Shared vehicle operation method and server
By requiring the return of shared vehicles to the original rental point before users use the vehicle, the problem of shared vehicles gathering is solved, operating costs are reduced, and users are educated to use shared vehicles correctly, and the uniform distribution of shared vehicles and resource conservation is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411510227.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-28
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing shared vehicle operation model has led to a large number of shared vehicles gathering at certain parking points, increasing operators' scheduling resource investment and costs.
By sending prompt information before the user uses the car, the user is required to return the shared vehicle at the original car rental point, and display relevant options and prompt information in the application to ensure that the shared vehicle flows out and inflows at the original car rental point and avoid large-scale gatherings.
It effectively avoids the gathering of shared vehicles at certain parking points, saves operators' scheduling resources and costs, and educates users to use shared vehicles correctly to avoid parking in other places.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of shared vehicles, and in particular to an operating method and a server for a shared vehicle. Background Art
[0002] As a means of solving the last 1-3 kilometers of urban traffic, shared bicycles / motorcycles (hereinafter referred to as shared vehicles) have become an indispensable means of travel for users. The current sharing model is: the operator defines the operating scope in the town, puts shared vehicles within the operating scope, and sets up multiple parking spots within the operating scope. Users can only use shared vehicles within the operating scope defined by the operator, and can return shared vehicles at any parking spot set by the operator. In this way, the operation of shared vehicles will have a trend. For example, shared vehicles will gather on a large scale at a few parking spots. Operators need to invest a lot of scheduling resources to schedule shared vehicles to reconcile this trend so that shared vehicles are evenly distributed within the operating scope defined by the operator, which will lead to a significant increase in operating costs. Therefore, it is urgent to propose a new operating method for shared vehicles. Summary of the invention
[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a shared vehicle operation method and server to solve the problem that the existing sharing mode may lead to a large number of shared vehicles gathering.
[0004] In one aspect, a method for operating a shared vehicle is provided, comprising: receiving a request for use of a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal; sending a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, the first prompt message including a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at an original rental point, the original rental point being the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the use request is received; receiving a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt message; sending an unlock request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle; receiving a return request from the mobile terminal for the shared vehicle; determining whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point, and if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, sending a lock request to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
[0005] The user rents a shared vehicle at the original rental point, and after using the shared vehicle, the user needs to return the shared vehicle to the original rental point. Shared vehicles flow out of the original rental point and flow into the original rental point, so the shared vehicles at each parking point are fixed, and shared vehicles will not gather in a large number of parking points. Operators do not need to invest a lot of scheduling resources to schedule shared vehicles, saving costs. In addition, this embodiment sends a first prompt message to the user before the user uses the vehicle, and only allows the user to use the shared vehicle after agreeing to return the shared vehicle at the original rental point, that is, educating the user's behavior, further preventing the user from parking the shared vehicle elsewhere.
[0006] Optionally, sending the first prompt information to the mobile terminal includes: displaying multiple options in the application of the mobile terminal for the user to choose; when receiving the option selected by the user that the shared vehicle needs to be returned at the original rental point, displaying a confirmation button in the application to allow the user to issue the confirmation request; or, when receiving the option selected by the user that the shared vehicle needs to be returned at the original rental point, it means that the user issues the confirmation request.
[0007] Optionally, after sending the unlocking request to the shared vehicle, the method further includes: displaying a second prompt message in the application of the mobile terminal, wherein the second prompt message is used to remind the user to return the vehicle to the original rental point.
[0008] Optionally, the operation method further includes: displaying an electronic map in an application of the mobile terminal, and displaying the original car rental point in the electronic map.
[0009] Optionally, it is determined whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, a third prompt message is displayed in the application of the mobile terminal, and the third prompt message is used to remind the user that the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point.
[0010] Optionally, within a preset time period, a preset number of return requests for the shared vehicle are received from the mobile terminal, and it is determined that the shared vehicle was not at the original rental point when the previous return requests were received, a locking request is sent to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
[0011] Optionally, it is determined whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, the shared vehicle is temporarily locked.
[0012] Optionally, after receiving the request for use of a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, it also includes: obtaining the current power value of the shared vehicle, and if the current power value is below a preset value, sending battery replacement guidance information to the mobile terminal to guide the user to replace the battery of the shared vehicle; or, if the current power value is below a preset value, recommending a new shared vehicle to the mobile terminal, and the power value of the new shared vehicle is higher than the power value of the original shared vehicle.
[0013] Optionally, after receiving the request for use of the shared vehicle from the mobile terminal, it also includes: obtaining location information of the shared vehicle, the location information including whether the shared vehicle is within the original rental point or not within the original rental point, and configuring different billing rules for the shared vehicle within the original rental point and the shared vehicle not within the original rental point.
[0014] On the other hand, a server for shared vehicles is provided, comprising: a receiving unit, the receiving unit being used to receive a request for use of a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal; a sending unit, the sending unit being used to send a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, the first prompt message including a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at an original rental point, the original rental point being the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the request for use of the vehicle is received; the receiving unit is also used to receive a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt message; the sending unit is also used to send an unlock request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle; the receiving unit is also used to receive a return request from the mobile terminal for the shared vehicle; a judging unit, the judging unit being used to judge whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point, and if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, the sending unit is also used to send a lock request to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a method for operating a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the application interface of a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 .
[0017] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the application interface of a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 .
[0018] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the application interface of a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 .
[0019] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the application interface of a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention Figure 4 .
[0020] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the application interface of a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention Figure 5 .
[0021] Figure 7 It is a module schematic diagram of a method for operating a shared vehicle according to a specific embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments in the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0023] The present invention can be used in many general or special computing system environments or configurations, such as personal computers, server computers, handheld or portable devices, tablet devices, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based systems, set-top boxes, programmable consumer electronic devices, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, distributed computing environments including any of the above systems or devices, and the like.
[0024] The present invention may be described in the general context of computer-executable instructions executed by a computer, such as program modules. Generally, program modules include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, etc. that perform specific tasks or implement specific abstract data types. The present invention may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices connected through a communication network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in local and remote computer storage media, including storage devices.
[0025] Reference Figure 1 , this embodiment provides a method for operating a shared vehicle, including the following steps.
[0026] S101, receiving a request from a mobile terminal for using a shared vehicle.
[0027] When a user needs to use a shared vehicle, a request for the shared vehicle can be initiated to, for example, a server through a mobile terminal (such as a smart phone, tablet computer, etc.). Specifically, the method of initiating a request for the shared vehicle may include: the user scans the QR code of the shared vehicle; or the user opens the application and selects the shared vehicle in the electronic map of the application; or the user opens the application and enters the vehicle code of the shared vehicle in the application. Among them, selecting the shared vehicle in the electronic map of the application may be that the system automatically selects the shared vehicle for the user after the user opens the application, or the user actively selects the shared vehicle after the user opens the application. In addition, after the user scans the QR code of the shared vehicle, selects the shared vehicle in the electronic map, or enters the vehicle code of the shared vehicle, the mobile terminal may directly initiate the request for the vehicle, or a button for the request for the vehicle may be displayed in the application of the mobile terminal, and the request for the vehicle may be initiated when the user clicks the button for the request for the vehicle.
[0028] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, after the user opens the application, the shared vehicles are displayed on the electronic map of the application. After actively selecting a shared vehicle, the application displays a vehicle request button "Rent This Vehicle". When the user clicks the "Rent This Vehicle" button, a vehicle request is initiated. The application also displays the remaining mileage (i.e., battery value) of the selected shared vehicle, the distance between the user and the shared vehicle, and the vehicle change button "Change One". If the user believes that the remaining mileage cannot meet the riding needs or the distance is too far, the user can click the "Change One" button to change the shared vehicle.
[0029] S102, sending a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, the first prompt message including a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at the original rental point, where the original rental point is the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the vehicle use request is received.
[0030] S103: Receive a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt information.
[0031] After receiving a request from a mobile terminal for a shared vehicle, a first prompt message is sent to the mobile terminal. The first prompt message includes the return requirement of the shared vehicle: when the user returns the shared vehicle, the shared vehicle needs to be returned to the original rental point. The original rental point is the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the request for the vehicle is received. In other words, after the user rents a shared vehicle at the original rental point, he needs to return the vehicle at the original rental point after using the vehicle. Shared vehicles flow out of the original rental point and flow in to the original rental point.
[0032] The user is allowed to use the shared vehicle only after confirming and agreeing to the return request. If the user does not agree to such return request, the user is not allowed to use the shared vehicle.
[0033] S104: Send an unlocking request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle.
[0034] S105, receiving a request from a mobile terminal to return the shared vehicle.
[0035] S106, determining whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point, if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, sending a lock request to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
[0036] When the user confirms and agrees to the return request, an unlock request is sent to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle. At this point, the shared vehicle is occupied by the user and the user can use the shared vehicle.
[0037] When the user has finished using the shared vehicle, he needs to return it. Specifically, he can initiate a return request for the shared vehicle through a mobile terminal. Figure 5As shown, the user can click the "Return the car now" button in the application to initiate a return request. After receiving the return request for the shared vehicle from the mobile terminal, it is determined whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, a lock request is sent to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle, release the user's occupation of the shared vehicle, and the vehicle is returned successfully.
[0038] In this embodiment, the user rents a shared vehicle at the original rental point, and after using the shared vehicle, the user needs to return the shared vehicle to the original rental point. Shared vehicles flow out of the original rental point and flow into the original rental point, so the shared vehicles at each parking point are fixed, and shared vehicles will not gather in a large number of parking points. Operators do not need to invest a lot of scheduling resources to schedule shared vehicles, saving costs. In addition, this embodiment sends a first prompt message to the user before the user uses the car, and only allows the user to use the shared vehicle after agreeing to return the shared vehicle at the original rental point, that is, educating the user's behavior, further avoiding the user from parking the shared vehicle elsewhere.
[0039] As mentioned above, after sending the first prompt information to the mobile terminal and receiving the confirmation request for the first prompt information from the mobile terminal, an unlocking request is sent to the shared vehicle. Specifically, the first prompt information (for example, return to the original rental point to return the vehicle) and a confirmation button may be displayed in the application, and after the user clicks the confirmation button in the application, it indicates that the confirmation request for the first prompt information from the mobile terminal has been received. Alternatively, only the first prompt information and the countdown may be displayed in the application, and after the countdown ends, it is assumed that the user has accepted the request to return the vehicle, indicating that the confirmation request for the first prompt information from the mobile terminal has been received.
[0040] In other variations, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, sending the first prompt information to the mobile terminal specifically involves displaying multiple options in the application of the mobile terminal for the user to choose from. Specifically, there are two options in the figure, namely "return to the original rental point to return" and "return the car anytime, anywhere". After the user clicks the "return to the original rental point to return" option, a confirmation button is displayed in the application, specifically "I know, continue to use the car". After the user clicks the "I know, continue to use the car" button, it indicates that the mobile terminal's confirmation request for the first prompt information has been received, which means that the user already knows that the shared vehicle needs to be returned to the original parking point. At this point, an unlocking request can be sent to the shared vehicle. If the user clicks the "return the car anytime, anywhere" option, the user is prompted that the selection is wrong and the user needs to make a new selection until the user clicks the "return to the original rental point to return" option, which allows the user to use the shared vehicle.
[0041] In another variation, after the user clicks the "return to the original rental point" option, the confirmation button may not be displayed in the application, that is, the "I understand, continue to use the car" button may not be displayed. When the user clicks the "return to the original rental point" option, it can be directly considered that the user has sent a confirmation request, which means that the user already knows that the shared vehicle needs to be returned to the original parking point. At this time, a request to unlock the shared vehicle can be sent.
[0042] As described in the background technology, the current operation mode of shared vehicles is that users can choose any one of multiple parking spots to park the shared vehicle. In order to prevent users from parking the shared vehicle at other parking spots, after sending an unlock request to the shared vehicle, the user will display a second prompt message in the application of the mobile terminal during the use of the shared vehicle. The second prompt message is used to remind the user to return the vehicle at the original rental spot.
[0043] like Figure 5 As shown, a second prompt message is displayed at the top of the application interface, which is "You need to ride back to the original rental point to return the car." This is to remind users at any time and anywhere to return the car to the original rental point to avoid users parking the shared vehicle at other parking spots.
[0044] In other variations, an electronic map can also be displayed in the application of the mobile terminal, and the original rental point can be displayed in the electronic map, that is, the specific location of the original rental point is displayed in the electronic map, and the specific location of the current shared vehicle is also displayed in the electronic map. According to the location of the original rental point and the real-time shared vehicle location, the user can know the distance and position relationship between the shared vehicle and the original rental point. On the one hand, it can further remind the user that they need to return the car at the original rental point; on the other hand, it can also prompt the user to plan the driving route to prevent the shared vehicle from being too far away from the original rental point.
[0045] As mentioned above, after receiving a return request for a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, the shared vehicle is locked and the return is successful. In other variations, after receiving a return request for a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, if the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, the user cannot return the shared vehicle. At this time, a third prompt message may be displayed in the application of the mobile terminal, and the third prompt message is used to remind the user that the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point.
[0046] By displaying the third prompt information in the application, users can be informed of the reason for the failed return of the car and be guided to park the shared car at the original rental point. Figure 6 As shown, after the user initiates a return request, if the shared vehicle is not at the original rental point, the mobile terminal application can display a pop-up window of "Return Failed" and explain that the current vehicle needs to be returned to the original rental point to guide the user to park the shared vehicle at the original rental point.
[0047] In other variations, if the user initiates a preset number of return requests within a preset time period. When a preset number of return requests for a shared vehicle are received from a mobile terminal, and it is determined that the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point when the previous return requests are received, a lock request is sent to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle. If a user sends multiple return requests within a specific time period, it means that the user urgently needs to return the shared vehicle. At this time, the user can be allowed to return the vehicle to improve the user experience.
[0048] For example: within the set 1 minute, it is detected that the user has initiated more than 5 return requests in a row, and the location of the shared vehicle at the time of each return request is not at the original rental point. At this time, although the shared vehicle is not at the original rental point, the user may be allowed to return the shared vehicle for the purpose of the user's urgent need to return the shared vehicle. However, since the user still violates the vehicle use rules, the user may be charged an illegal parking fee (dispatch fee). Of course, the above-mentioned preset time period, preset number of times, etc. can be configured according to the specific situation. The above is only a description of the distance and is not limited.
[0049] As mentioned above, after receiving a return request for a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, the shared vehicle is locked and the return is successful. In other variations, after receiving a return request for a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, if the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, the user cannot return the shared vehicle. At this time, the shared vehicle can be temporarily locked. After temporarily locking the shared vehicle, the user will continue to occupy the shared vehicle, and other users cannot use the shared vehicle. Therefore, when a user needs to do something temporary, he or she can leave the shared vehicle, but it will not prevent the user from using the shared vehicle again.
[0050] like Figure 5 As shown, the user can click the "Return the car now" button to initiate a return request. After receiving the return request, the location of the shared vehicle is determined. If the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, a temporary lock message is sent to the shared vehicle to temporarily lock the shared vehicle, and the user will continue to occupy the shared vehicle. In addition, Figure 5 There is also a "Temporary Lock Car" button. Users can also initiate a temporary lock car request by clicking the "Temporary Lock Car" button. After receiving the temporary lock car request, regardless of whether the shared vehicle is at the original rental point or not, a temporary lock car information will be sent to the shared vehicle to temporarily lock the shared vehicle.
[0051] Since the user rents the shared vehicle at the original rental point and returns the shared vehicle at the original rental point. Generally speaking, the time that the user uses the shared vehicle will not be too short. Therefore, compared with the shared vehicles in the current sharing mode in the background technology, the shared vehicle of this embodiment requires relatively more electricity. In other variations, a battery replacement cabinet can be set up at the original parking point. After receiving the request for the use of the shared vehicle from the mobile terminal, the current power value of the shared vehicle must be obtained. If the current power value is below the preset value, the battery replacement guidance information is sent to the mobile terminal to guide the user to replace the battery of the shared vehicle. Therefore, users can use shared vehicles with relatively high power, and users can ride longer distances. Of course, users can also choose to refuse battery replacement and continue to use the current shared vehicle.
[0052] In other variations, after receiving a request from a mobile terminal for a shared vehicle, if it is detected that the current power level of the shared vehicle is below a preset value, a new shared vehicle may be recommended to the mobile terminal, wherein the power level of the new shared vehicle is higher than that of the original shared vehicle. By selecting a new shared vehicle, the user can ride a longer distance using a shared vehicle with a relatively high power level. Of course, the user may also choose to refuse to change the vehicle and continue to use the current shared vehicle.
[0053] As mentioned above, users generally rent shared vehicles at the original rental point and return them at the original rental point. However, due to some reasons, users may also park shared vehicles at locations other than the original rental point. In other variations, after receiving a request for use of a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, the location information of the shared vehicle is obtained. The location information includes whether the shared vehicle is in the original rental point or not. Different billing rules are configured for shared vehicles in the original rental point and those that are not in the original rental point.
[0054] For example, if the shared vehicle is located at the original rental point when user A initiates a car use request, then the normal charging rules will be used for billing; if the shared vehicle is not at the original rental point when user B initiates a car use request, then the charging rules can be lower than the normal charging rules. This is because user B will eventually return the shared vehicle to the original rental point, which is equivalent to dispatching the shared vehicle to the original rental point, saving dispatching fees for the operator.
[0055] Reference Figure 7The present invention also provides a shared vehicle server, comprising: a receiving unit, the receiving unit is used to receive a mobile terminal's request for using a shared vehicle; a sending unit, the sending unit is used to send a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, the first prompt message including a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at an original rental point, the original rental point being the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the use request is received; the receiving unit is also used to receive a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt message; the sending unit is also used to send an unlock request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle; the receiving unit is also used to receive a return request from the mobile terminal for the shared vehicle; a judging unit, the judging unit is used to judge whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point, if the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, the sending unit is also used to send a lock request to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
[0056] Although the present invention is disclosed as above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the scope defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A method for operating a shared vehicle, characterized in that: include: Receiving a request from a mobile terminal for a shared vehicle; Sending a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, wherein the first prompt message includes a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at an original rental point, where the original rental point is the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the vehicle use request is received; receiving a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt information; Sending an unlocking request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle; receiving a request from the mobile terminal to return the shared vehicle; It is determined whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, a locking request is sent to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
2. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Sending the first prompt information to the mobile terminal includes: displaying multiple options in the application of the mobile terminal for the user to choose; when receiving the option selected by the user that the shared vehicle needs to be returned at the original rental point, displaying a confirmation button in the application to enable the user to issue the confirmation request; or, when receiving the option selected by the user that the shared vehicle needs to be returned at the original rental point, it means that the user issues the confirmation request.
3. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After sending the unlocking request to the shared vehicle, the method further includes: displaying a second prompt message in the application of the mobile terminal, wherein the second prompt message is used to remind the user to return the vehicle at the original rental point.
4. The operating method according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: An electronic map is displayed in the application of the mobile terminal, and the original car rental point is displayed in the electronic map.
5. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determine whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, display a third prompt message in the application of the mobile terminal, and the third prompt message is used to remind the user that the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point.
6. The operating method according to claim 5, characterized in that: Within a preset time period, a preset number of return requests for the shared vehicle are received from the mobile terminal, and it is determined that the shared vehicle was not in the original rental point when the previous return requests were received, and a locking request is sent to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.
7. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: Determine whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point; if the shared vehicle is not in the original rental point, temporarily lock the shared vehicle.
8. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After receiving the request for using a shared vehicle from a mobile terminal, the method also includes: obtaining the current power value of the shared vehicle, and if the current power value is below a preset value, sending battery replacement guidance information to the mobile terminal to guide the user to replace the battery of the shared vehicle; or, if the current power value is below a preset value, recommending a new shared vehicle to the mobile terminal, and the power value of the new shared vehicle is higher than the power value of the original shared vehicle.
9. The operating method according to claim 1, characterized in that: After receiving the request for the shared vehicle from the mobile terminal, it also includes: obtaining the location information of the shared vehicle, the location information including whether the shared vehicle is in the original rental point or not in the original rental point, and configuring different billing rules for the shared vehicle in the original rental point and the shared vehicle not in the original rental point.
10. A shared vehicle server, characterized in that: include: A receiving unit, the receiving unit is used to receive a request from a mobile terminal for using a shared vehicle; a sending unit, the sending unit being configured to send a first prompt message to the mobile terminal, the first prompt message including a return requirement for the shared vehicle to be returned at an original rental point, the original rental point being the rental point where the shared vehicle is located when the vehicle use request is received; The receiving unit is further configured to receive a confirmation request from the mobile terminal for the first prompt information; The sending unit is further used to send an unlocking request to the shared vehicle to unlock the shared vehicle; The receiving unit is further configured to receive a request from the mobile terminal to return the shared vehicle; A judgment unit, wherein the judgment unit is used to judge whether the shared vehicle is located in the original rental point. If the shared vehicle is in the original rental point, the sending unit is further used to send a locking request to the shared vehicle to lock the shared vehicle.