Terminal, display system and display method

Abstract

The invention relates to a terminal, a display system and a display method. The terminal includes a display device configured to display a grade of a product and an option of the product, an input device configured to receive an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option, and a control device configured to control the input device to receive an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option. And a control device configured to control the display device to display price information of the product in a state in which the level and the option are selected. The levels include a first level and a second level. The control device is configured to, when the input device receives an operation for changing a rank selection from the first rank to the second rank in a state in which the first rank and the option are selected, change the rank selection from the first rank to the second rank while maintaining a selection state of the option selected in the first rank. And updating the display of the price information to the display of the price information corresponding to the second level.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a terminal, a display system and a display method for a product selection operation. Background Art

[0002] For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2020-035164 (JP 2020-035164 A) discloses a technology that, when an intended purchaser of a vehicle uses a terminal to perform operations for purchasing a vehicle, identifies one or more levels of vehicles that are equipped or capable of being equipped with main equipment selected by the intended purchaser of the vehicle, and displays the identified vehicle model on the terminal. Summary of the invention

[0003] However, when selecting a product such as a vehicle using a terminal, when an operation of changing only the grade of the product is performed in a state where the grade and options of the product are selected, the selection state of the option may change to the initial state (non-selected state), so that the purchaser will be required to reselect the option for the changed grade. Therefore, the product selection operation becomes cumbersome and there is room for improvement.

[0004] The present disclosure provides a terminal, a display system and a display method for facilitating product selection operations.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a terminal includes: a display device configured to display a grade of a product and an option of the product; an input device configured to receive an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option; and a control device configured to control the display device to display price information of the product in a state where the grade and the option are selected. The grade includes a first grade and a second grade. The control device is configured to, in a state where the first grade and the option are selected, update the display of the price information to the display of the price information corresponding to the second grade while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first grade when the input device receives an operation for changing the grade selection from the first grade to the second grade.

[0006] With this configuration, since the selection state of the option is maintained even after the operation for changing the rank of the product is performed, the user does not need to reselect the option, and can check the price of the changed rank using the display of updated price information. Therefore, the product selection operation can be facilitated.

[0007] In the above scheme, the control device can be configured to maintain the selection state of the options selectable in the second level among the options selected in the first level when the input device receives the operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level.

[0008] With this configuration, since the selection state of the selectable options in the changed level is maintained, the user does not need to reselect the options. Therefore, the product selection operation can be facilitated.

[0009] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the control device may be configured to display an image of the product corresponding to the selected first level and the selected option on the display device in the state where the first level and the option are selected. The control device may be configured to update the image of the product corresponding to the first level and the selected option to an image of the product corresponding to the second level and the selected option when the input device receives the operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level.

[0010] With this configuration, since the image of the product is updated to correspond to the selected option and the changed grade after the operation of changing the grade is performed, the user can check the appearance of the product.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the options may include at least one of an exterior color of the product, a function that is selectively provided in the product, and a function group that is a combination of a plurality of functions.

[0012] With this configuration, for example, since the tier is changed while maintaining the display of the options including the selected exterior color, the user can easily check the appearance and price information of the changed tier.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the input device may include a touch panel. The control device may be configured to select the level by receiving a contact operation in a first direction on the touch panel, and to display at least one of the plurality of options by receiving a contact operation in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction on the touch panel.

[0014] With this configuration, since the grade and the options can be selected according to the direction of the contact operation on the touch panel, the user can select the grade and the options of the product with a simple operation.

[0015] Furthermore, in the above aspect, the information that may be included in the rating of the product is at least one of fuel type, capacity, drive system, displacement, and popularity level.

[0016] Furthermore, in the above aspects, the product may include a vehicle.

[0017] With this configuration, the user can select the grade and options of the vehicle with simple operations.

[0018] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a display system includes a server and a terminal configured to communicate with the server. The terminal includes a display device configured to display a grade of a product and an option of the product, an input device configured to receive an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option, and a control device configured to control the display device to display price information of the product in a state where the grade and the option are selected. The grade includes a first grade and a second grade. The control device is configured to generate the price information corresponding to the second grade using the information received from the server while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first grade when the input device receives an operation for changing the grade selection from the first grade to the second grade, and update the display of the price information to the display of the generated price information when the first grade and the option are selected.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a display method displays price information of a product on a display by a control device. The display method performed by the control device includes: receiving an operation for selecting a grade of the product and an operation for selecting an option of the product; displaying the price information of the product on the display in a state where the grade and the option are selected, wherein the grade includes a first grade and a second grade; and, in a state where the first grade and the option are selected, when an operation for changing the grade selection from the first grade to the second grade is received, while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first grade, updating the display of the price information to the display of the price information corresponding to the second grade. In the display method, the first grade and the second grade are included in the grade.

[0020] According to the present disclosure, a terminal, a display system, and a display method that facilitate product selection operations can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements, and wherein:

[0022] Figure 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of the overall configuration of a display system;

[0023] Figure 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a terminal;

[0024] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen that displays an estimated amount of monthly usage charges when a vehicle is used under a reservation system;

[0025] Figure 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed by a control unit of a terminal;

[0026] Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a change in a display screen when a slide operation is performed; and

[0027] Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen that displays an estimated amount of monthly usage charges after the rank has been changed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding parts are represented by the same reference numerals, and their description will not be repeated.

[0029] Figure 1 Schematically shows an example of the overall configuration of the display system 10. Figure 1 , the display system 10 includes a terminal 20 and a management server 30. The terminal 20 and the management server 30 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network 50 such as the Internet.

[0030] The terminal 20 is a computer owned by a user (hereinafter referred to as a user) who wishes to use the vehicle, which is a product in this embodiment and can be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet. In addition to the control unit, storage unit, and communication unit to be described later, the terminal 20 also includes a touch panel display 22.

[0031] The management server 30 is a computer that manages information (more specifically, price information) about vehicles to be used. The vehicles include, but are not particularly limited to, electrified vehicles using electric motors as drive sources, such as pure electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, and vehicles using engines as drive sources.

[0032] The management server 30 includes a control unit, a communication unit, and a storage unit (all not shown). The control unit includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) and a memory (a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM)). The communication unit is configured to be able to communicate with the communication unit of the terminal 20 via the communication network 50. The storage unit stores the above-mentioned information about the vehicle to be used. The control unit performs various processes based on the information acquired from the communication unit and the storage unit and the information such as a map and a program stored in the memory.

[0033] For example, the user performs an operation for selecting a vehicle on the terminal 20 and performs a determination process (e.g., payment process, etc.) for the selected vehicle as the vehicle to be used. Thereafter, the vehicle to be used is delivered to the user, or alternatively, the user visits a store that handles the vehicle to be used, such as a dealer. The user can thus use the vehicle.

[0034] More specifically, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the use of the vehicle includes the use of the vehicle under a reservation system in which the vehicle can be used by paying a monthly use fee. For example, in the terminal 20, when a reservation installation application that enables the use of the vehicle under the reservation system is started, the user operates the selection items, images, etc. displayed on the display screen, thereby selecting the vehicle model, grade, and options that the user desires to use. In the present embodiment, a case where an estimated amount of the monthly use fee corresponding to the selected vehicle model, grade, and options is displayed on the display screen of the application will be described as an example. Note that when the user accepts the estimated amount, the user performs an operation to sign a reservation use contract, so the user can use the vehicle.

[0035] The management server 30 stores price information about the vehicle model, options, and grades of the vehicle to be used. More specifically, the management server 30 stores price information including a base amount of monthly usage fees for each grade of each vehicle model and an additional fee for each option. The management server 30 transmits the above price information to the terminal 20, for example, every time a predetermined time period passes, or transmits the price information to the requesting terminal 20 in response to a request from the terminal 20.

[0036] Figure 2 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal 20. Figure 2 The terminal 20 includes a control unit 21 , a touch panel display 22 , a communication unit 23 , a storage unit 24 , and a communication bus 25 .

[0037] Control unit 21 includes, for example, a CPU and memory (ROM and RAM). Control unit 21 performs various processes based on information acquired from communication unit 23 and storage unit 24 and information such as maps and programs stored in the memory to control the display device of touch panel display 22 and the like.

[0038] The touch panel display 22 includes a display device including a display screen and an input device composed of a touch panel.

[0039] When a user's contact operation on the touch panel is received, a signal corresponding to the received contact operation (e.g., a signal indicating the contact position) is sent to the control unit 21 via the communication bus 25. The display device of the touch panel display 22 displays an image corresponding to the control signal received from the control unit 21 via the communication bus 25.

[0040] The communication unit 23 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the management server 30 via the communication network 50. For example, the communication unit 23 is configured to enable wireless communication with a wireless base station connected to the communication network 50. For example, the terminal 20 and the wireless base station may be connected so as to enable wireless communication via a mobile phone line, or may be connected so as to enable wireless communication via Wi-Fi or the like.

[0041] The storage unit 24 stores information about, for example, the vehicle model, grade, and options. Specifically, the storage unit 24 stores selectable grades of a specific vehicle model, selectable options for each grade, basic fee information about the basic amount of monthly usage fees for each grade of vehicle, and additional fee information about additional fees for each option.

[0042] In the display system 10 having the above configuration, for example, the user starts an application on the terminal 20, and performs an operation on the application to select the model of the vehicle that the user desires to use. In addition, the user performs an operation for selecting the desired grade of the selected model. In addition, the user performs an operation for selecting the desired option of the selected grade. The terminal 20 causes the display device of the touch panel display 22 to display price information (estimated amount of monthly use fee) corresponding to the selected model, the selected grade, and the selected option. This allows the user to check the estimated amount of monthly use fee of the vehicle he or she desires to use.

[0043] Figure 3 FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen that displays an estimated amount of monthly usage charges when a vehicle is used under a reservation system. Figure 3 As shown, the screen of the display device of the touch panel display 22 displays an image of a vehicle of a model and grade selected by a user, various types of information about the selected grade (hereinafter referred to as grade selection information), various types of information about the selected option (hereinafter referred to as option selection information), and an estimated amount of monthly usage charges.

[0044] The class selection information includes, for example, text information of the selected class, and text information such as fuel type, passenger capacity, drive system, engine displacement, popularity, etc. For example, in Figure 3 In the example, the following text information is displayed inside the rectangular frame: text information "X" indicating the grade, text information "GAS" indicating that the fuel is gasoline, text information "1.5L" indicating that the displacement is 1.5L, text information "4WD" indicating that the drive system is four-wheel drive, and text information "5 people" indicating that the passenger capacity is five. Figure 3 In the example, text information “No. 1 Most Popular” indicating the popularity is displayed at the upper left corner of the rectangular frame.

[0045] Similarly, the option selection information includes text information about a plurality of option items, check boxes for the respective option items, and text information about additional charges depending on whether the respective option items are selected. A check box with a check mark shows that the option corresponding to the check box is in a selected state. Examples of option items include, but are not limited to, an exterior color item, an interior color item, a package item combining multiple types of options, an additional option item including other various discrete options, and a desired number item indicating an option for obtaining a license plate number desired by the user.

[0046] A rectangular frame is set for each option, and the option items are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the display screen. Inside the rectangular frame, a check box, text information indicating the option items, text information indicating supplementary information such as the selected color, and text information indicating the additional cost of the individual option are displayed.

[0047] When the user performs a contact operation (hereinafter referred to as a scroll operation) in the longitudinal direction on the touch panel, at least one option is displayed. For example, when the display of the rectangular frames of the respective option items does not fit within the display screen, the scroll operation causes the displayed option items to be hidden and causes the hidden option items to be displayed. That is, the user performs the scroll operation, so the user can select each of the option items.

[0048] When the user performs a touch operation on the position of the check box in the rectangular frame, a check mark is displayed in the check box, and the option item corresponding to the check box is in a selected state.

[0049] Figure 3 A state in which a check mark is displayed in a check box corresponding to an external color item is shown. Figure 3 Shown choosing white as the exterior color, and the extra cost is zero yen.

[0050] also, Figure 3A state in which a check mark is displayed in a check box corresponding to the desired number item is shown. Figure 3 An option to select a desired number is shown, and the additional fee is 300 yen.

[0051] exist Figure 3 The bottom portion of the display shown shows an estimated amount of monthly usage charges corresponding to the selected vehicle model, selected level, and selected option group. Figure 3 , it is assumed that the base amount of the tier is 10,000 yen, and an estimated amount of 10,300 yen including an additional charge of 300 yen resulting from selecting the option of the desired number is shown.

[0052] In addition, Figure 3 The selected level and the selected option are reflected in the image of the vehicle in the display. Specifically, when white is selected as the exterior color, an image of the vehicle with the exterior color of white is displayed. In addition, when an option such as wheels or aero parts is selected, the displayed vehicle image will also be equipped with the selected wheels or equipped with the selected aero parts.

[0053] When the user performs a selection operation to add an option (a touch operation on a check box where a check mark is not displayed), the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee is updated by increasing the amount of the additional fee of the added option. Alternatively, when the user performs a cancel operation to cancel the selection of an option (a touch operation on a check box where a check mark is displayed), the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee is updated by subtracting the additional fee of the canceled option. In addition, whether the option resulting from the addition or cancellation of the option is selected is reflected in the image of the vehicle.

[0054] In addition, when the user performs a contact operation on the touch panel along the longitudinal direction (parallel to Figure 3 When the scrolling operation is continued for a certain period of time or a certain length in the direction of the left or right edge of the screen (the direction of the arrow), the hidden option items in the screen are displayed, or the displayed option items are hidden.

[0055] In addition, when the user performs a contact operation on the touch panel along the horizontal direction (parallel to the longitudinal direction) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, Figure 3 The user can change the level by continuing the scrolling operation for a certain period of time or a certain length (in the direction of the upper edge or lower edge of the screen).

[0056] When the user performs a sliding operation, a first display image including an image of a most recently selected grade, an option item, and a vehicle corresponding to the grade and the selected option slides as a whole from the center of the screen to one end, and a second display image including an image of a grade, an option item, and a vehicle different from the most recently selected grade slides from the other end to the center. At the moment when the entire first display image moves out of the screen, the entire second display image is displayed on the screen. Note that an example of a grade displayed before the user performs a sliding operation is a first grade, and an example of a grade displayed after the user performs a sliding operation is a second grade.

[0057] In this manner, the user can select a desired vehicle by performing a grade selection operation and an option selection operation.

[0058] However, assuming that a sliding operation to change only the grade is performed with the vehicle grade and options selected, and the selection state of the options is reset to the initial state (all options are in a non-selected state), the user will be required to reselect the options of the changed grade. Therefore, the product selection operation may become cumbersome.

[0059] Therefore, in this embodiment, when the control unit 21 of the terminal 20 receives an operation for changing the vehicle grade through the input device of the touch panel display 22 when the vehicle grade and options are selected, the display of the price information is updated to the price information corresponding to the changed grade while maintaining the selected option.

[0060] In this way, even after the operation for changing the vehicle grade is performed, the selection state of the option is maintained. Therefore, the user does not need to reselect the option, and can check the price of the changed grade using the display of updated price information. Therefore, the vehicle selection operation can be facilitated.

[0061] The following will refer to Figure 4 An example of processing performed by the control unit 21 is described. Figure 4 : is a flowchart showing an example of a process performed by the control unit 21 of the terminal 20. A series of processes shown in this flowchart is repeatedly performed in a predetermined cycle.

[0062] In step (hereinafter referred to as S) 100, control unit 21 determines whether estimation processing is being executed. For example, when an application displaying an estimation screen is running, when a user performs an operation for starting an application, when a flag indicating that estimation processing is being executed is in an on state, or when an estimation screen is being displayed. Figure 3 When the display screen shown is displayed, the control unit 21 determines that the estimation process is being executed. When it is determined that the estimation process is being executed ("YES" in S100), the process moves to S102.

[0063] In S102, the control unit 21 determines whether an option selection operation has been performed. Specifically, when a touch operation is performed at a position corresponding to the check box of each option item on the display screen, the control unit 21 determines that an option selection operation has been performed. Note that, for example, when the control unit 21 does not receive any option selection operation until a predetermined period of time has passed, the control unit 21 determines that an option selection operation has not been performed. When it is determined that an option selection operation has been performed ("Yes" in S102), the process moves to S104.

[0064] In S104, the control unit 21 updates the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 updates the option information by changing the state of the selected option from the non-selected state to the selected state (setting the flag indicating the selected state from the off state to the on state). Subsequently, the process moves to S106.

[0065] In S106, the control unit 21 updates the option display. Specifically, the control unit 21 displays a check mark in the check box corresponding to the selected option, and changes the image of the vehicle to an image reflecting the selected option. Note that when an option unrelated to the appearance of the vehicle is selected, or when the appearance does not change even after the selected option is reflected, the image of the vehicle does not change. Subsequently, the process moves to S108.

[0066] In S108, the control unit 21 updates the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee. The control unit 21 calculates the total amount of the additional fee using the option information. The control unit 21 sets the fee calculated by adding the total amount of the additional fee to the preset base amount corresponding to the level as the updated estimated amount of the monthly usage fee. The control unit 21 updates the estimated amount by changing the estimated amount to the set estimated amount. Subsequently, the processing moves to S110. Note that even when it is determined that the option selection operation is not performed ("No" in S102), the processing moves to S110.

[0067] In S110, the control unit 21 determines whether a level selection operation has been performed. Specifically, when it is determined that a slide operation has been performed on the input device of the touch panel display 22, the control unit 21 determines that a level selection operation has been performed. When it is determined that a level selection operation has been performed, the process moves to S112. Note that examples of the level selection operation include an operation for changing a first level to a second level.

[0068] In S112, the control unit 21 determines whether there is a selectable option. The control unit 21 acquires information about the selectable option corresponding to the changed level from the storage unit 24. For example, when there is an option matching the selectable option corresponding to the changed level among the one or more options selected for the level before the change, the control unit 21 determines that there is a selectable option. When it is determined that there is a selectable option ("Yes" in S112), the process moves to S114.

[0069] In S114, the control unit 21 updates the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 maintains the selection state of the options that match the selectable options corresponding to the changed level among the options selected for the level before the change (maintains the flag indicating the selection state in the on state). Note that the control unit 21 changes the selection state of the options that do not match the selectable options corresponding to the changed level among the options selected for the level before the change to a non-selected state (sets the flag indicating the selection state to the off state). Subsequently, the process moves to S116.

[0070] In S116, the control unit 21 updates the option display. Since the method for updating the option display is as described above, its detailed description will not be repeated. Subsequently, the process moves to S120. Note that when it is determined that there is no selectable option ("No" in S112), the process moves to S118.

[0071] In S118, the control unit 21 initializes the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 sets the selection state of all options of the changed level to a non-selection state (ie, sets all flags indicating the selection state to an off state). Subsequently, the process moves to S120.

[0072] In S120, the control unit 21 updates the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee. Since the method for updating the estimated amount is the same as the method for updating the estimated amount in the process of S108 described above, its detailed description will not be repeated. The process is then terminated. Note that when it is determined that the level selection operation is not performed ("No" in S110), the process is then terminated.

[0073] Will refer to Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 An operation example of the terminal 20 based on the above-described structure and flowchart is described. Figure 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of changes in a display screen when a slide operation is performed. Figure 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen that displays an estimated amount of monthly usage charges after the rank has been changed.

[0074] For example, Figure 3As shown, it is assumed that "X" is selected as the grade. During the execution of the estimation process ("Yes" in S100), when a selection operation is performed to select the exterior color of white as an option and a selection operation is performed to select the option for obtaining the desired number ("Yes" in S102), the option information is updated (S104), and the option display is updated (S106). Accordingly, a check mark will be displayed in each of the check box of the option item corresponding to the exterior color and the check box of the option item corresponding to the desired number, and the selected option will be reflected in the image of the vehicle of the grade "X" on the display screen. The estimated amount is then updated (S108) so that the amount (10,300 yen) obtained by adding the base amount (10,000 yen) corresponding to the grade "X" and the additional fee (+300 yen) corresponding to the option will be displayed as the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee.

[0075] When the user performs a sliding operation on the terminal 20, it is determined that the level selection operation has been performed ("Yes" in S110). Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , when a sliding operation is performed on the input device, the display image including the image of the vehicle of the grade "X", the grade information, and the option information moves from the center of the screen toward the right end side, and the display area decreases as the display image moves. When a sliding operation is performed, the display image including the image of the vehicle of the grade "Z", the grade information, and the option information also moves from the left end side of the screen to the center, and the display area increases as the display image moves. Finally, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, only the display image including the image of the vehicle of the class "Z", the class information and the option information is displayed on the screen. While the display image is being switched, when the option selected for the class "X" is a selectable option ("Yes" in S112), the option information of the class "Z" is updated (S114). That is, when the option for selecting white as the exterior color and the option for obtaining the desired number are selectable options for the class "Z", the selection state of each of the options is maintained. Then the option display is updated (S116). Therefore, a check mark is maintained in each of the check boxes corresponding to the option items of the exterior color and the check boxes corresponding to the desired number, so that the selected option is reflected in the image of the vehicle of the class "Z" in the display screen. Then the estimated amount is updated (S120) so that the amount (11,300 yen) obtained by adding the base amount (11,000 yen) corresponding to the class "Z" and the additional fee (+300 yen) corresponding to the option is displayed as the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee.

[0076] As described above, with the terminal 20 of the present embodiment, even after the operation of changing the vehicle grade is performed, the selection state of the option is maintained. Therefore, the user does not need to reselect the option, and can check the price of the changed grade using the display of updated price information. Therefore, the vehicle selection operation can be facilitated. Therefore, a terminal, a display system, and a display method that facilitate the selection operation of a product can be provided.

[0077] In addition, when an operation for changing the grade is received, the image of the vehicle is updated to reflect the changed grade while maintaining the selection state of the option. Therefore, the user can check the appearance of the vehicle of the changed grade on the display screen of the terminal 20.

[0078] Furthermore, since the grade is changed while maintaining the display including the option to select the exterior color, the user can easily check the appearance and price information of the vehicle of the changed grade.

[0079] In addition, the grade can be selected by a slide operation on the touch panel, and the option can be selected by a scroll operation on the touch panel. Therefore, the user can select the grade and option of the vehicle with a simple operation.

[0080] Hereinafter, modified examples will be described.

[0081] The above embodiment describes that a vehicle to be used corresponding to the grade and option selected by a selection operation on the terminal 20 can be easily selected. However, the terminal 20 is not limited to, for example, a mobile terminal, but may be, for example, a terminal such as a personal computer (PC) equipped with a touch panel display.

[0082] In addition, the above embodiment describes that the storage unit 24 of the terminal 20 stores information about the base amount of each level and the additional fee of each option. However, this information may be synchronized with the management server 30 storing the latest information every time a predetermined period of time passes, or may be synchronized with the management server 30 when the option information is updated.

[0083] In addition, the above embodiment describes that the terminal 20 calculates the fee. However, the terminal 20 may send information about the selected option and the selected level to the management server 30, the management server 30 may calculate the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee, and the information about the estimated amount may be sent from the management server 30 to the terminal 20.

[0084] In addition, the above embodiment describes the case where the monthly usage fee is calculated when the vehicle is used under the reservation system as an example. However, the estimated amount of the purchase amount when purchasing the vehicle may be calculated, the estimated amount of the rental fee when renting the vehicle may be calculated, or the estimated amount of the rental fee when using the vehicle as a rental car may be calculated.

[0085] In addition, the above embodiment describes the case of selecting the grade and options of a vehicle as an example. However, the case of selecting the grade and options of a product other than a vehicle can also be applied. The product can be any product that can be purchased, or any product for which a use contract can be signed when renting the product using the terminal 20, for example. For example, the product can be a movable property such as a household appliance, a real property such as a residence, or a service such as an accommodation facility.

[0086] Furthermore, the above embodiment describes as an example the case where monthly usage fees are calculated for applications installed on the terminal 20. However, the terminal 20 may connect to a website set on the management server 30 and calculate monthly usage fees on a web browser displayed on the terminal 20.

[0087] Furthermore, the above-described modifications may be made by appropriately combining all or part of them.

[0088] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all aspects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of the claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A terminal, characterized in that include: a display device configured to display grades of products and options of said products; an input device configured to receive an operation for selecting the level and an operation for selecting the option; as well as a control device configured to control the display device to display the price information of the product in a state where the level and the option are selected, wherein: The levels include a first level and a second level; and The control device is configured to, in a state where the first level and the option are selected, update the display of the price information to a display of the price information corresponding to the second level while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first level when the input device receives an operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level.

2. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that The control device is configured to maintain the selection state of the options selectable in the second level among the options selected in the first level when the input device receives the operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level.

3. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control device is configured to: In the state where the first level and the option are selected, displaying an image of the product corresponding to the selected first level and the selected option on the display device; and When the input device receives the operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level, the image of the product corresponding to the first level and the selected option is updated to an image of the product corresponding to the second level and the selected option.

4. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The options include at least one of an exterior color of the product, a function that is selectively provided in the product, and a function group that is a combination of a plurality of functions.

5. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input device includes a touch panel; and The control device is configured to select the level by receiving a contact operation in a first direction on the touch panel, and to display at least one of the plurality of options by receiving a contact operation in a second direction on the touch panel orthogonal to the first direction.

6. The terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information included in the rating of the product is at least one of fuel type, passenger capacity, drive system, displacement, and popularity.

7. The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The product includes a vehicle.

8. A display system, characterized in that include: server; as well as A terminal configured to communicate with the server, wherein: The terminal comprises a display device configured to display a grade of a product and options of the product, an input device configured to receive an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option, and a control device configured to control the display device to display price information of the product in a state where the grade and the option are selected; The levels include a first level and a second level; and The control device is configured to, when the input device receives an operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first level, generate the price information corresponding to the second level using the information received from the server, and update the display of the price information to the generated price information.

9. A display method, which displays price information of a product on a display by a control device, wherein the display method executed by the control device is characterized by comprising: receiving an operation for selecting a grade of the product and an operation for selecting an option of the product; In a state where the level and the option are selected, displaying the price information of the product on the display, wherein the level includes a first level and a second level; Furthermore, when the first level and the option are selected, when an operation for changing the level selection from the first level to the second level is received, while maintaining the selection state of the option selected in the first level, the display of the price information is updated to the display of the price information corresponding to the second level.

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