Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To enable equipment desired by a user to be selected while suppressing a payment amount of a user using a vehicle.SOLUTION: An information processing device is provided with a control part configured so as to execute acquiring information on a price of a first part being a part to be reused in reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle, acquiring information on a deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle, acquiring information on cost to be generated to reuse the first part in accordance with the information on the deterioration of the first part, acquiring information on a second part being a part other than the first part to be equipped with the second vehicle in reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, acquiring information on a price of the second part, and outputting information on a price of the second vehicle in accordance with information on the price of the first part, the information on the cost generated to reuse the first part, and the information on the price of the second part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and a program.

Background Art

[0002] A technique for calculating a lease fee for each unit period (for example, monthly) based on the total lease amount and the lease scheduled period is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to enable a user to select equipment desired by the user while suppressing the payment amount of the user who uses the vehicle.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure is obtaining information on the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle, obtaining information on deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle, obtaining information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part according to the information on deterioration of the first part, when reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtaining information on a second part that is a part other than the first part and is a part equipped in the second vehicle, obtaining information on the price of the second part, Outputting information on the price of the second vehicle according to information on the price of the first part, information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and information on the price of the second part; An information processing apparatus including a control unit configured to perform the above.

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is A computer Obtaining information on the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle; Obtaining information on the deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle; Obtaining information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part according to the information on the deterioration of the first part; When reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtaining information on a second part that is a part other than the first part and is equipped in the second vehicle; Obtaining information on the price of the second part; Outputting information on the price of the second vehicle according to information on the price of the first part, information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and information on the price of the second part; An information processing method for performing the above.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure is To a computer Obtaining information on the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle; Obtaining information on the deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle; Obtaining information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part according to the information on the deterioration of the first part; When reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtaining information on a second part that is a part other than the first part and is equipped in the second vehicle; Obtaining information regarding the price of the second part; Outputting information regarding the price of the second vehicle according to the information regarding the price of the first part, the information regarding the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the information regarding the price of the second part; It is a program for causing the above to be executed.

[0008] Also, another aspect of the present disclosure is a storage medium that non-temporarily stores the above program.

Advantages of the Invention

[0009] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to select equipment desired by the user while suppressing the payment amount of the user who uses the vehicle.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] When entering into a lease contract, if a user selects optional parts or a higher-grade vehicle, equipment that the user does not need may be installed, which may result in a high lease fee. The same applies when purchasing a vehicle. Also, when leasing a used vehicle, even if the user desires certain equipment, it may be difficult to install it on the vehicle. For example, when purchasing a used vehicle, it is difficult to change the seats or interior, or to add a driving assistance system.

[0012] Therefore, an information processing apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure acquires information regarding the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle, acquires information regarding the deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle, acquires information regarding the cost incurred for reusing the first part according to the information regarding the deterioration of the first part, acquires information regarding a second part that is a part other than the first part and is equipped on the second vehicle when reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, and acquires information regarding the price of the second part. The information processing apparatus includes a control unit configured to output information regarding the price of the second vehicle according to the information regarding the price of the first part, the information regarding the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the information regarding the price of the second part. The control unit is configured to output information regarding the price of the second vehicle according to the information regarding the price of the first part, the information regarding the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the information regarding the price of the second part.

[0013] The first vehicle is a vehicle that can be used by a user for a certain period by entering into a contract such as lease, subscription, or rental. The second vehicle is a vehicle reproduced from the first vehicle. The second vehicle may be a vehicle that can be used by a user for a certain period by entering into a contract such as lease, subscription, or rental, or may be a vehicle for sale. The first vehicle is, for example, a connected car capable of communicating with an information processing device. The first vehicle is configured to include a first part. The first part is a part that is reused when the first vehicle is reproduced into the second vehicle.

[0014] The amount paid by the user of the second vehicle when using the second vehicle is determined according to the price of the first part, the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the price of the second part. The first part may deteriorate during the use of the first vehicle. Due to this deterioration, repairs etc. may be required when reusing the first part. The cost incurred when performing such repairs etc. is borne by the user of the second vehicle. Therefore, the control unit acquires information regarding the deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle. Then, according to the information regarding the deterioration of the first part, the control unit acquires information regarding the cost incurred for reusing the first part. The cost incurred for reusing the first part includes, for example, the cost incurred when repairing, adjusting, or replacing parts of the first part to restore its function.

[0015] Also, the control unit acquires information regarding the second part, for example, from the user's terminal. The second part is, for example, equipment selected by the user. The second vehicle is configured by the combination of the first part and the second part. Note that the second part may include new equipment and equipment that is mounted on the first vehicle and reused. The second part may include a plurality of equipment. A price is set for the second part, and the control unit acquires information regarding the price. This information regarding the price may be stored in the information processing device.

[0016] The user of the second vehicle is also responsible for the price corresponding to the first part to be reused. However, the price of the first part in the second vehicle is set lower than the price of the first part when it is new. Here, even when the first vehicle is in use, the user of the first vehicle has paid a fee for the first part. Therefore, the user of the second vehicle may be made to bear the price obtained by subtracting the amount already paid for the first part from the price of the first part when it is new. At this time, the longer the usage period of the first part, the lower the price of the first part may be set.

[0017] Then, the control unit outputs information regarding the price of the second vehicle. The information regarding the price of the second vehicle may be output, for example, to the terminal of the user who requests the use of the second vehicle. At this time, the control unit may generate a command to display the price of the second vehicle on the user's terminal and transmit it to the user's terminal. The price of the second vehicle may include, for example, a lease fee when the second vehicle is leased or a selling price when the second vehicle is sold. The price of the second vehicle includes the price of the first part, the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the price of the second part. Since the price of the first part becomes lower according to, for example, the usage period of the first part, the price of the first part that the user of the second vehicle should pay is lower than the price when it is new. Also, only the second part selected by the user can be attached. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the attachment of unnecessary equipment, and it is possible to suppress the price of the second part from becoming high. And, for example, if the sum of the price of the first part and the cost incurred for reusing the first part is set to be lower than the price of the first part when it is new, the second vehicle can be used at a lower cost than when the user leases a new vehicle or purchases a new vehicle. For example, when the degree of deterioration of the first part is equal to or higher than a threshold value, or when there is a predetermined accident history, the cost incurred for reusing the first part may become high, so such a first part may not be reused. When the degree of deterioration of the first part is equal to or higher than a threshold value, or when there is a predetermined accident history, the cost incurred for reusing the first part may become high, so such a first part may not be reused.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The configurations of the following embodiments are examples, and the present disclosure is not limited to the configurations of the embodiments. Also, the following embodiments can be combined as much as possible.

[0019] <First Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a system 1 according to an embodiment. In the example of FIG. 1, the system 1 includes a vehicle 10, a server 30, a user terminal 40, and a factory terminal 50. The vehicle 10 includes a first vehicle 10A before regeneration and a second vehicle 10B after regeneration. The second vehicle 10B is a vehicle that has regenerated the first vehicle 10A. The first vehicle 10A is a vehicle that has been used as a leased vehicle. The second vehicle 10B is, for example, a vehicle that is re-leased. The first vehicle 10A and the second vehicle 10B are vehicles having equipment 22 selected by each user via the user terminal 40. The vehicle 10 includes a base part 21 that is reused when the vehicle 10 is regenerated and equipment 22 that is not reused and is newly selected by the user.

[0020] The base part 21 is a part that is reused when the first vehicle 10A is regenerated into the second vehicle 10B, and includes, for example, an electronic platform, a monocoque body, an engine, an electric motor, and accessories. The base part 21 has a usage period of, for example, 8 years or less and is reused until the end of the regeneration service period if there are no particular problems. In this case, the second vehicle 10B may be further regenerated. The case of no particular problems here means, for example, when the degree of deterioration of the base part 21 is less than the threshold value or when there is no repair history due to an accident. The base part 21 is an example of a first part.

[0021] The equipment 22 selected by the user (hereinafter also referred to as selected equipment 22) includes, for example, a safe driving support system, an engine hood, front and rear fenders, doors, back doors, rocker moldings, emblems, lamps, exterior, instrument panel, interior, seats, seat belts, tires, wheels, audio, navigation devices, and the like. The selected equipment 22 is an example of a second part.

[0022] The server 30 is a computer that provides the lease service of the vehicle 10 online. The server 30 is managed by, for example, a leasing company. A user who uses the online lease service accesses a lease site (a website for leasing the vehicle 10) through the web browser of the user terminal 40 and applies for leasing the vehicle 10. At this time, as an option, the equipment 22 can be selected. The server 30 determines the lease fee of the second vehicle 10B, including the price corresponding to the base unit 21, the cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21 of the first vehicle 10A, and the price corresponding to the equipment 22 selected by the user.

[0023] Note that the factory terminal 50 in FIG. 1 is a terminal used at a place where information of the vehicle 10 can be obtained, such as a factory or an automobile dealer that inspects or maintains the vehicle 10. In the factory, the vehicle 10 is maintained, and information regarding the maintenance of the vehicle 10, information regarding the state of the vehicle 10, and information regarding the accident history of the vehicle 10 are transmitted to the server 30. Note that the factory terminal 50 according to the present embodiment is not necessarily required.

[0024] The server 30 presents the lease fee to the user terminal 40 via, for example, an Internet website, and enters into a lease contract based on the information input by the user to the user terminal 40. In the present embodiment, the server 30 is configured to be able to execute a web server for interacting with the user terminal 40. When the user accesses the web server through the browser of the user terminal 40, the server 30 causes the web page for presenting the lease fee to be displayed on the browser of the user terminal 40. Then, when the server 30 receives a request for entering into a lease contract from the user terminal 40, the server 30 performs processing for the lease contract.

[0025] The user terminal 40 is a computer used by a user who utilizes the lease site. For example, a web browser is installed on the user terminal 40. Using this web browser, the user concludes a lease contract for the vehicle 10. Note that the conclusion of the lease contract is not limited to the web browser and may be performed by other application software. When concluding the lease contract, information regarding the lease fee is transmitted from the server 30 to the user terminal 40.

[0026] The vehicle 10, the server 30, the user terminal 40, and the factory terminal 50 are connected by a network N1. Note that the network N1 is, for example, a worldwide public communication network such as the Internet, and a WAN (Wide Area Network) or other communication network may be adopted. Further, the network N1 may include a telephone communication network such as a mobile phone or a wireless communication network such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0027] Next, based on FIG. 2, the hardware configurations of the vehicle 10, the server 30, the user terminal 40, and the factory terminal 50 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the configuration of each of the vehicle 10, the server 30, the user terminal 40, and the factory terminal 50 that constitute the system 1 according to the embodiment.

[0028] The server 30 has a computer configuration. The server 30 provides a lease service to the user. The server 30 includes a processor 301, a main storage unit 302, an auxiliary storage unit 303, and a communication unit 304. These are interconnected by a bus. Note that the server 30 is an example of an information processing device. Further, the processor 301 is an example of a control unit.

[0029] The processor 301 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), or the like. The processor 301 controls the server 30 and performs various information processing operations. Calculations are performed. The main memory unit 302 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc. The auxiliary storage unit 303 is, for example, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), a hard disk drive (HDD), a removable medium, etc. The auxiliary storage unit 303 stores an operating system (OS), various programs, various tables, etc. The processor 301 loads the programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 303 into the working area of the main memory unit 302 and executes them. Through the execution of these programs, each component, etc. is controlled. As a result, the server 30 realizes a function that meets a predetermined purpose. The main memory unit 302 and the auxiliary storage unit 303 are computer-readable recording media. Note that the server 30 may be a single computer or a combination of multiple computers working in cooperation. Also, the information stored in the auxiliary storage unit 303 may be stored in the main memory unit 302. Further, the information stored in the main memory unit 302 may be stored in the auxiliary storage unit 303.

[0030] The communication unit 304 is a means for communicating with the vehicle 10, the user terminal 40, and the factory terminal 50 via the network N1. The communication unit 304 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication. The LAN interface board and the wireless communication circuit are connected to the network N1.

[0031] The user terminal 40 is, for example, a small computer such as a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal information terminal, a wearable computer (such as a smartwatch), or a personal computer (PC).

[0032] The user terminal 40 includes a processor 401, a main memory unit 402, an auxiliary storage unit 403, an input unit 404, a display 405, and a communication unit 406. These are interconnected by a bus. Since the processor 401, main memory unit 402, and auxiliary storage unit 403 of the user terminal 40 are the same as those of the server 30, the description thereof is omitted.

[0033] The input unit 404 is a means for receiving input operations performed by the user, such as a touch panel, a mouse, a keyboard, or a microphone, etc. The display 405 is a means for presenting information to the user, such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or an EL (Electroluminescence) panel, etc. Note that the input unit 404 and the display 405 may be configured as a single touch panel display.

[0034] The communication unit 406 is a communication means for connecting the user terminal 40 to the network N1. The communication unit 406 uses, for example, a mobile communication service (such as a telephone communication network of 6G (6th Generation), 5G (5th Generation), 4G (4th Generation), 3G (3rd Generation), LTE (Long Term Evolution), etc.) or a wireless communication network such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark) to communicate with other devices (such as the server 30, etc.) via the network N1.

[0035] The vehicle 10 includes a processor 101, a main memory unit 102, an auxiliary storage unit 103, a sensor group 104, and a communication unit 105. These are interconnected by a bus. Note that these components are not each a single module, but rather DCM (Data Communication Module), he It may also be realized by a combination of an in-vehicle device such as a head unit or a car navigation system. Since the processor 101, main memory unit 102, auxiliary storage unit 103, and communication unit 105 of the vehicle 10 are the same as those of the user terminal 40, namely the processor 401, main memory unit 402, auxiliary storage unit 403, and communication unit 406, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0036] The sensor group 104 is a plurality of sensors including, for example, sensors that detect the state of the vehicle 10 and sensors that detect the driver's operations. The sensor group 104 includes, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, an accelerator opening sensor, a steering angle sensor, a yaw rate sensor, a shift position sensor, a position information sensor (GPS sensor), a brake switch, an engine rotation speed sensor, an odometer sensor, and a battery temperature sensor. Further, the sensor group 104 may include a sensor that detects the lighting state of various warning lights.

[0037] The factory terminal 50 is a computer such as, for example, a smartphone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal information terminal, a wearable computer (such as a smartwatch), or a personal computer (PC).

[0038] The factory terminal 50 has a processor 501, a main memory unit 502, an auxiliary storage unit 503, an input unit 504, a display 505, and a communication unit 506. These are interconnected by a bus. Since the processor 501, main memory unit 502, auxiliary storage unit 503, input unit 504, display 505, and communication unit 506 of the factory terminal 50 are the same as those of the user terminal 40, namely the processor 401, main memory unit 402, auxiliary storage unit 403, input unit 404, display 405, and communication unit 406, the description thereof will be omitted.

[0039] Next, the functions of the vehicle 10, server 30, user terminal 40, and factory terminal 50 will be described. FIG. 3 shows the vehicle 10, server 30, user terminal FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating the functional configurations of the server 30 and the factory terminal 50, respectively. The server 30 includes a control unit 31 and a storage unit 32 as functional components. The processor 301 of the server 30 executes the processing of the control unit 31 by a computer program on the main storage unit 302. Note that a part of the processing of the control unit 31 may be executed by another computer connected to the network N1. The control unit 31 has a vehicle information acquisition unit 311, a charge presentation unit 312, and a contract unit 313 as functional modules.

[0040] The storage unit 32 includes a main storage unit 302 and an auxiliary storage unit 303. The storage unit 32 stores a vehicle information DB 321, an equipment information DB 322, a reproduction cost information DB 323, and a residual value information DB 324. The vehicle information DB 321, the equipment information DB 322, the reproduction cost information DB 323, and the residual value information DB 324 are, for example, relational databases constructed by a program of a database management system (DBMS) executed by the processor 301 to manage the data stored in the auxiliary storage unit 303.

[0041] The vehicle information acquisition unit 311 acquires information regarding the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as vehicle information) from the vehicle 10 and the factory terminal 50, and stores it in the vehicle information DB 321. The vehicle information includes information obtained by the self-diagnosis function (on-board diagnosis) of the vehicle 10, output data from the sensor group 104, and information regarding the maintenance of the vehicle 10. The vehicle information includes information corresponding to the deterioration of the base unit 21. Information obtained by the self-diagnosis function of the vehicle 10 and output data from the sensor group 104 are transmitted from the vehicle 10 to the server 30 at predetermined time intervals. Also, when the vehicle 10 is maintained at the factory, vehicle information is transmitted from the factory terminal 50 to the server 30. The vehicle information transmitted from the factory terminal 50 to the server 30 may include information regarding the maintenance of the vehicle 10, information regarding the state of the vehicle 10, and information regarding the accident history of the vehicle 10. Further, the information regarding the maintenance of the vehicle 10 may include, for example, information regarding the content of the maintenance. The information regarding the state of the vehicle 10 may include, for example, information regarding the state of deterioration of the interior of the vehicle 10. Note that the vehicle information transmitted from the factory terminal 50 to the server 30 may be transmitted from the factory terminal 50 to the server 30 via the vehicle 10. The vehicle information is an example of information regarding the deterioration of the first part.

[0042] When the user terminal 40 accesses the lease site, the charge presentation unit 312 calculates the lease charge when leasing the second vehicle 10B and transmits it to the user terminal 40. Thereby, the charge presentation unit 312 presents the lease charge to the user. The lease charge is the charge paid per month when the user leases the vehicle 10. The lease charge is a fixed monthly amount over the contract period. This lease charge is set, for example, so that the base unit 21 can secure profits in 6 years from the new state. Also, the lease charge may be set so that the gross profit margin is equal to or higher than a predetermined value.

[0043] Since the first vehicle 10A is a leased vehicle, the lease period is predetermined. And the first vehicle 10A is returned to the leasing company by the end of the lease contract. After the first vehicle 10A is returned to the leasing company, the leasing company regenerates the second vehicle 10B from the first vehicle 10A. Here, assume that the predetermined period before the end of the lease contract of the first vehicle 10A is the period during which the first vehicle 10A can be returned to the leasing company. Then, the charge presentation unit 312 extracts the first vehicle 10A during this predetermined period and the first vehicle 10A after this predetermined period as candidates for regenerating into the second vehicle 10B. Then, the charge presentation unit 312 can extract the first vehicle 10A even before the end of the lease contract of the first vehicle 10A. Therefore, a regeneration plan for the first vehicle 10A can be made from before the end of the lease contract of the first vehicle 10A. Also, as will be described later, since the charge presentation unit 312 calculates the lease fee based on the vehicle information of the extracted first vehicle 10A, the lease fee of the second vehicle 10B can be calculated even before the end of the lease contract of the first vehicle 10A can be.

[0044] The charge presentation unit 312 calculates the lease fee according to the price of the base unit 21, the cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21, and the price of the optional equipment 22. Here, Fig. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the breakdown of the monthly lease fees for the first vehicle 10A and the second vehicle 10B. In Fig. 4, an example is shown where the first vehicle 10A is leased for three years and then regenerated into the second vehicle 10B and leased for five years. The lease fee for the first vehicle 10A includes the monthly base amount and the monthly optional equipment amount. Note that the lease fee for the first vehicle 10A may further include taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance fees, etc. to be paid during the contract period. Also, the lease fee for the second vehicle 10B includes the monthly base amount, the monthly regeneration cost amount, and the monthly optional equipment amount. Note that the lease fee for the second vehicle 10B may also further include taxes, insurance premiums, maintenance fees, etc. to be paid during the contract period. A service for regenerating the vehicle 10 is provided with an end deadline, and the regeneration of the vehicle 10 is performed until the end deadline passes.

[0045] The monthly base amount is the amount obtained by dividing the price of the base unit 21 on a monthly basis. The monthly base amount is calculated based on the residual value of the base unit 21 at the time of the lease contract and the residual value of the base unit 21 at the end of the lease contract. The residual value of the base unit 21 is the evaluated value of the base unit 21 after a predetermined period has elapsed. In the residual value information DB324, a residual value table for the base unit 21 is stored for each vehicle type. The residual value table is a table in which predicted values of the residual value of the base unit 21 corresponding to the number of months elapsed since new car registration are stored. The residual value table is generated such that the residual value decreases as the usage period of the base unit 21 becomes longer. Note that the method for calculating the residual value of the base unit 21 corresponding to the number of months elapsed since the sale of the new car is not limited. Known techniques can be used for calculating the residual value. For example, the residual value may be calculated assuming that the price of the base unit 21 at the time of new product linearly changes to 0 in a predetermined number of years. Also, for example, based on the price of the base unit 21 at the time of new product, the residual value of the base unit 21 is calculated so that the lease company's profit can be secured in 6 years. Note that a calculation formula for calculating the residual value of the base unit 21 may be stored in the storage unit 32.

[0046] The price of the base unit 21 may vary depending on the vehicle type. Therefore, the charge presentation unit 312 may generate a command to display a screen for selecting a vehicle type on the display 405 of the user terminal 40 in order to allow the user to select a vehicle type, and transmit it to the user terminal 40. When the charge presentation unit 312 acquires information regarding the vehicle type from the user terminal 40, the charge presentation unit 312 may extract the first vehicle 10A corresponding to this vehicle type.

[0047] Also, the monthly base amount may change depending on the number of contract months. Therefore, when calculating the monthly base amount, the charge presentation unit 312 acquires information regarding the number of contract months desired by the user from the user terminal 40. Note that it is not essential to acquire information regarding the number of contract months from the user terminal 40, and for example, the number of contract months may be set as a predetermined fixed value.

[0048] In the case of the first vehicle 10A, the charge presentation unit 312 calculates the monthly base amount by dividing the amount obtained by subtracting the residual value after three years from the price of the base unit 21 at the time of new product by 36, which is the number of contract months. In the case of the second vehicle 10B, the charge presentation unit 312 calculates the monthly base amount by dividing the amount obtained by subtracting the residual value at the end of the contract from the residual value of the base unit 21 after three years by the number of contract months.

[0049] The monthly amount of the selected equipment shown in FIG. 4 is the amount obtained by dividing the price of the equipment 22 selected by the user (that is, the selected equipment 22) on a monthly basis. The charge presentation unit 312 calculates the monthly amount of the selected equipment by dividing the price corresponding to the selected equipment 22 by the number of contract months. When there are multiple selected equipments 22, the monthly amounts corresponding to each selected equipment 22 are added. When reproducing the first vehicle 10A to the second vehicle 10B, all the selected equipments 22 attached to the first vehicle 10A are removed. . Therefore, no residual value is set for the selected equipment 22. However, if there is a reusable selected equipment 22, it may be reused in the second vehicle 10B. The reusable selected equipment 22 may be treated as a part of the base unit 21. The relationship between the equipment 22 and the price is stored in the equipment information DB322.

[0050] The selected equipment 22 includes, for example, equipment 22 that is prepared as an option at the time of purchasing a new car but is generally difficult to install on the vehicle 10 later. For example, when attaching equipment 22 that significantly changes the overall length, overall width, or mass of the vehicle, there may be a problem in terms of regulations, so it may become difficult to install it on the vehicle 10 later. On the other hand, the second vehicle 10B according to the present embodiment can solve the problems in terms of regulations by undergoing an inspection based on regulations after attaching the equipment 22 at a factory or the like.

[0051] The charge display unit 312 accesses the equipment information DB 322 to extract the equipment 22 corresponding to the vehicle type selected by the user. Then, in order to allow the user to select the equipment 22, the charge display unit 312 generates a command to display a selection screen of the equipment 22 on the display 405 of the user terminal 40 and transmits it to the user terminal 40. For example, an explanatory text of the equipment 22 and radio buttons for selecting the equipment 22 may be displayed on this selection screen. When the user selects the equipment 22 on the user terminal 40, information regarding the selected equipment 22 is transmitted from the user terminal 40. The charge display unit 312 acquires the information regarding the selected equipment 22 from the user terminal 40.

[0052] In addition, the lease charge of the second vehicle 10B includes a monthly regeneration cost. The monthly regeneration cost is the amount obtained by dividing the cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21 on a monthly basis. The charge display unit 312 calculates the monthly regeneration cost by dividing the cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21 by the number of contract months. The cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21 is the cost required for repairing and adjusting the base unit 21 during the regeneration of the vehicle 10.

[0053] The charge display unit 312 acquires the cost required for repairing and adjusting the base unit 21 based on the vehicle information. The repair and adjustment of the base unit 21 of the vehicle 10 include actions for restoring or maintaining the function of the base unit 21. For example, it includes replacement of deteriorated or damaged parts, repainting, software program updates, and adjustment of various devices. Note that in the following, when referring to repair, it also includes actions such as adjustment for restoring or maintaining the function of the base unit 21.

[0054] Regarding the costs incurred for reusing the base unit 21 for vehicle information, they are stored in the recycling cost information DB323. As another example, the fee presentation unit 312 may determine the content of the engine overhaul based on, for example, the mileage of the vehicle 10 or the history of the engine rotation speed, and calculate the cost required for engine repair based on the content of this overhaul. As another example, the fee presentation unit 312 may use, for example, a machine learning model that takes vehicle information as input data and the costs incurred for reusing the base unit 21 as output data. As yet another example, the fee presentation unit 312 may obtain the costs incurred for reusing the base unit 21 by using statistical methods such as regression analysis.

[0055] The fee presentation unit 312 calculates the lease fee of the vehicle 10 by calculating the total of the monthly amount of the selected equipment, the monthly amount of the base unit, and the monthly amount of the recycling cost. Note that the fee presentation unit 312 can calculate the lease fee based on the monthly amount of the selected equipment and the monthly amount of the base unit even if it is a new vehicle as described above. In the case of leasing a new vehicle (that is, in the case of the first vehicle 10A), since the base unit 21 is not recycled, the monthly amount of the recycling cost is not required.

[0056] When the fee presentation unit 312 calculates the lease fee, it generates a command for the user terminal 40 to display the lease fee on the display 405 of the user terminal 40, and transmits this command to the user terminal 40. At this time, a command to display a button for concluding a lease contract may be included on the display 405 of the user terminal 40.

[0057] When receiving information from the user terminal 40 regarding that the button for concluding a lease contract has been pressed, the contract unit 313 executes predetermined processing regarding the lease contract.

[0058] Here, FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the table configurations of the vehicle information DB 321, the equipment information DB 322, the reproduction cost information DB 323, and the residual value information DB 324. The vehicle information DB 321 has fields for vehicle ID, vehicle type, equipment, model year, vehicle information, and contract end date. In the vehicle ID field, information (vehicle ID) for identifying vehicle 10 is input. In the vehicle type field, information for identifying the type of vehicle 10 is input. In the vehicle type field, for example, information regarding the vehicle name may be input. In the equipment field, information regarding the optional equipment 22 attached to vehicle 10 is input. In the model year field, information regarding the model year of the base unit 21 of vehicle 10 is input. The model year of the base unit 21 of vehicle 10 indicates the year in which the base unit 21 of vehicle 10 was manufactured. Note that in the model year field corresponding to the second vehicle 10B, information regarding the model year of the base unit 21 of the first vehicle 10A is input. In the vehicle information field, vehicle information acquired from vehicle 10 or the factory terminal 50 is input. In the contract end date field, information regarding the date when the lease contract ends is input.

[0059] The equipment information DB 322 has fields for vehicle type, equipment, and price. In the vehicle type field, information for identifying the type of vehicle 10 is input. In the vehicle type field, for example, information regarding the vehicle name may be input. In the equipment field, information regarding the selectable equipment 22 corresponding to the vehicle type is input. When there are a plurality of selectable equipment 22 corresponding to the vehicle type, each piece of equipment 22 may be stored in a different record. In the price field, information regarding the price corresponding to the equipment 22 is input.

[0060] The reproduction cost information DB 323 has fields for vehicle information and reproduction cost. In the vehicle information field, vehicle information that can be acquired from vehicle 10 is input. In the reproduction cost field, information regarding the cost required to repair the base unit 21 and corresponding to the vehicle information is input.

[0061] The residual value information DB324 has each field of the vehicle type and the residual value table. Information for identifying the type of the vehicle 10 is input into the vehicle type field. For example, information regarding the vehicle name may be input into the vehicle type field. Information regarding the residual value table of the base unit 21 corresponding to the vehicle type is input into the residual value table field. The calculation formula for generating the residual value table may be stored in the residual value table field, or information regarding the location where the residual value table is stored may be stored.

[0062] Next, the functions of the user terminal 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the user terminal 40 includes a control unit 41 as a functional component. The processor 401 of the user terminal 40 executes the processing of the control unit 41 by a computer program on the main storage unit 402.

[0063] The user terminal 40 can access a website on the Internet via a browser. The control unit 41 accesses the lease site according to the user's input to the input unit 404. At this time, the control unit 41 may send a request to the server 30 to display the lease fee. Also, the control unit 41 displays a page for selecting a vehicle type according to a command transmitted from the server 30. Then, when the user taps the button for selecting the vehicle type set on this page, the control unit 41 sends information corresponding to the user's selection to the server 30.

[0064] Also, the control unit 41 displays a page for selecting the equipment 22 according to a command transmitted from the server 30. Then, when the user taps the button for selecting the equipment 22 set on this page, the control unit 41 sends information corresponding to the user's selection to the server 30.

[0065] Further, the control unit 41 displays a page for inputting the number of contract months according to a command transmitted from the server 30. When the user taps a button for selecting the number of contract months set on this page, the control unit 41 transmits information corresponding to the user's selection to the server 30. Note that when the number of contract months is a fixed value, the page for inputting the number of contract months is not displayed.

[0066] Furthermore, the control unit 41 displays the lease fee according to a command transmitted from the server 30. Also, the control unit 41 transmits information for concluding a lease contract to the server 30 according to the user's input. At this time, for example, information regarding the user's name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, credit card number, etc. is transmitted to the server 30.

[0067] Next, the functions of the vehicle 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the vehicle 10 includes a control unit 11 as a functional component. The processor 101 of the vehicle 10 executes the processing of the control unit 11 by a computer program on the main storage unit 102.

[0068] The control unit 11 performs self-diagnosis of the vehicle 10 at predetermined time intervals. This self-diagnosis can utilize known techniques. Also, the control unit 11 collects output data from the sensor group 104 at predetermined time intervals. Then, the control unit 11 transmits the information obtained by the self-diagnosis and the output data from the sensor group 104 to the server 30 at predetermined time intervals. These information are used to calculate the cost required for repairing the base unit 21 when reproducing the vehicle 10.

[0069] Next, the functions of the factory terminal 50 will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the factory terminal 50 includes a control unit 51 as a functional component. The processor 501 of the factory terminal 50 executes the processing of the control unit 51 by a computer program on the main storage unit 502.

[0070] The control unit 51 transmits the maintenance information of the vehicle 10 to the server 30. The maintenance information of the vehicle 10 is the information input by the worker into the factory terminal 50, and includes information on the content of maintaining the vehicle 10, information on the state of the vehicle 10, and information on the accident history of the vehicle 10. These pieces of information are used to calculate the cost required for repairing the base unit 21 when reproducing the vehicle 10. The maintenance information of the vehicle 10 transmitted to the server 30 is stored in the vehicle information DB 321 of the server 30 as part of the vehicle information.

[0071] Next, the processing in the user terminal 40 and the server 30 will be described. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the processing in the user terminal 40 and the server 30 when the user accesses the lease site via the user terminal 40. It is assumed that the necessary information is stored in each database of the storage unit 32 of the server 30. Also, it is assumed that all the processing executed by the vehicle information acquisition unit 311, the fee presentation unit 312, and the contract unit 313 is executed by the server 30. Similarly, it is assumed that all the processing executed by the control unit 41 of the user terminal 40 is executed by the user terminal 40.

[0072] The user makes a predetermined input to the web browser installed in the user terminal 40. Thereby, the user terminal 40 accesses the lease site (S20). At this time, a lease request is generated in the user terminal 40, and the lease request is transmitted from the user terminal 40 to the server 30 (S21). For example, when the user taps a button for displaying a lease plan, a button for applying for a lease, a button for requesting an estimate of the lease fee, etc. on the web page displayed on the display 405 of the user terminal 40, the lease request is transmitted from the user terminal 40 to the server 30. Also, as another example, it may be determined that a lease request is transmitted from the user terminal 40 to the server 30 when the user terminal 40 accesses a predetermined web page from the web browser.

[0073] Upon receiving a lease request, the server 30 extracts leaseable vehicle models (S22). At this time, the server 30 identifies records of the vehicle 10 within a predetermined period before the end date of the lease contract and the vehicle 10 for which the lease contract has ended, based on the information stored in the contract end date field of the vehicle information DB321. Note that at this time, vehicles 10 for which the expiration date of the playback service has passed are excluded. Also, based on the vehicle information in the vehicle information DB321, vehicles 10 with a certain accident history may be excluded. Also, if there are vehicle models that can be leased as new vehicles, these vehicle models may also be included. Information regarding vehicle models that can be leased as new vehicles is stored in the storage unit 32. Then, information regarding the vehicle model is extracted from the vehicle model field of the identified records.

[0074] The server 30 generates a command (vehicle model selection command) to display an image for the user to select a vehicle model and transmits it to the user terminal 40 (S23). This command also includes a command to transmit the user's selection result from the user terminal 40 to the server 30. At this time, the server 30 may transmit a command to display a list of selectable vehicle models to the user terminal 40. At the user terminal 40, a page for selecting a vehicle model is displayed according to the command received from the server 30 (S24). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a web page for selecting a vehicle model. This page is displayed on the display 405.

[0075] A list of leaseable vehicle models is displayed on the user terminal 40. When the user taps a button corresponding to any vehicle model, the user terminal 40 obtains the user's selection (S25). At this time, for example, the user taps a vehicle model that the user wishes to lease from among the plurality of vehicle models displayed in the vehicle model list. According to the tapped vehicle model, the user terminal 40 generates vehicle model information and transmits it to the server 30 (S26).

[0076] The server 30 that has received the vehicle type information extracts the selectable equipment 22 corresponding to the vehicle type (S27). The relationship between the vehicle type and the selectable equipment 22 is stored in the equipment information DB322. Then, the server 30 sends a command to the user terminal 40 to display an image for selecting the equipment 22 (S28). This command also includes a command to send the user's selection result from the user terminal 40 to the server 30. At this time, the server 30 may send a command to the user terminal 40 to display a list of selectable equipment 22 on the user terminal 40. At this time, it may also include a command to display the explanation and price corresponding to the selectable equipment 22. On the user terminal 40, a page for selecting the equipment 22 is displayed according to the command received from the server 30 (S29). The explanation of the equipment 22 and the price of the equipment 22 may be displayed on this page. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a web page for selecting the equipment 22. This page is displayed on the display 405.

[0077] On the page for selecting the equipment 22, when the user taps the selection button corresponding to any of the equipment 22, the user terminal 40 acquires information (equipment information) about the equipment 22 selected by the user (S30). At this time, for example, the user taps one or more pieces of equipment 22 that the user wishes to install on the vehicle 10 from among the plurality of pieces of equipment 22 displayed in the list of the equipment 22. According to the tapped equipment 22, the user terminal 40 generates equipment information and sends it to the server 30 (S31).

[0078] In this embodiment, the user is first made to select the vehicle type and then the equipment 22, but this order may be reversed. That is, the user may first be made to select the equipment 22 and then the vehicle type. As another example, the selection of the vehicle type and the equipment 22 may be performed simultaneously on the same web page. Also, when the user selects the vehicle type or the equipment, or before or after that, the server 30 may acquire information regarding the number of contract months desired by the user.

[0079] Upon obtaining the equipment information, the server 30 calculates the lease fee (S32). This lease fee includes the lease fee corresponding to a new vehicle (the first vehicle 10A) and the lease fee corresponding to a recycled vehicle (the second vehicle 10B). Also, when there are multiple corresponding base parts 21, the lease fees corresponding to the multiple base parts 21 are calculated respectively. For example, for a vehicle 10 whose lease contract has already ended and a vehicle 10 whose lease contract will end within a predetermined period, they are treated as vehicles 10 that can be recycled. Then, the server 30 extracts the recycling cost corresponding to the vehicle information of each vehicle 10 from the recycling cost information DB323 and calculates the monthly recycling cost by dividing it by the number of contract months. Further, the server 30 extracts the residual value table corresponding to the vehicle type selected by the user from the residual value information DB324 and calculates the monthly base part amount according to the number of contract months. Furthermore, the server 30 extracts the price corresponding to the equipment 22 selected by the user from the equipment information DB322 and calculates the monthly selected equipment amount by dividing it by the number of contract months. In addition, when initial fees and early termination fees may be billed, these amounts are also calculated. Then, the server 30 calculates the total of the monthly recycling cost, the monthly base part amount, and the monthly selected equipment amount as the lease fee. If the lease fee further includes taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance fees to be paid during the contract period, the server 30 calculates these amounts and adds them to the lease fee.

[0080] The server 30 that has calculated the lease fee according to the base part 21 and the selected equipment 22 sends a command to the user terminal 40 to display an image for presenting the lease fee (S33). At this time, the server 30 may also send a command to the user terminal 40 to display the vehicle type selected by the user, the equipment 22 selected by the user, and the lease fee on the user terminal 40. If multiple base parts 21 are selectable, the server 30 sends a command to the user terminal 40 to display the lease fee corresponding to each base part 21.

[0081] At the user terminal 40 that has received this information, the lease fee corresponding to the base unit 21 selected by the user is displayed on the display 405, thereby presenting the lease fee to the user (S34). Here, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a web page for presenting the lease fee displayed on the display 405 of the user terminal 40. When there are a plurality of corresponding base units 21, the lease fees corresponding to each are presented.

[0082] After the lease fee is presented to the user terminal 40, for example, when the user wishes to enter into a lease contract, on the web page shown in FIG. 9, the user taps or clicks the "Contract" button. Then, a request to enter into a lease contract is transmitted from the user terminal 40 to the server 30. The server 30 that has received this request executes a process for concluding a lease contract. Since a known technique can be adopted for this process, the description thereof is omitted.

[0083] As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the base unit 21 can be reused, it is possible to improve the global environment and increase the profits of the leasing company. Also, by regenerating the vehicle 10, the user can use the vehicle 10 at a low cost. Furthermore, by adding the equipment 22 selected by the user to the base unit 21, the user can attach only the equipment 22 that the user desires. That is, it is possible to suppress the attachment of equipment that is unnecessary for the user. Also, since the vehicle 10 that has been used under a lease contract is regenerated, the end-of-contract period is determined. Therefore, the timing for regenerating the vehicle 10 can be predicted. This makes it easier to formulate a regeneration plan for the vehicle 10 at the factory.

[0084] <Other Embodiments> The above-described embodiments are merely examples, and the present disclosure can be implemented with appropriate modifications without departing from the gist thereof. The processes and means described in the present disclosure can be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical contradiction occurs. Further, the processes described as being performed by one device may be shared and executed by a plurality of devices. Alternatively, the processes described as being performed by different devices may be executed by one device. In a computer system, it is possible to flexibly change how each function is realized by a hardware configuration (server configuration). For example, the factory terminal 50 may have some or all of the functions of the server 30, or the server 30 may have some or all of the functions of the factory terminal 50.

[0085] In the above embodiment, the second vehicle 10B is the subject of leasing. However, as another example, it may be the subject of being sold as a rebuilt vehicle. In this case, the price of the second vehicle 10B is the total of the residual value of the base unit 21 at the end of the lease contract of the first vehicle 10A, the cost incurred for reusing the base unit 21, and the price corresponding to the optional equipment 22.

[0086] The present disclosure can also be realized by supplying a computer program that implements the functions described in the above embodiment to a computer, and causing one or more processors included in the computer to read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium connectable to the system bus of the computer, or may be provided to the computer via a network. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes, for example, any type of disk such as a magnetic disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk drive (HDD), etc.), an optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD disk, Blu-ray disk, etc.), a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an EPROM, an EEPROM, a magnetic card, a flash memory, an optical card, and any type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0087] 1 System 10 Vehicle 30 Server 31 Control Unit 32 Memory Unit 40 User Terminal 50 Factory Terminal 301 Processor 302 Main Memory 303 Auxiliary Memory 304 Communication Unit

Claims

1. Obtaining information regarding the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle; Obtaining information regarding deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle; Obtaining information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part according to the information regarding deterioration of the first part; When reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtaining information regarding a second part that is a part other than the first part and is a part equipped in the second vehicle; Obtaining information regarding the price of the second part; Outputting information regarding the price of the second vehicle according to the information regarding the price of the first part, the information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part, and the information regarding the price of the second part; An information processing apparatus including a control unit configured to execute the above.

2. The information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part is information regarding costs incurred when repairing, replacing, or adjusting at least a part of the first part according to the information regarding deterioration of the first part. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1.

3. The first vehicle is a leased vehicle, The control unit outputs information regarding the price of the second vehicle before the lease period of the first vehicle ends. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1.

4. The control unit obtains information regarding the second part from a user's terminal. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1.

5. The second part is equipment selected by the user from among a plurality of equipment. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1.

6. The control unit transmits a command to cause the user's terminal to display an image corresponding to the information on the price of the second vehicle. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

7. The control unit determines the price of the first part such that the longer the usage period of the first part, the lower the price of the first part. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

8. The first part is a part that is reused until a predetermined period has elapsed since it was new. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

9. The information on the deterioration of the first part includes at least one of the information on the result of self-diagnosis transmitted from the first vehicle and the information on the output from the sensor attached to the first vehicle. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

10. A computer obtains information on the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle; obtains information on the deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle; obtains information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part according to the information on the deterioration of the first part; when reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtains information on a second part that is a part other than the first part and is equipped in the second vehicle; obtains information on the price of the second part; outputs information on the price of the second vehicle according to the information on the price of the first part, the information on the cost incurred for reusing the first part, and the information on the price of the second part; An information processing method for performing the above.

11. Information regarding the costs incurred for reusing the first part is information regarding the costs incurred when repairing, replacing, or adjusting at least a part of the first part according to the information regarding the deterioration of the first part. The information processing method according to claim 10.

12. The first vehicle is a leased vehicle. The computer outputs information regarding the price of the second vehicle before the lease period of the first vehicle ends. The information processing method according to claim 10.

13. The computer acquires information regarding the second part from the user's terminal. The information processing method according to claim 10.

14. The second part is an equipment selected by the user from among a plurality of equipments. The information processing method according to claim 10.

15. The computer transmits a command to cause the user's terminal to display an image corresponding to the information regarding the price of the second vehicle. The information processing method according to claim 10.

16. The computer determines the price of the first part such that the longer the usage period of the first part, the lower the price of the first part. The information processing method according to claim 10.

17. The first part is a part that is reused until a predetermined period has elapsed from being new. The information processing method according to claim 10.

18. The information regarding the deterioration of the first part includes at least one of information regarding the result of self-diagnosis transmitted from the first vehicle or information regarding the output from a sensor attached to the first vehicle. The information processing method according to claim 10.

19. causing a computer to obtain information regarding the price of a first part that is a part to be reused when reproducing a second vehicle from a first vehicle; obtain information regarding deterioration of the first part from the first vehicle; obtain information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part according to the information regarding deterioration of the first part; when reproducing the second vehicle from the first vehicle, obtain information regarding a second part that is a part other than the first part and is a part equipped in the second vehicle; obtain information regarding the price of the second part; obtain information regarding the price of the second part; output information regarding the price of the second vehicle according to the information regarding the price of the first part, the information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part, and the information regarding the price of the second part; A program for causing the above to be executed.

20. The information regarding costs incurred for reusing the first part is information regarding costs incurred when repairing, replacing, or adjusting at least a part of the first part according to the information regarding deterioration of the first part. The program according to claim 19.

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