Terminal, display system, and display method

Abstract

To make a selection operation of products easier.SOLUTION: A terminal control part executes the processing including a step (S104) to update option information, a step (S106) to update an option display, and a step (S108) to update an estimated amount when there is an option selection operation (YES at S102) during executing an estimate processing (YES at S100). The terminal control part executes the processing including a step (S114) to update the option information, a step (S116) to update the option display, and a step (S120) to update the estimated amount when there is a grade selection operation (YES at S110) and a selectable option (YES at S112).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to product selection operations. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, JP 2020-035164 A (Patent Document 1) discloses a technology in which, when a terminal is used to purchase a vehicle, one or more grades that are equipped with or can be equipped with major equipment selected by the prospective vehicle purchaser are identified, and the identified vehicle model is displayed on the terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2020-035164 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, when using a terminal to select a product such as a vehicle, if an operation is performed to change only the grade while the product grade and options are selected, and the selected state of the options is reset to the initial state (non-selected state), the user is required to reselect the options for the changed grade. This makes the product selection operation cumbersome and leaves room for improvement.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a terminal, a display system, and a display method that facilitate product selection operations. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A terminal according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a display device configured to display the grade and options of a product, an input device that accepts an operation to select a grade and an operation to select an option, and a control device that controls the display device to display price information of the product when the grade and option are selected. When the control device accepts an operation to change the grade on the input device when the grade and option are selected, the control device updates the display to price information corresponding to the changed grade while maintaining the selection state of the option.

[0007] In this way, the selected option status is maintained even after an operation to change the grade of a product is performed, so the user can check the price after the grade change by displaying the updated price information without having to select the option again, which makes it easier to select a product.

[0008] In one embodiment, when an operation to change the grade is received at the input device, the control device maintains the selection state of options that are selectable in the changed grade among the selected options.

[0009] In this way, the selection state of the options selectable for the changed grade is maintained, so there is no need to select the options again, making it easier to select products.

[0010] In yet another embodiment, when a grade and an option are selected, the control device displays on the display device an image of a product corresponding to the selected grade and option. When an operation to change the grade is accepted on the input device, the control device updates the image of the product to the image of the product corresponding to the changed grade and the selected option.

[0011] In this way, after an operation to change the grade is performed, the image of the product is updated to one that corresponds to the selected option and the changed grade, allowing the user to check the appearance of the product.

[0012] Furthermore, in one embodiment, the options include at least one of an exterior color of the product, a function selectably provided on the product, and a function group that combines a plurality of types of functions.

[0013] In this way, for example, the grade is changed while maintaining the display of options including the selected exterior color, making it easy to check the appearance and price information for the changed grade.

[0014] In yet another embodiment, the input device includes a touch panel, and the control device is configured to allow a grade to be selected by a touch operation on the touch panel in a first direction and to allow at least one of a plurality of options to be displayed by a touch operation on the touch panel in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0015] In this way, the grade and options can be selected depending on the direction of the touch operation on the touch panel, so that the grade and options of the product can be selected with a simple operation.

[0016] Additionally, in some embodiments, the item includes a vehicle.

[0017] In this way, the grade and options of the vehicle can be selected with a simple operation.

[0018] A display system according to yet another aspect of the present disclosure includes a server and a terminal capable of communicating with the server. The terminal includes a display device configured to display the grade and options of a product, an input device that accepts an operation to select a grade and an operation to select an option, and a control device that controls the display device to display price information of the product when the grade and option are selected. When the control device accepts an operation to change the grade at the input device when the grade and option are selected, the control device generates price information corresponding to the changed grade using information received from the server while maintaining the selection state of the option, and updates the display of the generated price information.

[0019] A display method according to yet another aspect of the present disclosure includes the steps of accepting an operation to select a product grade and an operation to select a product option, displaying price information for the product when the grade and option have been selected, and, when an operation to change the grade has been accepted when the grade and option have been selected, updating the display to price information corresponding to the changed grade while maintaining the selected state of the option. Effect of the Invention

[0020] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a terminal, a display system, and a display method that facilitate product selection operations. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overall configuration of a display system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a terminal. [Diagram 3] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing an estimated monthly usage fee when using a vehicle on a subscription basis. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed by a control unit of the terminal. [Diagram 5]11A and 11B are diagrams illustrating an example of a change in a display screen when a swipe operation is performed. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing an estimated monthly usage fee after the grade has been changed. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same or corresponding parts are designated by the same reference characters and their description will not be repeated.

[0023] Fig. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of an overall configuration of a display system 10. With reference to Fig. 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.

[0024] The terminal 20 is a computer owned by a person who wishes to use a vehicle, which is a product in this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as a user), and may be a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, a tablet, etc. The terminal 20 includes a control unit, a storage unit, and a communication unit, which will be described later, as well as a touch panel display 22.

[0025] The management server 30 is a computer that manages information (more specifically, price information) about vehicles to be used. The vehicles are not particularly limited, but include, for example, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other electric vehicles that use a motor as a drive source, and vehicles that use an engine as a drive source.

[0026] The management server 30 includes a control unit, a communication unit, and a storage unit (none of which are shown). The control unit includes, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and memory (ROM (Read Only Memory) and RAM (Random Access Memory)). 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 information about the vehicle to be used as described above. The control unit executes various processes based on information acquired from the communication unit and the storage unit, as well as information such as maps and programs stored in the memory.

[0027] For example, a user selects a vehicle on terminal 20, and a process (e.g., payment process, etc.) is performed to confirm the selected vehicle as the vehicle to be used. The vehicle to be used is then delivered to the user, or the user can visit a store, such as a dealer, that handles the vehicle to be used, making the vehicle available for use.

[0028] More specifically, in this embodiment, the use of a vehicle includes the use of a vehicle in a subscription system in which the vehicle can be used by paying a monthly usage fee. In the terminal 20, for example, when a predetermined installed application for enabling the use of a vehicle in a subscription system is started, the model, grade, and options of the vehicle desired to be used are selected by the user's operation on the selection items, images, etc. displayed on the display screen. In this embodiment, a case in which an estimated monthly usage fee corresponding to the selected model, grade, and options is displayed on the display screen of the application is described as an example. If the user agrees with the estimated amount, the vehicle can be used by performing an operation for making a predetermined usage contract.

[0029] The management server 30 stores price information regarding the vehicle type, options, and grade of the vehicle to be used. More specifically, the management server 30 stores price information including the base monthly usage fee for each grade of each vehicle type and the surcharge for each option. The management server 30 transmits the above-mentioned price information to the terminal 20, for example, every time a predetermined period has elapsed, or transmits the price information to the requesting terminal 20 in response to a request from the terminal 20.

[0030] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of terminal 20. With reference to Fig. 2, 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.

[0031] The control unit 21 includes, for example, a CPU and memory (ROM and RAM). The control unit 21 executes various processes based on information acquired from the communication unit 23 and the storage unit 24, as well as information such as maps and programs stored in the memory, to control the display device of the touch panel display 22, etc.

[0032] The touch panel display 22 includes a display device having a display screen and an input device configured by a touch panel.

[0033] When a touch operation by a user on the touch panel is accepted, a signal corresponding to the accepted touch operation (for example, a signal indicating the touch position) is transmitted to control unit 21 via communication bus 25. The display device of touch panel display 22 displays an image corresponding to a control signal received from control unit 21 via communication bus 25.

[0034] The communication unit 23 is configured to be able to communicate bidirectionally with the management server 30 through the communication network 50. The communication unit 23 is configured to be able to communicate wirelessly with, for example, a wireless base station connected to the communication network 50. The terminal 20 and the wireless base station may be connected to be able to communicate wirelessly, for example, via a mobile phone line, or may be connected to be able to communicate wirelessly via Wifi or the like.

[0035] The storage unit 24 stores, for example, information on the vehicle model, grade, and options. Specifically, the storage unit 24 stores selectable grades for a vehicle model, selectable options for each grade, standard fee information on the standard amount of the monthly vehicle usage fee corresponding to each grade, and premium fee information on the premium fee corresponding to each option.

[0036] In the display system 10 having the above-mentioned configuration, the user, for example, starts an application on the terminal 20 and performs an operation on the application to select the model of the vehicle that the user wishes to use. The user then performs an operation to select the desired grade of the selected model. The user then performs an operation to select the desired options for the selected grade. The terminal 20 causes the display device of the touch panel display 22 to display price information (estimated monthly usage fee) corresponding to the selected model, grade, and options. This allows the user to confirm the estimated monthly usage fee for the vehicle that the user wishes to use.

[0037] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of an estimated monthly usage fee when using a vehicle by a subscription system. As shown in Fig. 3, the screen of the display device of the touch panel display 22 displays an image of a vehicle of a selected grade of a model selected by a user, various information about the selected grade (hereinafter referred to as grade selection information), various information about a selected option (hereinafter referred to as option selection information), and an estimated monthly usage fee.

[0038] The grade selection information includes, for example, text information on the type of fuel, the number of passengers, the drive system, the displacement, the popularity, and the like, in addition to the text information on the selected grade. In FIG. 3, for example, inside a rectangular frame, the text information on the grade "X", the text information "GAS" indicating that the fuel is gasoline, the text information "1.5L" indicating that the displacement is 1.5L, the text information "4WD" indicating that the drive system is four-wheel drive, and the text information "5 people" indicating that the number of passengers is five are displayed. Furthermore, in FIG. 3, the text information "Most popular" indicating the popularity is displayed in the upper left of the rectangular frame.

[0039] Similarly, the option selection information includes text information about multiple option items, check boxes corresponding to each option item, and text information about the surcharge depending on whether each option item is selected or not. An option corresponding to a check box with a check mark is indicated as being selected. The multiple option items are not particularly limited, but may include, for example, an exterior color item, an interior color item, a package item that combines multiple types of options, an additional option item that includes various other individual options, and a desired number item that indicates the option that the user wishes to obtain for the desired number.

[0040] A rectangular frame is set for each option item, and multiple options are arranged vertically on the display screen. Inside the rectangular frame, a check box, text information indicating the option item, text information indicating additional information such as the selected color, and text information indicating the surcharge for each option are displayed.

[0041] At least one of the multiple options is displayed by the user performing a vertical touch operation (hereinafter referred to as a scroll operation) on the touch panel. For example, if the display of rectangular frames corresponding to the multiple option items does not fit within the display screen, the scroll operation causes the displayed option items among the multiple option items to become hidden, and the hidden option items to become displayed. In other words, by performing the scroll operation, the user can select each of the multiple option items.

[0042] When the user performs a touch operation on the position of a check box within the rectangular frame, a check mark is displayed in the check box, and the option item corresponding to the check box is selected.

[0043] 3 shows a state in which a check mark is displayed in the check box corresponding to the exterior color item, and further shows that white has been selected as the exterior color and that the surcharge is 0 yen.

[0044] In addition, a check mark is displayed in the check box corresponding to the desired number item. Furthermore, in FIG. 3, it is displayed that the surcharge of 300 yen will be charged by selecting the desired number option.

[0045] The estimated monthly usage fee corresponding to the selected vehicle model, selected grade, and selected option group is displayed at the bottom of the display screen shown in Fig. 3. For example, in Fig. 3, the standard price of the grade is 10,000 yen, and the estimated price is shown as 10,300 yen, including the surcharge of 300 yen for the selection of the desired number.

[0046] Furthermore, the selected grade and the selected options are reflected in the image of the vehicle in Fig. 3. Specifically, when white is selected as the exterior, the image of the vehicle also shows a vehicle with a white exterior color. When an option such as wheels or aero parts is selected, the image of the vehicle also shows a vehicle with the selected wheels or a vehicle with the selected aero parts.

[0047] When the user performs a selection operation to add an option (touching a checkbox that does not have a checkmark), the estimated monthly fee is updated to an amount increased by the surcharge for the added option. Alternatively, when the user performs a cancellation operation to cancel the selection of an option (touching a checkbox that has a checkmark), the estimated monthly fee is updated to an amount decreased by the surcharge for the canceled option. In addition, whether an option has been selected by the operation to add or cancel an option is reflected in the image of the vehicle.

[0048] In addition, when a user performs a scroll operation in which a touch operation is continued for a certain period or length along the vertical direction (a direction parallel to the left or right edge of the screen in Figure 3 (direction of the arrow)) on the touch panel, an optional item that is not displayed on the screen becomes displayed, or an optional item that is displayed becomes hidden.

[0049] Furthermore, when a user performs a swipe operation in which the touch panel is touched for a certain period or length along a horizontal direction (a direction parallel to the top or bottom edge of the screen in Figure 3) perpendicular to the vertical direction, the grade can be changed.

[0050] When the user performs a swipe operation, a first display image including the previously selected grade, option items, and an image of a vehicle corresponding to the grade and the selected option slides together from the center of the screen to one end, and a second display image including a grade different from the previously selected grade, option items, and an image of a vehicle slides from the other end to the center. Then, at the timing when the entire first display image moves off the screen, the entire second display image is displayed on the screen.

[0051] In this manner, the user can select the vehicle he or she desires by performing the grade selection operation and the option selection operation.

[0052] However, when a swipe operation is performed to change only the grade after the grade and options of a vehicle have been selected, if the selected options are reset to the initial state (all options are unselected), the user is required to reselect the options for the changed grade. This can make the product selection operation cumbersome.

[0053] Therefore, in this embodiment, when the control unit 21 of the terminal 20 receives an operation to change the vehicle grade on the input device of the touch panel display 22 while the vehicle grade and options have been selected, the control unit 21 updates the display to price information corresponding to the changed grade while maintaining the selected options.

[0054] In this way, the selected option status is maintained even after an operation to change the grade of the vehicle is performed, so the user can check the price after the grade change by displaying the updated price information without having to select the option again, which makes it easier to select a vehicle.

[0055] An example of the processing executed by the control unit 21 will be described below with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed by the control unit 21 of the terminal 20. A series of processing shown in this flowchart is repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals.

[0056] In step (hereinafter, step will be abbreviated as S) 100, control unit 21 determines whether or not quotation processing is being executed. Control unit 21 determines that quotation processing is being executed, for example, when an application that displays a quotation screen is running, when a user performs an operation to start the application, when a flag indicating that quotation processing is being executed is in an ON state, or when the display screen shown in Fig. 3 is being displayed. If it is determined that quotation processing is being executed (YES in S100), the process proceeds to S102.

[0057] In S102, the control unit 21 determines whether or not an option selection operation has been performed. Specifically, the control unit 21 determines that an option selection operation has been performed when a touch operation has been performed at a position corresponding to a check box in each option item on the display screen. Note that the control unit 21 determines that an option selection operation has not been performed when, for example, an option selection operation has not been received until a predetermined period of time has elapsed. If it is determined that an option selection operation has been performed (YES in S102), the process proceeds to S104.

[0058] In S104, the control unit 21 updates the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 updates the option information by changing the selected option from a non-selected state to a selected state (setting the flag indicating the selected state from an OFF state to an ON state). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S106.

[0059] In S106, the control unit 21 updates the option display. Specifically, the control unit 21 displays a check mark in a check box corresponding to the selected option, and changes the image of the vehicle to an image that reflects the selected option. Note that if an option that is not related to the vehicle's appearance is selected, or if there is no change in the appearance even when the selected option is reflected, the image of the vehicle is not changed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S108.

[0060] In S108, the control unit 21 updates the estimated monthly usage fee. The control unit 21 calculates the total amount of surcharges using the option information. The control unit 21 sets the amount calculated by adding the total amount of surcharges to a base amount that is preset corresponding to the grade as the estimated monthly usage fee after updating. The control unit 21 updates the estimated amount by changing it to the set estimated amount. The process then proceeds to S110. Note that the process also proceeds to S110 if it is determined that no option selection operation has been performed (NO in S102).

[0061] In S110, the control unit 21 determines whether or not a grade selection operation has been performed. Specifically, the control unit 21 determines that a grade selection operation has been performed when it is determined that a swipe operation has been performed on the input device of the touch panel display 22. When it is determined that a grade selection operation has been performed, the process proceeds to S112.

[0062] In S112, control unit 21 determines whether or not there is a selectable option. Control unit 21 acquires information on the selectable option corresponding to the changed grade from storage unit 24. Control unit 21 determines that there is a selectable option when, for example, there is an option that matches a selectable option corresponding to the changed grade among one or more options selected for the grade before the change. If it is determined that there is a selectable option (YES in S112), the process proceeds to S114.

[0063] In S114, the control unit 21 updates the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 maintains the selected state of the options that match the selectable options corresponding to the changed grade among the options selected for the grade before the change (maintains the flag indicating the selected state in the ON state). The control unit 21 changes the state of the options that do not match the selectable options corresponding to the changed grade among the options selected for the grade before the change to the non-selected state (sets the flag indicating the selected state to the OFF state). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S116.

[0064] In S116, control unit 21 updates the option display. The method of updating the option display is as described above, and therefore detailed description thereof will not be repeated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S120. If it is determined that there is no selectable option (NO in S112), the process proceeds to S118.

[0065] In S118, the control unit 21 initializes the option information. Specifically, the control unit 21 sets all options for the changed grade to a non-selected state (i.e., sets all flags indicating a selected state to an OFF state). After that, the process proceeds to S120.

[0066] In S120, the control unit 21 updates the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee. The method of updating the estimated amount is the same as the method of updating the estimated amount in the process of S108 described above, so detailed description thereof will not be repeated. This process is then terminated. Note that, if it is determined that no grade selection operation has been performed (NO in S110), this process is also then terminated.

[0067] An example of the operation of the terminal 20 based on the above-mentioned structure and flowchart will be described with reference to Fig. 3, Fig. 5, and Fig. 6. Fig. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a change in the display screen when a swipe operation is performed. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen showing an estimated monthly usage fee after the grade has been changed.

[0068] For example, as shown in FIG. 3, assume that "X" is selected as the grade. If, during the execution of this estimation process (YES in S100), a selection operation is performed to select the white exterior color as an option and an option to obtain a desired number plate (YES in S102), the option information is updated (S104) and the option display is updated (S106). As a result, a check mark is displayed in each of the check boxes of the option items corresponding to the exterior color and the option items corresponding to the desired number plate, and the selected option is reflected in the image of the vehicle of grade "X" on the display screen. Then, the estimated amount is updated (S108), and the amount (10,300 yen) obtained by adding the base amount (10,000 yen) corresponding to grade "X" and the surcharge (+300 yen) corresponding to the option is displayed as the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee.

[0069] When the user performs a swipe operation on the terminal 20, it is determined that a grade selection operation has been performed (YES in S110). At this time, as shown in FIG. 5, when a swipe operation is performed on the input device by a swipe operation, a display image including an image of a vehicle of grade "X", grade information, and option information moves from the center of the screen to the right edge, and the display area decreases as it moves, and a display image including an image of a vehicle of grade "Z", grade information, and option information moves from the left edge of the screen to the center, and the display area increases as it moves. Finally, as shown in FIG. 6, only a display image including an image of a vehicle of grade "Z", grade information, and option information is displayed on the screen. If the option selected for grade "X" is a selectable option during the switching of the display image (YES in S112), the option information for grade "Z" is updated (S114). That is, if the option of selecting white as the exterior color and the option of obtaining a desired license plate number are selectable options for grade "Z", the selected state of the option is maintained. Then, the option display is updated (S116). As a result, the state in which a check mark is displayed in each of the check boxes of the option items corresponding to the exterior color and the option items corresponding to the desired license plate number is maintained, and the selected option is reflected in the image of the vehicle of grade "Z" on the display screen. Then, the estimated amount is updated (S120), and the amount (11,300 yen) obtained by adding the base amount (11,000 yen) corresponding to grade "Z" and the surcharge (+300 yen) corresponding to the option is displayed as the estimated amount of the monthly usage fee.

[0070] As described above, according to the terminal 20 of the present embodiment, even after an operation to change the grade of a vehicle is performed, the selected state of the option is maintained, so that the user can check the price after the grade change by displaying the updated price information without having to select the option again. This makes it possible to facilitate the operation of selecting a vehicle. Thus, it is possible to provide a terminal, a display system, and a display method that facilitate the operation of selecting a product.

[0071] Furthermore, when an operation to change the grade is accepted, the image of the vehicle is updated to reflect the changed grade while maintaining the selected state of the option. Therefore, the user can check the appearance of the vehicle with the changed grade on the display screen of the terminal 20.

[0072] Furthermore, since the grade is changed while maintaining the display of options including the selected exterior color, the exterior appearance and price information of the vehicle in the changed grade can be easily confirmed.

[0073] Furthermore, the grade can be selected by swiping on the touch panel, and options can be selected by scrolling on the touch panel, so vehicle grade and options can be selected with simple operations.

[0074] Modifications will be described below.

[0075] In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a vehicle corresponding to the grade and options selected by a selection operation on terminal 20 can be easily selected as the vehicle to be used. However, terminal 20 is not limited to a mobile terminal, and may be, for example, a terminal such as a PC (Personal Computer) equipped with a touch panel display.

[0076] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it has been described that information regarding the base price corresponding to each grade and the surcharge corresponding to each option is stored in the memory unit 24 of the terminal 20, but the information may be synchronized with the management server 30, which stores the latest information, every time a predetermined period of time has elapsed, or may be synchronized with the management server 30 when updating option information.

[0077] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the fee is described as being calculated on the terminal 20, but it is also possible for the terminal 20 to transmit information about the selected options and grade to the management server 30, the management server calculates an estimate of the monthly usage fee, and the management server 30 transmits information about the estimate to the terminal 20.

[0078] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a monthly usage fee is calculated when using a vehicle on a subscription basis, but, for example, it may be possible to calculate an estimated purchase price when purchasing a vehicle, an estimated lease fee when leasing a vehicle, or an estimated rental fee when using a vehicle as a rental car.

[0079] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the case of selecting the grade and options of a vehicle has been described as an example, but the case of selecting the grade and options of a product other than a vehicle may also be used. The product may be any product that can be purchased or leased using the terminal 20, and may be, for example, movable property such as a home appliance, real estate such as a house, or a service such as an accommodation facility.

[0080] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an example was described in which the monthly usage fee is calculated on an application installed on terminal 20, but it is also possible for terminal 20 to connect to a website set up in management server 30 and for the monthly usage fee to be calculated on a web browser displayed on terminal 20.

[0081] The above-described modified examples may be implemented in whole or in part in appropriate combination.

[0082] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered to be illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, not the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0083] 10 display system, 20 terminal, 21 control unit, 22 touch panel display, 23 communication unit, 24 memory unit, 25 communication bus, 30 management server, 50 communication network.

Claims

1. a display device configured to display grades and options of the product; an input device that accepts an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option; a control device that controls the display device so as to display price information of the product when the grade and the option are selected; The control device, when the grade and the option are selected and an operation to change the grade is received on the input device, updates the display of the price information to correspond to the changed grade while maintaining the selection state of the option.

2. The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the control device, when receiving an operation to change the grade at the input device, maintains a selection state of the options selectable at the changed grade among the selected options.

3. The control device includes: When the grade and the option are selected, an image of the product corresponding to the selected grade and option is displayed on the display device; The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein when an operation to change the grade is accepted by the input device, an image of the product is updated to an image corresponding to the changed grade and the selected option.

4. The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the options include at least one of an exterior color of the product, a selectable function provided for the product, and a function group that combines a plurality of types of functions.

5. The input device includes a touch panel.

2. The terminal of claim 1, wherein the control device enables the grade to be selected by a touch operation in a first direction on the touch panel, and enables at least one of the options to be displayed by a touch operation in a second direction on the touch panel perpendicular to the first direction.

6. The terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the product includes a vehicle.

7. A server; A terminal capable of communicating with the server, The terminal includes: a display device configured to display grades and options of the product; an input device that accepts an operation for selecting the grade and an operation for selecting the option; a control device that controls the display device so as to display price information of the product when the grade and the option are selected; A display system in which, when the control device receives an operation to change the grade at the input device while the grade and the option are selected, the control device generates the price information corresponding to the changed grade using information received from the server while maintaining the selection state of the option, and updates the display to the generated price information.

8. receiving an operation for selecting a grade of a product and an operation for selecting an option for the product; displaying price information of the product in a state in which the grade and the option are selected; A display method including a step of, when an operation to change the grade is received while the grade and the option are selected, updating the display of the price information to correspond to the changed grade while maintaining the selection state of the option.

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