Information processing device

Abstract

To provide an improved vehicle-related information provision technique.SOLUTION: An information processing device is provided, comprising a control unit configured to acquire production information and usage history information of a vehicle and present the production information and the usage history information to a user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] It has been disclosed in the past that information regarding the progress status of a specific vehicle corresponding to its identification information is obtained from information regarding the progress status of multiple vehicles before delivery stored in a progress management database, and the obtained information is provided to a user terminal from which the identification information was sent (for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-297954 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The information provided to the user terminal was limited to the progress of a specific vehicle before delivery. As such, there is room for improvement in vehicle information provision technology.

[0005] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to improve information provision technology related to vehicles. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: An information processing device including a control unit, The control unit Obtain vehicle birth information and usage history information, The birth information and the usage history information are presented to the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an information provision technique for a vehicle is improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a terminal device. [Figure 4] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the information processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described.

[0010] (Outline of the embodiment) The outline and configuration of a system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0011] The system 1 according to this embodiment includes an information processing device 10 and a terminal device 20. The information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 are communicably connected to a network 30 including, for example, a mobile communication network and the Internet.

[0012] The information processing device 10 is, for example, a server device installed in a data center or the like. For example, the information processing device 10 is a server belonging to a cloud computing system or other computing system. The information processing device 10 is capable of communicating with a terminal device 20 via a network 30. Note that while FIG. 1 shows an example in which the system 1 includes one information processing device 10, this is not limiting. The system 1 may include two or more information processing devices 10.

[0013] The terminal device 20 is any device used by a user. The user includes a customer waiting for delivery of a vehicle. For example, a general-purpose electronic device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal, or a dedicated electronic device can be used as the terminal device 20. Note that while FIG. 1 shows an example in which the system 1 is equipped with one terminal device 20, this is not limiting. The system 1 may be equipped with two or more terminal devices 20.

[0014] First, an overview of the present embodiment will be described, and details will be described later. The information processing device 10 acquires birth information and usage history information of a vehicle. The information processing device 10 also presents the birth information and usage history information to a user.

[0015] According to this embodiment, the information processing device 10 acquires the birth information and usage history information of the vehicle and presents this information to the user. Since the birth information and usage history information related to the vehicle are provided to the user in this manner, the vehicle information provision technology is improved in that it is useful for, for example, checking parts compatibility when repairing the vehicle or making decisions when purchasing a vehicle.

[0016] Next, each component of the system 1 will be described in detail.

[0017] (Configuration of information processing device) As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, an output unit 14, and a communication unit 15.

[0018] The control unit 11 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The control unit 11 executes processes related to the operation of the information processing device 10 while controlling each unit of the information processing device 10.

[0019] The storage unit 12 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a random access memory (RAM) or a read only memory (ROM). The RAM is, for example, a static random access memory (SRAM) or a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The ROM is, for example, an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). The storage unit 12 functions as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores data used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0020] The input unit 13 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitance key, a pointing device, or a touch screen integrated with a display. The input interface may also be, for example, a sound sensor that accepts voice input, or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 13 accepts an operation to input data used for the operation of the information processing device 10. The input unit 13 may be connected to the information processing device 10 as an external input device instead of being provided in the information processing device 10. Any connection method may be used, for example, a Universal Serial Bus (USB), a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0021] The output unit 14 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information as a video, or a speaker that outputs information as a sound. The display is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (electro luminescence) display. The output unit 14 displays and outputs data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10. The output unit 14 may be connected to the information processing device 10 as an external output device instead of being provided in the information processing device 10. Any connection method can be used, for example, USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0022] The communication unit 15 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface may be either a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface or a USB (Universal Serial Bus). In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th generation), or 5G (5th generation), or an interface compatible with short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 15 receives data used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and transmits data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0023] The functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by executing a program according to this embodiment on a processor corresponding to the information processing device 10. That is, the functions of the information processing device 10 are realized by software. The program causes a computer to execute the operations of the information processing device 10, thereby causing the computer to function as the information processing device 10. That is, the computer functions as the information processing device 10 by executing the operations of the information processing device 10 in accordance with the program.

[0024] In this embodiment, the program can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes non-transitory computer-readable media, such as a magnetic recording device, an optical disc, a magneto-optical recording medium, or a semiconductor memory. The program can be distributed, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a portable recording medium, such as a DVD (digital versatile disc) or a CD-ROM (compact disc read only memory), on which the program is recorded. The program can also be distributed by storing the program in the storage of an external server and transmitting the program from the external server to another computer. The program can also be provided as a program product.

[0025] Some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by a dedicated circuit equivalent to the control unit 11. In other words, some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 may be implemented by hardware.

[0026] (Terminal Device Configuration) As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 20 includes a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, an input unit 23, an output unit 24, and a communication unit 25.

[0027] The control unit 21 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination of these. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a central processing unit (CPU) or a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The control unit 21 executes processes related to the operation of the terminal device 20 while controlling each unit of the terminal device 20.

[0028] The storage unit 22 includes at least one semiconductor memory, at least one magnetic memory, at least one optical memory, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a random access memory (RAM) or a read only memory (ROM). The RAM is, for example, a static random access memory (SRAM) or a dynamic random access memory (DRAM). The ROM is, for example, an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM). The storage unit 22 functions as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores data used in the operation of the terminal device 20 and data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0029] The input unit 23 includes at least one input interface. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitance key, a pointing device, or a touch screen integrated with a display. The input interface may also be, for example, a sound sensor that accepts voice input, or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 23 accepts an operation to input data used for the operation of the terminal device 20. The input unit 23 may be connected to the terminal device 20 as an external input device instead of being provided in the terminal device 20. As a connection method, any method such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), HDMI (registered trademark) (High-Definition Multimedia Interface), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be used.

[0030] The output unit 24 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information as a video, or a speaker that outputs information as a sound. The display is, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display) or an organic EL (electro luminescence) display. The output unit 24 displays and outputs data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20. The output unit 24 may be connected to the terminal device 20 as an external output device instead of being provided in the terminal device 20. Any connection method may be used, for example, USB, HDMI (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0031] The communication unit 25 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface may be either a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface or a USB (Universal Serial Bus). In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th generation), or 5G (5th generation), or an interface compatible with short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark). The communication unit 25 receives data used in the operation of the terminal device 20 and transmits data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0032] The functions of the terminal device 20 are realized by executing a program according to this embodiment on a processor corresponding to the terminal device 20. That is, the functions of the terminal device 20 are realized by software. The program causes a computer to execute the operations of the terminal device 20, thereby causing the computer to function as the terminal device 20. That is, the computer functions as the terminal device 20 by executing the operations of the terminal device 20 in accordance with the program.

[0033] Some or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be realized by a dedicated circuit equivalent to the control unit 21. In other words, some or all of the functions of the terminal device 20 may be realized by hardware.

[0034] (Operation of information processing device) The operation of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

[0035] Step S100: The control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 acquires birth information and usage history information of the vehicle.

[0036] Any method can be used to acquire the birth information and usage history information of the vehicle. For example, the control unit 11 may acquire the birth information and usage history information of the vehicle from the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 15 and the network 30. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may acquire the birth information and usage history information of the vehicle based on an input operation to the input unit 13. Any user interface can be used for the input operation.

[0037] Step S200: The control unit 11 presents the birth information and usage history information acquired in step S100 to the user.

[0038] Any method can be adopted for presenting the birth information and usage history information. For example, the control unit 11 may present this information through a user interface via the terminal device 20. The user interface may be provided by the terminal device 20 accessing the information processing device 10 or a web server via browser software. Alternatively, an application related to the system 1 may be installed in the terminal device 20, and the terminal device 20 may communicate with the information processing device 10 or an application server via the application, as appropriate, to provide the user interface. In this case, user authentication processing, etc. may be performed between the terminal device 20 and the information processing device 10, or between the terminal device 20 and the web server, as appropriate.

[0039] The birth information may include at least one of the part numbers of the parts installed in the vehicle, the total number of parts, information on the manufacturing plant of the parts, and information on the manufacturing plant of the vehicle. By including this information in the birth information, it is possible to efficiently check the compatibility of parts when repairing the vehicle.

[0040] The usage history information may also include inspection history information of the vehicle. By acquiring the inspection history information, the user can know whether the vehicle has been sufficiently inspected in the past.

[0041] The usage history information may also include vehicle repair history information. By acquiring the repair history information, the user can determine whether the vehicle has been adequately repaired in the past. The user can also accurately determine the vehicle's accident history.

[0042] As described above, the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment acquires birth information and usage history information about a vehicle and presents this information to the user. With this configuration, the birth information and usage history information about the vehicle are provided to the user, which improves the vehicle information provision technology in that it is useful for, for example, checking parts compatibility when repairing a vehicle or making decisions when purchasing a vehicle.

[0043] Although the present disclosure has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various modifications and alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and alterations are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each component or step can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and multiple components or steps can be combined or divided into one.

[0044] For example, the usage history information may include information about past owners of the vehicle. Here, the owner information includes information such as mileage, driver type, and intended use by users who have previously owned the vehicle. Driver type includes safe driving type, dangerous driving type, etc. Intended use includes main car, second car, etc. Including owner information in the usage history information can be useful for users in making decisions when purchasing a used vehicle, etc. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1 System 10. Information processing equipment 11 Control section 12 Storage section 13 Input section 14 Display section 15 Communications Department 20 Terminal equipment 21 Control section 22 Memory section 23 Input section 24 Display section 25 Communications Department 30 Network

Claims

1. An information processing device including a control unit, The control unit Obtain vehicle birth information and usage history information, An information processing device that presents the birth information and the usage history information to a user.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the birth information includes at least one of product numbers of parts mounted on the vehicle, a total number of parts, information on manufacturing plants of the parts, and information on manufacturing plants of the vehicle.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the usage history information includes inspection history information of the vehicle.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the usage history information includes repair history information of the vehicle.

5. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the usage history information includes information about past owners of the vehicle.

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