Vehicle information browsing program, vehicle information disclosing program, and vehicle information browsing system

Abstract

To provide a vehicle information browsing program, a vehicle information disclosing program, and a vehicle information browsing system with high security by limiting a person who can browse information on a vehicle to an appropriate range.SOLUTION: A vehicle information browsing program causes a client terminals 40 communicable with a server 20 in which vehicle information that is information on a vehicle is stored to function as a browser of the vehicle information. The program causes the client terminals 40 to execute read information acquiring processing S100 for acquiring read information that is information stored in an IC tag 61 provided with an electronic inspection certificate 60 and read though a reading device 50 and read information transmitting processing S101 for transmitting the read information to the server 20.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a system that enables viewing of information about a vehicle, such as vehicle inspection information and maintenance information, and realizes transparency of the vehicle's history. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, for automobiles, motorcycles, and other vehicles, records of maintenance and inspections (such as video and images of work, and repair part orders) and various vehicle-related data (vehicle information) are being managed on servers. Furthermore, if vehicle information is made accessible, it can be accessed by third-party vehicle owners and buyers when selling a vehicle (i.e., when it is distributed as a used vehicle), increasing transparency regarding the vehicle's past maintenance and inspection results. Therefore, if a third party can verify that a vehicle has been properly maintained, it is expected that the value of the vehicle will increase. This will result in increased trading of used cars, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

[0003] As an example of a system that can provide past vehicle data, Patent Document 1 below discloses a recycling information sharing system that allows recycling companies to understand what repairs and maintenance have been performed on a vehicle in the past. The recycling information sharing system in Patent Document 1 is said to enable recycling companies to smoothly proceed with recycling because it allows them to understand which useful parts can be reused and to decide whether or not to proceed with recycling. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-285945 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Here, vehicle information managed on a server or the like may include the face of the maintenance technician who performed the vehicle inspection and maintenance. Furthermore, vehicle inspection information may also include information on the current or past owners of the vehicle, which raises concerns that personal information, along with vehicle model and license plate number, may be unnecessarily disclosed. Therefore, if vehicle information is made publicly available to an unspecified number of people, problems may arise.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle information viewing program, a vehicle information disclosure program, and a vehicle information viewing system that are highly secure and that limit the people who can view information about a vehicle to an appropriate range. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventors of the present invention have considered utilizing information from vehicle inspection certificates. Vehicle inspection certificates are generally distributed as a set with vehicles. Therefore, even if a vehicle becomes a used car and is circulated from one place to another, it is possible to later trace what maintenance was performed by the original owners when the vehicle was inspected.

[0008] Furthermore, in recent years, the electronicization of motor vehicle inspection certificates (so-called vehicle inspection certificates) has progressed, and vehicle inspection certificates (electronic vehicle inspection certificates) equipped with information media (IC tags) have come into use. In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the inventors of the present invention considered utilizing the information in electronic vehicle inspection certificates. The IC tag of an electronic vehicle inspection certificate stores a number (vehicle ID) for identifying a vehicle. Note that this vehicle ID itself is also written on the paper vehicle inspection certificate, and therefore the vehicle ID itself can be easily duplicated. Therefore, if a server storing vehicle information is made accessible by, for example, entering the vehicle ID, the vehicle information would be viewable by an unspecified number of people who know the vehicle ID.

[0009] On the other hand, electronic vehicle inspection certificates themselves are difficult to copy. Furthermore, the actual electronic vehicle inspection certificates are often in the possession of the vehicle owner. Therefore, the inventors of the present invention have come to the realization that a highly secure system can be constructed by using the electronic vehicle inspection certificate itself, which has an embedded IC tag, as a key to prevent disclosure to anyone other than the person who physically possesses the electronic vehicle inspection certificate.

[0010] Furthermore, the inventors of the present invention have discovered that security can be improved by implementing a system that uses a reader or the like to read identification information (e.g., vehicle ID) stored in the IC tag of an electronic vehicle inspection certificate, and that prevents the server from responding unless the access goes through an application that has the function of sending the read identification information directly to the server. In this way, if a person who does not have the electronic vehicle inspection certificate attempts to access the server by typing in the identification number or copying and pasting the identification number, the server will not accept the access. In other words, the server will not respond unless the access goes through a specified application.

[0011] If a client terminal with a specified application installed is configured to send data read via a card reader to a server, vehicle information will only be disclosed to those who have physical access to the electronic vehicle inspection certificate. In other words, even if a client terminal that does not have the specified application installed tries to input data (for example, manually) using a method other than the specified application, if the server denies the access request, those who do not have the actual electronic vehicle inspection certificate will not be able to access the information, and vehicle information (such as footage during maintenance) will not be disclosed to unnecessary parties.

[0012] In this way, if the server receives identification information read by a reader from a client terminal with a specific application installed as a condition for disclosing vehicle information to the client terminal, the vehicle information cannot be viewed by anyone other than the person who physically possesses the electronic vehicle inspection certificate. As a result, the risk of vehicle information being viewed by an unspecified number of people is reduced, and a highly secure system can be constructed.

[0013] Furthermore, if workers who perform vehicle maintenance and inspections can check vehicle information, they can refer to past work history when performing maintenance work, which is expected to improve work efficiency, and because vehicle information will be confirmed by a third party later, it will be more difficult for workers to commit fraud, such as performing unnecessary work. Furthermore, if past work history, such as past vehicle inspection information and maintenance information, can be checked when trading vehicles, it will be easier to guarantee the value of used cars, leading to a guarantee of vehicle quality.

[0014] Furthermore, if the vehicle information includes footage of past maintenance and vehicle inspection work, it is possible to further increase the transparency of the maintenance content, etc., while preventing the faces of the maintenance personnel who performed the past maintenance from becoming known to an unspecified number of people.

[0015] A predetermined application (vehicle information viewing program) installed on a client terminal can utilize, for example, an API (Application Programming Interface) provided to promote the use of electronic vehicle inspection certificates. For example, the predetermined application can utilize an API provided by a public institution such as the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. This configuration allows for cooperation with systems provided by public institutions. For example, vehicle information such as maintenance information can be provided by linking (cooperating) with information within a system provided by a public institution or information held by other businesses. Note that the predetermined application is not limited to the above, and an independently developed application may also be applied.

[0016] The conditions under which the server discloses vehicle information to the client terminal are not limited to the above and may be variously selected. For example, the conditions under which the server discloses vehicle information to the client terminal may include periodically changing the server's IP address and making the server's IP address trackable only by client terminals that have a specific application downloaded, and allowing the client terminal to access that IP address. For example, the server may be configured to deny access from a client terminal unless the access is via a specific API. For example, the conditions under which the server discloses vehicle information to the client terminal may include making the server's ports accessible from the client terminal private and making those ports known only to client terminals that have a specific application installed. For example, various methods may be employed as the conditions under which the server discloses vehicle information to the client terminal, such as storing a user's ID and password combination in a memory configured by the application and enabling the server to verify the ID.

[0017] (1) The vehicle information viewing program of the present invention, provided based on the above-mentioned findings, is a program that causes a client terminal capable of communicating with a server storing vehicle information, which is information relating to a vehicle, to function as a program for viewing the vehicle information, and is characterized in that it causes the client terminal to execute a read information acquisition process that acquires read information stored on an information medium provided in an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read via a reading device, and a read information transmission process that transmits the read information to the server.

[0018] According to the vehicle information viewing program of (1), vehicle information is disclosed to the client terminal that sent the data only when the server receives data (read information) read via a reading device (e.g., a card reader), so that the disclosure of vehicle information can be limited to those who have physical access to the electronic vehicle inspection certificate. As a result, necessary information, such as vehicle maintenance information, can be viewed by those who need it, and the number of people who can view it is limited to an appropriate range, while disclosure of the information to others is prevented, thereby increasing the security of information disclosure.

[0019] Furthermore, according to the vehicle information viewing program of (1), workers who perform vehicle maintenance and inspections can check vehicle information such as past maintenance information and can perform maintenance work by referring to the past work history, which is expected to improve work efficiency, and since the vehicle information will be confirmed by a third party later, it becomes more difficult for workers to commit fraud such as performing unnecessary work. Furthermore, according to the vehicle information viewing program of (1), when trading a vehicle, past work history such as past vehicle inspection information and maintenance information can be checked, which is expected to make it easier to guarantee the value of a used car and lead to vehicle quality assurance.

[0020] (2) The vehicle information disclosure program of the present invention is a program that causes a server having a memory unit storing vehicle information, which is information about a vehicle, to function as a server that discloses the vehicle information to a client terminal that can communicate with the server, and is characterized in that the program causes the server to execute an access acceptance process that accepts access request information sent from the client terminal requesting viewing of the vehicle information, and an access determination process that determines whether to allow the client terminal that sent the access request information to view the vehicle information related to the access request information based on whether the access request information received from the client terminal includes information stored on an information medium provided on an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read via a reading device.

[0021] According to the vehicle information viewing program (2), when the server receives data (read information) read via a reading device (e.g., a card reader), the information is disclosed to the client terminal that sent the data, so that the disclosure of vehicle information can be limited to those who have physical access to the vehicle inspection certificate. As a result, necessary information, such as vehicle maintenance information, can be viewed by those who need it, and the number of people who can view it is limited to an appropriate range, while disclosure of the information to others is prevented, thereby increasing the security of information disclosure.

[0022] (3) The vehicle information disclosure system of the present invention comprises a server in which vehicle information, which is information relating to a vehicle, is stored, and a client terminal capable of communicating with the server, wherein the server includes a memory unit that stores the vehicle information and an access determination unit that determines whether or not to disclose the vehicle information to the client terminal, wherein the client terminal is capable of transmitting read information, which is information stored on an information medium provided in an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and is read via a reading device, to the server, and the server determines whether or not to allow the client terminal, which is the sender of the access request information, to view the vehicle information related to the access request information based on whether or not the read information is included in the access request information received from the client terminal requesting viewing of the vehicle information.

[0023] According to the vehicle information viewing system of (3), vehicle information is disclosed to the client terminal that sent the data only when the server receives data (read information) read via a reading device (e.g., a card reader), so that vehicle information can be disclosed only to those who have physical access to the electronic vehicle inspection certificate. As a result, necessary information, such as vehicle maintenance information, can be viewed by those who need it, and viewing is restricted to an appropriate number of people, while disclosure of information to others is prevented, thereby enhancing the security of information disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0024] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle information viewing program, a vehicle information disclosure program, and a vehicle information viewing system that are highly secure by limiting the people who can view information about a vehicle to an appropriate range. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] 1 is a conceptual diagram showing an entire vehicle information viewing system including a client terminal on which a vehicle information viewing program according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed. [Figure 2] 2 is a flow diagram showing steps executed by the client terminal of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] 2 is a flow diagram showing steps performed by the server of FIG. 1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] [About the Vehicle Maintenance Photography System] Hereinafter, details of the vehicle information viewing system 10 including the client terminal 40 on which the vehicle information viewing program of the present invention is installed will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a conceptual diagram showing the vehicle information viewing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] 1, the vehicle information viewing system 10 includes a server 20 and a client terminal 40. The vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment also includes a reading device 50.

[0028] The vehicle information viewing system 10 stores vehicle information in a server 20, for example, and is used by a user C2 who intends to purchase a target vehicle to view the stored vehicle information. Another example is when a non-life insurance company or administrative authority views the vehicle information when conducting an audit to determine whether the target vehicle has undergone excessive or improper maintenance. Another example is when a repair shop staff member views the vehicle information to check the vehicle's condition when the vehicle was most recently serviced. As described below, the server 20 also discloses vehicle information under specific conditions. This allows the vehicle information viewing system 10 to limit the disclosure of vehicle information, such as maintenance information and vehicle inspection information, to the target vehicle, preventing an unspecified number of people from obtaining the vehicle information. This allows necessary information to be viewed by those who need it, while limiting the number of people who can view the information to an appropriate number, while preventing the information from being disclosed to others, thereby enhancing the security of information disclosure.

[0029] In this specification, "vehicle" includes, for example, standard automobiles such as passenger cars, small automobiles such as compact passenger cars and large motorcycles, and light passenger cars such as light passenger cars and motorcycles, as classified according to the Road Transport Vehicle Act.

[0030] "Vehicle information" in this specification refers to information related to a vehicle. For example, vehicle information includes the vehicle inspection certificate number (vehicle inspection ID) printed on the vehicle inspection certificate, vehicle model information, information on past vehicle inspections and maintenance (such as video and images of maintenance work, parts ordering history, etc.), and information on the vehicle's past and current owners. Note that these vehicle information examples are merely examples, and vehicle information may also include other information. If users are able to view data captured during inspections and maintenance work, this data can be used to prove that no irregularities were involved in the vehicle's maintenance. Preferably, the video and images captured during maintenance work are a combination of multiple videos or images captured simultaneously by multiple image capture devices. Installing multiple image capture devices in multiple locations to capture the vehicle not only reduces blind spots but also increases the difficulty of fabricating video or images. More preferably, a combination of a wearable image capture device worn by a person performing work on the vehicle, an image capture device installed at the front of the vehicle and higher than the hood, and an image capture device installed at the rear of the vehicle and at the same level as or lower than the vehicle body is preferable. By eliminating blind spots and photographing the entire vehicle, not only does the usefulness of the information increase, but by photographing the license plate and the characteristics of the entire vehicle, it also dramatically increases the difficulty of counterfeiting or fabricating.

[0031] The term "electronic vehicle inspection certificate" in this specification refers to a vehicle inspection certificate equipped with an information medium (for example, a contactless IC tag 61). The IC tag 61 equipped in the electronic vehicle inspection certificate 60 of this embodiment stores, for example, a vehicle inspection ID.

[0032] In this specification, a "service provider" refers to a party that provides a service that manages vehicle information of vehicles that are the subject of transactions or maintenance and can disclose that information to others. For example, service provider C1 may be a maintenance shop that performs vehicle maintenance, a vehicle inspection shop that performs vehicle inspections, an incorporated association whose members include automobile dealers and used car dealerships that intend to sell vehicles, or a business company engaged in ICT business.

[0033] In this specification, a "user" refers to, for example, a person who wishes to obtain information about a vehicle that is the subject of a transaction or maintenance. For example, user C2 includes a maintenance shop that performs vehicle maintenance, a vehicle inspection shop that performs vehicle inspections, a new car dealer or a used car dealer that intends to purchase a vehicle, and even a person who wishes to purchase the vehicle through such a dealer. In addition, non-life insurance companies and administrative authorities are also included in the category of users because they are expected to conduct post-facto investigations and audits to determine whether vehicle maintenance is being carried out appropriately. Also, for example, user C2 is the owner of the subject vehicle and the person who holds the vehicle inspection certificate for the subject vehicle.

[0034] In the vehicle information viewing system 10, vehicle information held by the service provider C1 can be disclosed to the user C2 via the client terminal 40 under specific conditions (when the server 20 receives read information). Note that the vehicle information viewing system 10 may also allow the user C2 to view vehicle information held by parties other than the service provider C1. For example, the vehicle information viewing system 10 may allow the user C2 to view vehicle information held by the information sharer C3.

[0035] In this specification, an "information sharer" is a person who holds vehicle information and can share the information with a service provider. An example of the information sharer C3 is an affiliated business (e.g., a franchise of the service provider C1) that can share vehicle information with the service provider C1.

[0036] Vehicle information is stored in the server 20. In the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, the server 20 is a storage device (for example, NAS: Network Attached Storage) managed by the service provider C1. The server 20 has a hardware configuration including a CPU (Central Processing Unit), RAM (Random Access Memory), and ROM (Read Only Memory), which are not shown in the figure. The CPU is a well-known computing means that controls the overall operation of the server 20. The RAM functions as a working area when the CPU processes information. The ROM stores various programs and data.

[0037] In such a hardware configuration, when a predetermined program (vehicle information disclosure program) is installed, the CPU performs calculations in accordance with the predetermined program, and functional blocks corresponding to the loaded program are configured in the server 20. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, the server 20 is configured with a storage unit 21 for storing various data, an access request information receiving unit 22, and an access determining unit 23.

[0038] Various types of information are stored in the storage unit 21. For example, the storage unit 21 stores vehicle information. In this embodiment, the vehicle information includes information for identifying the vehicle (for example, a vehicle ID), vehicle inspection information, maintenance information, etc. The vehicle inspection information and maintenance information also include photographic data consisting of video or images of the work being performed. This allows the vehicle information viewing system 10 to increase the transparency of the maintenance content performed on the vehicle being viewed.

[0039] The access request information receiving unit 22 receives the access request information transmitted from the client terminal 40. As will be described later, the access request information transmitted from the client terminal 40 in which the vehicle information viewing program is installed includes the read information read by the reading device 50.

[0040] The access determination unit 23 determines whether or not to permit the client terminal 40 to view the vehicle information based on the access request information transmitted from the client terminal 40. More specifically, the access determination unit 23 determines whether or not the access request information transmitted from the client terminal 40 includes read information, and if the read information is included, the access determination unit 23 permits the client terminal 40 to view the vehicle information related to the access request information, and if the read information is not included, the access determination unit 23 denies the client terminal 40 from viewing the vehicle information related to the access request information. There are various possible specific implementation methods, but for example, a specific application may be installed on the client terminal, and the server may check authentication information held by the application. If the authentication information is confirmed, the specific application may be considered to be installed, and information read from the electronic vehicle inspection certificate may then be accepted via the specific application.

[0041] Storing various information in the server 20 can be performed, for example, by using an information processing device 30 managed by the service provider C1. The information processing device 30 shown as an example in FIG. 1 is a terminal device used by a person in charge of the service provider C1. In the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, the information processing device 30 is a personal computer. Note that the information processing device 30 may be another terminal device. For example, the information processing device 30 may be a client terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone. In the example of FIG. 1, the information processing device 30 is connectable to the server 20 (NAS) via a LAN (Local Area Network).

[0042] The vehicle information viewing system of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment. Specifically, the vehicle information viewing system of the present invention may have a server provided in an information processing device managed by a service provider. Furthermore, the vehicle information viewing system of the present invention may have a memory unit and an access determination unit provided in external storage. That is, the server (memory unit, access determination unit, etc.) of the vehicle information viewing system of the present invention may be provided in a storage device or information processing device managed by a service provider, or may be provided in external storage (so-called cloud).

[0043] In the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, vehicle information is stored in the server 20 by an employee of the service provider C1 via the information processing device 30. For example, the server 20 stores various data such as photographed data taken during vehicle maintenance, past vehicle transaction information, and parts ordering history via the information processing device 30. Furthermore, in the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, the server 20 is capable of sharing vehicle information with servers 20 managed by other businesses (information sharers).

[0044] The client terminal 40 is a terminal device used by the user C2. The client terminal 40 is capable of communicating with the server 20 via the Internet. In the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, the client terminal 40 is a personal computer. However, the client terminal 40 may be another terminal device. For example, the client terminal 40 may be a client terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone.

[0045] The client terminal 40 includes a display unit 43, a control unit (not shown), and an operation unit. The client terminal 40 has a CPU, RAM, and ROM (not shown) as hardware components. The CPU is a well-known computing means that controls the overall operation of the client terminal 40. The RAM functions as a work area when the CPU processes information. The ROM stores various programs and data.

[0046] In such a hardware configuration, when a predetermined program (vehicle information viewing program) is installed, the CPU performs calculations in accordance with the predetermined program, and functional blocks corresponding to the loaded program are configured in the client terminal 40. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, the client terminal 40 is configured with a read information acquisition unit 41 and an information transmission unit 42.

[0047] The read information acquisition unit 41 acquires information (read information) read by the reading device 50. The information transmission unit 42 transmits the read information to the server 20.

[0048] In this embodiment, the vehicle information viewing program is an application that uses an API provided by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to promote the use of electronic vehicle inspection certificates. This allows it to link with systems provided by public institutions. For example, it is possible to provide vehicle information such as maintenance information by linking it with information in systems provided by public institutions or information held by other businesses. A web browser may also be used as this application. Specific implementation methods are well known and will not be detailed here, but cookies, plug-ins, etc. may be used.

[0049] The reading device 50 is a device (reader) capable of reading information from an IC tag 61 (information medium) attached to the electronic vehicle inspection certificate 60. In the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, an example has been shown in which the reading device 50 is a reader capable of reading information stored in the IC tag 61, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, the reading device may be a device (reader / writer) capable of writing information in addition to reading information. It may be either contact or contactless. Furthermore, in the vehicle information viewing system 10 of this embodiment, an example has been shown in which the reading device 50 is separate from the client terminal 40, but the present invention is not limited to this. Specifically, the reading device may be provided as a function of the client terminal. In other words, the client terminal may be equipped with a function for reading contactless tags or contact tags.

[0050] [Information transmission process on client terminal] Next, the information transmission process performed in the client terminal 40 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0051] Prior to the information transmission process by the client terminal 40, the reading device 50 reads the information (vehicle ID) stored in the IC tag 61 of the electronic vehicle inspection certificate 60. The information read by the reading device 50 is transferred to the client terminal 40 and stored as read information in a predetermined area within the app.

[0052] In step S100, the client terminal 40 performs a process of acquiring read information (read information acquisition process). Specifically, the client terminal 40 acquires the read information transferred from the reading device 50 and stored in a predetermined area. When the process of step S100 ends, the client terminal 40 proceeds to step S101.

[0053] In step S101, the client terminal 40 performs a process of transmitting access request information including the read information acquired in step S101 to the server 20 (read information transmission process).

[0054] [Access determination process on the server] Next, the access determination process performed by the server 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0055] In step S110, the server 20 performs a process of determining whether or not an access request has been received. Specifically, the server 20 determines whether or not access request information requesting viewing of vehicle information has been received from the client terminal 40. If the server 20 determines that the access request information has been received (step S110=Yes), the server 20 proceeds to step S111. On the other hand, if the server 20 determines that the access request information has not been received (step S110=No), the server 20 ends the access determination process.

[0056] In step S111, the server 20 performs a process of determining whether or not the access request information includes read information. If the server 20 determines that the access request information includes read information (step S111=Yes), the server 20 proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the server 20 determines that the access request information does not include read information (step S111=No), the server 20 proceeds to step S115.

[0057] In step S112, the server 20 permits viewing of the vehicle information (access permission), and proceeds to step S113.

[0058] In step S113, server 20 performs a process of searching for vehicles whose vehicle information is to be disclosed. Specifically, server 20 performs a process of searching for and identifying vehicles whose vehicle information is to be disclosed from among the vehicle information stored in storage unit 21, based on information included in the access request information (for example, a vehicle inspection ID, etc.). After server 20 identifies vehicles whose vehicle information is to be disclosed, it proceeds to step S114.

[0059] In step S114, the server 20 performs a process to disclose the vehicle information. Specifically, the server 20 performs a process to transmit the vehicle information related to the vehicle identified in step S113 (vehicle information related to the access request information) to the client terminal 40 that sent the access request information. As a result, the vehicle information related to the access request information is displayed on the display unit 43 of the client terminal 40. In other words, user C2 becomes able to view the vehicle information of the target vehicle. When the process of step S114 ends, the server 20 ends the access determination process.

[0060] In step S115, the server 20 performs a process to deny access. Specifically, the server 20 transmits information indicating that the vehicle information cannot be disclosed to the client terminal 40 that sent the access request information. When the process of step S115 ends, the server 20 ends the access determination process.

[0061] In this way, the vehicle information viewing system 10 uses the reading device 50 to read information from the IC tag 61 attached to the electronic vehicle inspection certificate 60 and transmits the information (read information) to the server 20. Furthermore, the server 20 determines whether to permit viewing of the vehicle information based on whether the read information is included in an access request from the client terminal 40. In other words, in the vehicle information viewing system 10, vehicle information is viewable on the client terminal 40 that sent the data only when the server 20 receives data (read information) read via the reading device 50 from a client terminal 40 with a specific application (vehicle information viewing program) installed. Therefore, the vehicle information viewing system 10 can disclose vehicle information only to those who can physically access the electronic vehicle inspection certificate 60. As a result, the vehicle information viewing system 10 allows necessary information, such as vehicle maintenance information, to be viewed by those who need it, restricting those who can view it to an appropriate number of people, while preventing disclosure of the information to others, thereby improving the security of information disclosure.

[0062] Furthermore, with the vehicle information viewing system 10, workers who perform vehicle maintenance and inspections can check vehicle information such as past maintenance information and can perform maintenance work by referring to past work history, which is expected to improve work efficiency, and since the vehicle information will be confirmed by a third party later, it becomes more difficult for workers to commit fraud such as performing unnecessary work. Furthermore, with the vehicle information viewing system 10, it is possible to check past work history such as past vehicle inspection information and maintenance information when trading a vehicle, which is expected to make it easier to guarantee the value of a used car and lead to vehicle quality assurance. [Industrial Applicability]

[0063] The vehicle information viewing system of the present invention can be suitably used as a system that enables viewing of vehicle history information and realizes transparency of vehicle history. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 10 Vehicle information viewing system 20 servers 21 Memory section 22 Access request information receiving unit 23 Access Judgment Unit 40 client terminals 41 Read information acquisition unit 42 Information Transmission Unit 50 Reading device 60 Electronic vehicle inspection certificate 61 IC tag (information medium)

Claims

1. A program that causes a client terminal that can communicate with a server that stores vehicle information, which is information about a vehicle, to function as a device that browses the vehicle information, a read information acquisition process for acquiring read information stored in an information medium provided in the electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read by a reading device; and a read information transmission process for transmitting the read information to the server.

2. A program that causes a server having a storage unit that stores vehicle information, which is information about a vehicle, to function as a server that discloses the vehicle information to a client terminal that can communicate with the server, an access acceptance process for accepting access request information requesting viewing of the vehicle information transmitted from the client terminal; A vehicle information disclosure program characterized by having the server execute an access determination process that determines whether to allow the client terminal that sent the access request information to view the vehicle information related to the access request information, based on whether the access request information received from the client terminal includes information stored on an information medium attached to an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read via a reading device.

3. A vehicle information viewing terminal capable of communicating with a server in which vehicle information, which is information relating to a vehicle, is stored, and capable of viewing the vehicle information. a read information acquisition processing means for acquiring read information stored in an information medium provided in the electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read by a reading device; a read information transmission processing means for transmitting the read information to the server; A vehicle information viewing terminal comprising:

4. A vehicle information disclosure server having a storage unit that stores vehicle information, which is information about a vehicle, and capable of disclosing the vehicle information to a client terminal that can communicate with the server, an access reception processing means for receiving access request information requesting viewing of the vehicle information transmitted from the client terminal; an access determination processing means for determining whether to permit the client terminal that has transmitted the access request information to view the vehicle information related to the access request information, based on whether the access request information received from the client terminal includes information stored on an information medium attached to an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read by a reading device; A vehicle information disclosure server comprising:

5. a server that stores vehicle information, which is information related to a vehicle; a client terminal capable of communicating with the server; The server a storage unit that stores the vehicle information; an access determination unit that determines whether or not to disclose the vehicle information to the client terminal; The client terminal is capable of transmitting to the server information read from an information medium attached to an electronic vehicle inspection certificate and read by a reading device, A vehicle information viewing system characterized in that the server determines whether to allow the client terminal that sent the access request information to view the vehicle information related to the access request information based on whether the read information is included in the access request information received from the client terminal.

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