Vehicle inspection support system

The vehicle inspection support system addresses efficiency and judgment variation issues in commercial vehicle inspections by integrating an in-vehicle device and portable terminal for standardized inspection content and location guidance, improving accuracy and completeness of vehicle checks.

JP2025084429AActive Publication Date: 2025-06-03YAZAKI CORP
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Application Number
JP2023198329
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2023-11-22
Publication Date
2025-06-03
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-22

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Technical Problem

Commercial vehicle operators face efficiency challenges and judgment variations in pre-operation inspections due to driver shortages and reduced overtime hours, particularly in visual inspections where experience-based judgments can lead to errors.

Method used

A vehicle inspection support system comprising an in-vehicle device and a portable terminal that includes a display unit, input unit, and terminal control unit to generate control signals for vehicle equipment, enabling efficient and standardized inspections through integrated inspection content and location guidance.

Benefits of technology

The system enhances inspection efficiency by eliminating the need for back-and-forth movement within the vehicle and reduces judgment variations by providing standardized inspection methods and content, ensuring accurate and complete vehicle checks.

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Abstract

To provide a vehicle inspection support system that can improve efficiency in vehicle inspection and suppress variation in determination caused according to experience values of inspectors.SOLUTION: A vehicle inspection support system 1 includes: an on-vehicle device 11 mounted on a vehicle 10; and a portable terminal 20 carried by an inspector of the vehicle 10 and having an inspection content for the vehicle 10. The on-vehicle device 11 includes a vehicle control unit 13 that controls a vehicle instrument 14 on the basis of control signals from the portable terminal 20. The portable terminal 20 includes: a display unit capable of displaying the inspection content; an input unit that accepts input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle instrument 14 when control of the vehicle instrument 14 is necessary; and a terminal control unit 22 capable of generating control signals on the basis of the input. The inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items linked to inspection methods and the inspection contents corresponding to the vehicle 10.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle inspection support system.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, operators of commercial vehicles such as taxis and trucks are obliged to inspect the vehicle before operation. For this reason, systems for supporting pre-operation inspection of vehicles have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] By the way, in recent years, in the commercial vehicle business, there is a shortage of drivers due to aging and labor shortages. Under such circumstances, due to the revision of the laws related to work style reform, etc., the overtime work hours are reduced, so efficiency is required in driver operations. In particular, further efficiency improvement is required in the pre-operation inspection that is routinely performed. In addition, in the pre-operation inspection, especially visual inspection, it is often judged based on the experience of the inspector (for example, the driver). On the other hand, when a new driver is hired as a countermeasure against the revision of the laws related to work style reform, etc., there is a risk of errors in judgment and omission of inspection items due to lack of experience in the pre-operation inspection. As described above, there is room for improvement in vehicle inspection (pre-operation inspection).

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle inspection support system that can improve efficiency and suppress variations in judgment based on the experience value of the inspector in vehicle inspection.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the vehicle inspection support system according to the present invention is characterized by the following. A vehicle inspection support system including an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle and a portable terminal carried by an inspector of the vehicle and having inspection content for the vehicle, wherein the in-vehicle device has a vehicle control unit that controls vehicle equipment based on a control signal from the portable terminal, and the portable terminal has a display unit capable of displaying the inspection content, an input unit that receives an input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle equipment when control of the vehicle equipment is necessary, and a terminal control unit capable of generating the control signal based on the input, wherein the inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items associated with an inspection method and inspection content corresponding to the vehicle, and it is a vehicle inspection support system.

Advantages of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, when control of vehicle equipment is necessary, based on an input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle equipment, the terminal control unit generates a control signal, and based on this control signal, the vehicle control unit controls the vehicle equipment. As a result, in this configuration, for example, it is not necessary to go back and forth inside and outside the vehicle for control and inspection of vehicle equipment, and efficiency can be improved. Further, according to the present invention, the inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items associated with an inspection method and inspection content. As a result, in this configuration, for example, by enriching the description of the inspection method and inspection content associated with a plurality of inspection items, variations in judgments based on the experience values of inspectors can be suppressed.

[0008] The above is a brief description of the present invention. Further, the details of the present invention will be further clarified by reading through the embodiments for carrying out the invention described below (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") with reference to the attached drawings.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, with reference to each figure, a vehicle inspection support system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle inspection support system 1 includes an in-vehicle device 11 mounted on the vehicle 10 and a mobile terminal 20 carried by an inspector (e.g., a driver, etc.) of the vehicle 10 and having inspection content for the vehicle 10. Communication is performed between the in-vehicle device 11 and the mobile terminal 20. Note that the "content" of the present invention is, for example, an application (so-called "smartphone app") executed on the mobile terminal 20 or the like.

[0012] The vehicle 10 includes an in-vehicle device 11 and various vehicle devices 14. The in-vehicle device 11 includes a communication unit 12 and a control unit 13 (corresponding to the "vehicle control unit" of the present invention) (see FIG. 1). Note that a reading target part (not shown) described later is provided (mounted) at an arbitrary position on the vehicle 10.

[0013] The communication unit 12 can communicate with the communication unit 21 of the mobile terminal 20 described later, either by wire or wirelessly. The communication unit 12 receives, for example, a control signal of the vehicle device 14 from the communication unit 21.

[0014] The control unit 13 has, for example, a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that operates according to a program stored in the memory, and controls the vehicle device 14 in response to a control signal received from the mobile terminal 20. Further, the control unit 13 controls the vehicle 10 to be able to run or not to run.

[0015] The vehicle device 14 is various devices that can be controlled by the control unit 13, and is, for example, devices such as a headlight, a blinker, a hazard lamp, and a tail light. The vehicle device 14 that becomes an inspection point during vehicle inspection is provided with, for example, a speaker, a light, etc. (not shown), and based on the control signal received by the control unit 13 from the mobile terminal 20, sounds, lights, etc. are output from the speaker, the light, etc. to make the inspection point perceivable to the inspector.

[0016] The mobile terminal 20 includes a communication unit 21, a control unit 22 (corresponding to the "terminal control unit" of the present invention), a touch panel 23 (corresponding to the "display unit" and "input unit" of the present invention), a reading unit 24, a storage unit 25, and a speaker 26 (see FIG. 1). The mobile terminal 20 is a device such as a smartphone.

[0017] The communication unit 21 can communicate with the communication unit 12 of the in-vehicle device 11 or an external server, etc., either by wire or wirelessly. The communication unit 21 transmits, for example, a control signal of the vehicle device 14 to the communication unit 12 of the in-vehicle device 11.

[0018] The control unit 22 has, for example, a memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) that operates according to a program stored in the memory, and generates a control signal for the vehicle device 14 with respect to the in-vehicle device 11. Further, based on the information read by the reading unit 24, the control unit 22 can cause a plurality of inspection items to be displayed on the touch panel 23 (display unit), or cause the speaker 26 to output voice so as to read out the inspection locations in order based on a plurality of inspection items of the vehicle 10. Further, after the inspection is completed, the control unit 22 can reflect the inspection results input on the inspection content on an inspection form (see FIG. 5) such as a daily report.

[0019] The touch panel 23 can receive an input operation by a touch panel arranged over the display screen of the mobile terminal 20. The touch panel 23 serves as both a display unit and an input unit.

[0020] The reading unit 24 is a means for reading a read target such as a code or an IC tag provided on the vehicle. That is, the reading unit 24 is, for example, a camera of the mobile terminal 20. Note that as a method for reading the read target by the reading unit 24, near field communication (NFC), ultra-wideband wireless communication (UWB), image analysis, reading of a code provided on the vehicle 10, etc. are conceivable.

[0021] The storage unit 25 stores, for example, an inspection form (see FIG. 5) such as a daily report. Further, the storage unit 25 stores, for example, a program for the mobile terminal 20 to realize various functions.

[0022] The speaker 26 is a general speaker capable of voice output, and may be, for example, provided in the mobile terminal 20, or may be connected (retrofit) to the mobile terminal 20.

[0023] Next, a first example of the operation of the vehicle inspection support system 1 with the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 2. For example, when an inspector activates inspection content on the mobile terminal 20 and reads a code, an IC tag, or the like (a to-be-read unit) provided on the vehicle 10 with the reading unit 24 of the mobile terminal 20, the vehicle inspection support system 1 is started. Note that the vehicle inspection support system 1 may be started by the inspector reading the to-be-read unit with the reading unit 24 of the mobile terminal 20 to activate the inspection content on the mobile terminal 20. Further, when the inspector approaches the vehicle 10, the inspection content may be automatically activated on the mobile terminal 20.

[0024] For example, when an inspector activates inspection content on the mobile terminal 20 and reads a code, an IC tag, or the like provided on the vehicle 10 with the reading unit 24, the mobile terminal 20 recognizes the vehicle 10 (Sp1), and a plurality of inspection items associated with the inspection methods and inspection contents corresponding to the vehicle 10 recognized by the mobile terminal 20 are displayed (Sp2). The plurality of inspection items are displayed, for example, on the inspection content of the mobile terminal 20 as shown in FIG. 3. Thereby, the inspector can confirm the inspection items.

[0025] Incidentally, the code, the IC tag, or the like read by the reading unit 24 is arranged, for example, in front of and behind the vehicle 10, and the plurality of inspection items to be displayed can be changed in correspondence with the code, the IC tag, or the like read by the reading unit 24. That is, when the reading unit 24 reads a code, an IC tag, or the like in front of the vehicle 10, for example, it is determined that the position of the mobile terminal 20 (that is, the inspector) is in front of the vehicle 10, and only the inspection items in front of the vehicle 10 are displayed. When the reading unit 24 reads a code, an IC tag, or the like behind the vehicle 10, similarly, it is determined that the position of the mobile terminal 20 (that is, the inspector) is behind the vehicle 10, and only the inspection items behind the vehicle 10 can be displayed. In other words, in Sp2, the control unit 22 can display the inspection items based on the information read by the reading unit 24.

[0026] After the process of Sp2, whether vehicle equipment control is necessary as an inspection item is determined by the control unit 22 of the mobile terminal 20 or by the input of the inspector to the touch panel 23 on the inspection content (Sp3). As the input of the inspector to the touch panel 23, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, it is a tap on the operation buttons of the vehicle equipment 14 such as "Low Beam (Lo) SW", "High Beam (Hi) SW", "Right Turn Signal Lamp SW", "Left Turn Signal Lamp SW", "Hazard SW", etc.

[0027] When it is determined that vehicle equipment control is necessary (Yes in Sp3), a control signal is generated by the control unit 22 of the mobile terminal 20 (Sp4), the control signal is communicated via the communication units 21, 12, and the vehicle equipment 14 is controlled by the control unit 13 of the in-vehicle device 11 (Sp5). Thereafter, it is determined whether the inspection of all items is completed (Sp6). On the other hand, when it is determined that vehicle equipment control is unnecessary (No in Sp3), the process proceeds to Sp6.

[0028] Between Sp3 and Sp6, the inspector inspects the vehicle 10. In this inspection, when the inspector taps, for example, the "Low Beam (Lo) SW" shown in FIG. 3, the low beam (Lo) is lit. The inspector checks the lit low beam (Lo), and if there is no problem, for example, marks the checklist as "〇", and if there is a problem, marks the checklist as "×". In this way, the inspection of various inspection points is carried out.

[0029] In Sp6, when it is determined that the inspection of all items is completed (Yes in Sp6), the inspection result is stored on the inspection content or in the storage unit 25, etc. (Sp7), and thereafter, it is determined by the control unit 13 or the control unit 22 whether the vehicle 10 is in a state where there is no maintenance defect and can run based on the inspection result (Sp8). On the other hand, in Sp6, when it is determined that the inspection of all items is not completed (No in Sp6), the process returns to Sp3.

[0030] When it is determined at Sp8 that there are no maintenance defects or the like in the vehicle 10 based on the inspection results and the vehicle 10 is drivable (Yes at Sp8), the control unit 13 changes the vehicle 10 from the non-drivable state to the drivable state (Sp9). As a result, the vehicle 10 can run, and the vehicle inspection is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined at Sp8 that there are maintenance defects or the like in the vehicle 10 based on the inspection results and the vehicle 10 is non-drivable (No at Sp8), the vehicle 10 is maintained in the non-drivable state (Sp10). As a result, the vehicle 10 remains non-drivable, and the vehicle inspection is completed.

[0031] Thereafter, the control unit 22 acquires an inspection form (see FIG. 4) such as a daily report from the storage unit 25 of the mobile terminal 20 or an external server, and reflects the inspection results input and stored on the inspection content on the inspection form (Sp11). As a result, an inspection form such as a daily report is automatically created. The above describes the first example of the operation of the vehicle inspection support system 1.

[0032] Next, a second example of the operation of the vehicle inspection support system 1 having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG. 5. For the same processes as in the first example of the operation of the vehicle inspection support system 1, the same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

[0033] Similar to the first example above, for example, when an inspector activates the inspection content on the mobile terminal 20 and the reading unit 24 reads a code, an IC tag, or the like provided on the vehicle 10, the mobile terminal 20 recognizes the vehicle 10 (Sp1), and a plurality of inspection items associated with the inspection method and inspection content corresponding to the vehicle 10 recognized by the mobile terminal 20 are displayed (Sp2).

[0034] Then, the control unit 22 detects the current or next inspection location from a plurality of inspection items (inspection item list), generates a control signal for the control unit 13 to make the inspector perceive the current or next inspection location, and based on this control signal, the control unit 13 outputs sound, light, etc. from a speaker, a light, etc. corresponding to the current or next inspection location (Sp13). More specifically, for example, when it is detected that the inspector inputs to the checklist of the current inspection location on the inspection content, sound, light, etc. can be output from a speaker, a light, etc. corresponding to the next inspection location, and until it is detected that the inspector inputs to the checklist of the current inspection location, sound, light, etc. can be continuously output from a speaker, a light, etc. corresponding to the current inspection location. Thereby, the inspector can perceive the current or next inspection location.

[0035] Regarding the subsequent processing, the processing of Sp13 to Sp5 is repeatedly performed until the inspection of all items is completed. That is, when it is determined that the inspection of all items is not completed (No in Sp6), the process returns to the process of Sp13. Note that since other processing is the same as that in the first example above, the description is omitted. Thus, in the second example, the inspector can easily perceive (grasp) the inspection location. The above is the description of the second example of the operation of the vehicle inspection support system 1.

[0036] In the above first example and the second example, the control unit 22 may output the inspection locations in order by voice from the speaker 26 based on a plurality of inspection items (inspection item list). More specifically, for example, when it is detected that the inspector inputs to the checklist of the current inspection location on the inspection content, the speaker 26 can output by voice where the next inspection location is based on a plurality of inspection items (inspection item list).

[0037] As described above, according to this embodiment, when control of the vehicle device 14 is required, the control unit 22 generates a control signal based on an input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle device 14, and based on this control signal, the control unit 13 controls the vehicle device 14. Thereby, in this embodiment, for example, it is not necessary to go back and forth inside and outside the vehicle for control and inspection of the vehicle device 14, and efficiency can be improved. Also, according to this embodiment, the inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items in which an inspection method and inspection details are associated. Thereby, in this embodiment, for example, by enriching the description of the inspection method and inspection details associated with the plurality of inspection items, variations in judgment based on the experience of the inspector can be suppressed.

[0038] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the control unit 22 causes the display unit (touch panel 23) to display a plurality of inspection items based on the information read by the reading unit 24, so that, for example, a read unit (such as a code or an IC tag) can be set corresponding to the inspection location, and it becomes easier for the inspector to grasp the inspection location.

[0039] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the control unit 13 causes the inspection location of the vehicle 10 to be perceived by the inspector by sound or light based on the control signal, so that it becomes easier for the inspector to grasp the inspection location.

[0040] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the control unit 22 causes the inspection locations of the vehicle 10 to be output as audio in sequence by the speaker 26 based on the plurality of inspection items, so that it becomes easier for the inspector to grasp the inspection locations.

[0041] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, after all inspections of the plurality of inspection items are completed, the control unit 22 acquires a predetermined inspection form from the storage unit 25 of the mobile terminal 20 or an external server, and reflects the inspection results input on the inspection content in the inspection form. Thereby, in this embodiment, for example, by simply performing the inspection, the inspection results are reflected in the inspection form such as a daily report, so that the efficiency of the work related to vehicle inspection can be improved.

[0042] Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, after all inspections of a plurality of inspection items are completed, if it is determined that the vehicle 10 is capable of traveling, the vehicle 10 is changed from a non-travelable state to a travelable state. That is, if the inspections of all inspection items are not completed or if there is a defect in the vehicle 10, the vehicle 10 cannot travel. Thereby, the present embodiment can suppress omission of checking the inspection items and can suppress the use of the vehicle 10 with poor maintenance.

[0043] Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the method of reading the read target portion provided in the vehicle 10 by the reading unit 24 is at least one of short-range wireless communication, ultra-wideband wireless communication, image analysis by the camera function of the mobile terminal 20, and reading of a code provided in the vehicle 10. That is, as a predetermined operation of the mobile terminal 20 with respect to the vehicle 10, the inspector may simply hold the mobile terminal near the vehicle or read a code provided in the vehicle.

[0044] <Other forms> Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be appropriately modified, improved, etc. In addition, the material, shape, dimensions, number, arrangement location, etc. of each component in the above-described embodiment are arbitrary as long as the present invention can be achieved, and are not limited.

[0045] Here, the features of the embodiment of the vehicle inspection support system according to the present invention described above are briefly summarized and listed in [1] to [7] below.

[0046] [1] A vehicle inspection support system (1) including an in-vehicle device (11) mounted on a vehicle (10) and a mobile terminal (20) carried by an inspector of the vehicle (10) and having inspection content for the vehicle (10), wherein the in-vehicle device (11) has a vehicle control unit (13) that controls vehicle equipment (14) based on a control signal from the mobile terminal (20), wherein the mobile terminal (20) has a display unit (touch panel 23) capable of displaying the inspection content, an input unit (touch panel 23) that receives an input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle equipment (14) when the vehicle equipment (14) needs to be controlled; a terminal control unit (22) capable of generating the control signal based on the input; The inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items associated with an inspection method and an inspection content corresponding to the vehicle (10). Vehicle inspection assistance system (1).

[0047] According to the configuration of [1] above, when control of vehicle equipment is required, the terminal control unit generates a control signal based on the input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle equipment, and the vehicle control unit controls the vehicle equipment based on this control signal. This configuration, for example, eliminates the need to go back and forth between the inside and outside of the vehicle to control and inspect the vehicle equipment, thereby improving efficiency. According to this configuration, the inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items to which the inspection method and inspection content are linked. This configuration can suppress variation in judgment due to the experience of inspectors, for example, by enriching the description of the inspection method and inspection content linked to the plurality of inspection items.

[0048] [2] The vehicle inspection assistance system (1) according to the above [1], The portable terminal (20) further includes a reading unit (24) that reads a readable portion provided in the vehicle (10), The terminal control unit (22) displaying the plurality of inspection items on the display unit based on the information read by the reading unit (24); Vehicle inspection assistance system (1).

[0049] According to the configuration [2] above, the terminal control unit displays multiple inspection items on the display unit based on the information read by the reading unit, so that the read unit can be set to correspond to an inspection location, for example, making it easier for the inspector to understand the inspection location.

[0050] [3] The vehicle inspection support system (1) according to the above [1] or [2], wherein the vehicle control unit (13) causes the inspection location of the vehicle to be perceived by the inspector by sound or light based on the control signal, Vehicle inspection support system (1).

[0051] According to the configuration of the above [3], since the vehicle control unit causes the inspection location of the vehicle to be perceived by the inspector by sound or light based on the control signal, it becomes easier for the inspector to grasp the inspection location.

[0052] [4] The vehicle inspection support system (1) according to any one of the above [1] to [3], wherein the mobile terminal (20) further has an audio output unit (speaker 26), and the terminal control unit (22) causes the inspection locations of the vehicle (10) to be output in order by the audio output unit (speaker 26) based on the plurality of inspection items, Vehicle inspection support system (1).

[0053] According to the configuration of the above [4], since the terminal control unit causes the inspection locations of the vehicle to be output in order by the audio output unit based on the plurality of inspection items, it becomes easier for the inspector to grasp the inspection location.

[0054] [5] The vehicle inspection support system (1) according to any one of the above [1] to [4], wherein the terminal control unit (22) after all inspections of the plurality of inspection items are completed, acquires a predetermined inspection form from the storage unit (25) of the mobile terminal (20) or an external server, and reflects the inspection results input on the inspection content on the inspection form, Vehicle inspection support system (1).

[0055] According to the configuration of [5] above, after all inspections of a plurality of inspection items are completed, the terminal control unit acquires a predetermined inspection form from the storage unit of the mobile terminal or an external server, and reflects the inspection results input on the inspection content on the inspection form. Thereby, in this embodiment, for example, simply by performing an inspection, the inspection results are reflected in an inspection form such as a daily report, so that the efficiency of operations related to vehicle inspections can be improved.

[0056] [6] A vehicle inspection support system (1) according to any one of [1] to [5] above, wherein the vehicle control unit (13) after all inspections of the plurality of inspection items are completed, when it is determined that the vehicle (10) is capable of running, changes the vehicle (10) from a non-running state to a running state. Vehicle inspection support system (1).

[0057] According to the configuration of [6] above, after all inspections of a plurality of inspection items are completed, when it is determined that the vehicle is capable of running, the vehicle is changed from a non-running state to a running state. That is, when all inspection items have not been completed or there is a defect in the vehicle, the vehicle cannot run. Thereby, this configuration can suppress omission of checking inspection items, and further suppress the use of vehicles with poor maintenance.

[0058] [7] A vehicle inspection support system (1) according to any one of [1] to [6] above, the method of reading the object to be read by the reading unit (24) is at least one of short-range wireless communication, ultra-wideband wireless communication, image analysis by the camera function of the mobile terminal, and reading of a code provided on the vehicle. Vehicle inspection support system (1).

[0059] According to the configuration of [7] above, the method for reading the object to be read by the reading unit is at least one of short-range wireless communication, ultra-wideband wireless communication, image analysis by the camera function of the mobile terminal, and reading of the code provided on the vehicle. That is, as a predetermined operation of the mobile terminal with respect to the vehicle, the inspector may simply hold the mobile terminal near the vehicle, read the code provided on the vehicle, etc.

Explanation of Signs

[0060] 1 Vehicle inspection support system 10 Vehicle 11 Vehicle-mounted device 12 Communication unit 13 Control unit (vehicle control unit) 14 Vehicle equipment 20 Mobile terminal 21 Communication unit 22 Control unit (terminal control unit) 23 Touch panel 24 Reading unit 25 Storage unit 26 Speaker

Claims

1. A vehicle inspection support system comprising an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle and a portable terminal carried by an inspector of the vehicle and having inspection content for the vehicle, wherein the in-vehicle device, has a vehicle control unit that controls vehicle equipment based on a control signal from the portable terminal, and the portable terminal, has a display unit capable of displaying the inspection content, an input unit that receives an input on the inspection content for controlling the vehicle equipment when control of the vehicle equipment is required, and a terminal control unit capable of generating the control signal based on the input, wherein the inspection content includes a plurality of inspection items associated with an inspection method and inspection content corresponding to the vehicle, a vehicle inspection support system.

2. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 1, wherein the portable terminal further has a reading unit that reads a read unit provided on the vehicle, and the terminal control unit, displays the plurality of inspection items on the display unit based on information read by the reading unit, a vehicle inspection support system.

3. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle control unit, makes the inspector perceive an inspection location of the vehicle by sound or light based on the control signal, a vehicle inspection support system.

4. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 1, wherein the portable terminal further has an audio output unit, and the terminal control unit, outputs the inspection locations of the vehicle in order through the audio output unit based on the plurality of inspection items, a vehicle inspection support system.

5. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 1, wherein the terminal control unit, after all inspections of the plurality of inspection items are completed, acquires a predetermined inspection form from a storage unit of the portable terminal or an external server and reflects the inspection results input on the inspection content on the inspection form, a vehicle inspection support system.

6. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle control unit, after all inspections of the plurality of inspection items are completed and when it is determined that the vehicle is capable of running, changes the vehicle from a non-running state to a running state, a vehicle inspection support system.

7. The vehicle inspection support system according to claim 2, wherein the method of reading the read unit by the reading unit is, At least one of short-range wireless communication, ultra-wideband wireless communication, image analysis by the camera function of the mobile terminal, and reading of a code provided in the vehicle. Vehicle inspection support system.

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