Information processing device

Abstract

To propose a vehicle suitable for a user as a test drive vehicle.SOLUTION: An information processing device 10 is provided with a storage unit 12 that stores driving data of vehicles and a control unit 15. When the control unit 15 obtains information about a user's request for a test drive, it extracts the driving data about the vehicles the user currently drives or previously drove from the storage unit 12, and based on the extracted driving data, determines which vehicle to propose to the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, vehicle sales are promoted by having users who are considering purchasing a vehicle test drive a test vehicle.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a system that distributes advertisements or questionnaires to a user's terminal after the user has completed a test drive. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-277583 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Users who are considering purchasing a vehicle often select a test drive vehicle that has the same characteristics as the vehicle they currently drive or a vehicle they have driven in the past.

[0006] However, the test drive vehicle selected by the user in this manner may not be the vehicle that is truly suitable for the user, and it is possible that a test drive vehicle that the user did not select may actually be the vehicle that is suitable for the user.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to make it possible to propose a vehicle suitable for a user as a test drive vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The information processing device according to the present disclosure includes: a storage unit that stores vehicle driving data; a control unit, The control unit When information on a test drive request from a user is acquired, the driving data of the vehicle that the user has currently or previously driven is extracted from the storage unit; Based on the extracted driving data, a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive is determined. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present disclosure, a vehicle suitable for the user can be proposed as a test drive vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The configuration and overview of the information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0013] The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 10, a terminal device 20, and a vehicle 30. The information processing device 10, the terminal device 20, and the vehicle 30 are communicatively connected via a network 40. The network 40 may be a network including a mobile communication network, the Internet, etc.

[0014] Although one information processing device 10, one terminal device 20, and one vehicle 30 are shown in FIG. 1, there may be two or more information processing devices 10, two or more terminal devices 20, and two or more vehicles 30.

[0015] The information processing device 10 is an information processing device that stores driving data of the vehicle 30. The information processing device 10 may be, for example, an information processing device owned by a manufacturer that sells the vehicle 30. The information processing device 10 acquires and stores driving data of the vehicle 30 sold by the manufacturer's vehicle dealership or the like. Although FIG. 1 shows one vehicle 30, the information processing device 10 acquires and stores driving data of multiple vehicles 30 sold by the manufacturer's vehicle dealership or the like.

[0016] The terminal device 20 is owned by a user who is considering purchasing a new vehicle and wants to test drive the vehicle. The user can use the terminal device 20 to apply for a test drive.

[0017] The vehicle 30 is a vehicle sold by a vehicle dealer of the manufacturer that owns the information processing device 10.

[0018] The information processing device 10 is capable of communicating with the terminal device 20 and the vehicle 30 via a network 40. The information processing device 10 is, for example, a dedicated computer configured to function as a server. The information processing device 10 may also be a general-purpose PC (Personal Computer).

[0019] The terminal device 20 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via a network 40. The terminal device 20 may be, for example, a smartphone or a tablet.

[0020] The vehicle 30 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via a network 40 .

[0021] The configuration of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0022] The information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, an output unit 14, and a control unit 15.

[0023] The communication unit 11 includes a communication module that connects to the network 40. For example, the communication unit 11 may include a communication module that supports a LAN (Local Area Network). In one embodiment, the information processing device 10 is connected to the network 40 via the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 transmits and receives various information via the network 40. The communication unit 11 is capable of communicating with the terminal device 20 and the vehicle 30 via the network 40.

[0024] The storage unit 12 may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or the like, but is not limited to these. The storage unit 12 may function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used in the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may store system programs, application programs, and various information received by the communication unit 11. The information stored in the storage unit 12 may be updateable, for example, with information received from the network 40 via the communication unit 11. A part of the storage unit 12 may be installed external to the information processing device 10. In this case, the externally installed part of the storage unit 12 may be connected to the information processing device 10 via any interface.

[0025] The input unit 13 includes one or more input interfaces that detect user input and acquire input information based on the user's operation. For example, the input unit 13 includes, but is not limited to, physical keys, capacitive keys, a touch screen integrated with the display of the output unit 14, or a microphone that accepts voice input.

[0026] The output unit 14 includes one or more output interfaces that output information to notify the user. For example, the output unit 14 includes, but is not limited to, a display that outputs information as an image, a speaker that outputs information as sound, etc.

[0027] The control unit 15 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The control unit 15 executes processes related to the operation of the information processing device 10 while controlling each unit of the information processing device 10.

[0028] The configuration of the terminal device 20 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0029] The terminal device 20 includes a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, an input unit 23, an output unit 24, and a control unit 25.

[0030] The communication unit 21 includes a communication module that connects to the network 40. For example, the communication unit 21 may include a communication module that supports mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation). In one embodiment, the terminal device 20 is connected to the network 40 via the communication unit 21. The communication unit 21 transmits and receives various information via the network 40. The communication unit 21 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via the network 40.

[0031] The storage unit 22 may be, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or the like, but is not limited to these. The storage unit 22 may function as, for example, a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 22 stores any information used in the operation of the terminal device 20. For example, the storage unit 22 may store a system program, an application program, and various information received by the communication unit 21. The information stored in the storage unit 22 may be updateable, for example, with information received from the network 40 via the communication unit 21. A part of the storage unit 22 may be installed external to the terminal device 20. In this case, the externally installed part of the storage unit 22 may be connected to the terminal device 20 via any interface.

[0032] The input unit 23 includes one or more input interfaces that detect user input and acquire input information based on the user's operation. For example, the input unit 23 may be, but is not limited to, physical keys, capacitive keys, a touch screen integrated with the display of the output unit 24, or a microphone that accepts voice input.

[0033] The output unit 24 includes one or more output interfaces that output information to notify the user. For example, the output unit 24 includes, but is not limited to, a display that outputs information as an image, a speaker that outputs information as an audio, etc.

[0034] The control unit 25 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control unit 25 controls each unit of the terminal device 20 and executes processes related to the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0035] The configuration of a vehicle 30 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0036] The vehicle 30 includes a communication device 31, a control device 32, an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 33, and a location information acquisition device 34. The communication device 31, the control device 32, the ECU 33, and the location information acquisition device 34 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via an in-vehicle network such as a CAN (Controller Area Network) or a dedicated line.

[0037] The communication device 31 includes a communication module that connects to the network 40. For example, the communication device 31 may include a communication module that supports mobile communication standards such as LTE, 4G, and 5G. The vehicle 30 is connected to the network 40 via the communication device 31. The communication device 31 transmits and receives various information via the network 40. The communication device 31 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via the network 40.

[0038] The control device 32 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination thereof. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control device 32 controls each part of the vehicle 30 and executes processes related to the operation of the vehicle 30.

[0039] The ECU 33 collects information such as an operation history of the vehicle 30 from various sensors mounted on the vehicle 30. The ECU 33 outputs the collected information such as the operation history to the control device 32. The operation history information collected by the ECU 33 may include, for example, information on the brake operation speed and information on the accelerator operation speed. The ECU 33 may also collect data such as speed data, acceleration data, position data, and headlight status from various sensors mounted on the vehicle 30. Although one ECU 33 is shown in FIG. 1, multiple ECUs 33 may be mounted on the vehicle 30.

[0040] The position information acquisition device 34 includes one or more receivers compatible with any satellite positioning system. For example, the position information acquisition device 34 may include a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver. The position information acquisition device 34 acquires measured values ​​of the position of the vehicle 30 as position information. The position information includes, for example, an address, latitude, longitude, and altitude. The position information acquisition device 34 may generate information on the movement history of the vehicle 30 by associating the acquired position information of the vehicle 30 with information on the roads on which the vehicle 30 has traveled. The position information acquisition device 34 outputs the information on the movement history of the vehicle 30 to the control device 32.

[0041] (Operation of information processing system) The operation of the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0042] The user of the vehicle 30 is a user who purchased the vehicle 30 from a vehicle dealer of the manufacturer that owns the information processing device 10. The user of the vehicle 30 has consented to the transmission of driving data of the vehicle 30 to the information processing device 10.

[0043] As described above, the information processing device 10 acquires driving data of the vehicles 30 sold by the manufacturer's vehicle dealerships and the like from a plurality of vehicles 30, and stores the acquired driving data.

[0044] The control device 32 of the vehicle 30 transmits the driving data of the vehicle 30 to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 31. The control device 32 may transmit the driving data of the vehicle 30 to the information processing device 10 in real time, or may transmit the data to the information processing device 10 periodically.

[0045] The driving data transmitted by the control device 32 of the vehicle 30 to the information processing device 10 may include vehicle identification information for identifying the vehicle 30, user identification information for identifying the user of the vehicle 30, information on the operation history of the vehicle 30, and information on the movement history of the vehicle 30.

[0046] The operation history information for the vehicle 30 is information collected by the ECU 33 from the vehicle 30. The operation history information may include, for example, information on the brake operation speed and information on the accelerator operation speed. The brake operation speed is the speed at which the user presses the brake. A fast brake operation speed means that the user brakes suddenly. The accelerator operation speed is the speed at which the user presses the accelerator. A fast accelerator operation speed means that the user accelerates the vehicle 30 suddenly.

[0047] The control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 receives the driving data transmitted by the vehicle 30 via the communication unit 11. The control unit 15 stores the driving data received from the vehicle 30 in the memory unit 12. In this way, the memory unit 12 stores driving data of a plurality of vehicles 30 sold by the manufacturer's vehicle dealerships and the like.

[0048] A user who is considering purchasing a new car and wants to take a test drive can operate the terminal device 20 to request a test drive.

[0049] The input unit 23 of the terminal device 20 accepts a test drive request through an input operation by the user. When the input unit 23 accepts the test drive request, the control unit 25 transmits information about the test drive request to the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21. The information about the test drive request may include user identification information for identifying the user, information about the type of vehicle the user wishes to test drive, information about the date and time the user wishes to take the test drive, etc.

[0050] The control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires the test drive request information transmitted by the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 11. When the control unit 15 acquires the user's test drive request information, it extracts from the storage unit 12 the driving data of the vehicle 30 currently or previously driven by the user corresponding to the user identification information included in the test drive request information.

[0051] The control unit 15 determines a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive based on the extracted driving data.

[0052] The control unit 15 may determine a test drive vehicle to offer to the user for a test drive, for example, based on the operation history included in the driving data. The control unit 15 may determine a test drive vehicle to offer to the user for a test drive, for example, based on the brake operation speed and accelerator operation speed included in the operation history.

[0053] For example, if the frequency at which the brake operation speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold is equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency, the control unit 15 may determine a sports type vehicle as a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive. Also, for example, if the frequency at which the accelerator operation speed is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold is equal to or greater than a predetermined frequency, the control unit 15 may determine a sports type vehicle as a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive.

[0054] As a result, a sports-type vehicle can be suggested as a test drive vehicle to a user who frequently drives the vehicle 30 with sudden deceleration and sudden acceleration. If a user who frequently drives the vehicle 30 with sudden deceleration and sudden acceleration test drives a sports-type vehicle that responds well to braking and accelerator operations, they may be impressed with the operability and consider the sports-type vehicle as a potential purchase. Therefore, the information processing device 10 can suggest a vehicle that is suitable for the user as a test drive vehicle.

[0055] Furthermore, the control unit 15 may determine a test drive vehicle to offer to the user for a test drive, for example, based on a travel history included in the travel data. The control unit 15 may determine a test drive vehicle to offer to the user for a test drive, for example, based on a distance traveled on a highway included in the travel history. For example, if the distance traveled on a highway is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the control unit 15 may determine a vehicle with a long wheelbase and excellent straight-line stability as the test drive vehicle to offer to the user for a test drive.

[0056] This allows a vehicle with a long wheelbase to be suggested as a test drive vehicle to a user who frequently drives on expressways. When a user who frequently drives on expressways test drives a vehicle with a long wheelbase that has excellent straight-line stability, the user may be impressed by the good straight-line stability and consider the vehicle with a long wheelbase as a potential purchase. Therefore, the information processing device 10 can suggest a vehicle that is suitable for the user as a test drive vehicle.

[0057] When the control unit 15 determines the test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive, the control unit 15 transmits information about the test drive vehicle that has been decided to be offered to the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0058] The control unit 25 of the terminal device 20 acquires the test drive vehicle information transmitted by the information processing device 10 via the communication unit 21.

[0059] The control unit 25 displays the test drive vehicle information transmitted by the information processing device 10 on the output unit 24. This allows the control unit 25 to suggest to the user who has requested a test drive a vehicle that is different from the vehicle for which the user has requested a test drive, as a test drive vehicle that may be suitable for the user.

[0060] This allows a user who is considering taking a test drive of a vehicle to test drive not only the test drive vehicle for which they have applied, but also test drive vehicles that have been proposed as suitable for the user. As a result, a user who has applied for a test drive of a vehicle can test drive a vehicle that they had not expected but that is suitable for their driving habits.

[0061] The operation of the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

[0062] In S101, the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires information about a test drive request.

[0063] In S102, when the control unit 15 acquires information about a test drive request from a user, it extracts from the memory unit 12 the driving data of the vehicle 30 that the user corresponding to the user identification information included in the test drive request information has currently or previously driven.

[0064] In S103, the control unit 15 determines a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive based on the extracted driving data. When the control unit 15 determines a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive, the control unit 15 may transmit information about the determined test drive vehicle to the terminal device 20.

[0065] As described above, in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, when the control unit 15 acquires information about a test drive request from a user, it extracts driving data of the vehicle 30 that the user is currently or has driven in the past from the storage unit 12. The control unit 15 determines a test drive vehicle to propose to the user for a test drive based on the extracted driving data. This allows the information processing device 10 to propose a test drive vehicle that suits the user's driving tendencies based on the driving data of the vehicle 30 that the user has actually driven currently or in the past.

[0066] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, multiple blocks shown in the block diagrams may be integrated, or a single block may be divided. Instead of executing multiple steps shown in the flowcharts in chronological order as described, steps may be executed in parallel or in a different order depending on the processing capabilities of the device executing each step, or as needed. Other modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0067] For example, some of the processing operations executed in the information processing device 10 in the above-described embodiment may be executed in the terminal device 20 or the vehicle 30. Furthermore, some of the processing operations executed in the terminal device 20 in the above-described embodiment may be executed in the information processing device 10. Furthermore, some of the processing operations executed in the vehicle 30 in the above-described embodiment may be executed in the information processing device 10.

[0068] For example, a general-purpose electronic device such as a smartphone or a computer can be configured to function as the information processing device 10 according to the above-described embodiment. Specifically, a program describing the processing content for realizing each function of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment is stored in the memory of the electronic device, and the program is read and executed by a processor of the electronic device. Therefore, the disclosure according to an embodiment can also be realized as a program executable by a processor.

[0069] For example, in the above-described embodiment, the terminal device 20 is described as a terminal device owned by a user who is about to test drive a vehicle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the terminal device 20 may be, for example, a terminal device installed in a vehicle dealership. In this case, the terminal device 20 may be a tablet, a general-purpose PC, or the like.

[0070] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below as examples, however, it should be noted that the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to these examples. [Appendix 1] a storage unit that stores vehicle driving data; a control unit, The control unit When information on a test drive request from a user is acquired, the driving data of the vehicle that the user has currently or previously driven is extracted from the storage unit; An information processing device that determines a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive based on the extracted driving data. [Appendix 2] In the information processing device according to Supplementary Note 1, The travel data includes information on an operation history of the vehicle, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the operation history. [Appendix 3] In the information processing device according to Supplementary Note 1 or 2, the operation history includes information on a brake operation speed and information on an accelerator operation speed, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the brake operation speed and the accelerator operation speed. [Appendix 4] In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 3, The travel data includes information on the movement history of the vehicle, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the movement history. [Appendix 5] In the information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 4, The travel history includes information on the distance traveled on expressways, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the driving distance on the expressway. [Explanation of symbols]

[0071] 1. Information Processing Systems 10. Information processing equipment 11 Communications Department 12 Storage section 13 Input section 14 Output section 15 Control Unit 20 Terminal equipment 21 Communications Department 22 Memory section 23 Input section 24 Output section 25 Control Unit 30 vehicles 31 Communication equipment 32 Control device 33 ECU(Electronic Control Unit) 34 Location information acquisition device 40 Network

Claims

1. a storage unit that stores vehicle driving data; a control unit, The control unit When information on a test drive request from a user is acquired, the driving data of the vehicle that the user has currently or previously driven is extracted from the storage unit; An information processing device that determines a test drive vehicle to be offered to the user for a test drive based on the extracted driving data.

2. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, The travel data includes information on an operation history of the vehicle, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the operation history.

3. 3. The information processing device according to claim 2, the operation history includes information on a brake operation speed and information on an accelerator operation speed, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the brake operation speed and the accelerator operation speed.

4. 2. The information processing device according to claim 1, The travel data includes information on the movement history of the vehicle, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the movement history.

5. 5. The information processing device according to claim 4, The travel history includes information on the distance traveled on expressways, The control unit determines the test drive vehicle based on the driving distance on the expressway.

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