Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, information processing method, and program capable of encouraging users who are considering selling their cars to proceed with the sale.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes a processor. The processor compares a first selling price, which is an estimated selling price of a vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a pre-registered first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is an estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model but with a different, second exterior color. The processor outputs information regarding the difference between the total cost obtained by adding the repainting cost incurred when changing the exterior color from the first to the second exterior color to the first selling price, and the second selling price.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a search method for used car prices, which receives vehicle attribute data including model designation number data, classification data, equipment data, and paint color data related to used cars, and calculates used car price data consisting of market price data and variable price data for the vehicle from a vehicle model database, model year database, and specification database stored in a storage means based on the vehicle attribute data. Patent Document 1 also describes calculating the used car price based on the model and model year, and adding an additional amount if the exterior color is a popular color. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-316881 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the search method described in Patent Document 1, if the exterior color is unpopular, the selling price may drop significantly, so there is room for improvement in terms of encouraging users to sell their cars and revitalizing the used car market.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program that can encourage a user who is considering selling a car to sell the car. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device of claim 1 includes a processor that compares a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a pre-registered first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a different second exterior color, and outputs information regarding the difference between the first selling price and the total cost of repainting from the first exterior color to the second exterior color.

[0007] In the information processing device according to claim 1, the processor compares a first selling price corresponding to vehicle information including a first exterior color with a second selling price of a vehicle having a different exterior color, a second exterior color. Here, the first selling price corresponds to pre-registered vehicle information, such as vehicle information of a vehicle owned by the user. The processor also outputs information regarding the difference between the second selling price and the total cost of repainting the vehicle from the first exterior color to the second exterior color. This allows the user to determine whether the vehicle can be sold under more favorable terms if it is repainted to the second exterior color or not.

[0008] The information processing device of claim 2 is in claim 1, wherein the processor refers to a database in which used car sales prices are registered, calculates the estimated selling price for each exterior color of the same model as the vehicle, and sets the estimated selling price of the vehicle with the highest exterior color as the second selling price.

[0009] In the information processing device of claim 2, the estimated selling price of the vehicle with the highest exterior color is set as the second selling price, so that a user who owns a vehicle with the first exterior color can compare selling prices under the conditions that will maximize profits.

[0010] The information processing device of claim 3 is in claim 1, wherein the processor refers to a database in which used car sales prices are registered and sets the second selling price as the estimated selling price of the vehicle if it were painted in an exterior color that is not set for vehicles of the same model as the vehicle.

[0011] The information processing device of claim 3 outputs information regarding the difference between the estimated selling price and the total cost if the vehicle is painted in an exterior color that is not preset, as well as the exterior color that is preset for the vehicle, thereby allowing the user to understand the possibility of selling the vehicle for a price higher than the general market price.

[0012] The information processing device according to claim 4 is the information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the processor notifies the user when the second selling price is greater than the total cost.

[0013] In the information processing device of claim 4, if the second selling price is greater than the total cost including the painting cost of repainting from the first exterior color to the second exterior color, the information processing device notifies the user, thereby effectively encouraging the user to sell the vehicle.

[0014] The information processing method of claim 5 involves a processor comparing a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a pre-registered first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a second exterior color that is different from the first selling price, and outputting information regarding the difference between the total cost of adding the painting cost of repainting from the first exterior color to the second exterior color to the first selling price and the second selling price.

[0015] In the information processing method of claim 5, as in claim 1, when selling a vehicle with a first exterior color, the user can understand whether the vehicle can be sold under more favorable conditions if it is repainted to a second exterior color or if it is not repainted.

[0016] The program of claim 6 causes a processor to execute a process that compares a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a pre-registered first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a different second exterior color, and outputs information regarding the difference between the first selling price and the total cost of repainting from the first exterior color to the second exterior color.

[0017] In the program of claim 6, as in claim 1, when selling a vehicle with a first exterior color, the user can determine whether the vehicle can be sold under more favorable conditions if it is repainted to a second exterior color or if it is not repainted. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] As described above, the information processing device, information processing method, and program according to the present invention can encourage a user who is considering selling a car to sell the car. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a vehicle sale proposal system including an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on a display unit. [Figure 5] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of information output processing by the information processing device according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] A vehicle sale proposal system S including an information processing device 10 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0021] Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle sale proposal system S including an information processing device 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, the vehicle sale proposal system S according to this embodiment is configured to include the information processing device 10, a vehicle information database 12, a used car information database 14, and a paint database 16. The information processing device 10, the vehicle information database 12, the used car information database 14, and the paint database 16 are connected via a network N and are capable of communicating with each other.

[0022] The information processing device 10 is configured to receive instructions from a user and transmit the requested information. The information processing device 10 in this embodiment is, for example, a mobile terminal owned by the user, such as a smartphone, tablet terminal, or laptop computer. The information processing device 10 is also configured to be able to acquire various information from a vehicle information database 12, a used car information database 14, and a paint database 16 via a network N.

[0023] The vehicle information database 12 has a storage area in which information about vehicles owned by users is stored. For example, the vehicle information database 12 stores information such as the vehicle name, model, exterior color, mileage, maintenance history, and repair history of the vehicles owned by users. The information stored in the vehicle information database 12 may be configured to be periodically updated by the users themselves or by dealers, etc. The vehicle information database 12 may be provided in the information processing device 10.

[0024] Information about the selling price or selling price (purchase price) of used cars is stored in the used car information database 14. In this embodiment, as an example, price information offered by each dealer selling used cars is stored in the used car information database 14, but this is not limited to this, and each dealer may have an independent database.

[0025] The paint database 16 stores information related to painting costs. For example, the paint database 16 stores information related to painting costs for each exterior body color. Furthermore, the exterior body color is not limited to painting the entire vehicle in a single color, but also includes the exterior body color of a so-called two-tone car, in which only the roof portion is painted in a different color.

[0026] The vehicle selling proposal system S of this embodiment is configured as described above, and the information processing device 10 is configured to compare a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a user's vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a first exterior color stored in the vehicle information database 12, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model but with a different exterior color.

[0027] (Hardware configuration of information processing device 10) 2, the information processing device 10 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit: processor) 32, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 34, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 36, a storage 38, a communication interface (communication I / F) 40, and an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 42. Each component is connected to each other via an internal bus 31 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0028] The CPU 32 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each component. That is, the CPU 32 reads programs from the ROM 34 or storage 38 and executes the programs using the RAM 36 as a work area. The CPU 32 also controls the above components and performs various arithmetic operations in accordance with the programs stored in the ROM 34 or storage 38.

[0029] The ROM 34 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 36 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. The storage 38 is configured by an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and is a non-temporary recording medium that stores various programs including an operating system and various data. In this embodiment, the ROM 34 or the storage 38 stores programs for performing various processes.

[0030] The communication I / F 40 is an interface that allows the information processing device 10 to communicate with the vehicle information database 12, the used car information database 14, the paint database 16, and other devices, and uses standards such as CAN (Controller Area Network), Ethernet (registered trademark), LTE (Long Term Evolution), FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), and Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0031] A display unit 44 and an operation unit 46 are electrically connected to the input / output I / F 42. The display unit 44 is a display or the like provided in the information processing device 10, and displays various information. The operation unit 46 is a touch-type or press-type button. For example, if the information processing device 10 is a smartphone or a tablet terminal, a touch panel serves as both the display unit 44 and the operation unit 46.

[0032] (Functional configuration of information processing device 10) The information processing device 10 uses the above hardware resources to realize various functions. The functional configuration realized by the information processing device 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[0033] 3, the information processing device 10 includes, as functional components, a vehicle information acquisition unit 50, a first selling price acquisition unit 52, a second selling price acquisition unit 54, a painting cost acquisition unit 56, a cost comparison unit 58, and an output unit 60. Each functional component is realized by the CPU 32 reading and executing a program stored in the ROM 34 or storage 38.

[0034] The vehicle information acquisition unit 50 acquires vehicle information of a vehicle owned by a user. Specifically, the vehicle information acquisition unit 50 acquires the latest vehicle information from the vehicle information stored in the vehicle information database 12 (see FIG. 1). The vehicle information referred to here includes information from which a selling price of the vehicle can be calculated, such as the vehicle name, model, exterior body color, mileage, maintenance history, and repair history of the vehicle owned by the user (hereinafter referred to as the "own vehicle"), for example. The "exterior body color" referred to here corresponds to the "first exterior body color" of the present invention. The timing at which the vehicle information acquisition unit 50 acquires the vehicle information is not particularly limited. For example, the vehicle information acquisition unit 50 may acquire the vehicle information when the user operates the operation unit 46 to input a predetermined signal. Alternatively, the vehicle information acquisition unit 50 may acquire the vehicle information every time a predetermined period of time has elapsed.

[0035] The first selling price acquisition unit 52 acquires a first selling price, which is an estimated selling price of a vehicle corresponding to vehicle information including a pre-registered first exterior color. Specifically, the first selling price acquisition unit 52 may acquire the first selling price by comparing the selling prices of used cars stored in the used car information database 14 (see FIG. 1 ) with the vehicle information of the subject vehicle. For example, the selling price of a vehicle with the same vehicle name, model, and exterior color as the subject vehicle may be set as a base price, and the first selling price may be increased or decreased based on information regarding the mileage, maintenance history, and repair history of the subject vehicle.

[0036] The second selling price acquisition unit 54 acquires a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the host vehicle but with a second exterior color that is different from the host vehicle. Specifically, the second selling price acquisition unit 54 acquires information on the selling prices of vehicles of the same model as the host vehicle but with a different exterior color from the selling prices of used cars accumulated in the used car information database 14 (see FIG. 1). Note that, as an example in the present embodiment, the second selling price acquisition unit 54 acquires, as the second selling price, the estimated selling price of the vehicle with the highest selling price among vehicles of the same model as the host vehicle but with a different exterior color.

[0037] The second selling price acquisition unit 54 may acquire, as the second selling price, the selling price of a vehicle for which a selling price higher than the first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of the vehicle, is set. In this case, the second selling price may include the selling prices of multiple vehicles with different exterior colors. For example, if the exterior color of the vehicle is silver, the second selling price may include both the selling price of a vehicle with a white exterior color and the selling price of a vehicle with a black exterior color.

[0038] The painting cost acquisition unit 56 acquires the painting cost when repainting from the first exterior body color to the second exterior body color. Specifically, the painting cost acquisition unit 56 acquires information about the painting cost when repainting to the second exterior body color based on information about painting costs accumulated in the painting database 16 (see FIG. 1). Note that if multiple second exterior body colors are set, information about the painting cost when repainting to each second exterior body color may be acquired.

[0039] The cost comparison unit 58 calculates the total cost by adding the painting cost obtained by the painting cost acquisition unit 56 to the first selling price obtained by the first selling price acquisition unit 52, and compares this total cost with the second selling price obtained by the second selling price acquisition unit 54.

[0040] The output unit 60 outputs information regarding the difference between the total cost and the second selling price based on the information compared by the cost comparison unit 58. In this embodiment, as an example, the information is output by displaying it on the display unit 44 of the information processing device 10, but this is not limited to this and the information may also be output by voice or the like. Furthermore, the output unit 60 may notify the user when the second selling price is greater than the total cost.

[0041] 4 is a diagram showing an example of a display displayed on the display unit 44 of the information processing device 10. In this example, three display fields are set up, and part of the vehicle information of the host vehicle is displayed in the upper display field 62. The vehicle information displayed in the display field 62 is part of the information acquired by the vehicle information acquisition unit 50.

[0042] Information about the painting cost when repainting to the second exterior color is displayed in the middle display field 64. For example, if the exterior colors with higher selling prices than the first exterior color are black and white, the painting cost when repainting to each of these exterior colors is displayed.

[0043] The estimated selling price is displayed in the lower display field 66. For example, the display field 66 visually displays, in the form of a bar graph, the first selling price, which is the estimated selling price for the first exterior color that is the vehicle's current exterior color, the total cost of repainting to the second exterior color, and the second selling price. The display field 66 may also display the profit that would be made if the vehicle were sold after being repainted to the second exterior color.

[0044] (action) Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described.

[0045] An example of information output processing by the information processing device 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in Fig. 5. These display processes are executed by the CPU 32 reading a display program from the ROM 34 or storage 38, and expanding and executing the program in the RAM 36. Note that, as an example, in this embodiment, the information output processing is executed when a signal for obtaining an estimate of the selling price of the vehicle is input by the user performing a predetermined operation.

[0046] (An example of information output processing) In step S102, the CPU 32 acquires vehicle information about the vehicle. Specifically, the CPU 32 acquires vehicle information stored in the vehicle information database 12 using the function of the vehicle information acquisition unit 50. Alternatively, the CPU 32 may request the user to input vehicle information. For example, the CPU 32 may display questions on the display unit 44 of the information processing device 10 and acquire vehicle information input by the user in response to the questions.

[0047] The CPU 32 acquires the first selling price in step S104. Specifically, the CPU 32 acquires the first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of the vehicle, by using the function of the first selling price acquisition unit 52.

[0048] In step S106, the CPU 32 determines whether there is a vehicle priced higher than the subject vehicle. Specifically, the CPU 32 uses the function of the second selling price acquisition unit 54 to acquire a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the subject vehicle but with a different exterior color, from the selling prices of used cars stored in the used car information database 14. If the second selling price is higher than the first selling price, the CPU 32 determines that there is a vehicle priced higher than the first exterior color. On the other hand, if there is no vehicle priced higher than the first selling price, the CPU 32 determines that there is no vehicle priced higher than the first exterior color.

[0049] If the determination in step S106 is affirmative, i.e., if it is determined that there is a vehicle priced higher than the first exterior color, the CPU 32 proceeds to processing in step S108 and subsequent steps. If the determination in step S106 is negative, i.e., if there is no vehicle priced higher than the first selling price, the CPU 32 ends the information output processing.

[0050] In step S108, the CPU 32 acquires the painting cost. Specifically, the CPU 32 uses the function of the painting cost acquisition unit 56 to acquire the painting cost for repainting the vehicle's current exterior color, a first exterior color, to a second exterior color based on the information related to the painting costs stored in the painting database 16.

[0051] In step S110, the CPU 32 determines whether the second selling price is higher than the total cost. Specifically, the CPU 32 calculates the total cost by adding the painting cost obtained in step S108 to the first selling price obtained in step S104. The CPU 32 also compares the total cost with the second selling price using the function of the cost comparison unit 58. At this time, the second selling price is set to the estimated selling price of the most expensive vehicle among vehicles of the same model as the vehicle but with a different exterior color. If the second selling price is higher than the total cost, the determination in step S110 is affirmative, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if the second selling price is lower than the total cost, the CPU 32 determines in step S110 is negative, and the process proceeds to step S114.

[0052] In step S112, the CPU 32 displays a painting suggestion. Specifically, the CPU 32 uses the function of the output unit 60 to display on the display unit 44 a display similar to the display example in Fig. 4. The CPU 32 also displays on the display unit 44 a suggestion to repaint the vehicle to the second exterior color, and then ends the information output process.

[0053] Meanwhile, in step S114, CPU 32 displays information regarding the difference between the total cost and the second selling price. Specifically, CPU 32 visually displays the total cost and the second selling price using the function of output unit 60, and then ends the information output process. By visually displaying the total cost and the second selling price in step S114, the user can grasp the difference between the total cost and the second selling price at a glance.

[0054] As described above, with the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, when selling a vehicle with a first exterior color, a user can understand whether the vehicle can be sold under more favorable conditions if it is repainted with a second exterior color or if it is not repainted. As a result, a user who is considering selling his or her car can be encouraged to sell his or her car.

[0055] In particular, in the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, the estimated selling price of the vehicle with the highest exterior color is set as the second selling price, so that a user who owns a vehicle with the first exterior color can compare selling prices under the conditions that will maximize profits.

[0056] Furthermore, in the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment, if the second selling price is greater than the total cost including the painting cost for repainting the vehicle from the first exterior color to the second exterior color, the information processing device 10 notifies the user of a painting suggestion, etc. This effectively encourages the user to sell the vehicle.

[0057] The above describes the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be embodied in various forms without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, in the above embodiment, only the paint color set as the exterior color of the vehicle is targeted, but this is not limiting. For example, by referring to a database in which used car sales prices are registered, the second selling price may be set to the estimated selling price of the vehicle if it were painted in an exterior color that is not set for vehicles of the same model as the vehicle.

[0058] Various methods can be used to set the second selling price. For example, a database of registered used car sales prices may be referenced, and the difference in selling price due to differences in exterior body color may be calculated for vehicles with similar conditions except for the exterior body color, and this may be applied to the selling price of the vehicle. Alternatively, the second selling price may be obtained by inputting the vehicle information and the second exterior body color into a learning model that has been machine-learned to output a second selling price when vehicle information is input. For example, the learning model may be a convolutional neural network (CNN) that has undergone deep learning using training data to output an estimated selling price based on the vehicle name, model, exterior body color, mileage, maintenance history, and repair history.

[0059] In addition, although the above embodiment has been described as a case where the exterior color of the entire vehicle is repainted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the present invention may be applied to a case where only the roof is repainted, or a case where only the exterior panels excluding the roof are repainted. In this case, the painting cost is likely to be lower than when the exterior color of the entire vehicle is repainted, making it easier to propose painting to users.

[0060] Furthermore, the processing performed by the CPU 32 after reading the program in the above embodiment may be performed by various processors other than the CPU 32. Examples of such processors include dedicated electrical circuits, such as programmable logic devices (PLDs) (such as field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)) whose circuit configuration can be changed after fabrication, and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) that are processors with circuit configurations specifically designed to perform specific processing. The processing may be performed by one of these various processors, or by a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types, such as multiple FPGAs or a combination of a CPU and an FPGA. The hardware structure of these various processors is, more specifically, an electrical circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor devices.

[0061] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, various data is stored in the storage 38, but this is not limiting. For example, a non-transitory recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disk), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory may be used as the storage unit. In this case, various programs and data are stored in these recording media.

[0062] Furthermore, the processing flow described in the above embodiment is merely an example, and unnecessary steps may be deleted, new steps may be added, or the processing order may be rearranged, within the scope of the gist of the invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0063] 10. Information processing equipment 14 Used car information database 32 CPUs (processors)

Claims

1. a processor, the processor comprising: comparing a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of the vehicle corresponding to the pre-registered vehicle information including the first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a second exterior color that is different from the first selling price; outputting information about the difference between the total cost obtained by adding the painting cost for repainting the vehicle from the first exterior color to the second exterior color to the first selling price and the second selling price; Information processing device.

2. The processor refers to a database in which used car sales prices are registered, calculates an expected selling price for each exterior color of the same model as the vehicle, and sets the expected selling price of the vehicle with the highest exterior color as the second selling price. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The processor refers to a database in which used car sales prices are registered, and sets the second selling price as an estimated selling price of the vehicle if it is painted in an exterior color that is not set for vehicles of the same model as the vehicle. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , wherein the processor notifies a user when the second selling price is greater than the total cost.

5. a processor compares a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of the vehicle corresponding to the pre-registered vehicle information including the first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a second exterior color that is different from the first selling price; outputting information about the difference between the total cost obtained by adding the painting cost for repainting the vehicle from the first exterior color to the second exterior color to the first selling price and the second selling price; Information processing methods.

6. a processor compares a first selling price, which is the estimated selling price of the vehicle corresponding to the pre-registered vehicle information including the first exterior color, with a second selling price, which is the estimated selling price of a vehicle of the same model as the vehicle but with a second exterior color that is different from the first selling price; outputting information about the difference between the total cost obtained by adding the painting cost for repainting the vehicle from the first exterior color to the second exterior color to the first selling price and the second selling price; A program that causes a computer to perform a process.

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