Vehicle function control method and vehicle function control system

Abstract

The vehicle function control system (1) uses a processor (10) to control the functions installed in the vehicle (2). The processor (10) obtains the reservation information of the target vehicle with limited usage time, determines the recommended functions to be introduced to the user based on the reservation information, and outputs the recommendation information introducing the recommended functions to the vehicle's on-board terminal or communication terminal (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a vehicle function control method and a vehicle function control system. Background Technology

[0002] The vehicle coordination system described in Patent Document 1 coordinates multiple requests generated from various applications in order to add applications and expand functions for vehicles.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-162110 Summary of the Invention

[0004] However, simply adding to the application and expanding its functions is insufficient to inform vehicle users about the application's capabilities.

[0005] The problem this invention aims to solve is to provide a vehicle function control method and a vehicle function control system that can notify users of recommended functions.

[0006] The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by determining the recommended functions to be introduced to the user based on the reservation information of the target vehicle with limited usage time, and outputting the recommended information introducing the recommended functions to the vehicle's on-board terminal or user terminal.

[0007] The effects of the invention

[0008] According to the present invention, the effect of being able to notify users of the recommendation function is achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the structure of the vehicle function control system according to this embodiment.

[0010] Figure 2 It means Figure 1 The image shown is a screenshot of the display screen on the vehicle.

[0011] Figure 3 It means Figure 1 The flowchart shown is a flow chart of the vehicle function control method executed by the vehicle function control system.

[0012] Figure 4 It means Figure 1 The diagram shows the display screen of the communication terminal. Detailed Implementation

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1The vehicle function control system 1 shown is a cloud system that controls the functions installed in vehicle 2. These functions include, for example, map applications that provide map-related information or provide route guidance, processed by a processor included in vehicle 2 or communication terminal 3; battery control applications that manage the vehicle's battery status; and applications that control in-vehicle equipment such as seat heaters or air conditioning. These functions provide users with assistance tools that provide information, support the operating environment of in-vehicle equipment, enhance entertainment, and assist with driving. While the vehicle possesses these functions as standard features when it leaves the factory, additional or expanded functions can be added upon user request.

[0015] When adding or expanding functions, the user operates the communication terminal 3, sending operation commands for adding or expanding functions to the vehicle function control system 1 from the communication terminal 3. Alternatively, when adding or expanding functions, the user can also operate the vehicle display 21 of the vehicle 2, sending operation commands for adding or expanding functions to the vehicle function control system 1 from the vehicle 2's communicator 23 or the communication terminal 3. The vehicle function control system 1 then sends control commands to the communication terminal 3 according to the operation commands, guiding the user to the addable or expandable functions applicable to the vehicle 2. A guide screen for the addable or expandable functions is displayed on the communication terminal 3. The user selects the desired addable or expandable function on the communication terminal 3. The vehicle function control system 1 then causes the vehicle 2 to download an application (software) containing the selected function. The vehicle function control system 1 activates the downloaded application. Thus, the desired addable or expandable function is newly installed in the vehicle 2 and becomes usable. The structures of the vehicle function control system 1, the vehicle 2, and the communication terminal 3 will be described below. In addition, in the following explanation, the features that you want to add or expand will also be referred to as "additional features".

[0016] The vehicle function control system 1 includes a processor 10 and a database 19. The vehicle function control system 1 can communicate with the vehicle 2 and the communication terminal 3 held by the user of the vehicle 2 via a network 4. The vehicle function control system 1 is equivalent to a server. The processor 10 is a controller that controls the entire vehicle function control system 1, and includes a processing unit such as a CPU and a memory storing programs. As functional modules, the processor 10 includes a vehicle management unit 11, a function control unit 12, a toll management unit 13, a customer management unit 14, and a usage status analysis unit 15. The processing in the functional modules such as the vehicle management unit 11 is executed by the processing unit executing the program stored in the memory.

[0017] Vehicle Management Department 11 manages Vehicle 2, the functions that can be installed on Vehicle 2, and the users. Vehicle 2 includes private cars, official vehicles, and vehicles with limited usage time. Vehicle 2 with limited usage time refers to rental vehicles or other vehicles that can be lent out for a fee or free, and can be lent to a large number of uncertain users. Furthermore, in the following explanation, Vehicle 2 with limited usage time will also be referred to as a rental vehicle. Users are not limited to individuals but can also be legal entities. Vehicle Management Department 11 manages user IDs, vehicle IDs, and functions that can be installed on the vehicle in a linked database. The user ID is the user's personal information, and the vehicle ID is the vehicle's identification information.

[0018] As information related to functions currently installed in vehicle 2 and functions purchased by the user (hereinafter also referred to as purchased functions), and function information (application information) related to additional functions, the vehicle management department 11 stores this information in database 19, as associated with the vehicle ID and user ID. The function information includes identification information (function ID) of the function that can be installed in the vehicle, the purchase date and time of the function, status information indicating whether the function is valid or invalid, the function's usage history up to this point, and the function's usable time, etc. However, the function information does not need to include all of this information.

[0019] Based on the reservation information provided by the user when making a reservation, the Vehicle Management Department 11 allocates a vehicle 2 according to the user's preference, or decides to lend the vehicle to the user based on the user's selection. The reservation information is entered by the user when making the reservation and includes the user ID, the type of vehicle reserved, the start / end time of vehicle 2, the user's personal information, departure point, etc. It may also include information related to the usage environment (or conditions) of the rental vehicle, such as the number of passengers, family composition, attributes of passengers (gender or age, etc.), user preferences (interests), destination, and transit points. However, the reservation information does not necessarily need to include all of this information. If the Vehicle Management Department 11 decides to rent a vehicle, it stores the user ID of the user using the rental vehicle, the vehicle ID of the rental vehicle, and the reservation information in a linked database 19.

[0020] The function control unit 12 controls the functions that can be installed in vehicle 2. Functions that can be installed in vehicle 2 include those already downloaded to vehicle 2, functions purchased by the user even if not downloaded to vehicle 2, and newly added functions. Users can purchase applications online if they wish to add or expand functions. Furthermore, adding or expanding functions is not limited to paid services; it can also be done free of charge. When the function control unit 12 receives an instruction from the user or the system to install additional functions, it downloads the additional functions to vehicle 2 according to the instruction.

[0021] For example, if a user, as the vehicle owner, operates the communication terminal 3 to add a function to vehicle (private car) 2, the communication terminal 3 will output a control command, including at least the user ID, to the vehicle function control system 1 in order to display a guide screen for the installable function. The function control unit 12, referring to database 19, determines the vehicle ID corresponding to the user ID and the function to be installed on vehicle 2. Based on the determined vehicle ID, the function control unit 12 determines the additional function that can be installed on vehicle 2, and sends data for guiding the determined additional function to the communication terminal 3. The communication terminal 3 displays a guide screen for the additional function determined by the function control unit 12. If the user operates the communication terminal 3 and selects the desired additional function, the communication terminal 3 sends a selection command to the vehicle function control system 1. Based on the selection command, the function control unit 12 downloads the additional function selected by the user to vehicle 2.

[0022] When guiding users to additional functions, the function control unit 12 introduces recommended functions. Recommended functions are those additional functions that are suggested to the user based on their preferences or the usage environment of the rental vehicle. The function control unit 12 determines recommended functions based on reservation information. Alternatively, the function control unit 12 can determine recommended functions based on personal information included in the reservation information. For example, the function control unit 12 can determine user attributes (gender, age) based on personal information and identify functions that are used more frequently, used more often, or installed more often among groups of users with similar attributes as recommended functions. The function control unit 12 can also determine recommended functions based on family composition information included in the reservation information. For example, if the function control unit 12 knows from family composition that there are children among the passengers in the rental vehicle, it can identify functions that provide an entertainment environment for children as recommended functions.

[0023] The function control unit 12 can also determine recommended functions based on the number of passengers information included in the reservation information. For example, if the function control unit 12 knows from the number of passengers that there are a large number of occupants in the rental vehicle, it can determine a function that provides an entertainment environment for a large number of people as a recommended function. The function control unit 12 can also determine recommended functions based on usage information included in the reservation information that indicates the usage environment of the rental vehicle. The usage environment is equivalent to the interior environment, exterior environment, or driving environment, and is represented by the interior temperature, number of occupants, exterior climate conditions (temperature, humidity, season, weather, etc.), the rental vehicle's departure point, destination, driving route, departure time, arrival time, number of passengers, and occupant attributes. For example, if the function control unit 12 knows from the interior or exterior environment that the outside temperature or interior temperature is low when using the rental vehicle, it can determine a function that operates the seat heaters as a recommended function. In addition, for example, if the function control unit 12 knows from the driving route that the driving distance is long, it can determine a function that controls the seat massage equipment as a recommended function.

[0024] Additionally, the function control unit 12 can determine recommended functions based on functions and / or history data representing the usage history of vehicle 2. History data refers to the usage history of functions used in vehicles 2 other than the rental vehicle (e.g., a user's owned vehicle such as a private car), or the usage history of functions used in vehicles 2 regardless of whether they are rental vehicles. The usage history of a function is represented by the number of people using the function, the number of times the function was used, and the time of use. Furthermore, the usage history of vehicle 2 is represented by the date and time (period, season) of use, the location of use, and the number of passengers. Moreover, the usage history is not limited to the current user who booked the rental vehicle; it can also include the usage history of other users who booked the rental vehicle in the past. For example, if the function control unit 12 determines, based on the rental vehicle's usage history, that the booked rental vehicle is used in a cold region (e.g., winter in Hokkaido), it can determine functions frequently used in cold winter regions (e.g., seat heater control functions) as recommended functions. In addition, for example, if the function control unit 12 knows from the reservation information that there are multiple passengers in the rental vehicle, it can determine the functions that are frequently used when multiple passengers ride together (such as game applications used by a large number of users) as recommended functions based on the function's usage history.

[0025] The function control unit 12 sends data, including information for introducing the recommended functions determined as described above, to the vehicle 2 or the communication terminal 3. Furthermore, the vehicle 2 or the communication terminal 3 displays a guide screen for the additional functions determined by the function control unit 12.

[0026] The function control unit 12 may also include information related to the description of the recommended function, such as how to use the recommended function (hereinafter also referred to as function description information), as information for introducing the recommended function. For example, if the recommended function is the function of controlling the seat heater, the operation method of the seat heater or precautions when using the seat heater are equivalent to function description information.

[0027] After downloading the additional function to vehicle 2, the function control unit 12 performs processing to enable the additional function in order to set it to a state where it can be used in vehicle 2. The function control unit 12 can also disable (deactivate) the additional function installed in vehicle 2. When an additional function is installed in vehicle 2, when an additional function is deleted from vehicle 2, when an additional function is enabled or disabled, or when a user purchases a new additional function, the function control unit 12 updates the function information stored in database 19. Therefore, the function control unit 12 can manage what functions a user with a registered user ID has purchased and which vehicle 2 the purchased functions have been installed in.

[0028] The Fee Management Department 13 manages payments made by users when they purchase features. The Customer Management Department 14 manages customer information (user ID) in the database 19 by associating it with the vehicle ID of vehicle 2. The Usage Analysis Department 15 uses AI to analyze the usage status of vehicle 2 based on its driving data, etc.

[0029] Database 19 stores personal data representing user information such as user IDs, vehicle data including vehicle IDs, functional data including usage history or functional information of functions performed by the user, and reservation data including reservation information of rental vehicles. Database 19 can also store and manage vehicle 2's driving data.

[0030] Vehicle 2 is connected to vehicle function control system 1 and communication terminal 3 via network 4. Vehicle 2 has a processor 20, an in-vehicle display 21, a storage medium 22, a communicator 23, and an in-vehicle device 24. The processor 20 is a control unit that controls the in-vehicle display 21, storage medium 22, communicator 23, and in-vehicle device 24. The in-vehicle display 21 is, for example, located on the vehicle's dashboard and is a touchscreen display. The in-vehicle display 21 displays a menu screen that prompts users about the functions installed in vehicle 2. Figure 2 This is an example of a menu screen displayed on the in-vehicle display 21. For example... Figure 2As shown, the vehicle display 21 displays icons 211 indicating installed functions. For example, icons 211 may represent call functions, music functions, map functions, etc. For instance, when a user (occupant) makes a call using the vehicle phone or communication terminal 3, they touch the handset icon 211. When an additional function is installed in the vehicle 2, an icon representing the additional function is displayed on the vehicle display 21. Additionally, the vehicle display 21 may also display icons indicating functions that, although not currently installed in the vehicle 2, can be installed there. For example, based on user input, the vehicle display 21 may display a guide screen for installing additional functions in the vehicle 2. In this case, the vehicle display 21 displays icons for newly installable additional functions. If the user touches the desired icon, the processor 20 sends an instruction to the vehicle control function system 1 to install the additional function.

[0031] Storage medium 22 stores applications downloaded to vehicle 2, usage history of installed functions, user personal information, etc. Communicator 23 sends and receives signals with vehicle function control system 1 or communication terminal 3. Onboard devices 24 include cameras, seat heaters, air conditioners, speakers, etc., for taking pictures inside or outside the vehicle.

[0032] Communication terminal 3 is a user-operable terminal, which includes a display, a communicator, and a processor. Users can also operate communication terminal 3 when booking a rental vehicle or when installing additional functions in vehicle 2, thereby sending operation commands to vehicle function control system 1 and / or vehicle 2.

[0033] Next, use Figure 3 The flowchart illustrates the process of the vehicle function control method executed by the processor 10 of the vehicle function control system 1. Figure 3 The process shown is executed at a time when the user has booked a rental vehicle, or at a time earlier than the scheduled start time of the rental vehicle's use.

[0034] In step S1, processor 10 obtains reservation information from communication terminal 3. Based on the reservation information, processor 10 determines which rental vehicle to lend to the user. Furthermore, if a rental vehicle has already been reserved, processor 10 can also obtain reservation information from database 19.

[0035] In step S2, processor 10 determines recommended functions to be introduced to the user based on the reservation information. Processor 10 can also determine recommended functions based on the usage environment of the rental vehicle indicated by the reservation information. In step S3, processor 10 sends recommended function data related to the recommended functions to communication terminal 3, so that introductory information introducing the recommended functions is output to the communication terminal. Recommended function data is data used for introducing the recommended functions, such as including the application name, an icon representing the application, a description of the additional functions, the purchase price of the additional functions, user reviews of the additional functions, etc. In addition, processor 10 also sends vehicle data of the reserved rental vehicle to communication terminal 3. Processor 10 can also send data on functions that can be installed in the rental vehicle, other than recommended functions, to communication terminal 3. Based on the recommended function data and vehicle data sent from processor 10, communication terminal 3 determines the recommended functions, such as... Figure 4 The introductory screen shown is used to explain the recommendation function.

[0036] Figure 4 This is an example of an introduction screen displayed on communication terminal 3. The introduction screen includes a vehicle image 301 of the reserved rental vehicle, a message 302 such as "Please select option ★ This is recommended for you," and selection buttons 303-305 for selecting additional functions. Selection buttons 303-305 represent an example of an application with recommended functions. Furthermore, selection buttons 303 and 305 are marked with an asterisk indicating recommendation. Users can observe the introduction screen while selecting the additional functions they wish to install on the rental vehicle. Moreover, users can understand the additional functions introduced by the system based on the display of the asterisks and message 302. Figure 4 In the example, the recommended "Application A" was selected. If the user confirms the selection based on the recommended function, the communication terminal 3 sends a selection command for the recommended function to the vehicle function control system 1. Furthermore, the introduction screen displaying the recommended function is not limited to the communication terminal 3; it can also be displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle display 21. That is, the processor 10, by enabling... Figure 4 The introductory screen shown is displayed on the vehicle's in-vehicle display 21 and / or communication terminal 3, thereby outputting the recommendation information of the introduction recommendation function to the vehicle's in-vehicle terminal or communication terminal 3.

[0037] In addition, the introductory screen for the recommendation feature can also include feature descriptions. For example, it can also be in... Figure 4In the shown introductory screen, if you press and hold selection buttons 303-305, a pop-up window will appear, displaying text summarizing the recommended functions. Alternatively, a toggle button for displaying function description information can be displayed within selection buttons 303-305. If the user touches the toggle button, the text describing the recommended functions will be displayed on the screen. That is, the processor 10 can also output information related to the description of the recommended functions to the vehicle's onboard display 21 or communication terminal 3 before the start time of the rental vehicle's use.

[0038] In step S4, if the processor 10 receives a selection instruction, it updates the function information contained in the database 19 based on the user ID and vehicle ID. The vehicle ID is the identification information of the rental vehicle. The processor 10 updates the function data based on the case where the recommended function indicated by the selection instruction is used in the rental vehicle and the case where the vehicle has been purchased by a user who has reserved the rental vehicle. Alternatively, the update of the function data can also be performed after the process described in step S6.

[0039] In step S5, the processor 10 downloads the application with the recommended function to the rental vehicle before the user's scheduled start time for using the rental vehicle, making the recommended function effective in the rental vehicle. For example, the processor 10 communicates with the rental vehicle at a predetermined time before the rental vehicle's start time (e.g., 10 minutes before) to initialize the data related to the function installed in the rental vehicle. Through initialization, data for additional functions installed by the previous user is deleted from the rental vehicle. The processor 10 sends an instruction to the rental vehicle to begin downloading the introductory function. The rental vehicle confirms that the storage medium 22 has sufficient available capacity and begins downloading the application with the introductory function. If the download is complete, the rental vehicle sends a DL end instruction indicating that the download has ended to the vehicle function control system 1.

[0040] If processor 10 receives a DL end instruction, it sends an activation instruction to the rental vehicle to enable the recommendation function. The rental vehicle's processor 20 receives the activation instruction and processes the downloaded data in a manner that makes the application available, changing the recommendation function from an invalid (unusable) state to an effective (usable) state. Thus, processor 10 performs activation processing on the downloaded application.

[0041] Furthermore, the processor 10 can also send usage history data representing the recommendation function's history when sending data from an application with the recommendation function to the rental vehicle, or when sending an activation command. The history data represents the usage history of the recommendation function when used in a vehicle different from the rental vehicle (e.g., a user's own vehicle such as a private car). For example, if the recommendation function controls the massage equipment on the seat, the usage history is represented by information such as the time period when the massage equipment was used, the usage time, the massage intensity level, and the areas massaged. In other words, by inheriting the history data from the private car to the rental vehicle, the user can enjoy the same intensity of massage when using the rental vehicle as when using it in the private car. That is, the user can use the recommendation function according to their own preferences without needing to reset it.

[0042] In step S6, the processor 10 determines whether the rental vehicle's usage time has elapsed. For example, if the rental vehicle has been returned, or if the usage time indicated by the reservation information has elapsed, the processor 10 determines that the rental vehicle's usage time has elapsed.

[0043] In step S8, after the rental vehicle's usage time has elapsed, the processor 10 disables the recommendation function in the rental vehicle. The processor 10 sends a deactivation command to the rental vehicle to disable the recommendation function. If the processor 20 of the rental vehicle receives the deactivation command, it changes the status of the recommendation function from an active state to an inactive state. Thus, the processor 10 performs a deactivation process (disabling process) on the downloaded application. Additionally, when disabling the recommendation function in the rental vehicle, the processor 20 retrieves data representing the usage history and / or personal information of the recommendation function from the rental vehicle. The usage history of the recommendation function is the record of the recommendation functions used during the rental vehicle's use. If personal information is stored on the storage medium 22 for using the recommendation function in the rental vehicle, the processor 20 can also retrieve the personal information and send it to the vehicle function control system 1. Furthermore, the processor 10 stores the data representing the usage history and / or personal information of the recommendation function retrieved from the rental vehicle in the database 19. This personal function data, such as the usage history, is reflected in the database 19 based on its association with the user ID.

[0044] After disabling the recommendation function, the processor 20 of the rental vehicle deletes the data sent to the vehicle function control system 1. That is, data representing the usage history and / or personal information of the recommendation function is reflected in the database 19 and deleted from the storage medium 22 of the rental vehicle after the rental vehicle has been used for a period of time.

[0045] As described above, the vehicle function control system 1 of this embodiment obtains reservation information for a vehicle 2 with limited usage time, determines recommended functions to be introduced to the user based on the reservation information, and outputs the recommendation information introducing the recommended functions to the vehicle 2's onboard terminal or communication terminal. Thus, recommended functions that can be installed in the vehicle can be notified to the user.

[0046] However, in cases where users without cars use rental vehicles with limited usage time, such as rental vehicles, if appropriate information regarding additional features is not provided to the user, the motivation to purchase paid features will be insufficient, and therefore, additional features will not be installed in the rental vehicle. As a result, users lose the opportunity to use additional features, and the convenience of the vehicle decreases. Furthermore, while there may be methods for rental vehicle operators to pre-prepare additional features for their vehicles, the selection of features needs to be matched with users who have booked the rental vehicle. Moreover, since customer needs are diverse, it is difficult to select features. Additionally, if a large number of additional features are installed in rental vehicles to cater to all customer needs, the cost of purchasing features becomes high. On the other hand, if the additional features installed in rental vehicles are limited to those with high demand, it will be impossible to meet the diverse needs of customers. The vehicle function control system 1 of this embodiment introduces recommended functions to users in a way that matches the user's needs for vehicles 2 such as rental vehicles, where usage time is limited. Therefore, users can easily select useful functions, which can improve the convenience of vehicle 2. In addition, it can reduce the burden of purchasing functions borne by vehicle providers such as rental vehicle operators.

[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle function control system 1 determines recommended functions based on the usage environment of the vehicle 2 as indicated by the reservation information. Therefore, recommended functions can be introduced in a way that matches the usage environment of the vehicle 2, and the recommended functions can be notified to the user.

[0048] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle function control system 1 determines recommended functions based on functions and / or history data representing the usage history of the vehicle 2. This allows the recommended functions to be communicated to the user.

[0049] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle function control system 1 outputs information related to the description of recommended functions to the in-vehicle display 21 or the communication terminal 3 before the start of vehicle 2 usage. This allows the user to be prompted with explanations of the recommended functions.

[0050] Furthermore, the vehicle function control system 1 obtains data representing the usage history and / or personal information of the recommendation function from the vehicle 2, stores the obtained data in the database 19, and deletes the data from the vehicle 2 after the usage time has elapsed. This improves the convenience of the recommendation function. Additionally, no usage history remains in the vehicle 2 rented within the limited time, thus ensuring information protection.

[0051] Furthermore, the vehicle function control system 1 sends history data representing the usage history of the recommended function to the vehicle 2. Thus, for example, it is possible to use the history data from when the function was used in other vehicles 2, such as one's own vehicle, in the vehicle 2 being used this time, thereby optimizing the function.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the vehicle function control system 1 determines whether the recommended function has been downloaded to vehicle 2 before the start time of vehicle 2's use. If it has not been downloaded, the recommended function can also be downloaded to vehicle 2 before the start time of vehicle 2's use. For example, in the control flow of step S5, the processor 10 determines whether the recommended function has been downloaded to the rental vehicle. The processor 10 obtains a list of downloaded functions from the rental vehicle and only needs to determine whether the recommended function is included in the list of downloaded functions. Alternatively, if the database 19 stores the rental vehicle's vehicle ID in association with the function information of the downloaded functions, the processor 10 can also determine whether the recommended function has been downloaded to the rental vehicle based on the data stored in the database 19. Thus, even after the use of the rental vehicle or other vehicles begins, the data of the application with the recommended function does not need to be downloaded, which improves the convenience of the function.

[0053] Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the recommended function utilizes an external collaborative service, the vehicle function control system 1 can also perform a login process to the external collaborative service before the start time of vehicle 2 use, based on a login ID corresponding to the user ID. For example, the external collaborative service could be a digital distribution service such as a music streaming service. This external collaborative service can be used in vehicle 2 or communication terminal 3, but login can also be performed using an authentication process using a login ID or password different from the user ID. Database 19 stores the login ID or password of the external collaborative service in personal information such as the user ID. Furthermore, processor 10 performs the login process to the external collaborative service based on the data stored in database 19. This improves the convenience of the function.

[0054] Explanation of the label

[0055] 1. Vehicle Function Control System

[0056] 2 vehicles

[0057] 3. Communication Terminal

[0058] 10 processors

[0059] 11 Vehicle Management Department

[0060] 12 Functional Control Department

[0061] 19 Databases

[0062] 20 processors

[0063] 21. In-vehicle displays

[0064] 22 Storage Media

[0065] 23 Communicator

[0066] 24. Vehicle-mounted devices

Claims

1. A vehicle function control method, executed by a processor, for controlling functions installed in a vehicle. In this vehicle function control method, The processor obtains the reservation information of the vehicles with limited usage time. Based on the appointment information, determine the recommended features to introduce to the user. Recommendation information introducing the recommendation function will be output to the vehicle's onboard terminal or communication terminal.

2. The vehicle function control method according to claim 1, wherein, The processor determines the recommendation function based on the vehicle's usage environment as indicated by the reservation information.

3. The vehicle function control method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The processor determines the recommended function based on the function and / or history data representing the vehicle's usage history.

4. The vehicle function control method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, Before the start time of use of the target vehicle, the processor outputs information related to the description of the recommended functions to the vehicle's onboard terminal or communication terminal.

5. The vehicle function control method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The processor obtains data from the target vehicle representing the usage history or personal information of the recommendation function. The acquired data is stored in a database. The data is deleted from the target vehicle after the vehicle has been used for a certain period of time.

6. The vehicle function control method according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The processor sends the usage history data representing the recommended function to the target vehicle.

7. The vehicle function control method according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The processor Before the start time of use of the target vehicle, it is determined whether the recommendation function has been downloaded to the target vehicle. If not downloaded, the purchased recommended features will be downloaded to the target vehicle before the start time of use of the target vehicle.

8. The vehicle function control method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, When the recommendation function utilizes the functionality of an external collaboration service, the processor performs the process of logging into the external collaboration service before the start time of the target vehicle's use, using the login ID corresponding to the user's ID.

9. A vehicle function control system comprising a processor for controlling functions installed in a vehicle. The processor obtains the reservation information of the vehicles with limited usage time. Based on the appointment information, determine the recommended features to introduce to the user. Recommendation information introducing the recommendation function will be output to the vehicle's onboard terminal or communication terminal.

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