Lending management system, lending management method, and lending management program

Abstract

To efficiently perform management for time lending for a parking lot.SOLUTION: A lending management system 5 manages time lending as temporary lending to a third party for a parking lot under a periodical contract. The lending management system manages the time lending for the parking lot which has not been used. The time lending is performed for an uncontracted parking for which recruitment of the periodical contract has not been performed, the parking in which the periodical contract is being invited, and the parking in which the periodical contract for a period which does not be used by a contracting person has been performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a lending management system, a lending management method, and a lending management program for managing the temporary lending of a parking lot to a third party.

Background Art

[0002] Various management systems for managing the monthly parking lot are in use. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system for managing time lending that temporarily lends out the monthly parking lot during time periods when the monthly parking lot is not in use.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Time lending is required to be carried out even in a situation where a contract for the monthly parking lot is being solicited, and further efficiency improvement in the management of time lending is also required.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to efficiently manage the time lending of a parking lot.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a lending management system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management system for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: a contract status acquisition unit that acquires contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been performed or is in the process of soliciting contracts and a usage start date; a status determination unit that determines, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a solicitation status in which contract solicitation is in progress, a contract waiting status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract-in-progress status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and the time point just before the waiting period has elapsed from the usage start date; and a lending control unit that permits the time lending in the solicitation status and the contract waiting status and prohibits the time lending in the contract-in-progress status.

[0007] A lending management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management method for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: a step of acquiring contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been performed or is in the process of soliciting contracts and a usage start date; a step of determining, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a solicitation status in which contract solicitation is in progress, a contract waiting status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract-in-progress status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and the time point just before the waiting period has elapsed from the usage start date; and a step of permitting the time lending in the solicitation status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract-in-progress status.

[0008] The lending management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and includes a function of acquiring contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been performed or is in the process of soliciting contracts and a start date of use, and determining whether it is a solicitation status where contracts are being solicited, a contract waiting status where the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and it is more than a predetermined waiting period before the start date of use, or a contract in-progress status where the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and the time point just before the waiting period has passed since the start date of use, based on the contract status and the contract information, and causing a computer to execute a function of allowing the time lending in the solicitation status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract in-progress status.

[0009] With the above configuration, when it is in the process of soliciting contracts (solicitation status) where a regular contract has not been made, time lending of the parking lot is permitted. Also, even if a regular contract has already been made, time lending of the parking lot is permitted even at a stage more than the waiting period before the start date of use when regular use becomes possible (contract waiting status). In contrast, when a regular contract has already been made and the period until the start date of use is less than the waiting period (contract in-progress status), time lending of the parking lot is prohibited.

[0010] After the start date of use (when regular use of the parking lot starts), since the parking lot is regularly used, it cannot be time lent to a third party. Furthermore, even at a stage before the start date of use, if a third party continues to park until the start date of use, etc., it is assumed that there may be problems such as regular use being hindered or an obstacle to the preparation for regular use.

[0011] A predetermined waiting period is considered, and time lending is permitted when there is a margin until the start date of use, and time lending is prohibited as the start date of use approaches. With such a configuration, since time lending is permitted within a range where it is difficult for problems to occur in the start of regular use even after a regular contract is made, the management of time lending of the parking lot can be efficiently performed.

[0012] Furthermore, it may further include a lending parking lot information generation unit that generates identification information of the parking lot for which the time lending is permitted, and a use reception unit that receives a use application for the parking lot for which the time lending is permitted. The use reception unit may receive a use application for the parking lot corresponding to the identification information when the identification information is input.

[0013] With such a configuration, the parking lot for which use is requested by the identification information is identified, and a use application for the identified parking lot is received. In addition, the user can also apply for the time lending of the parking lot simply by checking and selecting the identification information. Therefore, the use application is simplified, and the management of the time lending of the parking lot is made more efficient.

[0014] Furthermore, the identification information may include position information indicating the position of the parking lot.

[0015] With such a configuration, the user can select a parking lot in consideration of the position of the parking lot.

[0016] Furthermore, it may further include a lending parking lot display management unit that displays the identification information on a terminal available to the user of the time lending. The use reception unit may receive a use application for the parking lot when a selection operation of the identification information is performed on the terminal.

[0017] With such a configuration, the user can apply for the time lending by selecting the identification information of the parking lot to be used from the displayed candidate identification information for use on an arbitrary terminal. Thereby, the convenience of the use application is improved, and the management of the time lending of the parking lot is made more efficient.

[0018] Furthermore, it may further include a notification management unit that receives a notification that a vehicle is parked in at least one of the parking lots for which the time lending is permitted and for which a use application has not been received, and the parking lots for which the time lending is prohibited.

[0019] With such a configuration, it is possible to receive a report that a vehicle is illegally parked in the parking lot (without a regular contract or an application for time rental). As a result, it becomes possible to take measures against illegal parking and efficiently manage the time rental of the parking lot. A lending management system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management system that manages time rental, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party. The time rental is managed for the unused parking lot, and the time rental is performed for the parking lot that has not been contracted (where the recruitment of the regular contract has not been carried out), the parking lot during the recruitment of the regular contract, and the parking lot where the regular contract is in effect during a period when the contractor does not use it. In addition, a lending management system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management system that manages time rental, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party. The lending management system includes a contract status acquisition unit that acquires contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been performed or is in the recruitment process and a usage start date, a status determination unit that determines, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a recruitment status where the recruitment is in progress, a contract waiting status where the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract in progress status where the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and the time point just before the waiting period has passed since the usage start date, and a lending control unit that permits the time rental in the recruitment status and the contract waiting status and prohibits the time rental in the contract in progress status. The time rental is performed for at least any one of the parking lot that has not been contracted (where the recruitment of the regular contract has not been carried out), the parking lot during the recruitment of the regular contract, and the parking lot where the regular contract is in effect during a period when the contractor does not use it. Also, a lending management system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management system that manages time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and manages the time lending for the unused parking lot, and receives a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in the parking lot that has not been contracted where the recruitment of the regular contract is not being carried out, the parking lot during the recruitment of the regular contract, or the parking lot where the procedures for the regular contract have already been carried out. A lending management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management method that manages time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and manages the time lending for the unused parking lot, and the time lending is carried out for the parking lot that has not been contracted where the recruitment of the regular contract is not being carried out, the parking lot during the recruitment of the regular contract, and the parking lot where the regular contract is being carried out during a period not used by the contractor. Also, a lending management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management method that manages time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and includes a step of obtaining contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedures for the regular contract of the parking lot have already been carried out or are in the recruitment process and a usage start date, and determining whether it is a recruitment status where the recruitment is in progress, a contract waiting status where the procedures for the regular contract have already been carried out and it is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract in progress status where the procedures for the regular contract have already been carried out and the time point just before the waiting period has passed from the usage start date, based on the contract status and the contract information, and a step of allowing the time lending in the recruitment status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract in progress status, and the time lending is carried out for at least any one of the parking lot that has not been contracted where the recruitment of the regular contract is not being carried out, the parking lot during the recruitment of the regular contract, and the parking lot where the regular contract is being carried out during a period not used by the contractor. Moreover, a lending management method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management method for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and includes a step of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot, and a step of receiving a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in the parking lot that has not been contracted for the regular contract, the parking lot for which the regular contract is being solicited, or the parking lot for which the regular contract procedures have already been carried out. A lending management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party. The program causes a computer to execute a function of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot. The time lending is carried out for the parking lot that has not been contracted for the regular contract, the parking lot for which the regular contract is being solicited, and the parking lot for which the regular contract is being carried out during a period not used by the contractor. Moreover, a lending management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party. The program causes a computer to execute a function of acquiring contract information including a contract status indicating whether the regular contract procedures for the parking lot have already been carried out or are being solicited and a usage start date, a function of determining, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a solicitation status in which the regular contract is being solicited, a contract waiting status in which the regular contract procedures have already been carried out and it is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract in-progress status in which the regular contract procedures have already been carried out and the time point just before the waiting period has passed since the usage start date, and a function of allowing the time lending in the solicitation status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract in-progress status. The time lending is carried out for at least any one of the parking lot that has not been contracted for the regular contract, the parking lot for which the regular contract is being solicited, and the parking lot for which the regular contract is being carried out during a period not used by the contractor. In addition, a lending management program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, and includes a function of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot, and a function of causing a computer to execute a function of receiving a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in the parking lot that is not under a contract where the solicitation of the regular contract is not being conducted, the parking lot where the regular contract is being solicited, or the parking lot where the procedures for the regular contract have already been completed.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] 〔Parking Lot Management〕 Using FIGS. 1 and 2, parking lot management for managing the parking lot P will be described.

[0022] Administrators such as operators and owners manage a plurality of parking lots P, which are each section of the parking lot land, as management objects. Each parking lot P is leased as regular use such as monthly parking or time lending (temporary use), which is a temporary lease to a third party. Users use the leased parking lot P regularly, and third parties use the parking lot P temporarily.

[0023] The manager manages the parking lot P using the parking lot management system 3 built on the server 2 or the like. The parking lot management system 3 includes at least one of the usage contract system 4, the lending management system 5, and other management systems, and performs various management operations on the parking lot P. The usage contract system 4 executes the processing of usage contracts related to the regular use of the parking lot P. The lending management system 5 accepts applications for temporary use (time lending) of the parking lot P and manages the temporary use (time lending) of the parking lot P.

[0024] Users and third parties (hereinafter may be simply referred to as users) use the terminal 7 to access the parking lot management system 3 of the server 2 via the Internet 8 and apply for usage contracts (regular contracts) and time lending. The terminal 7 is a PC, mobile terminal, smartphone, etc. that can be used by a user equipped with a display unit 7A.

[0025] For example, the parking lot management system 3 first determines the presence or absence of an empty parking lot in the parking lot P to be managed where no usage contract has been made (step #1 in FIG. 2).

[0026] Next, the parking lot management system 3 executes a usage solicitation process to solicit usage contracts for the empty parking lot (step #2 in FIG. 2).

[0027] Next, the parking lot management system 3 determines whether an application for a usage contract has been made for each parking lot P for which a usage contract is being solicited (step #3 in FIG. 2).

[0028] If no application for a usage contract has been made (No in step #3 of FIG. 2), the parking lot management system 3 executes a time lending management process for performing time lending on that parking lot P (step #4 in FIG. 2). If there is no application for time lending and if the time lending has ended, the parking lot management system 3 continues the usage solicitation process (step #2 in FIG. 2).

[0029] When a contract application is made (Yes in step #3 of FIG. 2), the parking lot management system 3 executes a contract processing for use (step #5 of FIG. 2). The contract processing for use is a process of executing a regular contract (contract for use) that enables a user to regularly use the parking lot P. Specifically, it is a process of generating contract data 34 (see FIG. 3) corresponding to a contract document and concluding a contract for use.

[0030] Even if a contract for use is made, if there is a schedule margin until actual use, it is possible to temporarily rent out the used parking lot P. Therefore, as described later, the parking lot management system 3 determines whether there is a schedule margin (before use) until actual use (step #6 of FIG. 2).

[0031] If there is a schedule margin (Yes in step #6 of FIG. 2), in the period until the start of use, a time rental management process for the used parking lot P is executed in the same manner as in step #4 (step #7 of FIG. 2).

[0032] When use starts (No in step #6 of FIG. 2), the parking lot management system 3 performs various management processes for the used parking lot P (step #8 of FIG. 2).

[0033] For example, the parking lot management system 3 can manage the time rental for the parking lot P during regular use. That is, even after the start of regular use, it is possible to temporarily rent out the parking lot P during the period when the user does not use it.

[0034] Therefore, as described later, the parking lot management system 3 determines whether it is a period when the parking lot P is not used (unused period 39, see FIG. 3) (step #9 of FIG. 2).

[0035] When the unused period 39 exists (Yes in step #9 of FIG. 2), during the unused period 39, similar to steps #4 and #7, the parking lot management system 3 executes time loan management processing for the leased parking lot P (step #10 of FIG. 2).

[0036] When the unused period 39 does not exist (No in step #9 of FIG. 2), the parking lot management system 3 determines whether the fixed-term contract has expired (step #11 of FIG. 2), and until it expires (Yes in step #11 of FIG. 2), it continues various fixed-term management processes (step #8 of FIG. 2).

[0037] 〔Recruitment and Use Contract〕 Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and using FIGS. 3 and 4, the recruitment and use contract process for the fixed-term contract (use contract) of the parking lot P will be described.

[0038] The use contract system 4 conducts recruitment and use contracts for the fixed-term use of the parking lot P. The use contract system 4 executes a use recruitment process (use recruitment method and use recruitment program) and a use contract process (use contract method and use contract program).

[0039] The use contract system 4 is equipped with a processor (computer) such as a CPU, and the operations of each functional block are controlled by the processor. The use contract system 4 includes a blank display management unit 11, a fee display management unit 12, an input screen management unit 13, an acquisition unit 14, a contract generation unit 15, a signature management unit 16, a contract management unit 18, a fee management unit 21, a time loan management unit 23, and a storage unit 25.

[0040] Note that the usage contract system 4 is not limited to being composed of functional blocks as shown in FIG. 3, and may be composed of any functional blocks. For example, each functional block of the usage contract system 4 may be further subdivided, or conversely, a part or all of each functional block may be combined. Further, the functions of the usage contract system 4 are not limited to the above functional blocks, and may be realized by a method (usage recruitment method · usage contract method) executed by any functional block. Further, a part or all of the functions of the usage contract system 4 may be composed of software. Programs related to software (usage recruitment program · usage contract program) are stored in an arbitrary storage device such as the storage unit 25, and are executed by a processor (computer) such as a CPU provided in the parking lot management system 3 or the usage contract system 4, or a separately provided processor (computer). For example, a part or all of the processing of the program may be executed by a processor mounted on a device provided separately from the server 2.

[0041] <Usage recruitment process> As the recruitment and usage contract process, first, the usage recruitment process is executed. The parking lot management system 3 or the usage contract system 4 generates in advance the identification information 28 of the parking lot P to be managed (the target of use by the user) and stores it in the storage unit 25 (step #21 in FIG. 4). The identification information 28 is information for identifying each parking lot P to be managed, and includes information on whether a usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been concluded. Further, the parking lot management system 3 or the usage contract system 4 stores in advance the contract terms 31 associated one-to-one with each parking lot P, that is, the identification information 28.

[0042] Next, the empty display management unit 11 determines from the identification information 28 whether a usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been concluded for each parking lot P, and selects the parking lot P (empty parking lot) for which a usage contract (fixed-term contract) has not been concluded and for which usage contract recruitment is being carried out. Then, the empty display management unit 11 displays the identification information 28 of the empty parking lot on the display unit 7A (empty information display screen) of the terminal 7 available for the user (step #22 in FIG. 4).

[0043] Specifically, the empty display management unit 11 causes the display unit 7A of the terminal 7 to display an application form (application screen) on which the identification information 28 of an available empty parking lot for which a usage contract is possible is displayed. For example, the application form can be configured to be distributed via the Internet 8 by an application generated by the usage contract system 4, the empty display management unit 11, or the like, and to be displayed on the terminal 7 that has downloaded this application.

[0044] The storage unit 25 can store in advance, as information on each parking lot P, cost information 29 that is cost information related to regular use. In this case, the cost display management unit 12 may display the cost information 29 on the application form displayed on the display unit 7A (cost information display screen) of the terminal 7 in association with the identification information 28. The cost information 29 may include, in addition to the monthly usage cost (regular usage cost), a key deposit and the like. Further, the cost information 29 may include the usage cost calculated on a pro rata basis when a contract is made during the regular period.

[0045] That is, on the application form, an available empty parking lot for which a usage contract (regular contract) is possible and information such as the identification information 28 and cost information 29 of the empty parking lot are displayed. Further, the identification information 28 may include position information 30 such as map information of the parking lot P.

[0046] Next, the input screen management unit 13 causes the display unit 7A of the terminal 7 to display an input screen 32 that can be input by the user (step #23 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the input screen management unit 13 displays the input screen 32 on the application form.

[0047] When a user applies for a usage contract (fixed-term contract) for the parking lot P (empty parking lot), the user checks the information displayed on the application form, selects the parking lot P for which to apply, and enters the identification information 28 of the parking lot P to be applied for from the input screen 32. The information entered from the input screen 32 is transmitted to the usage contract system 4 via the Internet 8. Specifically, the input screen 32 is an application button, and when the application button is pressed (tapped) with one piece of identification information 28 selected and displayed on the application form, the application operation can be configured to be accepted. Note that the input screen 32 lists the identification information 28 of the parking lots P (empty parking lots) for which applications can be made, and by tapping one piece of identification information 28, the configuration may be such that the application operation for using the parking lot P corresponding to the identification information 28 is accepted.

[0048] Next, the acquisition unit 14 acquires the information input from the input screen 32 (step #24 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the acquisition unit 14 acquires the identification information 28 of the parking lot P (empty parking lot) input (selected) by the user and stores it in the storage unit 25 as the identification information 28 of the parking lot P (empty parking lot) for which the application has been accepted.

[0049] <Usage contract processing> When the identification information 28 is acquired, the usage contract system 4 executes the usage contract processing.

[0050] First, the contract generation unit 15 reads out the contract terms 31 corresponding to the acquired identification information 28 from the storage unit 25. The contract terms 31 are various types of information related to the contract document data 34 and include the cost information 29. The contract document data 34 corresponds to the contract document of the usage contract (fixed-term contract).

[0051] Then, the contract generation unit 15 automatically generates the contract document data 34 from the read contract terms 31 (step #25 in FIG. 4).

[0052] Next, the signature management unit 16 prompts the user to input the electronic signature 36 via the application form. The user inputs the electronic signature 36 via the terminal 7 (input screen 32). The signature management unit 16 acquires the electronic signature 36 input via the Internet 8 and stores it in the storage unit 25 (step #26 in FIG. 4).

[0053] Next, the contract management unit 18 adds the acquired electronic signature 36 to the generated contract document data 34 to conclude the usage contract (step #27 in FIG. 4). That is, the contract management unit 18 associates the contract document data 34 with the electronic signature 36 and conducts a usage contract that permits the user to use the parking lot P to be used. Specifically, the contract management unit 18 causes the contract document data 34 to be displayed on the display unit 7A of the terminal 7 and enables the input of the electronic signature 36 from the terminal 7. Then, the contract management unit 18 determines that the usage contract has been concluded by acquiring the electronic signature 36 and confirming the input of a predetermined initial fee. At this time, the contract management unit 18 may accept the input of the usage plan for the parking lot P. The usage plan is, for example, the availability of time rental described later and the method of contract extension.

[0054] In this way, the usage contract system 4 can conclude a usage contract (fixed-term contract) for the parking lot P only by acquiring the identification information 28 of the parking lot P for which the user makes a usage application and the electronic signature 36 of the user. Therefore, the usage contract for the parking lot P can be easily conducted.

[0055] Also, the user can conclude a usage contract (fixed-term contract) for the parking lot P only by inputting the identification information 28 and the electronic signature 36 via the application form, and the usage contract for the parking lot P can be easily conducted.

[0056] Next, the cost management department 21 receives an input of a method of paying the usage fee related to the use of the parking lot P (payment method 38) (step #28 in FIG. 4). Specifically, the cost management department 21 enables the terminal 7 to display a usage form for the parking lot P with which a usage contract has been made, and the user inputs the payment method 38 for various usage fees such as regular usage fees and deposits via the usage form. Here, the usage form may be configured such that an application generated by the usage contract system 4 or the contract management department 18 or the like is distributed via the Internet 8 and is displayed on the terminal 7 that has downloaded this application. The usage form can perform various settings for the parking lot P with which a usage contract has been made and apply for the use of the time rental of the parking lot P. In addition to regular users, a third party who has registered for the use of the time rental of the parking lot P can also access it.

[0057] The cost management department 21 acquires (receives) the input payment method 38 and stores it in the storage unit 25, and manages the receipt of the usage fee according to the payment method 38. The payment method 38 is credit payment, payment by electronic money, bank transfer, etc., and includes various information such as credit information required for these payments. With the input of the payment method 38, the contract management department 18 permits the use of the parking lot P with which a usage contract has been made.

[0058] In this way, by receiving the payment method 38 for the usage fee and managing the payment (receipt), the usage contract system 4 can manage not only the usage contract but also the subsequent payment of the usage fee. As a result, the management of the parking lot P can be easily performed.

[0059] Furthermore, the time rental management department 23 manages the time rental to a third party in at least one of the parking lot P (empty parking lot) where a usage contract recruitment is being conducted and the parking lot P during the unused period 39 (time rental management process, step #29 in FIG. 4).

[0060] For example, an empty parking lot is parking lot P that is currently recruiting for regular use. There is no usage contract (long-term contract) in place, and parking lot P is not being used. Even if there is a parking lot P with a long-term contract, there may be periods of time when it is not being used temporarily (unused period 39). In such situations, it is possible to temporarily rent the space to a third party.

[0061] The time rental management unit 23 can manage the time rental to third parties for parking lot P for which recruitment of usage contracts is underway. Also, the time rental management unit 23 can accept the setting of an unused period 39 during which a used parking lot P is not being used, and manage the time rental of parking lot P to third parties during the unused period 39.

[0062] With such a configuration, it is possible to rent out an unused parking lot P, use parking lot P efficiently, and obtain revenue.

[0063] Also, when a usage contract (long-term contract) is concluded, the contract management unit 18 stores contract information 53 including a contract status 51 indicating that a usage contract (long-term contract) has been concluded (whether the long-term contract procedures have already been completed or recruitment is underway) and a usage start date 52, in association with the parking lot P (identification information 28) for which the usage contract (long-term contract) has been concluded, in the storage unit 25.

[0064] 〔Lending Management〕 Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 and using FIGS. 5 and 6, the lending management process for managing the time rental of parking lot P will be described.

[0065] The lending management system 5 includes a processor (computer) such as a CPU, and the operations of each functional block are controlled by the processor. The lending management system 5 includes a contract status acquisition unit 41, a status determination unit 42, a lending control unit 43, a lent parking lot information generation unit 45, a lent parking lot display management unit 46, a usage acceptance unit 47, and a storage unit 49.

[0066] Note that the lending management system 5 is not limited to being composed of functional blocks as shown in FIG. 5, and may be composed of any functional blocks. For example, each functional block of the lending management system 5 may be further subdivided, or conversely, a part or all of each functional block may be grouped together. Further, the functions of the lending management system 5 are not limited to the above functional blocks, and may be realized by a method (lending management method) executed by any functional block. Also, a part or all of the functions of the lending management system 5 may be configured by software. A program related to the software (lending management program) is stored in an arbitrary storage device such as the storage unit 49, and is executed by a processor (computer) such as a CPU provided in the parking lot management system 3 or the lending management system 5, or a separately provided processor (computer). For example, a part or all of the processing of the program may be executed by a processor mounted on a device provided separately from the server 2.

[0067] As a lending management process (lending management method·lending management program), the lending management system 5 determines the usage status and contract status of the parking lot P, etc., and performs management of time lending of the parking lot P (time lending management process).

[0068] First, the contract status acquisition unit 41 acquires contract information 53 including the contract status 51 and usage start date 52 of each parking lot P, the standby period 54, and the unused period 39, which are stored in the storage unit 49 (step #41 in FIG. 6).

[0069] The contract information 53 is information associated with the parking lot P (identification information 28) for which a usage contract (fixed-term contract) has been concluded, as contract information 53 including the contract status 51 indicating that a usage contract (fixed-term contract) has been concluded (whether the procedures for the fixed-term contract have already been carried out or the contract is being solicited) and the usage start date 52, and is stored.

[0070] The standby period 54 is a period that is set in advance and stored in the storage unit 49. It is the length of the period during which there is a schedule margin until the usage start date 52 after the procedure of the usage contract (fixed-term contract) is completed and time lending is permitted. The unused period 39 is information input (set) by the user as a time zone (period) that is not temporarily used for the parking lot P for which the usage contract (fixed-term contract) is in effect, and is stored in the storage unit 49.

[0071] Next, the situation determination unit 42 checks the contract situation 51 of the contract information 53 for each parking lot P, and determines whether the application procedure for the usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been carried out for each parking lot P (step #42 in FIG. 6).

[0072] When it is determined that the application procedure for the usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been carried out (Yes in step #42 of FIG. 6) for the parking lot P, the situation determination unit 42 further checks the usage start date 52 and the standby period 54 of the contract information 53, and determines whether it is a point in time that is the standby period 54 or more before the usage start date 52 (step #43 in FIG. 6). Note that the situation determination unit 42 recognizes the situation where the procedure of the usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been carried out and the point in time that is the standby period 54 before the usage start date 52 has passed as the in-contract situation.

[0073] When it is determined that it is the in-contract situation (No in step #43 of FIG. 6) for the parking lot P, the situation determination unit 42 determines whether it is the unused period 39 (step #44 in FIG. 6). Specifically, the situation determination unit 42 determines that the parking lot P in which the current time is included in the unused period 39 is the parking lot P of the unused period 39. In other words, the situation determination unit 42 determines that the parking lot P for which the unused period 39 is not set is not the parking lot P of the unused period 39, and also determines that the parking lot P for which the unused period 39 is not included in the current time even if the unused period 39 is set is not the parking lot P of the unused period 39.

[0074] Then, for the parking lot P determined not to be in the unused period 39 (No in step #44 of FIG. 6), the lending control unit 43 prohibits time lending (step #45 of FIG. 6). Specifically, the lending control unit 43 controls not to publish the identification information 28 of the parking lot P where time lending is prohibited in the usage form.

[0075] Also, the situation determination unit 42 determines that the parking lot P for which it is determined that the application procedure for the usage contract (fixed-term contract) has not been performed (No in step #42 of FIG. 6) is a parking lot P in the recruitment situation where the usage contract (fixed-term contract) is being recruited. Further, the situation determination unit 42 determines that the parking lot P for which it is determined that the procedure for the usage contract (fixed-term contract) has already been performed and that it is a period more than the waiting period 54 before the usage start date 52 (Yes in step #43 of FIG. 6) is a parking lot P in the contract waiting situation. Also, the situation determination unit 42 determines that the parking lot P in the contract situation and determined to be in the unused period 39 (Yes in step #44 of FIG. 6) is a parking lot P in the unused situation.

[0076] Then, the lending control unit 43 permits time lending for the parking lot P in the recruitment situation, contract waiting situation, and unused situation (step #46 of FIG. 6). Specifically, the lending control unit 43 publishes the identification information 28 of the parking lot P where time lending is permitted in the usage form. Thereafter, time lending is recruited and the time lending management process for managing time lending is executed. More specifically, the lending control unit 43 deletes the identification information 28 that was in the recruitment situation and published in the usage form from the usage form when a usage application is made. Thereafter, when it is determined that the parking lot P is in the contract waiting situation or unused situation, the lending control unit 43 publishes the identification information 28 of the parking lot P in the usage form again.

[0077] <Time Lending Management Process> As a time-based rental management process, first, the rental parking lot information generation unit 45 generates the identification information 28 of the parking lot P where time-based rental is permitted (step #47 in FIG. 6). Specifically, the rental parking lot information generation unit 45 selects and acquires the identification information 28 corresponding to the parking lot P where time-based rental is permitted from among the identification information 28 of each parking lot P stored in advance in the storage unit 49.

[0078] Next, the rental parking lot display management unit 46 causes the display unit 7A of the terminal 7 that can be used by the user (third party) of the time-based rental to display the identification information 28 generated by the rental parking lot information generation unit 45 (step #48 in FIG. 6). Specifically, the rental parking lot display management unit 46 causes the identification information 28 of the parking lot P where time-based rental is possible to be displayed on the usage form displayed on the display unit 7A of the terminal 7. A third party who is searching for a parking lot P where time-based rental is being solicited (available) can easily search for the parking lot P by checking the identification information 28 displayed on the usage form. At this time, the identification information 28 may include the position information 30 that is information indicating the position of the parking lot P. Thereby, the third party can easily search for the parking lot P where time-based rental is being conducted while confirming the position of the parking lot P.

[0079] The third party determines the parking lot P for which to apply for time-based rental from the identification information 28 displayed on the display unit 7A (usage form) of the terminal 7, and by performing a selection operation on the identification information 28 on the terminal 7, makes an application (input) for using the time-based rental of the parking lot P. The identification information 28 of the applied-for parking lot P is transmitted from the terminal 7 to the rental management system 5.

[0080] Then, the usage acceptance unit 47 acquires the identification information 28 transmitted from the terminal 7 (step #49 in FIG. 6), and accepts the application for using the time-based rental of the parking lot P (step #50 in FIG. 6). When an appropriate application is accepted, the usage acceptance unit 47 causes the terminal 7 (usage form) to display that the usage is permitted and detailed usage methods. Also, when an inappropriate application is accepted, the usage acceptance unit 47 causes the terminal 7 (usage form) to display that the usage has been rejected.

[0081] Note that the rental parking lot information generation unit 45, the rental parking lot display management unit 46, and the use reception unit 47 correspond to the above-described time rental management unit 23 (see FIG. 3).

[0082] Thereafter, the rental management system 5 performs rental management such as providing guidance on the use of time rental, managing payment of fees, and monitoring the use of the unauthorized parking lot P (step #51 in FIG. 6).

[0083] For example, the rental management system 5 may further include a reporting management unit 48, and the reporting management unit 48 may receive a report indicating that an unauthorized parking lot P is being used. Users or third parties who can use the usage form can report such a fact via the usage form when they discover that an unauthorized parking lot P is being used. The use of an unauthorized parking lot P is, for example, a parking lot P where time rental is permitted but no usage application has been received, and / or a parking lot P where time rental is prohibited and a vehicle that has not been regularly parked in at least one of the parking lots P is parked. Further, it may include that a vehicle other than the vehicle that has applied for the use of time rental is parked in the parking lot P for which the use of time rental has received an application.

[0084] When receiving such a report, the rental management system 5 can notify the regular user or the person who has applied for the use of time rental to that effect. Also, if possible, the administrator of the parking lot P may contact the owner of the vehicle that is making such an incorrect parking. Thereby, proper use of the parking lot P can be maintained.

[0085] 〔Alternative Embodiment〕 (1) In each of the above embodiments, the usage solicitation process is not limited to the above configuration and may be performed with any configuration. And the usage contract system 4 may be configured not to include the empty display management unit 11, the fee display management unit 12, and the input screen management unit 13, and to execute the process up to the conclusion of the usage contract (fixed-term contract) after receiving an application for regular use. With such a configuration, the configuration of the usage contract system 4 can be simplified, and the conclusion of the usage contract (fixed-term contract) can be performed with a more flexible configuration.

[0086] (2) In each of the above embodiments, the usage contract system 4 may be configured not to include at least either the fee management unit 21 or the time loan management unit 23.

[0087] (3) In each of the above embodiments, the situation determination unit 42 may not determine whether it is the unused period 39, and the lending control unit 43 may be configured to permit time lending in the solicitation situation and the standby situation and prohibit time lending in the in-contract situation. That is, the parking lot P where regular use has started may not be the target of time lending.

[0088] (4) In each of the above embodiments, the time loan management process is not limited to the above configuration and may be performed with any configuration. And the lending management system 5 may be configured not to include the notification management unit 48. With such a configuration, the configuration of the lending management system 5 can be simplified.

[0089] (5) In each of the above embodiments, the application form and the usage form can be of any configuration, and also, the application for the usage contract (fixed-term contract) for the parking lot P, various settings for the parking lot P with the usage contract, the application for using time lending for the parking lot P, etc. may be performed with any configuration without using the application form and the usage form.

[0090] (6) In each of the above embodiments, the usage acceptance unit 47 is not limited to a configuration that accepts an application for time-based rental when the identification information 28 displayed on the terminal 7 by the rental parking lot display management unit 46 is selected. The rental management system 5 may not include the rental parking lot display management unit 46, and the usage acceptance unit 47 may accept an application for using the parking lot P by a selection operation of the parking lot P performed in any configuration.

Industrial Applicability

[0091] The present invention can be applied when managing the temporary lending of a parking lot to a third party.

Explanation of Signs

[0092] 5 Rental management system 7 Terminal 41 Contract status acquisition unit 42 Status determination unit 43 Rental control unit 45 Rental parking lot information generation unit 46 Rental parking lot display management unit 47 Usage acceptance unit 48 Notification management unit 49 Storage unit 51 Contract status 52 Usage start date 53 Contract information 54 Waiting period P Parking lot

Claims

1. A lending management system for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: managing the time lending for the unused parking lot; The time lending is a lending management system performed for an uncontracted parking lot for which the regular contract recruitment is not being conducted, a parking lot during the contract recruitment of the regular contract, and a parking lot for which the regular contract is being conducted during a period not used by the contractor.

2. A lending management system for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: a contract status acquisition unit that acquires contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been performed or is in the contract recruitment process and a usage start date; a status determination unit that determines, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a recruitment status in which the contract recruitment is in progress, a contract waiting status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract in progress status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed and the time point just before the waiting period has passed since the usage start date; a lending control unit that permits the time lending in the recruitment status and the contract waiting status and prohibits the time lending in the contract in progress status, The time lending is a lending management system performed for at least any one of an uncontracted parking lot for which the regular contract recruitment is not being conducted, a parking lot during the contract recruitment of the regular contract, and a parking lot for which the regular contract is being conducted during a period not used by the contractor.

3. A lending management system for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: managing the time lending for the unused parking lot; a lending management system that receives a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in an uncontracted parking lot for which the regular contract recruitment is not being conducted, a parking lot during the contract recruitment of the regular contract, or a parking lot for which the procedure for the regular contract has already been performed.

4. A lending management method for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, comprising: managing the time lending for the unused parking lot; The time lending is a lending management method for the parking lot without a contract where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is not being conducted, the parking lot where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is in progress, and the parking lot where the fixed-term contract is being conducted during the period not used by the contractor.

5. A lending management method for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a parking lot subject to a fixed-term contract to a third party, the step of obtaining contract information including the contract status indicating whether the procedure for the fixed-term contract of the parking lot has already been carried out or is in the process of contract recruitment and the utilization start date; the step of determining, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a recruitment status where the recruitment is in progress, a contract waiting status where the procedure for the fixed-term contract has already been carried out and it is more than a predetermined waiting period before the utilization start date, or a contract in-progress status where the procedure for the fixed-term contract has already been carried out and the time point just before the waiting period has passed from the utilization start date; the step of allowing the time lending in the recruitment status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract in-progress status, wherein the time lending is a lending management method for at least any one of the parking lot without a contract where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is not being conducted, the parking lot where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is in progress, and the parking lot where the fixed-term contract is being conducted during the period not used by the contractor.

6. A lending management method for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a parking lot subject to a fixed-term contract to a third party, the step of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot; the step of receiving a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in the parking lot without a contract where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is not being conducted, the parking lot where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is in progress, or the parking lot where the procedure for the fixed-term contract has already been carried out.

7. A lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a parking lot subject to a fixed-term contract to a third party, causing a computer to execute a function of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot, wherein the time lending is a lending management program for the parking lot without a contract where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is not being conducted, the parking lot where the recruitment for the fixed-term contract is in progress, and the parking lot where the fixed-term contract is being conducted during the period not used by the contractor.

8. A lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, a function of acquiring contract information including a contract status indicating whether the procedure for the regular contract of the parking lot has already been carried out or is in the process of soliciting a contract and a usage start date; a function of determining, based on the contract status and the contract information, whether it is a solicitation status in which the solicitation is in progress, a contract waiting status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been carried out and is more than a predetermined waiting period before the usage start date, or a contract in progress status in which the procedure for the regular contract has already been carried out and the time point just before the waiting period has passed since the usage start date; causing a computer to execute a function of allowing the time lending in the solicitation status and the contract waiting status and prohibiting the time lending in the contract in progress status; The time lending is a lending management program carried out for at least any one of the non-contracted parking lot for which the solicitation of the regular contract has not been carried out, the parking lot in the process of soliciting a contract, and the parking lot for which the regular contract has been carried out during a period not used by the contractor.

9. A lending management program for managing time lending, which is a temporary lending of a regularly contracted parking lot to a third party, a function of managing the time lending for the unused parking lot; a lending management program that causes a computer to execute a function of receiving a report that an unauthorized vehicle is parked in the non-contracted parking lot for which the solicitation of the regular contract has not been carried out, the parking lot in the process of soliciting a contract for the regular contract, or the parking lot for which the procedure for the regular contract has already been carried out.

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