Information processing apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to an information processing apparatus which improves information providing technology related to a vehicle. The information processing apparatus includes a control unit that acquires birth information and use history information of a vehicle, and presents the birth information and the use history information to a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device. Background Art

[0002] In the past, the following content has been disclosed: information related to the progress status of a specific vehicle corresponding to identification information is obtained from information related to the progress status of multiple vehicles before delivery stored in a progress management DB, and the obtained information is provided to the user terminal that sent the identification information (for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-297954

[0004] The information provided to the user terminal is only the progress status of a specific vehicle before delivery, and the information presented is limited. As such, there is room for improvement in vehicle-related information provision technology. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above circumstances and aims to improve vehicle-related information provision technology.

[0006] An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is an information processing device including a control unit.

[0007] The control unit obtains birth information and usage history information of the vehicle and presents the birth information and usage history information to a user.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to improve vehicle-related information provision technology. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] Figure 1 This is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing device.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of a terminal device.

[0012] Figure 4 This is a flowchart showing the operation of the information processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0014] (Overview of Embodiments)

[0015] Reference Figure 1Next, an overview and configuration of the system 1 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0016] The system 1 according to the present embodiment includes an information processing device 10 and a terminal device 20. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 are communicatively connected to a network 30 including, for example, a mobile communication network and the Internet.

[0017] The information processing device 10 is, for example, a server device installed in a data center. For example, the information processing device 10 is a server belonging to a cloud computing system or other computing system. The information processing device 10 can communicate with the terminal device 20 via the network 30. Figure 1 , the system 1 includes one information processing device 10 , but the system is not limited thereto. The system 1 may include two or more information processing devices 10 .

[0018] The terminal device 20 is any device used by a user. The user includes a customer waiting for the delivery of a vehicle. For example, a general electronic device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, or a dedicated electronic device can be used as the terminal device 20. Figure 1 , the system 1 includes one terminal device 20 , but the system is not limited thereto. The system 1 may include two or more terminal devices 20 .

[0019] First, the present embodiment will be briefly described, with details to be provided later. The information processing device 10 acquires vehicle birth information and usage history information. Furthermore, the information processing device 10 presents the birth information and usage history information to a user.

[0020] Thus, according to this embodiment, the information processing device 10 obtains vehicle birth information and usage history information and presents this information to the user. Providing the user with vehicle birth information and usage history information in this way can improve vehicle information provision technology, as it is useful, for example, for checking component compatibility during vehicle repairs and for determining vehicle purchases.

[0021] Next, each component of the system 1 will be described in detail.

[0022] (Configuration of Information Processing Device)

[0023] like Figure 2 As shown, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 11 , a storage unit 12 , an input unit 13 , an output unit 14 , and a communication unit 15 .

[0024] The control unit 11 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor can be a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (central processing unit) or a GPU (graphics processing unit), or a dedicated processor customized for specific processing. A dedicated circuit can be, for example, an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit). The control unit 11 controls the various components of the information processing device 10 to execute processing related to the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0025] The storage unit 12 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. Examples of semiconductor memory include random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM). Examples of RAM include static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of ROM include electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). The storage unit 12 functions as a main storage device, auxiliary storage device, or buffer memory. The storage unit 12 stores data used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and data obtained through the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0026] The input unit 13 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, an electrostatic capacitance key, a pointing device, and a touch screen integrated with the display. In addition, the input interface may be, for example, a sound sensor that accepts voice input, or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 13 accepts operations for inputting data used in the operation of the information processing device 10. The input unit 13 can be connected to the information processing device 10 as an external input device instead of being equipped on the information processing device 10. As a connection method, for example, any method such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0027] The output unit 14 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information in the form of images, or a speaker that outputs information in the form of voice. The display is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display. The output unit 14 displays and outputs data obtained through the operation of the information processing device 10. Instead of being equipped in the information processing device 10, the output unit 14 can be connected to the information processing device 10 as an external output device. As a connection method, any method such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark) or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0028] The communication unit 15 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface can be any interface for wired communication or wireless communication. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface or a USB (Universal Serial Bus). In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface corresponding to mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th generation) or 5G (5th generation), or an interface corresponding to short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 15 receives data used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and also sends data obtained through the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0029] The functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by executing the program according to this embodiment on a processor corresponding to the information processing device 10. In other words, the functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by software. The program causes the computer to function as the information processing device 10 by causing it to execute the operations of the information processing device 10. In other words, the computer functions as the information processing device 10 by executing the operations of the information processing device 10 according to the program.

[0030] In this embodiment, the program can be recorded on a recording medium that can be read by a computer. The recording medium that can be read by a computer includes a non-temporary computer-readable medium, such as a magnetic recording device, an optical disc, an optical magneto-recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. The circulation of the program is carried out, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a removable recording medium such as a DVD (digital versatile disc) or CD-ROM (compact disc read only memory) that records the program. In addition, the circulation of the program can also be carried out by storing the program in a storage device of an external server and sending the program from the external server to other computers. In addition, the program can be provided as a program product.

[0031] A part or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be realized by a dedicated circuit corresponding to the control unit 11. In other words, a part or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be realized by hardware.

[0032] (Configuration of Terminal Device)

[0033] like Figure 3 As shown, the terminal device 20 includes a control unit 21 , a storage unit 22 , an input unit 23 , an output unit 24 , and a communication unit 25 .

[0034] The control unit 21 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor can be a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (central processing unit) or a GPU (graphics processing unit), or a dedicated processor customized for specific processing. A dedicated circuit can be, for example, an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) or an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit). The control unit 21 controls the various components of the terminal device 20 to execute processing related to the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0035] The storage unit 22 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. Examples of semiconductor memory include random access memory (RAM) or read-only memory (ROM). Examples of RAM include static random access memory (SRAM) or dynamic random access memory (DRAM). Examples of ROM include electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). The storage unit 22 functions as a main storage device, auxiliary storage device, or buffer memory. The storage unit 22 stores data used in the operation of the terminal device 20 and data obtained through the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0036] The input unit 23 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, an electrostatic capacitance key, a pointing device, and a touch screen integrated with the display. In addition, the input interface may be, for example, a sound sensor that accepts voice input or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 23 accepts operations to input data used in the operation of the terminal device 20. Instead of being equipped in the terminal device 20, the input unit 23 may be connected to the terminal device 20 as an external input device. As a connection method, for example, any method such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0037] The output unit 24 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information in the form of images, or a speaker that outputs information in the form of voice. The display is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (electroluminescence) display. The output unit 24 displays and outputs data obtained through the operation of the terminal device 20. Instead of being equipped on the terminal device 20, the output unit 24 can be connected to the terminal device 20 as an external output device. As a connection method, any method such as USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0038] The communication unit 25 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface can be an interface for either wired communication or wireless communication. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface or a USB (Universal Serial Bus). In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface corresponding to mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th generation), or 5G (5th generation), or an interface corresponding to short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 25 receives data used in the operation of the terminal device 20 and transmits data obtained through the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0039] The functions of the terminal device 20 are realized by executing the program according to this embodiment on a processor corresponding to the terminal device 20. In other words, the functions of the terminal device 20 are realized by software. The program causes the computer to function as the terminal device 20 by causing it to execute the operations of the terminal device 20. In other words, the computer functions as the terminal device 20 by executing the operations of the terminal device 20 according to the program.

[0040] A part or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be realized by a dedicated circuit corresponding to the control unit 21. In other words, a part or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be realized by hardware.

[0041] (Operation of Information Processing Device)

[0042] Reference Figure 4 The operation of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described.

[0043] Step S100 : The control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 obtains the birth information and usage history information of the vehicle.

[0044] Any method can be used to obtain vehicle birth information and usage history information. For example, the control unit 11 can obtain vehicle birth information and usage history information from the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 15 and the network 30. Alternatively, the control unit 11 can obtain vehicle birth information and usage history information based on input operations on the input unit 13. Any user interface can be used for this input operation.

[0045] Step S200 : The control unit 11 presents the birth information and usage history information acquired in step S100 to the user.

[0046] Any method can be used to prompt the birth information and usage history information. For example, the control unit 11 can prompt this information through the user interface via the terminal device 20. The above-mentioned user interface can be provided by the terminal device 20 accessing the information processing device 10 or the web server via the browser software. Alternatively, the application involved in the system 1 can be installed on the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 can communicate appropriately with the information processing device 10 or the application server via the application to provide the user interface. In this case, the authentication process involved in the user can be appropriately performed by the terminal device 20 and the information processing device 10, or the terminal device 20 and the web server.

[0047] Here, the birth information may include at least one of the number of components mounted on the vehicle, the total number of components, component manufacturing plant information, and vehicle manufacturing plant information. By including this information in the birth information, component interchangeability can be efficiently confirmed during vehicle repair.

[0048] In addition, the use history information may include vehicle inspection history information. By acquiring the inspection history information, the user can understand whether the vehicle inspection has been fully implemented.

[0049] In addition, the usage history information may include the vehicle's repair history information. By obtaining the repair history information, the user can understand whether the vehicle has been adequately repaired in the past. In addition, the user can accurately understand the history of vehicle accidents.

[0050] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment acquires vehicle birth information and usage history information and presents this information to the user. This configuration improves vehicle information provision technology by providing the user with vehicle birth information and usage history information, which is useful, for example, for checking component compatibility during vehicle repairs and determining vehicle purchases.

[0051] While the present disclosure has been described based on the accompanying drawings and embodiments, it should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that such modifications and variations are within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each component or step may be rearranged in a logically consistent manner, and multiple components or steps may be combined into one or divided.

[0052] For example, usage history information can include information about past vehicle owners. This ownership information includes information such as the distance traveled by past vehicle owners, driver type, and usage purposes. Driver types include safe and dangerous driving. Usage purposes include primary and secondary vehicles. Including owner information in usage history information can help inform user decisions, such as when purchasing a used vehicle.

[0053] Description of reference numerals:

[0054] 1…system; 10…information processing device; 11…control unit; 12…storage unit; 13…input unit; 14…display unit; 15…communication unit; 20…terminal device; 21…control unit; 22…storage unit; 23…input unit; 24…display unit; 25…communication unit; 30…network.

Claims

1. An information processing device comprising a control unit, wherein: The control unit obtains birth information and usage history information of a vehicle and presents the birth information and the usage history information to a user.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein The birth information includes at least any one of a number of a component mounted on the vehicle, a total number of components, manufacturing plant information of the component, and manufacturing plant information of the vehicle.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein The usage history information includes inspection history information of the vehicle.

4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The usage history information includes repair history information of the vehicle. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein: The usage history information includes past owner information of the vehicle.

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