined whether the first and second components have been replaced; and

[0025] Based on the determination result, the first cumulative number of work and the second cumulative number of work stored in the storage unit are updated in different steps.

[0026] The information processing method disclosed herein is an information processing method within an information processing system equipped with a vehicle and an information processing device, wherein...

[0027] The vehicle has the following features:

[0028] The first component includes a measuring unit that measures the number of times it operates; and

[0029] At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component.

[0030] The information processing method includes:

[0031] The cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations) are stored.

[0032] Obtain from the vehicle a first number of operations representing the number of operations of the first component and a second number of operations representing the number of operations of the second component;

[0033] Based on the first and second number of operations obtained from the vehicle, it is determined whether the first and second components have been replaced; and

[0034] Based on the determination result, the first cumulative number of work and the second cumulative number of work stored in the storage unit are updated in different steps.

[0035] According to this disclosure, it is possible to properly determine the timing for replacing vehicle parts. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals show the same elements, and wherein:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating the structure of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating the structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of a component unit in an embodiment of this disclosure.

[0041] Figure 5A This is a graph representing an example of the number of jobs.

[0042] Figure 5B This is a diagram illustrating an example of the number of operations required when the first component is replaced.

[0043] Figure 5C This is a diagram showing an example of the cumulative number of jobs updated when the first component was replaced.

[0044] Figure 5D This is an example diagram showing the number of operations required when the second component is replaced.

[0045] Figure 5E This is a diagram showing an example of the cumulative number of jobs updated when the second component was replaced.

[0046] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0049] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating the structure of the information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 1 This section describes the structure and overview of the information processing system 1 according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0050] The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 10 and a vehicle 20. The information processing device 10 and the vehicle 20 are communicatively connected via a network 30. The network 30 may be a network including mobile communication networks and the Internet.

[0051] exist Figure 1 The diagram shows one information processing device 10 and one vehicle 20, but there may be two or more information processing devices 10 and vehicles 20.

[0052] The information processing device 10 is, for example, a dedicated computer configured to function as a server. The information processing device 10 can also be a general-purpose PC (Personal Computer). The information processing device 10 is capable of communicating with the vehicle 20 via the network 30.

[0053] Vehicle 20 can be any type of vehicle, such as a gasoline vehicle, diesel vehicle, HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle), or FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle). Vehicle 20 can also be automated at any level. The level of automation can be, for example, any one of Levels 1 to 5 in the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) classification system. Vehicle 20 can communicate with information processing unit 10 via network 30.

[0054] The information processing device 10 stores the cumulative number of operations of the components of the vehicle 20. The vehicle 20 measures the number of operations of its components and sends the measured number of operations to the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 updates the stored cumulative number of operations based on the number of operations of the vehicle 20's components obtained from the vehicle 20.

[0055] Reference Figure 2The structure of the information processing apparatus 10 according to the embodiments of this disclosure will be explained.

[0056] The information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, an output unit 14, and a control unit 15.

[0057] The communication unit 11 includes a communication module connected to the network 30. For example, the communication unit 11 may also include a communication module corresponding to a LAN (Local Area Network). In one embodiment, the information processing device 10 is connected to the network 30 via the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 sends and receives a variety of information via the network 30. The communication unit 11 is able to communicate with the vehicle 20 via the network 30.

[0058] The storage unit 12 may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, or an optical memory, but is not limited to these. The storage unit 12 may also function as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used for the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may also store system programs, application programs, and various information received from the communication unit 11. The information stored in the storage unit 12 may be updated, for example, by receiving information from the network 30 via the communication unit 11. A portion of the storage unit 12 may also be located externally to the information processing device 10. In this case, the externally located portion of the storage unit 12 may be connected to the information processing device 10 via any interface.

[0059] The input unit 13 includes one or more input interfaces for detecting user input and acquiring input information based on user operations. For example, the input unit 13 may include physical keys, electrostatic capacitive keys, a touch screen integrated with the display of the output unit 14, or a microphone for accepting sound input, but is not limited to these.

[0060] The output unit 14 includes one or more output interfaces for outputting information and notifying the user. For example, the output unit 14 may include a display that outputs image information, a speaker that outputs sound information, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0061] The control unit 15 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor for specific processing. The dedicated circuit is, for example, a FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The control unit 15 controls the various parts of the information processing device 10 while performing processing related to the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0062] Reference Figure 3 This describes the structure of the vehicle 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0063] The vehicle 20 includes a communication device 21, a control device 22, and a component unit 23. The communication device 21, the control device 22, and the component unit 23 are connected to each other in a manner that enables them to communicate with each other, for example, via an in-vehicle network such as CAN (Controller Area Network) or a dedicated line.

[0064] Communication device 21 includes a communication module connected to network 30. For example, communication device 21 may also include a communication module corresponding to mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation). Vehicle 20 is connected to network 30 via communication device 21. Communication device 21 sends and receives various types of information via network 30. Communication device 21 can communicate with information processing device 10 via network 30.

[0065] The control device 22 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor for specific processing. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control device 22 controls various parts of the vehicle 20 while performing processing related to the actions of the vehicle 20.

[0066] Component unit 23 is a collection of components that perform a specific function. Figure 3 The diagram shows one component unit 23, but the vehicle 20 may have two or more component units 23. Component unit 23 may be, for example, an electric sliding door.

[0067] like Figure 4As shown, component unit 23 includes a first component 231 and second components 232-1 to 232-3. Hereinafter, the second components 232-1 to 232-3 will sometimes be referred to simply as "second component 232" unless otherwise specified.

[0068] exist Figure 4 The diagram shows a component unit 23 having three second components 232-1 to 232-3, but the number of second components 232 in the component unit 23 is not limited to this. The component unit 23 may have one or more of any number of second components 232.

[0069] When component unit 23 is an electric sliding door, the first component 231 may be, for example, an actuator. Additionally, when component unit 23 is an electric sliding door, the second component 232 may be, for example, a door closer.

[0070] The first component 231 includes a measuring unit 233. The measuring unit 233 measures the number of times the first component 231 has operated. The number of times the first component 231 has operated, measured by the measuring unit 233, is the number of times the first component 231 has operated from the time it is installed on the vehicle 20 until the measurement is performed. If the first component 231 is replaced, the measuring unit 233 resets the number of times the first component 231 has operated.

[0071] The second component 232 differs from the first component 231 in that it does not have a measuring unit 233. The number of operations of the second component 232 is measured by the measuring unit 233 provided in the first component 231. Figure 4 In the case of the structure shown, the measuring unit 233 of the first component 231 measures the number of operations of each of the second components 232-1 to 232-3.

[0072] The number of operations of the second component 232 measured by the measuring unit 233 is the number of times the second component 232 has operated from the time it was set until the measurement. If the second component 232 is replaced, the measuring unit 233 resets the number of operations of the second component 232.

[0073] For example, if the second component 232-1 is replaced but the second components 232-2 and 232-3 are not replaced, the measuring unit 233 will reset the number of operations of the second component 232-1, but will not reset the number of operations of the second components 232-2 and 232-3.

[0074] Furthermore, if the first component 231 is replaced, even if the second component 232 is not replaced, the measuring unit 233 of the replaced first component 231 will reset the number of operations of the second component 232.

[0075] (The actions of the information processing system)

[0076] Reference Figures 2-4 illustrate Figure 1 The operation of the information processing system 1 shown.

[0077] like Figure 4 As shown, the component unit 23 of the vehicle 20 includes a first component 231 and a second component 232.

[0078] The measuring unit 233 of the first component 231 periodically measures the number of times the first component 231 operates. Additionally, the measuring unit 233 periodically measures the number of times the second component 232 operates. Hereinafter, the number of times the measuring unit 233 measures the first component 231's operations is also referred to as the "first number of operations." Furthermore, the number of times the measuring unit 233 measures the second component 232's operations is also referred to as the "second number of operations."

[0079] The control device 22 of the vehicle 20 periodically transmits the first and second number of work cycles measured by the measuring unit 233 to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21. For example, the control device 22 may transmit the first and second number of work cycles to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21 once a day.

[0080] The communication unit 11 of the information processing device 10 receives the first and second number of operations sent by the vehicle 20. The control unit 15 obtains the first and second number of operations sent by the vehicle 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0081] The storage unit 12 stores the cumulative number of operations for the first component 231 and the cumulative number of operations for the second component 232. Hereinafter, the cumulative number of operations for the first component 231 stored in the storage unit 12 will also be referred to as the "first cumulative number of operations". Furthermore, the cumulative number of operations for the second component 232 stored in the storage unit 12 will also be referred to as the "second cumulative number of operations".

[0082] Based on the first and second number of work cycles obtained from the vehicle 20, the control unit 15 determines whether the first component 231 and the second component 232 have been replaced. According to the determination result, the control unit 15 updates the first and second cumulative number of work cycles stored in the storage unit 12 using different steps. (See reference...) Figures 5A-5E The determination process and update process performed by the control unit 15 will be described in detail.

[0083] Next, we will explain the situation where vehicle 20 has components A to D. Component A is the first component 231. That is, component A has a measuring unit 233. Components B to D are the second components 232. That is, components B to D do not have a measuring unit 233.

[0084] Figure 5AThis indicates the number of times components A through D are operated, as measured by the measuring unit 233 of component A at a certain moment. The control device 22 of the vehicle 20 transmits the measurements from the measuring unit 233... Figure 5A The number of times components A to D are operated is sent to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21.

[0085] The control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 obtains information via the communication device 21. Figure 5A The number of times components A through D are shown. The control unit 15 updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 with the acquired values ​​of the number of operations.

[0086] Figure 5B Indicates that when measured Figure 5A At the next moment after the indicated number of operations, the number of operations of components A to D is measured by the measuring unit 233 of component A. Figure 5B The number of operations of components A to D shown is compared to Figure 5A The number of operations for components A through D shown is reduced. This means that component A, which is the first component 231, has been replaced. This is because if component A, which is the first component 231, is replaced, the number of operations for component A is reset, and the number of operations for components B through D measured by the measuring unit 233 of component A is also reset.

[0087] If the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires Figure 5B The number of work sessions shown is compared with the number of work sessions obtained in the previous session. Here, the number of work sessions obtained in the current session is... Figure 5B The number of jobs shown is the number of jobs last retrieved. Figure 5A The number of times the work is shown.

[0088] Reference Figure 5A and Figure 5B In all components A through D, the number of operations performed this time is less than the number of operations performed last time. That is, regarding the first number of operations performed for component A, the number of operations performed this time is less than the number of operations performed last time. Similarly, regarding the second number of operations performed for components B through D, the number of operations performed this time is less than the number of operations performed last time. In this case, the control unit 15 determines that component A, as the first component 231, has been replaced.

[0089] In this situation, although components B to D have not been replaced, the number of operations for components B to D is reset because component A has been replaced. Therefore, if the cumulative number of operations stored in storage unit 12 is updated with the number of operations obtained this time, the cumulative number of operations for components B to D will be reset even though components B to D have not been replaced. To prevent this situation, if control unit 15 determines that the first component 231 has been replaced, it updates the first and second cumulative number of operations stored in storage unit 12 as follows.

[0090] If the control unit 15 determines that the first component 231 has been replaced, it updates the first cumulative work count with the first work count acquired this time. Furthermore, if the control unit 15 determines that the first component 231 has been replaced, it updates the second cumulative work count by adding the second work count acquired this time to the second cumulative work count stored in the storage unit 12. Hereinafter, this update process will sometimes be referred to as "step 1".

[0091] Figure 5C This indicates that data was acquired in control unit 15. Figure 5B The graph shows the cumulative number of jobs updated after the number of jobs shown. (Refer to...) Figure 5C For component A, which is the first component 231, the control unit 15 updates the first cumulative work count to 100 times. For component B, which is the second component 232, the second cumulative work count (200 times) is added to the second cumulative work count (12000 times) stored in the storage unit 12, updating the second cumulative work count stored in the storage unit 12 to 12200 times. For component C, which is the second component 232, the second cumulative work count (150 times) is added to the second cumulative work count (7800 times) stored in the storage unit 12, updating the second cumulative work count stored in the storage unit 12 to 7950 times. For component D, which is the second component 232, the second cumulative work count (300 times) is added to the second cumulative work count (15000 times) stored in the storage unit 12, updating the second cumulative work count stored in the storage unit 12 to 15300 times.

[0092] In this way, when the first component 231 is replaced, for the second component 232, the second number of operations obtained this time is added to the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 to update the second cumulative number of operations, so that the actual cumulative number of operations of the second component 232 can be stored in the storage unit 12.

[0093] Next, we will list the measurements. Figure 5A At the next moment after the indicated number of operations, the measuring unit 233 of component A measures... Figure 5DThe number of times the work is shown will be explained.

[0094] See Figure 5D The number of operations for components A through C is higher than that for components C. Figure 5A The number of operations for components A through C increases. On the other hand, the number of operations for component D is higher than... Figure 5A The number of operations of component D shown is reduced. This means that component D, as the second component 232, is replaced. This is because if component D, as the second component 232, is replaced, the measuring unit 233 of component A resets the number of operations of component D.

[0095] If the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires Figure 5D The number of work sessions shown is compared with the number of work sessions obtained in the previous session. Here, the number of work sessions obtained in the current session is... Figure 5D The number of jobs shown is the number of jobs last retrieved. Figure 5A The number of times the work is shown.

[0096] Reference Figure 5A and Figure 5D In component A, which is the first component 231, the number of times the work was acquired this time increased compared to the number of times the work was acquired last time. Meanwhile, in component D, which is the second component 232, the number of times the work was acquired this time decreased compared to the number of times the work was acquired last time. Thus, when there exists a second component 232 like component D where the number of times the second work was acquired this time decreased compared to the number of times the second work was acquired last time, and the number of times the first work was acquired this time increased compared to the number of times the first work was acquired last time, the control unit 15 determines that component D, which is the second component 232, has been replaced.

[0097] In this case, the cumulative number of work sessions stored in the storage unit 12 can be updated with the number of work sessions obtained this time. Therefore, if the control unit 15 determines that any one of the second components 232 has been replaced, it updates the first cumulative number of work sessions and the second cumulative number of work sessions stored in the storage unit 12 as follows.

[0098] If the control unit 15 determines that any one of the second components 232 has been replaced, it updates the first cumulative work count with the first work count obtained this time. Similarly, if the control unit 15 determines that any one of the second components 232 has been replaced, it updates the second cumulative work count with the second work count obtained this time. Hereinafter, this update process will sometimes be referred to as "step two".

[0099] exist Figure 5E The image shows that the control unit 15 acquired... Figure 5D The cumulative number of jobs shown is updated after the number of jobs completed. For example... Figure 5EAs shown, the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 are... Figure 5D The first and second work cycles shown are updated directly.

[0100] The storage unit 12 stores durability information for the first component 231 and the second component 232. The durability value indicates the number of times the first component 231 or the second component 232 can be used normally.

[0101] For example, the storage unit 12 can store values ​​such as the durability values ​​of components A to D.

[0102] Durability of component A: 7500 cycles

[0103] Durability of component B: 20,000 cycles

[0104] Durability of component C: 20,000 cycles

[0105] Durability of component D: 20,000 cycles

[0106] The control unit 15 compares the first cumulative number of operations of the first component 231 with the durability value of the first component 231 to determine the replacement period of the first component 231. In addition, the control unit 15 compares the second cumulative number of operations of the second component 232 with the durability value of the second component 232 to determine the replacement period of the second component 232.

[0107] The control unit 15 can estimate the number of first cumulative operations at the next inspection of the vehicle 20, compare the estimated number of first cumulative operations with the durability value of the first component 231, and determine the replacement period of the first component 231. For example, if the number of first cumulative operations estimated as the first cumulative operation at the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is greater than or equal to the durability value of the first component 231, the control unit 15 can determine that the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is the replacement period of the first component 231.

[0108] Similarly, the control unit 15 can estimate the number of the second cumulative working cycles at the next inspection of the vehicle 20, compare the estimated number of the second cumulative working cycles with the durability value of the second component 232, and determine the replacement period of the second component 232. For example, if the number of the second cumulative working cycles estimated as the second cumulative working cycle at the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is greater than or equal to the durability value of the second component 232, the control unit 15 can determine that the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is the replacement period of the second component 232.

[0109] For example, in the cumulative number of work hours is Figure 5EIn cases where the number of operations is as shown, if the cumulative number of operations for component A at the estimated next inspection time of vehicle 20 is 7500 or more, the control unit 15 determines that component A should be replaced at the next inspection time of vehicle 20. Furthermore, if the cumulative number of operations for component B at the estimated next inspection time of vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that component B may not need to be replaced at the next inspection time of vehicle 20. Similarly, if the cumulative number of operations for component C at the estimated next inspection time of vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that component C may not need to be replaced at the next inspection time of vehicle 20. Finally, if the cumulative number of operations for component D at the estimated next inspection time of vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that component D may not need to be replaced at the next inspection time of vehicle 20.

[0110] The control unit 15 can send the determination results of the replacement time of the first component 231 and the second component 232 to the terminal device of the user of the vehicle 20 via the communication unit 11. As a result, the user of the vehicle 20 can determine which component needs to be replaced at the next inspection of the vehicle 20.

[0111] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The flowchart shown illustrates the actions of information processing system 1. Figure 6 This is a flowchart that mainly shows the actions of vehicle 20. Figure 7 This is a flowchart that mainly illustrates the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0112] exist Figure 6 In step S101, the measuring unit 233 of the vehicle 20 measures the first number of operations of the first component 231 and the second number of operations of the second component 232.

[0113] exist Figure 6 In step S102, the control device 22 of the vehicle 20 sends the first number of operations and the second number of operations to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21.

[0114] exist Figure 7 In step S201, the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 obtains the first number of operations and the second number of operations sent by the vehicle 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0115] exist Figure 7 In step S202, the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 determines whether the first component 231 has been replaced based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations acquired and the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12.

[0116] If it is determined that the first component 231 has been replaced (YES in step S202), the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 in the first step. That is, the control unit 15 updates the first cumulative number of operations with the first number of operations acquired this time. In addition, the control unit 15 adds the second number of operations acquired this time to the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 to update the second cumulative number of operations.

[0117] If it is determined that the first component 231 has not been replaced (NO in step S202), the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 in the second step. That is, the control unit 15 updates the first cumulative number of operations with the first number of operations acquired this time. In addition, the control unit 15 updates the second cumulative number of operations with the second number of operations acquired this time.

[0118] As described above, in the information processing system 1 of this embodiment, the vehicle 20 includes: a first component 231 with a measuring unit 233 for measuring its own number of operations; at least one second component 232, whose number of operations is measured by the measuring unit 233 of the first component 231; and a control device 22 that sends the first number of operations and the second number of operations to the information processing device 10. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 includes a storage unit 12 for storing the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations, and a control unit 15. The control unit 15 determines whether the first component 231 and the second component 232 have been replaced based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations obtained from the vehicle 20. Based on the determination result, it updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit 12 using different steps. Therefore, for example, even if the second component 232 is reset due to the replacement of the first component 231 (though the second component 232 has not been replaced), the cumulative number of operations of the second component 232 (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations) can be appropriately updated. Therefore, according to the information processing system 1 of this embodiment, the time for replacing the parts of the vehicle 20 can be appropriately determined based on the appropriately updated first cumulative number of work and second cumulative number of work.

[0119] This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, the multiple blocks shown in the block diagram can be integrated together, or a single block can be divided. Instead of executing the multiple steps shown in the flowchart in chronological order as described, the steps can be executed in parallel or in a different order, depending on the processing capability of the device executing each step or as needed. Furthermore, modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of this disclosure.

[0120] For example, in the above embodiment, some of the processing operations performed in the information processing device 10 can also be performed in the vehicle 20. Additionally, in the above embodiment, some of the processing operations performed in the vehicle 20 can also be performed in the information processing device 10.

[0121] For example, it is also possible to configure a general-purpose electronic device such as a smartphone or computer to function as the information processing apparatus 10 described in the above embodiments. Specifically, it is also contemplated to store a program describing the processing content of each function of the information processing apparatus 10, etc., in the memory (storage medium) of the electronic device, and to read and execute the program by the processor of the electronic device. Therefore, the disclosure of one embodiment can also be implemented as a program that can be executed by a processor.

Claims

1. An information processing system comprising a vehicle and an information processing device, wherein, The vehicle has the following features: The first component is equipped with a measuring unit that measures the number of times it has worked. At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component; and The control device sends a first count, representing the number of times the first component has worked, and a second count, representing the number of times the second component has worked, to the information processing device. The information processing device includes: The storage unit stores the cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations). as well as Control Department The control unit determines whether the first component and the second component have been replaced based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations obtained from the vehicle. Based on the determination result, the control unit updates the first cumulative number of work cycles and the second cumulative number of work cycles stored in the storage unit in different steps.

2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein, If the control unit determines that the first component has been replaced when the number of first working operations obtained in this instance is less than the number of first working operations obtained in the previous instance, and the number of second working operations obtained in this instance is less than the number of second working operations obtained in the previous instance.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, If the control unit determines that the second component has been replaced when the second component has a lower number of second working times than the previous second working times, and the first working times has an higher number of first working times than the previous first working times.

4. The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein, If the control unit determines that the first component has been replaced... Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time. The second cumulative number of work sessions is updated by adding the second number of work sessions obtained this time to the second cumulative number of work sessions.

5. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein, If the control unit determines that the second component has been replaced, Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time. Update the second cumulative number of work sessions with the second number of work sessions obtained this time.

6. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The control device periodically sends the first number of operations and the second number of operations to the information processing device.

7. The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The control unit The first cumulative number of operations is compared with the durability value of the first component to determine the replacement period of the first component. The second cumulative number of operations is compared with the durability value of the second component to determine the replacement period of the second component.

8. A storage medium storing a program used in an information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, wherein, The vehicle has the following features: The first component includes a measuring unit that measures the number of times it operates; and At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component. The program causes the computer to perform actions including the following: The cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations) are stored. Obtain from the vehicle a first number of operations representing the number of operations of the first component and a second number of operations representing the number of operations of the second component; Based on the first number of operations and the second number of operations obtained from the vehicle, it is determined whether the first component and the second component have been replaced; as well as Based on the determination result, the first cumulative number of work and the second cumulative number of work stored in the storage unit are updated in different steps.

9. The storage medium according to claim 8, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: If the number of times the first operation is obtained this time is less than the number of times the first operation was obtained last time, and the number of times the second operation is obtained this time is less than the number of times the second operation was obtained last time, it is determined that the first component has been replaced.

10. The storage medium according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: If the second component has a lower number of second working times than the previous second working times, and the first working times have an increase than the previous first working times, then the second component has been replaced.

11. The storage medium according to claim 9, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: In the case where it is determined that the first component has been replaced. Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time; as well as Add the second number of working times obtained this time to the second cumulative number of working times, and update the second cumulative number of working times.

12. The storage medium according to claim 10, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: In the case where it is determined that the second component has been replaced. Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time; as well as Update the second cumulative number of work sessions with the second number of work sessions obtained this time.

13. The storage medium according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: The first number of operations and the second number of operations are obtained periodically.

14. The storage medium according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, This program causes the computer to perform actions that also include the following: The first cumulative number of operations is compared with the durability value of the first component to determine the replacement period of the first component; and The second cumulative number of operations is compared with the durability value of the second component to determine the replacement period of the second component.

15. An information processing method in an information processing system comprising a vehicle and an information processing device, wherein, The vehicle has the following features: The first component is equipped with a measuring unit that measures the number of times it has worked. as well as At least one second component measures the number of operations using the measuring unit of the first component. The information processing method includes: The cumulative number of operations of the first component (i.e., the first cumulative number of operations) and the cumulative number of operations of the second component (i.e., the second cumulative number of operations) are stored. Obtain from the vehicle a first number of operations representing the number of operations of the first component and a second number of operations representing the number of operations of the second component; Based on the first and second number of operations obtained from the vehicle, it is determined whether the first and second components have been replaced; and Based on the determination result, the first cumulative number of work and the second cumulative number of work stored in the storage unit are updated in different steps.

16. The information processing method according to claim 15, wherein, The information processing method further includes: If the number of times the first operation is obtained this time is less than the number of times the first operation was obtained last time, and the number of times the second operation is obtained this time is less than the number of times the second operation was obtained last time, it is determined that the first component has been replaced.

17. The information processing method according to claim 15 or 16, wherein, The information processing method further includes: If the second component has a lower number of second working times than the previous second working times, and the first working times have an increase than the previous first working times, then the second component has been replaced.

18. The information processing method according to claim 16, wherein, The information processing method further includes: In the case where it is determined that the first component has been replaced. Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time; and Add the second number of working times obtained this time to the second cumulative number of working times, and update the second cumulative number of working times.

19. The information processing method according to claim 17, wherein, The information processing method further includes: In the case where it is determined that the second component has been replaced. Update the first cumulative number of work sessions with the first number of work sessions obtained this time; and Update the second cumulative number of work sessions with the second number of work sessions obtained this time.

20. The information processing method according to claim 15 or 16, wherein, The information processing method further includes: The first number of operations and the second number of operations are obtained periodically.

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