Tire management system, tire management method

Abstract

A tire management system (100) includes an acquisition processing section (62) that acquires state information related to a state of a pneumatic tire (11) mounted to a vehicle (1), a detection processing section (63) that detects an abnormality of the pneumatic tire (11) based on the state information acquired by the acquisition processing section (62), and a first output processing section (64) that outputs first route information to a display section of an in-vehicle communication device (13) of the vehicle (1) in a case where the abnormality is detected by the detection processing section (63), the first route information including a first route to a specific parking lot having a parking space corresponding to a size of the vehicle (1) among a plurality of predetermined parking lots.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to tire management systems and tire management methods. Background Technology

[0002] There are known systems that can issue an alarm indicating that a pneumatic tire (hereinafter referred to as "tire") installed on a car or other vehicle is about to burst (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-6266 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, if it is determined that the tire is about to burst, the vehicle's safety can be ensured as long as it can be guided to the nearest parking lot such as a gas station or convenience store.

[0008] However, in a parking lot structure that determines the destination regardless of the size of the vehicle, sometimes the parking lot that does not have parking space to park the vehicle may be determined as the destination when the vehicle is a large vehicle such as a semi-trailer.

[0009] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a tire management system and tire management method that can guide a vehicle to a parking lot of a size appropriate for the vehicle in the event of a tire malfunction.

[0010] Methods for solving problems

[0011] One aspect of the tire management system disclosed herein includes an acquisition processing unit, a detection processing unit, and a first output processing unit. The acquisition processing unit acquires status information related to the state of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle. The detection processing unit detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit. If the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, the first output processing unit outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations that has parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle.

[0012] According to this structure, in the event of a tire malfunction, a path can be provided to the driver or other occupants of the vehicle to a specific parking space with a size corresponding to the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle can be guided to a parking space appropriate for its size.

[0013] Invention Effects

[0014] According to this disclosure, in the event of a tire malfunction, the vehicle can be guided to a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the structure of the tire management system according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the structure of the management server of the tire management system according to the first embodiment of this disclosure.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a first tire management process performed by the management server of the tire management system according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the structure of the tire management system according to the second embodiment of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the structure of the management server of the tire management system according to the second embodiment of this disclosure.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating an example of a second tire management process performed by the management server of the tire management system according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figure 1 The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below. Furthermore, the following embodiments are merely examples embodying this disclosure and do not limit the technical scope of this disclosure.

[0022] [First Implementation]

[0023] First, refer to Figure 1 The structure of the tire management system 100 according to the first embodiment of this disclosure will be described.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, the tire management system 100 includes a vehicle 1, a communication device 2, a terminal device 3, and a management server 4.

[0025] In the tire management system 100, the management server 4 is connected to the communication device 2 and the terminal device 3 in a manner that enables them to communicate with each other via a communication network such as the Internet or LAN (local area network).

[0026] Vehicle 1 is an automobile with pneumatic tires 11 (hereinafter referred to as "tires") that are managed by a tire management system 100. For example, vehicle 1 is a vehicle powered by a tractor 7 (see reference 7). Figure 1 ) and trailer 8 towed by tractor 7 (see reference) Figure 1 The vehicle combination consists of a semi-trailer, etc. The vehicle combination is commonly referred to as a semi-trailer, etc. Furthermore, vehicle 1 can also be a tractor or trailer. Additionally, vehicle 1 can also be a truck crane, truck, bus, or passenger car, etc.

[0027] Vehicle 1 has multiple tires 11 (see reference) Figure 1 ). Figure 1 The diagram shows the six tires 11 of vehicle 1. Tire 11A is mounted on the left front wheel of tractor 7. Tire 11B is mounted on the right front wheel of tractor 7. Tire 11C is mounted on the left rear wheel of tractor 7. Tire 11D is mounted on the right rear wheel of tractor 7. Tire 11E is mounted on the left rear wheel of trailer 8. Tire 11F is mounted on the right rear wheel of trailer 8. The number of tires 11 in vehicle 1 is not limited to six.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, vehicle 1 includes multiple detection devices 12 corresponding to multiple tires 11. Detection device 12A is disposed within tire 11A. Detection device 12B is disposed within tire 11B. Detection device 12C is disposed within tire 11C. Detection device 12D is disposed within tire 11D. Detection device 12E is disposed within tire 11E. Detection device 12F is disposed within tire 11F.

[0029] The detection device 12 includes a pressure detection unit for detecting the air pressure and air temperature inside the tire 11 on which the detection device 12 is installed. The pressure detection unit includes a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor, etc.

[0030] Furthermore, the detection device 12 is equipped with a means for communicating with the vehicle-mounted communication device 13 (see reference 13). Figure 1 A communication unit for wireless communication between [devices]. The communication unit includes a transmitter and an antenna, etc.

[0031] Specifically, the detection device 12 performs wireless communication according to a first wireless communication standard with an in-vehicle communication device 13 located within a communication range of the detection device 12 according to a predetermined first wireless communication standard. For example, the first wireless communication standard is an IEEE standard known as an international standard specification or a wireless communication standard conforming to IEEE. For example, the first wireless communication standard is Bluetooth (registered trademark) or Wi-Fi (registered trademark). In this case, the detection device 12 can perform wireless communication with an in-vehicle communication device 13 located within a range of several meters. Furthermore, the first wireless communication standard can also be a standard different from Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

[0032] The detection device 12 sends status data to the wirelessly connected vehicle communication device 13. The status data includes detection device identification information for identifying the detection device 12, air pressure information indicating the air pressure inside the tire 11 detected by the air pressure detection unit, and air temperature information indicating the air temperature inside the tire 11 detected by the air pressure detection unit. The air pressure information and the air temperature information are respectively one type of status information related to the state of the tire 11 installed on the vehicle 1.

[0033] For example, the detection device 12 performs detection processing and transmission processing at a predetermined execution cycle. The detection processing is the process of detecting the tire pressure and air temperature of the tire 11 using the air pressure detection unit. The transmission processing is the process of sending the status data containing the detection results of the detection processing to the vehicle communication device 13. For example, the execution cycle is an arbitrary time determined between 10 seconds and 10 minutes.

[0034] Furthermore, the detection device 12 may replace the air pressure detection unit with an acceleration sensor that detects the rotational direction, axial direction, and radial acceleration of the tire 11, or the acceleration sensor may be included together with the air pressure detection device. In this case, the state data may also include acceleration information representing the acceleration of the tire 11 in three directions detected by the acceleration sensor. The acceleration information is a type of state information related to the state of the tire 11 mounted on the vehicle 1.

[0035] Furthermore, the detection device 12 can also perform the detection process and the transmission process upon receiving a predetermined control signal sent from the management server 4 via the communication device 2 and the vehicle communication device 13.

[0036] Vehicle 1 is equipped with an onboard communication device 13 (see reference) Figure 1 The vehicle communication device 13 is positioned at a location where it can perform wireless communication with the detection device 12 in accordance with the first wireless communication standard.

[0037] The vehicle communication device 13 receives the status data sent from the detection device 12.

[0038] Furthermore, the vehicle communication device 13 acquires location information indicating the current location of the vehicle 1. For example, the vehicle communication device 13 includes a GPS receiver capable of receiving radio waves transmitted from GPS satellites. The vehicle communication device 13 acquires the location information based on the information contained in the radio waves received by the GPS receiver.

[0039] Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted communication device 13 communicates with the communication device 2 (refer to) which exists within a communication range of a predetermined second wireless communication standard at a distance of 13 from the vehicle-mounted communication device 13. Figure 1 Wireless communication according to the second wireless communication standard is performed between the vehicle communication device 13 and the communication device 2, which is located within a range of several kilometers. For example, the second wireless communication standard is LTE (registered trademark). In this case, the vehicle communication device 13 can perform wireless communication with the communication device 2, which is located within a range of several kilometers. Furthermore, the second wireless communication standard may be a standard different from LTE.

[0040] The vehicle-mounted communication device 13 transmits the status data received from the detection device 12 to the wirelessly connected communication device 2. Specifically, the vehicle-mounted communication device 13 adds additional data to the status data received from the detection device 12 and transmits the status data with the added data to the communication device 2. The additional data includes communication device identification information for identifying the vehicle-mounted communication device 13, the location information, and reception date and time information indicating the date and time of reception of the status data.

[0041] Furthermore, the vehicle communication device 13 has a display unit for displaying information output from the management server 4.

[0042] The communication device 2 receives the status data sent from the vehicle-mounted communication device 13. The communication device 2 can be located anywhere.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the communication device 2 includes an antenna 21. The antenna 21 is used for wireless communication with the vehicle-mounted communication device 13. The communication device 2 performs wireless communication according to the second wireless communication standard with the vehicle-mounted communication device 13, which is located within the communication range of the antenna 21 according to the second wireless communication standard.

[0044] Furthermore, upon receiving the status data from the vehicle communication device 13, the communication device 2 sends the received status data to the management server 4.

[0045] Terminal device 3 is an information processing device used by employees of the provider of road services. Here, road services refer to services that, in the event of a vehicle breakdown, arrive at the vehicle's current location and handle the breakdown. For example, terminal device 3 is a personal computer located in the provider's call center, etc. Furthermore, terminal device 3 can also be a smartphone or tablet terminal used by the provider's employees.

[0046] The management server 4 performs various processes related to the management of the tire 11 based on the status data.

[0047] [Structure of Management Server 4]

[0048] Next, refer to Figure 2 The structure of management server 4 will be explained.

[0049] like Figure 2 As shown, the management server 4 includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, and a storage unit 33.

[0050] The control unit 31 performs comprehensive control over the management server 4. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the control unit 31 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, and a RAM 43. The CPU 41 is a processor that performs various arithmetic operations. The ROM 42 is a non-volatile storage device that stores information such as control programs for the CPU 41 to perform various operations. The RAM 43 is a volatile or non-volatile storage device used as temporary storage (working area) for the various operations performed by the CPU 41. In the control unit 31, the CPU 41 executes various control programs that are stored in the ROM 42. Thus, the management server 4 is comprehensively controlled by the control unit 31.

[0051] The communication unit 32 is a communication interface that enables wired or wireless data communication with external communication devices such as the communication device 2 via the communication network.

[0052] Storage unit 33 is a non-volatile storage device. For example, storage unit 33 is a non-volatile memory such as flash memory and EEPROM (registered trademark), a storage device such as SSD (Solid State Drive), and HDD (Hardware Disc Drive).

[0053] The storage unit 33 pre-stores vehicle information corresponding to each vehicle 1 registered on the management server 4. This vehicle information is related to vehicle 1. It includes information such as the type, size, weight, color, and vehicle registration number of vehicle 1. Furthermore, the vehicle information includes vehicle identification information for identifying vehicle 1, communication device identification information of the vehicle communication device 13 installed on vehicle 1, and detection device identification information of the detection devices 12 corresponding to the tires 11 installed on vehicle 1. Additionally, the vehicle information includes tire information corresponding to each tire 11 installed on vehicle 1. This tire information is related to tire 11. It includes information such as the type, size, and manufacturing date of tire 11.

[0054] Furthermore, the storage unit 33 stores map information containing a map of a predetermined specific region. The specific region is the region or country where vehicle 1 is used. The map includes roads that the vehicle can travel on.

[0055] Furthermore, the storage unit 33 stores road identification information for identifying specific roads within the roads contained in the map that correspond to a predetermined specific vehicle. The specific vehicle is a vehicle whose size and weight exceed predetermined baseline values ​​in either or both, and whose access to certain roads is restricted. The specific road is a road pre-designated as a route accessible to the specific vehicle. For example, the specific road is a highway.

[0056] Furthermore, the storage unit 33 stores parking location information corresponding to parking locations pre-registered in the management server 4. A parking location is a place within a specific geographical area, a place with parking space capable of accommodating vehicles. For example, parking locations include gas stations, service stations, highway parking areas, highway service areas, parking lots of commercial facilities such as convenience stores and shopping malls, coin-operated parking lots, car dealerships, and car repair shops. The parking location information is information related to the parking location. The parking location information includes the name, location, telephone number, size of the parking space, and number of parking spaces of the parking location.

[0057] And, as Figure 2 As shown, the storage unit 33 includes six data storage units 51. The six data storage units 51 are configured according to the vehicle 1 pre-registered with the management server 4.

[0058] Of the six data storage units 51, data storage unit 51A is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11A. Data storage unit 51B is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11B. Data storage unit 51C is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11C. Data storage unit 51D is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11D. Data storage unit 51E is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11E. Data storage unit 51F is a storage area of ​​storage unit 33 for storing the status data corresponding to tire 11F.

[0059] Here, according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the tire management system 100 can guide the vehicle 1 to the parking lot corresponding to the size of the vehicle 1 in the event of an abnormality in the tire 11.

[0060] Specifically, the control unit 31 includes Figure 2 The storage processing unit 61, acquisition processing unit 62, detection processing unit 63, first output processing unit 64, second output processing unit 65, and third output processing unit 66 are shown. For example, the control unit 31 functions as the storage processing unit 61, acquisition processing unit 62, detection processing unit 63, first output processing unit 64, second output processing unit 65, and third output processing unit 66 by executing a tire management program pre-saved in the storage unit 33. Furthermore, some or all of the processing units included in the control unit 31 may be composed of electronic circuits. Also, the tire management program may be a program for enabling multiple processors to function as the various processing units.

[0061] Upon receiving the status data sent from the communication device 2, the storage processing unit 61 stores the received status data in a data storage unit 51.

[0062] Specifically, the storage processing unit 61 determines a specific data storage unit 51 as the storage destination for the status data based on the communication device identification information and the detection device identification information contained in the received status data. Furthermore, the storage processing unit 61 stores the received status data in the data storage unit 51 determined as the storage destination.

[0063] When a predetermined acquisition time arrives, the acquisition processing unit 62 acquires the status information related to the status of the tire 11 installed on the vehicle 1.

[0064] For example, the acquisition time is the time when the new status data is stored in the data storage unit 51. In this case, the acquisition processing unit 62 acquires the status information of the vehicle 1 whose status data is stored in the data storage unit 51.

[0065] For example, when the acquisition time arrives, the acquisition processing unit 62 acquires a plurality of the status data selected from newest to oldest according to the received date and time information from the data storage unit 51 corresponding to the vehicle 1.

[0066] Furthermore, the acquisition time can also be a time that arrives at a predetermined period. Additionally, the acquisition time can also be when the status information acquisition instruction is input to the management server 4 via an information processing device such as a personal computer that is communicatively connected to the management server 4.

[0067] Furthermore, the acquisition and processing unit 62 can also acquire the status information of a portion of the multiple tires 11 of the vehicle 1. Additionally, the acquisition and processing unit 62 can send the control signal to the detection device 12 of the vehicle 1 via the communication device 2 and the vehicle communication device 13, and acquire the status data sent from the detection device 12 based on the input of the control signal.

[0068] The detection processing unit 63 detects abnormalities in the tire 11 based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit 62.

[0069] For example, the anomaly includes a first anomaly where the tire pressure of tire 11 is outside a predetermined reference range. Furthermore, the anomaly includes a second anomaly where the rate of decrease in tire pressure of tire 11 exceeds a predetermined reference speed.

[0070] Specifically, the detection processing unit 63 determines the presence or absence of the first anomaly for each tire 11 based on the latest status data acquired by the acquisition processing unit 62. For example, if the air pressure information corrected based on the air temperature information is outside the reference range, the detection processing unit 63 determines that the first anomaly exists.

[0071] Furthermore, the detection processing unit 63 determines the presence or absence of the second abnormality for each tire 11 based on multiple status data acquired by the acquisition processing unit 62. For example, if the rate of decrease in tire pressure of the tire 11 calculated based on the multiple status data exceeds the reference speed, the detection processing unit 63 determines that the second abnormality exists.

[0072] Furthermore, if the state data includes the acceleration information, the detection processing unit 63 can also detect the anomaly based on the acceleration information. In this case, the anomaly includes a third anomaly: the tire 11 vibrates axially or radially. The detection processing unit 63 then determines the presence or absence of this third anomaly based on the acceleration information.

[0073] Furthermore, the detection and processing unit 63 can also detect the abnormality in a portion of the multiple tires 11 of the vehicle 1.

[0074] If the abnormality is detected by the detection processing unit 63, the first output processing unit 64 outputs first path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle 1. The first path information includes a first path to a specific parking space among the plurality of parking spaces that has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle 1.

[0075] For example, the first output processing unit 64 outputs the first path information, which includes the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of vehicle 1.

[0076] For example, the first specific distance is an arbitrarily determined distance between 1 kilometer and 50 kilometers. Furthermore, the first specific distance is determined based on any one or more of the type and severity of the detected anomaly and the weight of vehicle 1.

[0077] Specifically, the first output processing unit 64 selects the specific parking location from a plurality of parking lots pre-registered in the management server 4 based on the vehicle information and the parking location information. For example, the first output processing unit 64 selects the specific parking location based on the size information of vehicle 1 included in the vehicle information and the size information of the parking space included in the parking location information. Furthermore, the first output processing unit 64 can also select the specific parking location based on the size-related information of vehicle 1 included in the vehicle information and the size information of the parking space included in the parking location information. For example, the first output processing unit 64 can also select the specific parking location based on the type information of vehicle 1 included in the vehicle information and the size information of the parking space included in the parking location information. In this case, the first output processing unit 64 only needs to determine the size of vehicle 1 based on the type information of vehicle 1 included in the vehicle information and the size information corresponding to the type of vehicle 1 (ordinary passenger car, light vehicle, etc.) pre-stored in the storage unit 33. Furthermore, the vehicle information, including information related to the size of vehicle 1, can also be weight information or a classification number included in the vehicle registration number. In other words, the specific parking location can be selected based on approximate dimensions pre-associated with the vehicle type or weight of vehicle 1. Furthermore, the first output processing unit 64 selects the specific parking location located within a first specific distance from the current position of vehicle 1 based on the location information appended to the status data used for detecting the anomaly.

[0078] Then, the first output processing unit 64 determines one of the selected specific parking locations as the output target.

[0079] Specifically, if the selected specific parking locations include businesses capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the malfunction of tire 11, the first output processing unit 64 determines the specific parking location closest to the current location of vehicle 1 as the output target. For example, the business location could be a gas station, service station, car dealership, or auto repair shop. The maintenance service corresponding to the first malfunction is a tire pressure adjustment service, which adjusts the tire pressure of tire 11. The maintenance service corresponding to the second malfunction is a tire replacement service, which replaces tire 11. The maintenance service corresponding to the third malfunction is a vehicle inspection service, which inspects vehicle 1.

[0080] Furthermore, if the selected specific parking locations do not include the business office, the first output processing unit 64 determines the specific parking location closest to the current location of vehicle 1 as the specific parking location to be output. And if no specific parking location exists within the first specific distance from the current location of vehicle 1, the first output processing unit 64 outputs a message containing that content to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1.

[0081] Furthermore, if the selected specific parking locations include the business office, the first output processing unit 64 may also determine the business office with the most parking spaces available for vehicle 1 as the specific parking location to be output. Similarly, if the selected specific parking locations do not include the business office, the first output processing unit 64 may still determine the specific parking location with the most parking spaces available for vehicle 1 as the specific parking location to be output. Furthermore, regardless of whether the selected specific parking locations include the business office, the first output processing unit 64 may determine the specific parking location closest to the current location of vehicle 1 or with the most parking spaces available for vehicle 1 as the specific parking location to be output. Also, regardless of whether the specific parking location exists within a first specific distance from the current location of vehicle 1, the first output processing unit 64 may determine the specific parking location closest to the current location of vehicle 1 as the specific parking location to be output.

[0082] When the specific parking location of the output object is determined, the first output processing unit 64 obtains the first path of the specific parking location based on the map information. Then, the first output processing unit 64 determines one of the obtained first paths as the first path of the output object.

[0083] Here, if vehicle 1 is not the specific vehicle, the first output processing unit 64 determines the first path of the output object as the first path of the output object from one or more of the acquired first paths, which has the shortest travel distance to the specific parking place of the output object. The determination of whether vehicle 1 is the specific vehicle is performed based on the vehicle information.

[0084] Furthermore, if vehicle 1 is the specific vehicle, the first output processing unit 64 determines the specific first path that passes through the specific road from one or more of the acquired first paths as the first path to be output. Specifically, the specific first path is the first path that only passes through the specific road. The specific road is identified based on the road identification information. If one or more of the acquired first paths do not include the specific first path, the first output processing unit 64 outputs a message containing that content to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. Furthermore, the specific first path can also be the first path with the shortest travel distance through the specific road but on roads different from the specific road.

[0085] Furthermore, regardless of whether vehicle 1 is the specific vehicle, the first output processing unit 64 may determine the first path of the output object as the first path of the output object from one or more of the first paths that has the shortest travel distance to the specific parking place of the output object.

[0086] When the first path of the output object is determined, the first output processing unit 64 outputs the first path information containing the first path to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle 1.

[0087] For example, the first route information is map information displaying the first route to the output object in a recognizable manner. Furthermore, the first route information may also include audio information for guiding vehicle 1 to the specific parking lot of the output object.

[0088] For example, the first output processing unit 64 outputs a message indicating that the anomaly has been detected and the first route information to the display unit of the vehicle communication device 13. Furthermore, the first output processing unit 64 may also send an email containing the message indicating that the anomaly has been detected and the first route information to an email address pre-associated with the vehicle 1.

[0089] If the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit 64 is not the business location, the second output processing unit 65 can output a first notification message containing the detected anomaly and the specific parking location to the output destination corresponding to the provider.

[0090] For example, if the abnormal vehicle is detected to be not tractor 7, the second output processing unit 65 outputs the first notification information. Conversely, if the abnormal vehicle is detected to be tractor 7, the second output processing unit 65 does not output the first notification information.

[0091] The first notification information includes the content of the detected anomaly, the time when the anomaly was detected, the dispatch order for road services, the location of the specific parking location, the estimated arrival time of vehicle 1 at the specific parking location, and information such as the type, size, color, and vehicle registration number of vehicle 1.

[0092] The second output processing unit 65 outputs the first notification information to the display unit of the terminal device 3.

[0093] Furthermore, if the anomaly detected by the detection processing unit 63 is a predetermined specific anomaly, the second output processing unit 65 may also output the first notification information. For example, the specific anomaly is the second anomaly. Also, if the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit 64 is not the business location, the second output processing unit 65 may unconditionally output the first notification information.

[0094] In cases where the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit 64 is not the business location, the vehicle 1 is the vehicle combination, or the abnormality is detected on the tire 11 mounted on the tractor 7, the third output processing unit 66 outputs second path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle 1. The second path information includes a second path to the business location that exists within a range of a predetermined second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0095] For example, the second specific distance is any distance determined between 1 kilometer and 20 kilometers. Furthermore, the second specific distance can also be determined based on one or more of the following: the type and severity of the detected anomaly, the weight of the tractor 7, and the distance traveled since the anomaly was detected.

[0096] For example, if the business location exists within a second specific distance from the specific parking location, the third output processing unit 66 outputs the second route information, which includes a second route to the nearest business location to the specific parking location. Furthermore, if the business location does not exist within the second specific distance from the specific parking location, the third output processing unit 66 outputs a message containing this information to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. In this case, the third output processing unit 66 may also output the first notification information to the output destination corresponding to the provider.

[0097] For example, the second path information, like the first path information, is a map information of the second path that displays output objects in a recognizable manner.

[0098] For example, when vehicle 1 arrives at the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit 64, the third output processing unit 66 outputs a message to the display unit of the vehicle communication device 13 prompting that the trailer 8 be separated from the tractor 7 at the specific parking location, as well as the second route information.

[0099] Furthermore, the control unit 31 may not include either or both of the second output processing unit 65 and the third output processing unit 66.

[0100] [First Tire Management Process]

[0101] The following is for reference Figure 3 The tire management method of this disclosure will be described together with an example of the first tire management process executed by the control unit 31 of the management server 4 in the tire management system 100. Here, steps S11, S12... denote the numbers of the processing procedures (steps) executed by the control unit 31.

[0102] <Step S11>

[0103] First, in step S11, the control unit 31 determines whether the acquisition time has arrived. Here, the processing in step S11 is performed by the acquisition processing unit 62 of the control unit 31.

[0104] Here, when it is determined that the acquisition time has arrived (S11 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S12. Furthermore, if the acquisition time has not arrived (S11 "No" side), the control unit 31 waits for the acquisition time to arrive in step S11.

[0105] <Step S12>

[0106] In step S12, the control unit 31 acquires the status information. Here, the processing in step S12 is an example of the acquisition steps of this disclosure, and is executed by the acquisition processing unit 62 of the control unit 31.

[0107] <Step S13>

[0108] In step S13, the control unit 31 determines whether the abnormality has been detected based on the status information obtained in step S12. Here, the processing in step S13 is an example of the detection steps of this disclosure, and is executed by the detection processing unit 63 of the control unit 31.

[0109] Here, when it is determined that the abnormality has been detected (S13 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S14. And, if the abnormality is not detected (S13 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S11.

[0110] <Step S14>

[0111] In step S14, the control unit 31 outputs the first path information to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. Here, the processing of step S14 is an example of the output steps of this disclosure, and is executed by the first output processing unit 64 of the control unit 31.

[0112] <Step S15>

[0113] In step S15, the control unit 31 determines whether the specific parking location included in the first path information output in step S14 is the business location.

[0114] Here, when it is determined that the specific parking location included in the first route information output in step S14 is the business location (S15 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S11. Furthermore, if the specific parking location included in the first route information output in step S14 is not the business location (S15 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S16.

[0115] <Step S16>

[0116] In step S16, the control unit 31 determines whether the vehicle that detected the abnormality is the tractor 7.

[0117] Here, when it is determined that the vehicle detecting the anomaly is tractor 7 (S16 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S17. Furthermore, if the vehicle detecting the anomaly is not tractor 7 (S16 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S18.

[0118] <Step S17>

[0119] In step S17, the control unit 31 outputs the second path information to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. Here, the processing in step S17 is performed by the third output processing unit 66 of the control unit 31.

[0120] <Step S18>

[0121] In step S18, the control unit 31 outputs the first notification information to the output destination corresponding to the provider. Here, the processing in step S18 is performed by the second output processing unit 65 of the control unit 31.

[0122] Thus, in the tire management system 100, status information related to the state of the tires 11 installed on the vehicle 1 is acquired, and an abnormality in the tires 11 is detected based on the acquired status information. Furthermore, if an abnormality is detected, first path information is output to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle 1. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a plurality of parking locations that has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle 1. Therefore, in the event of an abnormality, a path to the specific parking location with a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle 1 can be transmitted to the driver or other personnel of the vehicle 1. Thus, the vehicle 1 can be guided to the parking location corresponding to the size of the vehicle 1.

[0123] Furthermore, in the tire management system 100, when vehicle 1 is the specific vehicle, the first path information is output, which includes a specific first path that passes through the specific road among multiple first paths. Therefore, when the abnormal vehicle 1 is detected as the specific vehicle, a path to the specific parking area via the specific road can be transmitted to the driver of vehicle 1. Thus, by identifying vehicles whose accessible roads are restricted to the specific road as the specific vehicle, when the abnormality is detected on the tires 11 of the specific vehicle, the specific vehicle can be guided to the specific parking area within the restricted access area.

[0124] Furthermore, the tire management system 100 outputs first path information, which includes a first path to the specific parking location located within a first specific distance from the current position of vehicle 1. This allows vehicle 1, upon detecting the anomaly, to be guided to the specific parking location located within the first specific distance from vehicle 1.

[0125] Furthermore, in the tire management system 100, if a specific parking location that serves as the business location exists within a range of the first specific distance from the current location of vehicle 1, the system outputs first path information including a first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location serves as the business location, the system outputs first path information including a first path to a specific parking location existing within a range of the first specific distance from the current location of vehicle 1. Moreover, if the output specific parking location is not the business location, the system can output first notification information including the detected anomaly and the specific parking location to the output destination corresponding to the provider. Therefore, if a specific parking location that serves as the business location exists within a range of the current location of vehicle 1 where the anomaly was detected, vehicle 1 can be guided to that business location. And if no specific parking location serves as the business location, vehicle 1 can be guided to a specific parking location existing within a range of the first specific distance from vehicle 1. Furthermore, if vehicle 1 is directed to a specific parking location that is not the stated business location, the provider can be informed that the anomaly detected in the tires 11 of vehicle 1 and the specific parking location to which vehicle 1 is headed. Therefore, the time and effort required for the driver of vehicle 1 to contact the provider to eliminate the anomaly in the tires 11 can be saved.

[0126] Furthermore, in the tire management system 100, when the output specific parking location is not the business location, and vehicle 1 is part of the vehicle assembly, and the abnormality is detected on the tire 11 mounted on the tractor 7, the second path information is output to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. This second path information includes a second path to the business location that exists within a range of the specific parking location that is a second specific distance from the specific parking location. Therefore, when vehicle 1 is directed to the specific parking location that is not the business location, when vehicle 1 is part of the vehicle assembly, and the abnormality is detected on the tire 11 of the tractor 7, a path to the business location that exists within a range of the second specific distance from the specific parking location can be transmitted to the driver of vehicle 1, etc. Thus, it is possible to guide the tractor 7, which has detached from the trailer 8 at the specific parking location, to the business location that exists within a range of the second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0127] Furthermore, vehicle 1 is not limited to automobiles; it can be any vehicle equipped with tires 11. For example, vehicle 1 includes motorcycles, three-wheeled passenger vehicles, and bicycles with engines.

[0128] Furthermore, the status information may not be limited to the air pressure information, the air temperature information, and the acceleration information. For example, the status information may also include images of the surface of the tire 11. Furthermore, the anomaly may not be limited to the first anomaly, the second anomaly, and the third anomaly. For example, the anomaly may include anomalies related to the wear condition of the tire 11.

[0129] Furthermore, the tire management system 100 can also designate locations that are not parking lots and lack equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking locations. Here, in this specification, a parking lot refers to a location outside of a road that can be identified as a space for parking by means of markings, wheel stops, and partitions. That is, the parking lot in this specification does not include locations on roads. Furthermore, the parking lot in this specification does not include locations that cannot be identified as spaces for parking, such as vacant lots.

[0130] Specifically, the tire management system 100 can designate locations on roads that are not equipped with facilities for providing maintenance services corresponding to the malfunction as the specific parking locations. For example, locations on roads without such facilities include emergency parking zones on dedicated motor vehicle lanes, time-restricted parking areas on roads, and shoulders and sidewalks where parking is not prohibited. Therefore, compared to a structure where the specific parking location is limited to either or both of locations equipped with facilities for providing maintenance services corresponding to the malfunction (the business premises) and parking lots, the number of available spaces for the specific parking location is increased, thus enabling vehicles 1 with the malfunctioning tires 11 to stop more quickly.

[0131] Furthermore, a specific parking location may be designated from the road shoulders that have parking spaces corresponding to the size of vehicle 1, provided that only a predetermined first specific condition is met. For example, the first specific condition may be that the width of the road including the road shoulder is greater than a distance determined based on the size of vehicle 1. The first specific condition may also be that the current traffic volume on the road including the road shoulder is less than a prescribed volume. Furthermore, the first specific condition may also be that the legal maximum speed limit on the road including the road shoulder is lower than a prescribed speed limit. Similarly, a specific parking location may be designated from the roadside strips that have parking spaces corresponding to the size of vehicle 1, provided that only a predetermined second specific condition is met. The second specific condition may also be the same as the first specific condition. Furthermore, the second specific condition may also be that the width of the roadside strip is greater than a distance determined based on the size of vehicle 1. By restricting the road shoulders and roadside strips that can be designated as specific parking locations in this way, the risk of collision between vehicle 1 parked in the specific parking location and other vehicles can be reduced. Furthermore, by parking vehicle 1 in the specific parking location, traffic congestion can be suppressed.

[0132] [Second Implementation]

[0133] Next, refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The structure of the tire management system 200 according to the second embodiment of this disclosure will be described.

[0134] like Figure 4 As shown, the tire management system 200 includes a vehicle 1, a communication device 2, a terminal device 3, and a management server 4. In the tire management system 200, the management server 4 is connected to the communication device 2 and the terminal device 3 via the communication network in a manner that enables them to communicate with each other. Furthermore, the structure of the vehicle 1 and the communication device 2 is the same as that of the tire management system 100.

[0135] Terminal device 3 is an information processing device used by employees of the business office. For example, terminal device 3 is a personal computer installed in the business office. Alternatively, terminal device 3 can also be a smartphone or tablet used by employees of the business office.

[0136] In addition to the fact that the storage content of storage unit 33 was changed, management server 4 also includes... Figure 5 Except that the first determination processing unit 67, the fourth output processing unit 68, the second determination processing unit 69, and the fifth output processing unit 70 shown replace the second output processing unit 65 and the third output processing unit 66, they have the same structure as the management server 4 of the tire management system 100. Hereinafter, only the structure that is different from the management server 4 of the tire management system 100 will be described.

[0137] In the tire management system 200, the parking location is the business address. Therefore, the parking location information stored in the storage unit 33 is information related to the business address. Specifically, the parking location information includes the business address's name, location, telephone number, the size of the parking space, and the number of parking spaces. Furthermore, the parking location information includes business address identification information for identifying the business address and inventory information of materials used in maintenance services at the business address. These materials include replacement tires 11, etc. Additionally, the parking location information includes terminal device identification information for identifying the terminal device 3.

[0138] After the first output processing unit 64 outputs the first path information, the first determination processing unit 67 determines whether the vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information.

[0139] For example, if vehicle 1 continues to move according to the first path information for more than a predetermined time, the first determination processing unit 67 determines that vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information. Furthermore, if the distance traveled by vehicle 1 according to the first path information exceeds a predetermined distance, the first determination processing unit 67 can also determine that vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information.

[0140] When the first path information is output by the first output processing unit 64, the fourth output processing unit 68 can output a second notification information containing the first path information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking location (the specific parking location determined to be the output target) included in the first path information.

[0141] Specifically, when the first determination processing unit 67 determines that the vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information, the fourth output processing unit 68 outputs the second notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information.

[0142] The second notification information includes the output of the first path information, information such as the type, color and size of vehicle 1, information indicating the type of the anomaly, the current location of vehicle 1, and the estimated arrival time of vehicle 1.

[0143] If the first determination processing unit 67 determines that the vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information, the fourth output processing unit 68 outputs the second notification information to the display unit of the terminal device 3 corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information.

[0144] Furthermore, when the first output processing unit 64 outputs the first route information, the fourth output processing unit 68 can also immediately output the second notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first route information. In this case, the control unit 31 may not include the first determination processing unit 67.

[0145] When the first path information is output by the first output processing unit 64, the second determination processing unit 69 determines whether the material is present in the specific parking location included in the first path information.

[0146] Specifically, if the maintenance service corresponding to the anomaly detected by the detection processing unit 63 is the tire replacement service, the second determination processing unit 69 determines whether the specific parking location included in the first route information has inventory of the tires 11 required for the tire replacement service. The second determination processing unit 69 determines whether the specific parking location included in the first route information has inventory of the tires 11 required for the tire replacement service based on the type and size of the tires 11 for which the anomaly was detected, and the parking location information.

[0147] If the second determination processing unit 69 determines that the goods are not available, the fifth output processing unit 70 outputs a third notification message containing the goods to the output destination corresponding to the specific business that is closest to the location of the specific parking space included in the first path information and has the goods.

[0148] The third notification information includes information determined by the second determination processing unit 69 as indicating that the material is unavailable, information such as the name, location, and telephone number of the specific parking location included in the first route information, and information for identifying the insufficient material.

[0149] The fifth output processing unit 70 determines one of the multiple business locations as the specific business location based on the parking location information.

[0150] Specifically, when the second notification information is output by the fourth output processing unit 68, the fifth output processing unit 70 outputs the third notification information to the display unit of the terminal device 3 corresponding to the specific business location.

[0151] [Second Tire Management and Handling]

[0152] The following is for reference Figure 6 An example of the second tire management process executed by the control unit 31 of the management server 4 in the tire management system 200 will be described.

[0153] <Step S21>

[0154] First, in step S21, the control unit 31 determines whether the acquisition time has arrived. Here, the processing in step S21 is performed by the acquisition processing unit 62 of the control unit 31.

[0155] Here, when it is determined that the acquisition time has arrived (S21 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S22. Furthermore, if the acquisition time has not arrived (S21 "No" side), the control unit 31 waits for the acquisition time to arrive in step S21.

[0156] <Step S22>

[0157] In step S22, the control unit 31 acquires the status information. Here, the processing in step S22 is performed by the acquisition processing unit 62 of the control unit 31.

[0158] <Step S23>

[0159] In step S23, the control unit 31 determines whether the abnormality has been detected based on the status information obtained in step S22. Here, the processing in step S23 is performed by the detection processing unit 63 of the control unit 31.

[0160] Here, when it is determined that the abnormality has been detected (S23 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S24. And, if the abnormality is not detected (S23 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the process to step S21.

[0161] <Step S24>

[0162] In step S24, the control unit 31 outputs the first path information to the output destination corresponding to vehicle 1. Here, the processing in step S24 is performed by the first output processing unit 64 of the control unit 31.

[0163] <Step S25>

[0164] In step S25, the control unit 31 determines whether vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information output in step S24. Here, the processing in step S25 is performed by the first determination processing unit 67 of the control unit 31.

[0165] Here, when it is determined that vehicle 1 is moving according to the first path information (S25 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S26. Furthermore, if vehicle 1 is not moving according to the first path information (S25 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S21.

[0166] <Step S26>

[0167] In step S26, the control unit 31 outputs the second notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information. Here, the processing of step S26 is performed by the fourth output processing unit 68 of the control unit 31.

[0168] <Step S27>

[0169] In step S27, the control unit 31 determines whether the goods are present in the specific parking location included in the first path information. Here, the processing of step S27 is performed by the second determination processing unit 69 of the control unit 31.

[0170] Here, when it is determined that the specific parking location included in the first route information has the goods (S27 "Yes" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S21. And, when it is determined that the specific parking location included in the first route information does not have the goods (S27 "No" side), the control unit 31 transfers the processing to step S28.

[0171] <Step S28>

[0172] In step S28, the control unit 31 outputs the third notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific business location. Here, the processing in step S28 is performed by the fifth output processing unit 70 of the control unit 31.

[0173] Thus, in the tire management system 200, the parking location is the business office. Therefore, in the event of the abnormality in the tire 11 of vehicle 1, vehicle 1 can be guided to the business office corresponding to the size of vehicle 1.

[0174] Furthermore, in the tire management system 200, when the first route information is output, a second notification message containing that information can be output to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first route information. This allows employees at the specific parking lot included in the first route information to be notified in advance of the arrival of vehicle 1. Therefore, preparations for picking up vehicle 1 can be made at that specific parking lot.

[0175] Furthermore, in the tire management system 200, after outputting the first route information, it is determined whether vehicle 1 is moving according to the first route information. And, if it is determined that vehicle 1 is moving according to the first route information, the second notification information is output to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking location included in the first route information. Thus, the output opportunity of the second notification information can be limited to the case where vehicle 1 is moving according to the first route information. Therefore, wasted preparation for arrival at the specific parking location included in the first route information can be prevented.

[0176] Furthermore, in the tire management system 200, when outputting the first route information, it is determined whether the supplies needed for maintenance services are available at the specific parking location included in the first route information. If it is determined that the supplies are unavailable, a third notification message containing this information is output to the output destination corresponding to the specific business office closest to the location of the specific parking location included in the first route information and which has the supplies. This allows the staff of the specific business office to be informed of the shortage of supplies at the specific parking location included in the first route information, thereby prompting them to deliver the supplies. Therefore, it saves the staff at the specific parking location included in the first route information time in arranging the insufficient supplies.

[0177] The embodiments of this disclosure described above include the following disclosure items (1) to (29).

[0178] The disclosed item (1) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a predetermined plurality of parking spaces having a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle.

[0179] According to this structure, in the event of a tire malfunction, a path can be provided to the driver or other passengers to a specific parking space with a size corresponding to the vehicle. Therefore, the vehicle can be guided to a parking space appropriate for its size.

[0180] Disclosure (2) is the tire management system of Disclosure (1), wherein, when the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing a specific first path of a plurality of the first paths that passes through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle.

[0181] According to this structure, when a vehicle with detected tire abnormalities is a specific vehicle, the driver or other personnel can be instructed to take a specific route to a specific parking area via a specific road corresponding to that specific vehicle. Therefore, by identifying a specific vehicle as one whose accessible road is limited to that specific road, and upon detecting tire abnormalities on that specific vehicle, the vehicle can be guided to the specific parking area within the restricted access area.

[0182] Disclosure (3) is the tire management system of Disclosure (2), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the first parking location closest to the current location of the vehicle among a plurality of the specified parking locations.

[0183] This structure allows vehicles with detected tire abnormalities to be directed to the nearest specific parking area.

[0184] Disclosure (4) is the tire management system of Disclosure (2), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle.

[0185] According to this structure, a vehicle that has been found to have a tire abnormality can be guided to a specific parking lot that is within a range of a first specific distance from the vehicle.

[0186] Disclosure (5) is the tire management system of Disclosure (4), wherein the parking location includes a business office capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly. If a specific parking location that is a business office exists within a range of the current location of the vehicle being the first specific distance, the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location. If no specific parking location that is a business office exists, the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location existing within a range of the current location of the vehicle being the first specific distance is output. The tire management system includes a second output processing unit. If the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business office, the second output processing unit can output the first notification information to the output destination corresponding to the road service provider. The first notification information includes the content of detecting the anomaly and the specific parking location.

[0187] According to this structure, if a specific parking location serving as a business establishment exists within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle where the tire abnormality was detected, the vehicle can be guided to that business establishment. Furthermore, if no specific parking location serving as a business establishment exists, the vehicle can be guided to a specific parking location existing within a first specific distance from the vehicle. Moreover, if the vehicle is guided to a specific parking location that is not a business establishment, the information that an abnormality was detected in the vehicle's tires and the specific parking location the vehicle was heading to can be communicated to the road service provider. Therefore, the effort required for drivers and others to contact the road service provider to eliminate the tire abnormality can be saved.

[0188] Disclosure (6) is the tire management system of Disclosure (4), wherein the parking location includes a business office capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly. If a specific parking location serving as the business office exists within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information including the first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location serving as the business office exists, the first output processing unit outputs information including the path to the specific parking location existing within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle. The first path information of the first path, wherein the tire management system includes a third output processing unit, which outputs second path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle when the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business location, the vehicle is a combination of a tractor and a trailer towed by the tractor, or an anomaly is detected in the pneumatic tire installed on the tractor. The second path information includes a second path to the business location that exists within a predetermined second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0189] According to this structure, if a specific parking location serving as a business establishment exists within a first specific distance from the current location of a vehicle where a tire malfunction has been detected, the vehicle can be guided to that business establishment. Furthermore, if no specific parking location serving as a business establishment exists, the vehicle can be guided to a specific parking location located within a first specific distance from the vehicle. Moreover, if the vehicle is guided to a specific parking location that is not a business establishment, or if the vehicle is a vehicle assembly and a tire malfunction has been detected on a tractor, a path can be provided to the driver or other passengers to a business establishment located within a second specific distance from that specific parking location. Therefore, it is possible to guide a tractor separated from a trailer at a specific parking location to a business establishment located within a second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0190] The disclosed item (7) is any one of the tire management systems in disclosed items (2) to (4), and the parking location is a business office that can provide maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly.

[0191] According to this structure, in the event of a tire malfunction, the vehicle can be guided to a business location with a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle.

[0192] Disclosure (8) is the tire management system of Disclosure (7), which includes: a first determination processing unit that, after outputting the first route information, determines whether the vehicle is moving according to the first route information; and a fourth output processing unit that, when the first determination processing unit determines that the vehicle is moving according to the first route information, outputs second notification information to an output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first route information, the second notification information including the content of the first route information being output.

[0193] This structure allows for advance notification of a vehicle's arrival to employees at the designated parking location. Therefore, preparations for picking up the vehicle can be made at that location.

[0194] Disclosure (9) is the tire management system of disclosure (7) or (8), which includes: a second determination processing unit that, when outputting the first route information, determines whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking location included in the first route information; and a fifth output processing unit that, when determined by the second determination processing unit to be absent, outputs a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business location that is closest to the specific parking location and has the materials, the third notification message containing the content that the materials are absent.

[0195] This structure allows for the communication of material shortages at specific business locations to employees, prompting them to replenish supplies. Therefore, it saves employees at these locations time and effort in restocking insufficient supplies.

[0196] The disclosed matter (10) is a tire management method comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step of detecting an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and an output step of outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle if the abnormality is detected by the detection step, the first path information comprising a first path to a specific parking space among a plurality of predetermined parking spaces having a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle.

[0197] Disclosure (11) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a predetermined plurality of parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information including a specific first path among the plurality of first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle, and the first output processing unit outputs first path information including a first path to the specific parking space existing within a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle, the parking space The tire management system includes a business location capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly and a parking location that is not the business location. If a specific parking location that is the business location exists within a first specific distance from the vehicle's current location, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing a first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location exists and a specific parking location that is not the business location exists, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing a first path to a specific parking location that is not the business location but exists within a first specific distance from the vehicle's current location. The tire management system also includes a second output processing unit. If the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business location, the second output processing unit can output first notification information to an output destination corresponding to a road service provider. This first notification information includes the content indicating that the anomaly was detected and the specific parking location.

[0198] Disclosure (12) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a predetermined plurality of parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information including a specific first path among the plurality of first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information including a first path to the specific parking space existing within a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle, the parking spaces including business premises capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the abnormality and parking spaces that are not the business premises. In a tire management system, if a specific parking location that serves as the business location exists within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location that serves as the business location exists, but a specific parking location that is not the business location exists, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that is not the business location and exists within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle. The tire management system also includes a third output processing unit. If the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business location, and the vehicle is a combination of a tractor and a trailer towed by the tractor, and an anomaly is detected in the pneumatic tire mounted on the tractor, the third output processing unit outputs second path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This second path information contains a second path to the business location that exists within a predetermined second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0199] The disclosed item (13) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs a path including... The tire management system comprises: a first determination processing unit that, after outputting the first path information, determines whether the vehicle is moving according to the first path information; and a fourth output processing unit that, if determined by the first determination processing unit that the vehicle is moving according to the first path information, outputs second notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information, the second notification information including the content of the first path information being output.

[0200] Disclosure (14) is the tire management system of disclosure (13), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the first parking location closest to the current location of the vehicle among a plurality of the specific parking locations.

[0201] Disclosure (15) is the tire management system of disclosure (13), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle.

[0202] Disclosure (16) is any one of the tire management systems in disclosures (13) to (15), comprising: a second determination processing unit that, when outputting the first route information, determines whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking location included in the first route information; and a fifth output processing unit that, when determined by the second determination processing unit to be absent from the specific parking location, outputs a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business location that is closest to the specific parking location and has the materials, the third notification message containing the content that the materials are absent from the specific parking location.

[0203] The disclosed item (17) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a plurality of predetermined parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs the first path information including a specific first path among a plurality of the first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle, the parking space being a business establishment capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the abnormality, the tire management system comprising: a second judgment The first processing unit, when outputting the first path information, determines whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking lot included in the first path information; the fifth output processing unit, when determined by the second processing unit that the materials are not present, outputs a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business office closest to the specific parking lot among the plurality of business offices that has the materials, the third notification message containing the content that the materials are not present; and the fourth output processing unit, when outputting the first path information, can output a second notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information, the second notification message containing the content that the first path information was output, and notifying the employees of the specific parking lot included in the first path information of the insufficient materials.

[0204] Disclosure (18) is the tire management system of disclosure (17), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the first parking location among a plurality of the specific parking locations that is closest to the current location of the vehicle.

[0205] Disclosure (19) is the tire management system of Disclosure (17), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle.

[0206] Disclosure item (20) is any one of the tire management systems in disclosure items (17) to (19), which has a first determination processing unit. After outputting the first path information, the first determination processing unit determines whether the vehicle is moving according to the first path information. If the first determination processing unit determines that the vehicle is moving according to the first path information, the fourth output processing unit outputs the second notification information.

[0207] The disclosed item (21) is a tire management system comprising: an acquisition processing unit that acquires status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection processing unit that detects an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and a first output processing unit that, when the detection processing unit detects the abnormality, outputs first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein a location that is not equipped with a device for providing maintenance services corresponding to the abnormality can be designated as the specific parking location.

[0208] Disclosure (22) is the tire management system of disclosure (21), wherein, when the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing a specific first path of a plurality of the first paths that passes through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle.

[0209] Disclosure (23) is the tire management system of disclosure (22), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the first parking location closest to the current location of the vehicle among a plurality of the specified parking locations.

[0210] Disclosure (24) is the tire management system of disclosure (22), wherein the first output processing unit outputs the first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle.

[0211] Disclosure (25) is a tire management method executed by a processor included in a tire management system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step of detecting an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and a first output step of outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle if the abnormality is detected by the detection step, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a plurality of predetermined parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle; in the first output step, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, outputting first path information including a specific first path among the plurality of first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle; and in the first output step, outputting a first path including a first path to the specific parking space existing within a range of a predetermined first specific distance from the current position of the vehicle. The tire management method includes a second output step. In the first output step, if a specific parking location that is a business location exists within a first specific distance from the vehicle's current location, the method outputs first path information including a first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location exists and a specific parking location that is not a business location exists, the method outputs first path information including a first path to a specific parking location that is not a business location within a first specific distance from the vehicle's current location. The first output step, when the specific parking location output by the first output step is not a business location, allows the method to output first notification information to an output destination corresponding to a road service provider. This first notification information includes the content indicating that the anomaly was detected and the specific parking location.

[0212] Disclosure (26) is a tire management method executed by a processor included in a tire management system, comprising: an acquisition step, acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step, detecting an abnormality of the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and a first output step, in the case that the abnormality is detected by the detection step, outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle, the first path information comprising a first path to a specific parking space among a predetermined plurality of parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein in the first output step, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, outputting first path information comprising a specific first path among the plurality of first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle, and in the first output step, outputting first path information comprising a first path to the specific parking space existing within a predetermined first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle, the parking space comprising a business that can provide maintenance services corresponding to the abnormality and not In the first output step, if a specific parking location that is a business location exists within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle, the first path information containing the first path to that specific parking location is output. If no specific parking location that is a business location exists and there is a specific parking location that is not a business location, the first path information containing the first path to a specific parking location that is not a business location within a first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle is output. The tire management method includes a third output step, in which, if the specific parking location output by the first output step is not the business location, and the vehicle is a combination of a tractor and a trailer towed by the tractor, and an anomaly is detected in the pneumatic tire mounted on the tractor, second path information is output to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. The second path information contains a second path to the business location that is within a predetermined second specific distance from the specific parking location.

[0213] Disclosure (27) is a tire management method executed by a processor included in a tire management system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step of detecting an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and a first output step of outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle if the abnormality is detected by the detection step, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein in the first output step, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle... The method outputs first path information containing multiple first paths that pass through specific roads corresponding to the specific vehicle, wherein the parking lot is a business establishment capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly. The tire management method includes: a first determination step, after outputting the first path information, determining whether the vehicle is moving according to the first path information; and a fourth output step, if the first determination step determines that the vehicle is moving according to the first path information, outputting second notification information to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot contained in the first path information, the second notification information containing the content of the output first path information.

[0214] Disclosure (28) is a tire management method executed by a processor included in a tire management system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step of detecting an anomaly of the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and a first output step of outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle if the anomaly is detected by the detection step, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking space among a plurality of predetermined parking spaces having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, wherein, in the first output step, if the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first path information including a specific first path among the plurality of first paths passing through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle, the parking space being a business establishment capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly. The tire management method includes: a second determination step, in the case of outputting the first path information, determining whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking location included in the first path information; a fifth output step, in the case of the second determination step determining that the materials are not present, outputting a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business office that is closest to the specific parking location among the plurality of business offices and has the materials, the third notification message including the content that the materials are not present; and a fourth output step, in the case of outputting the first path information, being able to output a second notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking location included in the first path information, the second notification message including the content of outputting the first path information, and notifying the employees of the specific parking location included in the first path information of the output object that the materials are insufficient.

[0215] Disclosure (29) is a tire management method executed by a processor included in a tire management system, comprising: an acquisition step of acquiring status information relating to the status of an inflatable tire installed on a vehicle; a detection step of detecting an abnormality in the inflatable tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition step; and a first output step of outputting first path information to an output destination corresponding to the vehicle if the abnormality is detected by the detection step, the first path information including a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations having parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle, and capable of designating locations without equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the abnormality as the specific parking location.

Claims

1. A tire management system, comprising: The acquisition and processing unit acquires status information related to the status of the pneumatic tires installed on the vehicle. The detection processing unit detects abnormalities in the pneumatic tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and When the detection processing unit detects the anomaly, the first output processing unit outputs first path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations that has parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle. If the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing first path information of a specific first path that passes through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle from among a plurality of first paths. The first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to the specific parking location that exists within a predetermined first specific distance from the current location of the vehicle. The parking lot includes business premises capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies. If a specific parking location serving as the business location exists within a range of the vehicle's current location at the first specific distance, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location serving as the business location exists, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to a specific parking location existing within a range of the vehicle's current location at the first specific distance. The tire management system includes a third output processing unit. When the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business location, and the vehicle is a combination of a tractor and a trailer towed by the tractor, and an anomaly is detected in the pneumatic tire mounted on the tractor, the third output processing unit outputs second path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. The second path information includes a second path to the business location that exists within a predetermined second specific distance from the specific parking location.

2. The tire management system according to claim 1, wherein, The first output processing unit outputs the first path information, which includes the first path to the first parking location among the plurality of specific parking locations that is closest to the current location of the vehicle.

3. The tire management system according to claim 1, wherein, The parking lot includes business premises capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies. If a specific parking location serving as the business location exists within a range of the vehicle's current location at the first specific distance, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to that specific parking location. If no specific parking location serving as the business location exists, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing the first path to a specific parking location existing within a range of the vehicle's current location at the first specific distance. The tire management system includes a second output processing unit. If the specific parking location output by the first output processing unit is not the business location, the second output processing unit can output a first notification message to the output destination corresponding to the road service provider. The first notification message includes the content of detecting the anomaly and the specific parking location.

4. The tire management system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The parking lot is a business location that can provide maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly.

5. The tire management system according to claim 4, comprising: After outputting the first path information, the first determination processing unit determines whether the vehicle is moving according to the first path information; and The fourth output processing unit, when the first determination processing unit determines that the vehicle is moving according to the first path information, outputs a second notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific parking lot included in the first path information. The second notification message includes the content of the first path information.

6. The tire management system according to claim 4, comprising: The second determination processing unit, upon outputting the first route information, determines whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking location included in the first route information; and If the second determination processing unit determines that the material is unavailable, the fifth output processing unit outputs a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business office that is closest to the specific parking space among the plurality of business offices and has the material. The third notification message contains the content that the material is unavailable.

7. The tire management system according to claim 1, wherein, It is possible to designate locations that do not have equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking locations.

8. The tire management system according to claim 7, wherein, It is possible to designate locations that do not have equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly as the specific parking location.

9. The tire management system according to claim 8, wherein, It is possible to designate locations on roads that are not equipped with devices for providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomalies as the specific parking locations.

10. The tire management system according to claim 9, wherein, Locations on roads that are not equipped with facilities to provide maintenance services corresponding to the anomalies include any one or more of the following: emergency parking zones on motor vehicle-only roads, time-restricted parking zones on roads, shoulders where parking and stopping are not prohibited, and roadside strips where parking and stopping are not prohibited.

11. The tire management system according to claim 10, wherein, The location on a road where no equipment is provided to offer maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomaly includes the road shoulder. The shoulder of the road that has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle and meets a predetermined first specific condition can be designated as the specific parking location.

12. The tire management system according to claim 10 or 11, wherein, The roadside strip is included in locations on roads where no equipment is provided to offer maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies. The roadside strip that meets a predetermined second specific condition and has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle can be designated as the specific parking location.

13. A tire management system, comprising: The acquisition and processing unit acquires status information related to the status of the pneumatic tires installed on the vehicle. The detection processing unit detects abnormalities in the pneumatic tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit. as well as When the detection processing unit detects the anomaly, the first output processing unit outputs first path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations that has parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle. If the vehicle is a predetermined specific vehicle, the first output processing unit outputs first path information containing first path information of a specific first path that passes through a specific road corresponding to the specific vehicle from among a plurality of first paths. The parking lot is a business establishment capable of providing maintenance services corresponding to the anomaly, and the tire management system includes: The second determination processing unit, when outputting the first route information, determines whether the materials used for the maintenance service are present in the specific parking location included in the first route information. as well as If the second determination processing unit determines that the material is unavailable, the fifth output processing unit outputs a third notification message to the output destination corresponding to the specific business office that is closest to the specific parking space among the plurality of business offices and has the material. The third notification message contains the content that the material is unavailable.

14. A tire management system, comprising: The acquisition and processing unit acquires status information related to the status of the pneumatic tires installed on the vehicle. The detection processing unit detects abnormalities in the pneumatic tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and When the detection processing unit detects the anomaly, the first output processing unit outputs first path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations that has parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle. The system can designate locations that lack equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking areas. The system can designate locations that do not have equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies and are not parking lots as the specific parking locations. The system can designate locations on roads that are not equipped with devices to provide maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking areas. Locations on roads that are not equipped with facilities to provide maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies include any one or more of the following: emergency parking zones on dedicated motor vehicle lanes, time-restricted parking areas on roads, shoulders where parking is not prohibited, and roadside strips where parking is not prohibited. The location on a road where no equipment is provided to offer maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomaly includes the road shoulder. The shoulder of the road that has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle and meets a predetermined first specific condition can be designated as the specific parking location.

15. A tire management system, comprising: The acquisition and processing unit acquires status information related to the status of the pneumatic tires installed on the vehicle. The detection processing unit detects abnormalities in the pneumatic tire based on the status information acquired by the acquisition processing unit; and When the detection processing unit detects the anomaly, the first output processing unit outputs first path information to the output destination corresponding to the vehicle. This first path information includes a first path to a specific parking location among a predetermined plurality of parking locations that has parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle. The system can designate locations that lack equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking areas. The system can designate locations that do not have equipment for providing maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies and are not parking lots as the specific parking locations. The system can designate locations on roads that are not equipped with devices to provide maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies as the specific parking areas. Locations on roads that are not equipped with facilities to provide maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies include any one or more of the following: emergency parking zones on dedicated motor vehicle lanes, time-restricted parking areas on roads, shoulders where parking is not prohibited, and roadside strips where parking is not prohibited. The roadside strip is included in locations on roads where no equipment is provided to offer maintenance services corresponding to the aforementioned anomalies. The roadside strip that meets a predetermined second specific condition and has a parking space corresponding to the size of the vehicle can be designated as the specific parking location.

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