Product set and method for using product set

Abstract

To provide a product set 1 that provides a new business model for automobiles that creates new value and enables transactions to be conducted with the new value.SOLUTION: A product set 1 consists of an automobile 11 and a mobile container 12. The mobile container 12 has functions 1 through 3. Function 1 is a function in which the automobile 11, which is a to-be-moved object, is stored in he container and mounted on or towed by a transport moving body T such as a truck and moves together with the transport moving body. Function 2 is a function in which the automobile 11, which is a to-be-sold object, is stored in the container and set up at a sales location, or the automobile 11, which is a to-be-exhibited object, is stored in the container and set up at an exhibiting location, thereby serving as a display case for the automobile 11. Function 3 is a function of being set up in a location (for example, the courtyard of a house H) designated by a user, such as a user U, and serving as a garage when the user uses the automobile 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a set and a method for using the set. [Background technology]

[0002] The conventional business model for selling automobiles was to display many automobiles on a large piece of land, set up an office on part of the land, and sell automobiles to users who visited the land (see Patent Document 1). Similarly, the conventional business model for automobile museums was to display many automobiles on a large piece of land, and allow users who visited the land to view the automobiles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-184413 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in recent years, there has been a demand to provide new business models that can create new value and conduct transactions using that new value, just as car sales and museums can be realized even without the need for large tracts of land. However, conventional technologies, including those described in Patent Document 1, are unable to meet such demands.

[0005] The present invention has been made in light of these circumstances, and aims to provide a new business model that creates new value and enables transactions to be made with that new value, so that car sales and museums can be realized even without the need for large tracts of land. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a set product according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: A first function of being mounted or towed by a transport vehicle with a vehicle to be moved stored therein and moving together with the transport vehicle; A second function of providing a display case for the automobiles to be sold in a stored state at a sales location or providing a display case for the automobiles to be viewed in a stored state at a viewing location; and A third function of being installed at a location designated by a user and serving as a garage when the user uses the vehicle; A container having A vehicle to be contained in the container; Equipped with.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a method of using a set product according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of: A method for using a set consisting of a car and a container capable of housing the car, comprising: A first step in which the container in which the automobile to be moved is stored is mounted on or towed by a transport vehicle and moves together with the transport vehicle; a second step of placing the container at a sales location with the automobile to be sold stored therein, or placing the container at a viewing location with the automobile to be viewed stored therein, thereby becoming a display case for the automobile; A third step of installing the vehicle at a location designated by a user and serving as a garage when the user uses the vehicle; Includes. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to create new value in the form of a set of products, making it possible to sell cars or run a museum even without a large amount of land, and to provide a new business model that makes it possible to trade the set of products or the new value of each product separately. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of the present service that can be realized by an embodiment of a set product of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a side view of the entrance side showing an example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, that is, a mobile container in which an automobile is stored. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a side view of the viewing side showing an example of the exterior configuration of one embodiment of a set item of the present invention, that is, a mobile container in which an automobile is stored. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the mobile container of FIGS. 2 and 3. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the top surface (roof) of the mobile container of FIGS. 2 and 3. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second example of the external configuration of an embodiment of the set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of FIGS. 2 to 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a third example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of Figures 2 to 5 and the second example of Figure 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is an oblique view showing a fourth example, which is an example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, and which is different from the first example of Figures 2 to 5, the second example of Figure 6, and the third example of Figure 7. [Figure 9] This is an oblique view showing a fifth example, which is an example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, and which is different from the first example of Figures 2 to 5, the second example of Figure 6, the third example of Figure 7, and the fourth example of Figure 8. [Figure 10] 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing system to which the present service of FIG. 1 is applied. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the server in FIG. [Figure 12] 12 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the server in FIG. 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a service (hereinafter, this service) that can be realized by an embodiment of a set product of the present invention.

[0012] This service utilizes new value, such as a set product 1 consisting of an automobile 11 and a mobile container 12 capable of housing the automobile 11. Specifically, for example, the present service is broadly divided into a sales step, a transportation step, and a use step.

[0013] In the sales step shown on the left side of Fig. 1, seller B sets up a headquarters office (not shown in Fig. 1) and disperses one or more mobile containers 12 in nearby vacant lots and commercial facilities. Seller B then stores one or more automobiles 11 to be sold in one or more mobile containers 12 and disposes them as display vehicles. Here, at least a part of the side of the mobile container 12 is made of glass, as shown in Figures 2 and 3 described later. Therefore, a user U who wishes to purchase the vehicle can visually check the appearance of the vehicle 11 placed inside the mobile container 12 from outside the mobile container 12.

[0014] In addition, the price and vehicle information are displayed on the outside or inside of the mobile container 12 in a manner that is visible to the user U (not shown in FIG. 1). Here, although details will be described later, the user U can purchase the automobile 11 alone, but can also purchase the automobile 11 together with the mobile container 12, which also functions as a garage, as a set. Furthermore, if necessary, the user U can also purchase the mobile container 12 alone. In other words, seller B can sell the set 1 consisting of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12, and can also sell the automobile 11 or the mobile container 12 separately as necessary. Therefore, the “price” written on the outside or inside of the mobile container 12 is the price of the automobile 11 alone, the price of the mobile container 12 alone, and the price of the set 1 consisting of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12.

[0015] When the user U wishes to obtain further detailed information about the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12, the user U can use his / her own terminal 21 (hereinafter referred to as "user terminal 21") to access a specific website on which detailed information is posted by reading a medium 121 such as a QR code (registered trademark) attached to the outside of the mobile container 12. That is, the medium 121 such as the QR code (registered trademark) stores the URL of the website. Furthermore, if this website has a chat function, the user U can communicate with the seller B through chat using the user terminal 21. For example, although not shown in Fig. 1, the mobile container 12 is equipped with an entrance that can be opened and closed by external operation using a terminal 22 (hereinafter referred to as "seller terminal 22") of seller B located in a remote location such as the headquarters, and a surveillance camera that allows the inside of the container to be viewed using the seller terminal 22. Specifically, for example, a smart key is installed at the entrance used to open and close the mobile container 12, and an ID issued by the seller terminal 22 is required to unlock the smart key. In this case, user U can have seller B's seller terminal 22 issue an ID to user terminal 21, unlock the smart key to open the entrance and enter mobile container 12, and observe the interior of automobile 11 while chatting with seller B. Even if the website does not have a chat function, user U can communicate with seller B via email or telephone posted on the website.

[0016] As described above, the user U can purchase the automobile 11 or the mobile container 12 individually, but can also purchase a set 1 consisting of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12. In this example, it is assumed that the user U communicates with the seller B as described above and then purchases the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 as a set 1. The user U then drives the automobile 11 as his / her personal car, and when not driving it, stores the automobile 11 in the garden of his / her house H and enjoys it as needed. In this case, in the movement step shown in the center of Figure 1, the mobile container 12, with the automobile 11 to be moved stored therein, is loaded onto or towed by a transport vehicle T such as a truck or freight car, and moves together with the transport vehicle T from the sales location to the user U's home H.

[0017] In the usage step on the right side of FIG. 1, the mobile container 12 is arranged in the house H of a user U as a garage for the automobile 11. That is, when the user U is not driving the automobile 11, the user U can store the automobile 11 in the mobile container 12 as a garage. Furthermore, as described above, at least a portion of the side of the mobile container 12 is made of glass, so that the user U can view his or her own car 11 from inside the house H or from the garden.

[0018] Here, by releasing the external operation for opening and closing the entrance of the mobile container 12 to the user terminal 21 (or a remote controller, not shown), the user U can use the user terminal 21 (or a remote controller, not shown) to open and close the entrance of the mobile container 12. In other words, since the mobile container 12 cannot be opened without the user terminal 21 (or a remote controller, not shown), theft of the automobile 11 when not in use can be prevented.

[0019] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the surveillance cameras, etc. of the above-mentioned mobile container 12 are connected to a security company, etc., thereby enabling constant monitoring by the security company, etc., and further preventing theft, etc. of the automobile 11 when not in use. In other words, seller B can also sell a monitoring service provided by a security company or the like together with the set product 1 of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12. The word "together" here does not mean simultaneously. In other words, the user U does not need to subscribe to the monitoring service when purchasing the set product 1, but can subscribe to the monitoring service later when necessary.

[0020] In this embodiment, as shown on the right side of Fig. 1, the seller B can also sell a management service and a maintenance service (hereinafter referred to as "management and maintenance service") for the purpose of maintaining the condition of the set item 1 consisting of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 by a maintenance person M or the like. "In addition" here does not mean simultaneously in time. In other words, the user U can subscribe to the management and maintenance service later when necessary, even if he or she does not subscribe to the management and maintenance service at the time of purchasing the set item 1. The buyer may not necessarily own the land for the garage. In such cases, the seller can provide a site for the garage and install and manage the set there. Here, the management and maintenance services include battery charging, washing, waxing, coating, and vehicle inspection and maintenance for the automobile 11. This has the effect of preventing deterioration of the automobile 11 for the user U, and also has the effect of leading to regular income for businesses such as the seller B. In addition, the management and maintenance services may be provided not only to automobiles 11 but also to mobile containers 12 that function as garages.

[0021] Furthermore, the above-mentioned monitoring service and management / maintenance service may be provided to user U separately and individually, or may be provided to user U as a set of services.

[0022] It should be noted that this service using the set 1 consisting of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 1, and can take a variety of different forms. For example, in the selling step, although not shown, seller B may display automobile 11 in a commercial facility during business hours, and after business hours, remove automobile 11 and store it in mobile container 12 arranged in a separate storage location. Alternatively, seller B may load or tow mobile container 12 with automobile 11 stored therein onto a transport vehicle T such as a truck or freight car, and move it from the display location to a designated location after business hours.

[0023] Also, for example, in the present service in the example of FIG. 1, the automobile 11 is an object for sale, but the automobile 11 may be an object for appreciation. Specifically, for example, a person who operates an automobile museum may set up the automobile 11 at an exhibition site while storing it in the mobile container 12. This makes it possible to realize an automobile museum even on a small area of ​​land compared to conventional automobile museums.

[0024] Further details of the mobile container 12 will now be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a side view of the entrance side showing an example of the exterior configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, that is, a mobile container in which an automobile is stored. FIG. 3 is a side view of the viewing side showing an example of the exterior configuration of one embodiment of the set of the present invention, that is, a mobile container in which an automobile is stored.

[0025] Among the sides of the mobile container 12, one of the short sides when viewed from above (the side facing the entrance as shown in FIG. 2) is provided with an entrance for the automobile 11. The example in FIG. 2 shows the entrance in an open state, but as described above, the entrance can also be closed by external operation (for example, by a smart key). Furthermore, among the sides of the mobile container 12, the long side when viewed from above (the side on the viewing side shown in FIG. 3) is made of glass. This allows the user U to view (view) the automobile 11 stored in the mobile container 12 from outside. In other words, the mobile container 12 can be used not only as a garage for the automobile 11, but also as a showcase for the automobile 11. 3, a medium 121 such as the QR code described above is also attached to the side of the mobile container 12. The medium 121 stores the URL of a specific website. The specific website includes detailed information about the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12, as well as means for communicating with the seller B (such as a chat function, or listing an email address and phone number). Therefore, the user U can obtain detailed information about the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 and communicate with the seller B by reading the medium 121 using the user terminal 21 and accessing a specific website.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the internal configuration of the mobile container of FIGS. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the top surface (roof) of the mobile container of FIGS. As shown in FIG. 4, an electricity storage device 122 is provided inside the mobile container 12. As shown in FIG. 5, a solar panel 123 is provided on the roof of the mobile container 12. That is, the electricity generated by the solar panel 123 is charged and stored in the electricity storage device 122. The electricity storage device 122 supplies electricity to drive electrical devices used within the mobile container 12 (for example, the above-mentioned surveillance camera, audio equipment used when the user U visits or when the automobile 11 is on display, etc.).

[0027] In summary, seller B can sell the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 individually, or can sell them as a set 1. The movable container 12 constituting the set 1 has the following first to third functions. The first function is to store the automobile 11 to be moved and to be mounted on or towed by the transportation vehicle T to move together with the transportation vehicle T (see the central diagram in FIG. 1). The second function is to serve as a display case for automobiles 11 by storing automobiles 11 for sale and setting them up at a sales location, or storing automobiles 11 for viewing at a viewing location (see the left diagram in Figure 1). The third function is to be installed in a location specified by the user (for example, the garden of the house H of the user U in FIG. 1) and serve as a garage when the user uses the automobile 11 (see the diagram on the right side of FIG. 1). The automobile 11 constituting the set 1 is housed in a mobile container 12.

[0028] This service using such a set product 1 can achieve the following first to tenth effects compared to the conventional method of selling individual automobiles (hereinafter referred to as the "conventional method").

[0029] The first effect is as follows. That is, the conventional method involves lining up cars on a large plot of land, setting up offices or the like on part of that land, and selling the cars there. In contrast, with this service, the cars 11 can be displayed as a set of products 1 in a small area, making it easier for businesses such as seller B to expand or reduce their business. In other words, businesses can diversify using a strategy similar to that of a "car vending machine."

[0030] The second effect is as follows. That is, owners who purchase historic cars using conventional methods must store their cars in a separate garage at their home, etc. This makes it difficult for people living in small houses or apartments to become owners of historic cars. In contrast, with this service, a mobile container 12 can be placed on land prepared by a business such as seller B, or on land prepared by the user U himself (such as a parking lot), and the historic car 11 can be stored there. This makes it easy for the user U to become the owner of a historic car, not only for the resident of the house H with a garden shown in FIG. 1, but also for the resident of a small house or apartment. Furthermore, by using the above-mentioned management and maintenance service in combination, the business operator (or the contractor) can perform battery charging, car washing, waxing, coating, vehicle inspection and maintenance, etc., on the automobile 11. This allows the user U to prevent deterioration of the automobile 11, and for businesses such as the seller B, it leads to regular income.

[0031] The third effect is as follows: That is, according to this service, the user U of the set 1 of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 does not have to be a single person, but may be multiple owners. In this way, by having multiple owners own the vehicle and sharing the costs, each of the multiple owners can use the vehicle 11 whenever they want.

[0032] The fourth effect is as follows: That is, according to this service, a business can be conducted in which multiple sets of the set product 1 of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 are prepared and scattered in multiple locations, and subscriptions are used for all of the automobiles 11 in the multiple locations. The person who conducts this business (which may be a user U or a business operator) can make a profit.

[0033] The fifth effect is as follows: That is, with this service, a business operator (such as a provider of this service) not shown in Fig. 1 can entrust sales to a car dealership (such as Seller B in Fig. 1) and promote sales of the set 1 of the garage (mobile container 12) and historic car (car 11) at the dealership. This leads to advertising for the car dealership and also establishes a sales route for luxury cars.

[0034] The sixth effect is as follows: That is, according to this service, as described above, a smart key is installed at the entrance for opening and closing the garage (mobile container 12), and an ID is issued when a user U (owner or user) uses the automobile 11, and the ID is used to unlock the smart key and open the entrance. By adopting such a system, it becomes easy to manage the use of the automobile 11 by one or more users U, like car sharing.

[0035] The seventh effect is as follows: In other words, with this service, a land owner can become a seller B by placing a set 1 of an automobile 11 and a mobile container 12 on his / her own land, or can rent out his / her own land to said seller B, or become the owner of an automobile museum, and so on, and thus develop such a business with little capital.

[0036] The eighth effect is as follows: That is, the prices of historic cars, old cars, and classic cars are currently rising. Therefore, in this service, by adopting such cars as the automobile 11 and configuring the set product 1, it becomes a valid investment.

[0037] The ninth effect is as follows: In other words, many classic car museums that operate using traditional methods often go bankrupt due to a lack of visitors. In contrast, by adopting this service, it is possible to disperse multiple sets 1 (automobiles 11 and mobile containers 12) with a small amount of capital, and furthermore, to make a profit by selling the sets 1 (automobiles 11 and mobile containers 12). When withdrawing, it is possible to sell the sets 1 while leaving the garage (mobile containers 12) and automobiles 11 as they are or by moving them.

[0038] The tenth effect is as follows: In other words, in Japan, buildings over 10m^2 normally require a building confirmation application. However, in this service, the garage (mobile container 12) is sold as a component of the set product 1, so it does not qualify as a building and does not require a building confirmation application.

[0039] To sum up the first to tenth effects, this service creates new value in the form of a set item 1 consisting of an automobile 11 and a mobile container 12, making it possible to sell automobiles 11 and run a museum even without the need for a large amount of land, and can provide a new business model that makes it possible to conduct transactions based on the new value of this set item 1.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, additional functions can be realized by further equipping the mobile container 12 with certain components, and as shown in Figures 8 and 9, additional functions can be realized by combining two or more mobile containers 12. By combining such additional functions, the set product 1 can be used for a variety of purposes, creating even more new value and providing even more new business models.

[0041] FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a second example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of FIGS. 2 to 5. A component 124 is provided on the underside of the long side (the glazed viewing side shown in FIG. 6) of the mobile container 12 of the second example set item 1 shown in FIG. 6, which provides the additional function of creating space that can be used by people, etc. Member 124 is a plate-like member having an area approximately equal to that of the floor of the mobile container 12, and is normally stored below the floor of the mobile container 12 as shown on the left side of Figure 6. If necessary, it can be slid forward as shown on the right side of Figure 6, allowing the upper surface of member 124 itself to function as space. When the set 1 is installed at a sales location or an appreciation location, the space formed on the upper surface of the member 124 as shown on the right side of Fig. 6 can be used as a negotiation space between a prospective buyer of the automobile 11 and a salesperson, or as a place to rest and relax for those who appreciate the automobile 11, by arranging tables and chairs, for example. In the latter case, the set 1 can be used not only as a museum for the automobile 11, but also for new purposes such as a cafe where one can have coffee while appreciating the automobile 11. Alternatively, the purchaser can move the set 1 to a camping site or the like and arrange it as shown on the right side of Fig. 6, so that it can be used as a place for activities such as camping (a place to eat, rest, etc.).

[0042] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a third example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of FIGS. 2 to 5 and the second example of FIG. 6. A component 125 is provided above the long side surface (the glazed viewing side surface shown in FIG. 6) of the mobile container 12 of the third example set item 1 shown in FIG. 7, which provides the additional function of creating space that can be used by people, etc. Component 124 is a plate-like component having an area approximately equal to that of the upper surface of the mobile container 12, and is normally stored below the upper surface of the mobile container 12 as shown on the left side of Figure 7. If necessary, it can be slid forward as shown on the right side of Figure 7 (and, if necessary, supported between the component and the ground (or floor) by something like a support), allowing the space below component 125 to function. When the set 1 is installed at a sales location or an appreciation location, the space formed below the members 125 as shown on the right side of Fig. 7 can be used as a negotiation space between a prospective buyer of the automobile 11 and a salesperson by arranging tables and chairs, or as a place for viewers of the automobile 11 to rest and relax. In the latter case, the set 1 can be used not only as a museum for the automobile 11, but also for new purposes such as a cafe where one can have coffee while appreciating the automobile 11. Alternatively, a purchaser can move the set 1 to a camping site or the like and arrange it as shown on the right side of Fig. 6, allowing it to be used as a place for activities such as camping (a place to eat, rest, etc.).

[0043] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a fourth example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of FIGS. 2 to 5, the second example of FIG. 6, and the third example of FIG. 7. In the fourth example shown in Figure 8, two sets of items 1-1 and 1-2 are paired together, and two mobile containers 12-1 and 12-2 are connected together with the long sides of each open, making it possible to perform the additional function of storing two automobiles 11-1 and 11-2. When this additional function is utilized, one of the long sides of each of the two mobile containers 12-1 and 12-2 is connected in an open state, and the other serves as an entrance and exit for the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2. Therefore, in order to allow visitors to appreciate the two automobiles 11-1 and 11-2, it is preferable to make the short sides of each of the two mobile containers 12-1 and 12-2 glass-paneled, as shown in Fig. 8.

[0044] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a fifth example of the external configuration of an embodiment of a set product of the present invention, i.e., an example of the external configuration of a mobile container in which an automobile is stored, which is different from the first example of FIGS. 2 to 5, the second example of FIG. 6, the third example of FIG. 7, and the fourth example of FIG. 8. In the fifth example shown in Figure 9, two set items 1-1 and 1-2 are paired, and the two mobile containers 12-1 and 12-2 are arranged at a predetermined distance apart along the long side, thereby enabling the additional function of forming a space A between them. In order to realize this additional function, it is preferable to place a plate-like member 126 as a roof above the space A, as shown in FIG. 9. By arranging tables and chairs in the space A, as in the second example of FIG. 6 and the third example of FIG. 7, the space A can be used as a negotiation space between the prospective purchaser of the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2 and the salesperson, or as a place for viewers of the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2 to rest and relax. In the latter case, the set items 1-1 and 1-2 can be used not only as a museum for the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2, but also for new purposes such as a cafe where one can have coffee while viewing the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2. Alternatively, the purchaser can move the set items 1-1 and 1-2 to a camping site and arrange them as shown in FIG. 9, so that the set items can be used as a place for activities such as camping (a place to eat and rest, etc.). Furthermore, the area of ​​Area A can be freely changed within a range that allows the two mobile containers 12-1 and 12-2 to be spaced apart in the lateral direction of their respective long sides. Therefore, Area A can also function as a temporary storage location for the automobiles 11-1 and 11-2, as shown in FIG. 9.

[0045] Next, the configuration of an information processing system that realizes the present service of FIG. 1 using the set product 1 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system to which the present service of FIG. 1 is applied.

[0046] The information processing system shown in FIG. 10 is configured by connecting a user terminal 21, a seller terminal 22, a server 23, and a maintenance person terminal 24 so as to be able to communicate with each other via a predetermined network such as the Internet.

[0047] The server 23 is an information processing device managed by a party (hereinafter referred to as the "service provider") that provides the present service in Fig. 1. The server 23 exchanges various information with the user terminal 21, the seller terminal 22, and the maintenance terminal 24, and executes various processes for providing the present service.

[0048] The user terminal 21 is an information processing device operated by a user U, and is configured, for example, by a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like. The seller terminal 22 is an information processing device operated by the seller B, and is configured, for example, by a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like. The maintenance person terminal 24 is an information processing device operated by the maintenance person M, and is configured, for example, with a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like.

[0049] Next, a hardware configuration of the server 23 that executes various processes for providing this service will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the server in FIG.

[0050] The server 23 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 231, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 232, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 233, a bus 234, an input / output interface 235, an output unit 236, an input unit 237, a memory unit 238, a communication unit 239, and a drive 240.

[0051] The CPU 231 executes various processes according to a program recorded in the ROM 232 or a program loaded from the storage unit 238 to the RAM 233 . The RAM 233 also stores data and the like necessary for the CPU 231 to execute various processes.

[0052] The CPU 231, the ROM 232, and the RAM 233 are connected to one another via a bus 234. An input / output interface 235 is also connected to this bus 234. An output unit 236, an input unit 237, a storage unit 238, a communication unit 239, and a drive 240 are connected to the input / output interface 235.

[0053] The output unit 236 is composed of various displays, various speakers, etc., and outputs various information as images and sounds. The input unit 237 is configured with various hardware devices and the like, and inputs various types of information. The storage unit 238 is configured with a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or the like, and stores various data. The communication unit 239 controls communications with other devices (eg, the user terminal 21, the seller terminal 22, and the maintenance person terminal 24 in FIG. 10) via a network N including the Internet.

[0054] The drive 240 is provided as necessary. Removable media 250, which is a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like, is appropriately attached to the drive 240. A program read from the removable media 250 by the drive 240 is installed in the storage unit 238 as necessary. The removable media 250 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 238 in the same manner as the storage unit 238.

[0055] FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the server of FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, in the CPU 231 of the server 23, a garage / vehicle monitoring section 301, a garage / vehicle sales control section 302, a garage / vehicle movement control section 303, and a garage / vehicle maintenance control section 304 function.

[0056] The garage / vehicle monitoring unit 301 monitors the mobile container 12 and the automobile 11 stored in the mobile container 12 . For example, the garage / vehicle monitoring unit 301 remotely controls a monitoring camera of the mobile container 12 to obtain video from the monitoring camera and provides the video to the maintenance person terminal 24 and the user terminal 21 . For example, the garage / vehicle monitoring unit 301 manages the smart key at the entrance of the mobile container 12 and issues an ID for unlocking the smart key to a terminal (e.g., user terminal 21) of a person using the automobile 11 (e.g., user U).

[0057] The garage / vehicle sales control unit 302 controls the execution of various processes related to the sale of the set 1 of the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 in the sales step on the left side of FIG. For example, when a medium 121 such as a QR code (registered trademark) attached to the mobile container 12 is read by the user terminal 21, the garage / vehicle sales control unit 302 causes a specified website containing detailed information about the automobile 11 and the mobile container 12 to be displayed on the browser of the user terminal 21, etc. Also, for example, if the website is equipped with a chat function, the garage / vehicle sales control unit 302 executes various processes to realize chat between the user terminal 21 (user U) and the seller terminal 22 (seller B). Also, for example, the garage / vehicle sales control unit 302 executes various processes for the user U to purchase the set item 1, such as a process for concluding an electronic contract for the purchase.

[0058] The garage / vehicle movement control unit 303 executes various controls for the mobile container 12 in which the automobile 11 is stored to be loaded onto or towed by the transport vehicle T and moved. For example, the garage / vehicle movement control unit 303 executes various processes related to securing the transport vehicle T and its driver, setting routes, and the like. Also, for example, the garage / vehicle movement control unit 303 cooperates with the garage / vehicle monitoring unit 301 to monitor the conditions inside the mobile container 12 while it is moving, and if any abnormality occurs with the automobile 11, notifies the driver of the transport vehicle T, etc.

[0059] The garage / vehicle maintenance control unit 304 functions in the use step of Fig. 1. That is, the garage / vehicle maintenance control unit 304 executes various processes for providing the user U with monitoring services and management / maintenance services while appropriately transmitting and receiving various information to the user terminal 21 and the maintenance person terminal 24.

[0060] Although an embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the scope that can achieve the object of the present invention are included in the present invention.

[0061] For example, in the above embodiment, the services provided for the set product 1 are a monitoring service and a management and maintenance service, but the services are not limited to this. In other words, the service provided for the set product 1 is a service for at least one of the mobile container 12 and the automobile 11 after the sale, and at least one of the services of monitoring, management, and maintenance is sufficient.

[0062] For example, in the above embodiment, the mobile container 12 is equipped with the solar panel 123 and the power storage device 122, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the mobile container 12 can have an optional power generation unit and an optional power storage unit that stores the electricity generated by the power generation unit.

[0063] For example, in the above embodiment, a movable container 12 is employed, but the present invention is not particularly limited to this. For example, any container such as a towable showcase may be used as long as it has the following first to third functions. The first function is a function of being mounted on or towed by a transportation vehicle T in a state in which the automobile 11 to be moved is stored and moves together with the transportation vehicle T. The second function is to serve as a display case for the automobiles 11 to be sold by storing them in the storage space and setting them up at the sales location, or to serve as a display case for the automobiles 11 to be viewed by storing them in the storage space and setting them up at the viewing location. The third function is to be installed at a location designated by a user and to function as a garage when the user uses the vehicle 11.

[0064] For example, the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 11 is merely an example for achieving the object of the present invention, and is not particularly limited.

[0065] In addition, the functional block diagram shown in Fig. 12 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. In other words, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and the type of functional block used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example in Fig. 12. Furthermore, the locations of the functional blocks are not limited to the example in FIG. 12 and may be arbitrary. Furthermore, one functional block may be configured as a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination of both.

[0066] When the processing of each functional block is executed by software, the program constituting the software is installed into a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium. The computer may be a computer built into dedicated hardware, or may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, such as a server, a general-purpose smartphone, or a personal computer.

[0067] A recording medium containing such a program is not only composed of removable media that is distributed separately from the device body in order to provide each user with the program, but also composed of a recording medium that is provided to each user in a state in which it is pre-installed in the device body.

[0068] In this specification, the steps of describing a program to be recorded on a recording medium include not only processes that are performed chronologically according to the order, but also processes that are not necessarily performed chronologically but are executed in parallel or individually.

[0069] In addition, in this specification, the term "system" refers to an overall device that is composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, etc.

[0070] In summary, a set product to which the present invention is applied may have the following configuration and may take a variety of different embodiments. That is, the set to which the present invention is applied (for example, set 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 10) is A first function of carrying or towing a vehicle to be moved (e.g., vehicle 11 in the moving step in the central diagram of FIG. 1) in a stored state and moving together with the vehicle for transportation (e.g., vehicle for transportation T such as a truck in FIG. 1); A second function of being a display case for the automobile to be sold (e.g., automobile 11 in the sales step in the left diagram of FIG. 1) by being stored and set up in a sales location, or a display case for the automobile to be appreciated by being stored and set up in an appreciation location; and a third function of being installed in a location designated by a user (e.g., user U in FIG. 1 ) (e.g., the garden of user U's house H on the right side of FIG. 1 ) and serving as a garage when the user uses the car; A container (e.g., the mobile container 12 of FIGS. 1 to 10) having A vehicle to be housed in the container (e.g., vehicle 11 in FIGS. 1 to 10 ); Equipped with.

[0071] In this way, just as it is possible to sell cars or run a museum even without a large amount of land, a new business model can be provided that creates new value in the form of a set consisting of a car and a container, and enables transactions to be conducted based on this new value of the set.

[0072] In addition, the container and the car can be sold separately. It is possible to do so.

[0073] In addition, the container and / or the vehicle are sold with at least one of post-sale services of monitoring, management, and maintenance (for example, the above-mentioned "monitoring service" and "management and maintenance service"); It is possible to do so.

[0074] A medium (e.g., a medium 121 such as a QR code in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3 ) having information about the vehicle to be sold and a URL of a website containing information about the vehicle is attached to the container. It is possible to do so.

[0075] The container includes a power generation unit (for example, the solar panel 123 in FIG. 5), a power storage unit (for example, the power storage device 122 in FIG. 4) that stores the power generated by the power generation unit, and may have the following structure:

[0076] The container further has a predetermined member that exhibits a predetermined additional function (for example, member 124 in FIG. 6 or member 125 in FIG. 7 that exhibits an additional function of creating a predetermined space). It is possible.

[0077] A plurality of the set items (for example, in the examples of FIGS. 7 and 8, two set items 1) are treated as a unit, The containers of the plurality of set items are combined to perform a predetermined additional function (in the example of FIG. 7, the additional function is to store two automobiles 11-1 and 11-2, and in the example of FIG. 8, the additional function is to create a predetermined space). It is possible to do so. [Explanation of symbols]

[0078] 1: Set product, 11: Automobiles, 12: Mobile containers, 21: user terminal, 22: Seller terminal, 23: Server, 24: Maintenance personnel terminal, 121: Medium, 122: Electricity storage device, 123: Solar panels, 124: Materials, 125: Materials, 126: Materials, 231: CPU, 232;ROM, 233: RAM, 234: Bus, 235: input / output interface, 236: input section, 237: output section, 238: Memory section, 239: Communications Department, 240: Drive, 250: Removable media, 301: Garage and vehicle monitoring department, 302: Garage and vehicle sales control department, 303: Garage / vehicle movement control unit, 304: Garage and vehicle maintenance control section, B: Seller U:User M: Maintenance person

Claims

1. a first function of being mounted on or towed by a transport vehicle while storing a vehicle to be moved and moving together with the transport vehicle; A second function of providing a display case for the automobiles to be sold in a stored state at a sales location or providing a display case for the automobiles to be viewed in a stored state at a viewing location; and A third function of being installed at a location designated by a user and serving as a garage when the user uses the vehicle; A container having A vehicle to be contained in the container; A set product equipped with the above.

2. Each of the container and the car is available for sale. The set product according to claim 1.

3. The container and / or the vehicle are sold with at least one of post-sale services including monitoring, management, and maintenance. The set product according to claim 1.

4. A medium having information about the automobile to be sold and a URL of a website containing sales information is attached to the container; The set product according to claim 1.

5. The container includes a power generation unit, a power storage unit that stores the power generated by the power generation unit, and The set of claim 1 , comprising:

6. The container further has a predetermined member that exhibits a predetermined additional function. The set product according to claim 1.

7. A plurality of the set items are treated as a unit, The containers of the plurality of set items are combined to perform a predetermined additional function. The set product according to claim 1.

8. A method of using a set consisting of a car and a container capable of housing the car, comprising: A first step in which the container in which the automobile to be moved is stored is mounted on or towed by a transport vehicle and moves together with the transport vehicle; a second step of placing the container at a sales location with the automobile to be sold stored therein, or at a viewing location with the automobile to be viewed stored therein, thereby becoming a display case for the automobile; A third step of installing the vehicle at a location designated by a user and serving as a garage when the user uses the vehicle; How to use the set including:

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