Electric vehicle lending and borrowing management system and electric vehicle lending and borrowing management method

Abstract

To provide an electric vehicle lending and borrowing management system capable of keeping an electric vehicle in a state where it cannot be driven when lending the parked electric vehicle.SOLUTION: The electric vehicle lending and borrowing management system causes a computer to present a parked electric vehicle that meets use conditions from multiple registered electric vehicles depending on the use conditions of a user who uses the parked electric vehicle. Each of the multiple registered electric vehicles has a travel prohibiting mode in which a power source is activated but the vehicle cannot travel. The travel prohibiting mode is set before the parked electric vehicle is used by the user, and the travel prohibiting mode is canceled after the parked electric vehicle is used by the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electric vehicle rental management system and an electric vehicle rental management method. [Background technology]

[0002] There is a need to use a vehicle as a room. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle that transports a living space that functions as a room. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-068387 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in Patent Document 1, the living space needs to be transported, resulting in losses of time and energy. Incidentally, electric vehicles can use electricity without starting the engine while parked, so the parked vehicle itself can be used as a space for work, rest, etc. Using parked electric vehicles in this way not only eliminates the loss of time and energy associated with the above-mentioned transportation, but also allows the owner of the electric vehicle to make effective use of the electric vehicle that is not in use. Here, when a parked electric vehicle is rented out, it is necessary to maintain the electric vehicle in a state in which it cannot run.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and provides an electric vehicle rental management system that can maintain a parked electric vehicle in a state where the electric vehicle cannot run when renting it out. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An electric vehicle rental management system according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: An electric vehicle rental management system in which a computer presents a parked electric vehicle that satisfies a usage condition of a user who uses the parked electric vehicle from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles, Each of the plurality of registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the electric vehicle is powered on but cannot be driven; The traveling prohibition mode is set before the parked electric vehicle is used by the user, and the traveling prohibition mode is released after the parked electric vehicle has been used by the user.

[0007] An electric vehicle rental management method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: A method for managing an electric vehicle rental, comprising: a computer presenting a parked electric vehicle that satisfies a usage condition of a user who uses the parked electric vehicle from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles, the computer comprising: Each of the plurality of registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the electric vehicle is powered on but cannot be driven; The traveling prohibition mode is set before the parked electric vehicle is used by the user, and the traveling prohibition mode is released after the parked electric vehicle has been used by the user.

[0008] In one aspect according to the present disclosure, each of a plurality of registered electric vehicles has a traveling prohibition mode in which the power supply is activated but the vehicle cannot travel. Then, before a parked electric vehicle is used by a user, the traveling prohibition mode is set, and after the parked electric vehicle is used by the user, the traveling prohibition mode is released. Therefore, a parked electric vehicle to be rented out can be reliably set to the traveling prohibition mode and maintained in the traveling prohibition mode.

[0009] When a request for unlocking the doors of the rented electric vehicle is received from the user, the doors of the electric vehicle may be unlocked. With this configuration, the doors of the rented electric vehicle can be unlocked only for the user of the electric vehicle.

[0010] When there is a request to release the driving prohibition mode of the rented electric vehicle, the owner of the electric vehicle is notified, and when the owner approves the release request, the driving prohibition mode of the electric vehicle may be released. With this configuration, for example, in an emergency such as a disaster, the driving prohibition mode can be released exceptionally and the user of the rented electric vehicle can be permitted to drive. Effect of the Invention

[0011] The present disclosure makes it possible to provide an electric vehicle rental management system that can maintain a parked electric vehicle in a state where the electric vehicle cannot be driven when renting out the electric vehicle. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric vehicle rental management system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is a flowchart showing an electric vehicle rental management method according to the first embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the following embodiments. In addition, the following description and drawings are appropriately simplified for clarity of explanation.

[0014] (First embodiment) <Configuration of electric vehicle rental management system> First, the configuration of the electric vehicle rental management system according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the electric vehicle rental management system according to the first embodiment.

[0015] The electric vehicle rental management system according to this embodiment presents parked electric vehicles that satisfy the user's conditions of use for using a parked electric vehicle from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 1, the electric vehicle rental management system according to this embodiment includes a management server 10, an owner terminal 20, a user terminal 30, and an electric vehicle 40. As described above, the electric vehicle rental management system according to this embodiment includes a plurality of registered electric vehicles, but in FIG. 1, only electric vehicle 40 is depicted as a registered electric vehicle.

[0017] 1 each includes a computing unit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory) in which various programs, data, etc. are stored. That is, the management server 10, the owner terminal 20, the user terminal 30, and the electric vehicle 40 all have computer functions and execute various processes based on the various programs, etc.

[0018] The management server 10 is a server that manages the electric vehicle rental management system. As shown in Fig. 1, the management server 10 is communicably connected to an owner terminal 20, a user terminal 30, and an electric vehicle 40. The management server 10 is, for example, a cloud server.

[0019] The owner terminal 20 is a communication terminal used by the owner of the electric vehicle 40 to communicate with the management server 10. The user terminal 30 is a communication terminal used for communication with the management server 10 by a user who is using the electric vehicle 40 while the vehicle is parked.

[0020] 1, the owner terminal 20 and the user terminal 30 are connected by wire or wirelessly so as to be able to communicate with the management server 10. The owner terminal 20 and the user terminal 30 are not particularly limited as long as they are able to communicate with the management server 10, and may be, for example, a mobile communication terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, or a PC (Personal Computer), etc.

[0021] The electric vehicle 40 is an electric vehicle owned by an owner and is registered in the electric vehicle rental management system. As shown in Fig. 1, the electric vehicle 40 is wirelessly connected to a management server 10 so as to be able to communicate with the management server 10. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the parked electric vehicle 40 is used by a user. The electric vehicle 40 has a traveling prohibition mode in which the power supply is activated but the electric vehicle 40 cannot travel.

[0022] 1, the management server 10 receives information about an offer to rent a parked electric vehicle 40 from the owner terminal 20. The information about the rental offer includes, for example, the parking location, parking time, usable uses, and vehicle type of the parked electric vehicle 40. The information about the rental offer may further include images of the exterior and interior of the electric vehicle 40. The management server 10 may receive information from the electric vehicle 40 regarding an offer to rent the parked electric vehicle 40.

[0023] 1, the management server 10 receives information on the user's usage conditions from the user terminal 30. The information on the usage conditions includes, for example, the user's desired usage location, usage time, purpose, vehicle size, and the like.

[0024] As shown in Fig. 1, the management server 10 transmits to the user terminal 30 electric vehicle candidates for rental that satisfy the usage conditions received from the user terminal 30. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the user selects electric vehicle 40 from the rental candidates, and matching is established. As a result, information regarding the matching establishment is transmitted from the management server 10 to the owner terminal 20.

[0025] When matching is established, the user pays the usage fee to the owner, for example, by electronic payment. For example, the usage fee is transmitted from the user terminal 30 to the owner terminal 20 via the management server 10.

[0026] Next, the management server 10 sets the electric vehicle 40 to a driving prohibition mode before renting out the electric vehicle 40, i.e., before the user uses the electric vehicle 40. Here, while the user is using the electric vehicle 40, the user cannot cancel the driving prohibition mode.

[0027] On the other hand, the user may request to cancel the traveling prohibition mode while using the electric vehicle 40. For example, when a request to cancel the traveling prohibition mode is transmitted from the user terminal 30 to the management server 10, the management server 10 may notify the owner terminal 20 of the cancellation request, and cancel the traveling prohibition mode if the owner permits the cancellation request. With this configuration, for example, in an emergency such as a disaster, the traveling prohibition mode can be exceptionally cancelled and the user can be permitted to drive the electric vehicle 40.

[0028] 1, when a user uses electric vehicle 40, for example, a request to unlock the doors of electric vehicle 40 is transmitted from user terminal 30 to management server 10. In response to this request, management server 10 unlocks the doors of electric vehicle 40. With this configuration, the doors can be unlocked only for the user of electric vehicle 40.

[0029] After the user has finished using the electric vehicle 40, the management server 10 releases the traveling prohibition mode of the electric vehicle 40. After the user has finished using the electric vehicle 40, the user may rank the degree of satisfaction with the use of the electric vehicle 40 and transmit the ranking to the management server 10. In addition, the owner may rank the usage status of the electric vehicle 40 by the user and transmit the ranking to the management server 10.

[0030] When performing matching, the management server 10 may transmit to each user a past usage satisfaction level of the target electric vehicle 40. When performing matching, the management server 10 may transmit to each owner a past usage situation of the target user.

[0031] As described above, in the electric vehicle rental management system according to this embodiment, each of the multiple registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the power is activated but the vehicle cannot run. The driving prohibition mode is set before the parked electric vehicle is used by a user, and the driving prohibition mode is released after the parked electric vehicle is used by the user. Therefore, the parked electric vehicle to be rented out can be reliably set to the driving prohibition mode and maintained in the driving prohibition mode.

[0032] <Electric vehicle rental management method> Next, the electric vehicle rental management method according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing the electric vehicle rental management method according to the first embodiment. In describing Fig. 2, Fig. 1 will be referred to as appropriate.

[0033] First, as shown in FIG. 2, the management server 10 presents parked electric vehicles 40 that satisfy the usage conditions of the user from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles (step ST1). Next, as shown in FIG. 2, the management server 10 sets the electric vehicle 40 that has been selected by the user and for which matching has been established to a traveling prohibited mode (step ST2).

[0034] 2, when the user finishes using the electric vehicle 40 (YES in step ST3), the management server 10 releases the traveling prohibition mode of the electric vehicle 40 (step ST4). On the other hand, while the user continues to use the electric vehicle 40 (NO in step ST3), the management server 10 maintains the traveling prohibition mode of the electric vehicle 40 without releasing it.

[0035] As described above, in the electric vehicle rental management method according to the present embodiment, each of a plurality of registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the power supply is activated but the vehicle cannot run. Then, before a parked electric vehicle is used by a user, the driving prohibition mode is set, and after the parked electric vehicle is used by the user, the driving prohibition mode is released. Therefore, a parked electric vehicle to be rented out can be reliably set to the driving prohibition mode and maintained in the driving prohibition mode.

[0036] In the above examples, the program includes instructions (or software code) that, when loaded into a computer, causes the computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments. The program may be stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium or a tangible storage medium. By way of example and not limitation, the computer-readable medium or tangible storage medium includes RAM, ROM, flash memory, solid-state drive (SSD) or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disc (DVD), Blu-ray® disk or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage device. The program may be transmitted on a transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium. By way of example and not limitation, the transitory computer-readable medium or communication medium includes electrical, optical, acoustic, or other form of propagated signal.

[0037] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. This disclosure will also promote the use of electric vehicles and contribute to carbon neutrality, decarbonization, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 10 Management Server 20 Owner terminal 30 User terminals 40 Electric Vehicles

Claims

1. An electric vehicle rental management system in which a computer presents a parked electric vehicle that satisfies a usage condition of a user who uses the parked electric vehicle from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles, Each of the plurality of registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the electric vehicle is powered on but cannot be driven; setting the stopped electric vehicle to the travel prohibition mode before the stopped electric vehicle is used by the user, and releasing the travel prohibition mode after the stopped electric vehicle has been used by the user; Electric vehicle rental management system.

2. When a request for unlocking the door lock of the rented electric vehicle is received from the user, the door lock of the electric vehicle is unlocked. The electric vehicle rental management system according to claim 1.

3. When there is a request to cancel the driving prohibition mode of the rented electric vehicle, notify the owner of the electric vehicle; If the owner permits the cancellation request, the traveling prohibition mode of the electric vehicle is cancelled. The electric vehicle rental management system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A method for managing an electric vehicle rental, comprising: a computer presenting a parked electric vehicle that satisfies a usage condition of a user who uses the parked electric vehicle from among a plurality of registered electric vehicles, the computer comprising: Each of the plurality of registered electric vehicles has a driving prohibition mode in which the electric vehicle is powered on but cannot be driven; setting the stopped electric vehicle to the travel prohibition mode before the stopped electric vehicle is used by the user, and releasing the travel prohibition mode after the stopped electric vehicle has been used by the user; Electric vehicle rental management method.

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