Parking Information Provision Method

Abstract

Improve parking information provision technology. [Solution] A method for providing parking information executed by an information processing device, comprising: acquiring information on the vehicle type desired by the customer and information on the planned parking location; determining whether the vehicle type desired by the customer can be parked in the planned parking location based on the vehicle type information, the information on the planned parking location, and a database relating to the vehicle type information and parking location information; and presenting the determination result.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a parking information providing method.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, technologies for analyzing the content of business negotiations have been known. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a dialogue analysis system that checks whether a salesperson explains what should be explained and does not state what should not be stated in a business negotiation with a customer.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Information in business negotiations can be analyzed by machine learning or the like. Here, in business negotiations regarding vehicles, information on whether a vehicle can be parked at a location where a customer plans to use the vehicle (hereinafter also referred to as parking information) is important, but in the prior art, providing parking information has not been considered. That is, there is room for improvement in the technology for providing parking information.

[0005] In view of such circumstances, an object of the present disclosure is to improve parking information providing technology.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A parking information providing method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is a parking information providing method executed by an information processing apparatus, acquiring vehicle type information desired by a customer and information on a planned parking location, Based on the aforementioned vehicle information, the aforementioned parking location information, and a database relating to the vehicle information and parking location information, it is determined whether the vehicle requested by the customer can be parked in the aforementioned parking location. To present the judgment results, Includes. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, parking information provision technology is improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram showing the schematic configuration of the system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a flowchart showing the operation of an information processing device. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described. Referring to Figure 1, the overview and configuration of System 1 according to this embodiment will be described. System 1 according to this embodiment comprises an information processing device 10 and a terminal device 20. The information processing device 10 is a server device installed, for example, in a data center. The terminal device 20 is any device used by a user. These devices are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate via a network 30 such as the Internet. In Figure 1, one information processing device 10 and one terminal device 20 are shown, but System 1 may comprise multiple such devices.

[0010] First, an overview of this embodiment will be described, and details will be described later. The parking information provision method according to this embodiment is performed by an information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 acquires the vehicle type information desired by the customer and the information of the planned parking location. The information processing device 10 also determines whether the vehicle type desired by the customer can be parked in the planned parking location based on the vehicle type information, the information of the planned parking location, and a database relating to the vehicle type information and parking location information. The information processing device 10 then presents the determination result.

[0011] Thus, according to this embodiment, the information processing device 10 determines whether the vehicle the customer wants can be parked in the planned parking location based on vehicle type information, information on the planned parking location, and a database relating to vehicle type information and parking location information, and presents the determination result. Therefore, the parking information provision technology is improved in that it can provide information on whether a vehicle can be parked at the planned vehicle usage location, which is important in vehicle sales negotiations.

[0012] Next, the configurations of the information processing device 10 and the terminal device 20 will be described in detail. As shown in Figure 1, the information processing device 10 comprises a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, an output unit 14, and a communication unit 15. The control unit 11 includes at least one processor. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The control unit 11 controls each part of the information processing device 10 and executes processes related to the operation of the information processing device 10. The storage unit 12 includes at least one semiconductor memory, etc. The semiconductor memory is, for example, RAM or ROM. The storage unit 12 functions, for example, as a main memory or auxiliary memory. The storage unit 12 stores data used for the operation of the information processing device 10 and data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10. The input unit 13 includes at least one input interface. The input interface may be, for example, a physical key, a touchscreen, a sound sensor that accepts voice input, or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 13 accepts operations to input data used in the operation of the information processing device 10. The output unit 14 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information as video, or a speaker that outputs information as audio. The output unit 14 outputs data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10. The communication unit 15 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface may be either a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN or USB. In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with a mobile communication standard such as 5G, or an interface compatible with short-range wireless communication. The communication unit 15 receives data used in the operation of the information processing device 10 and transmits data obtained by the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0013] As shown in Figure 1, the terminal device 20 comprises a control unit 21, a storage unit 22, an input unit 23, an output unit 24, and a communication unit 25. The control unit 21 includes at least one processor. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for specific processing. The control unit 21 controls each part of the terminal device 20 and executes processing related to the operation of the terminal device 20. The storage unit 22 includes at least one semiconductor memory, etc. The semiconductor memory is, for example, RAM or ROM. The storage unit 22 functions, for example, as a main memory or auxiliary memory. The storage unit 22 stores data used for the operation of the terminal device 20 and data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20. The input unit 23 includes at least one input interface. The input interface may be, for example, a physical key, a touchscreen, a sound sensor that accepts voice input, or a camera that accepts gesture input. The input unit 23 accepts operations to input data used for the operation of the terminal device 20. The output unit 24 includes at least one output interface. The output interface is, for example, a display that outputs information as video, or a speaker that outputs information as audio. The output unit 24 outputs data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20. The communication unit 25 includes at least one external communication interface. The communication interface may be either a wired communication interface or a wireless communication interface. In the case of wired communication, the communication interface is, for example, a LAN or USB. In the case of wireless communication, the communication interface is, for example, an interface compatible with a mobile communication standard such as 5G, or an interface compatible with short-range wireless communication. The communication unit 25 receives data used in the operation of the terminal device 20 and transmits data obtained by the operation of the terminal device 20.

[0014] The functions of the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20 are realized by executing a program according to this embodiment on a processor corresponding to the control unit 11 or control unit 21. In other words, the functions of the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20 are realized by software. The program causes the computer to function as the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20 by having the computer execute the operations of the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20. In other words, the computer functions as the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20 by executing the operations of the information processing device 10 or terminal device 20 according to the program. In this embodiment, the program can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes non-temporary computer-readable media, such as magnetic recording devices and semiconductor memory. The program can be distributed, for example, by selling, transferring, or lending a portable recording medium such as a DVD on which the program is recorded. Alternatively, the program may be distributed by storing the program on the storage of an external server and transmitting the program from the external server to another computer. The program may also be provided as a program product. Some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 20 may be implemented by a dedicated circuit corresponding to the control unit 11 or the control unit 21. In other words, some or all of the functions of the information processing device 10 or the terminal device 20 may be implemented by hardware.

[0015] Referring to Figure 2, the operation of the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described. First, the control unit 11 of the information processing device 10 acquires the customer's desired vehicle type information and the information of the planned parking location (step S10). The planned parking location includes residential areas such as apartments and stores such as shopping malls used by the customer.

[0016] Any method can be used to acquire information on the customer's desired vehicle type and parking location. For example, the customer's desired vehicle type and parking location may be acquired from voice data during the business negotiation. Any method can be used to acquire the voice data. For example, the control unit 11 may acquire voice data from external devices, including the terminal device 20, via the communication unit 15 and the network 30. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may acquire voice data via the input unit 13. In other words, the customer's desired vehicle type and parking location may be determined based on voice data during the business negotiation.

[0017] Next, the control unit 11 determines whether the vehicle type desired by the customer can be parked in the parking location based on the vehicle type information, the information of the planned parking location, and the database relating to the vehicle type information and parking location information (step S20). The database relating to the vehicle type information and parking location information is a database of information on each parking location and the vehicle types that can be parked in that parking location, which has been accumulated based on past business negotiations, on-site surveys, etc. In other words, the database includes information that reflects the physical constraints of the parking location (size of the parking space, height restrictions, etc.), the vehicle types that past customers have actually selected, and the general vehicle usage situation in that area.

[0018] Next, the control unit 11 presents a determination result regarding whether or not parking is possible in the planned parking space, based on the determination process in step S20 (step S30). Any method can be used for presenting the determination result. For example, the control unit 11 may transmit data to the terminal device 20 via the communication unit 15, and the determination result may be presented by a user interface displayed by the output unit 24 of the terminal device 20. Alternatively, the control unit 11 may present the determination result by a user interface displayed by the output unit 14.

[0019] As described above, the information processing apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment acquires the vehicle type information desired by the customer and the information on the planned parking location. Further, based on the vehicle type information, the information on the planned parking location, and the database related to the vehicle type information and the parking location information, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether the vehicle type desired by the customer can be parked at the planned parking location. Then, the information processing apparatus 10 presents the determination result.

[0020] As described above, according to the present embodiment, based on the vehicle type information, the information on the planned parking location, and the database related to the vehicle type information and the parking location information, the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether the vehicle type desired by the customer can be parked at the planned parking location and presents the determination result. Therefore, in terms of being able to provide information on whether a vehicle can be parked at the planned vehicle use location, which is important in vehicle negotiations, the parking information providing technology is improved.

[0021] Although the present disclosure has been described based on the drawings and examples, it should be noted that those skilled in the art may make various modifications and alterations based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and alterations are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions etc. included in each component or each step etc. can be rearranged so as not to be logically contradictory, and it is possible to combine or divide a plurality of components or steps etc. into one.

[0022] For example, the vehicle type information may include vehicle height information. The vehicle height information refers to the height from the lower part of the bumper of the vehicle to the ground. Note that the lower the vehicle height, the lower the center of gravity, the better the steering performance, and the easier it is for passengers to get on and off. When the vehicle type information includes the vehicle height information, the control unit 11 of the information processing apparatus 10 may present suggestion information for the case of parking at the planned parking location. The suggestion information may include a parking method that does not contact the vehicle bottom surface with the ground. Further, the suggestion information may be used for the running of the vehicle. For example, the vehicle control device may execute parking assist movement control during parking based on the suggestion information.

[0023] For example, when parking in a planned parking location, the control unit 11 may output information on optional and non-installable options, as well as tire information. This enables the selection of optimal options according to the constraints of the parking location and the suggestion of tire sizes suitable for the parking space, thereby enabling customers to make safe and efficient vehicle selections.

[0024] For example, the control unit 11 may output rival vehicle models to the customer's desired vehicle model that cannot be parked in the planned parking space. This makes it easier for the customer to narrow down their options and can be used as a basis for deciding which vehicle is suitable for the parking space.

[0025] For example, the vehicle information may also include information on the turning radius. In this case, the control unit 11 may extract road information within a predetermined range from the planned parking location and determine whether there are any places where driving is difficult based on the vehicle information and road information. The control unit 11 may also present the determination result. This allows customers to select a vehicle suitable for the road environment around the parking location in advance, and to avoid problems associated with driving on narrow roads, sharp curves, etc.

[0026] Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, it is also possible to have an embodiment in which the configuration and operation of the information processing device 10 are distributed among multiple computers that can communicate with each other. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0027] 10: Information processing device, 11: Control unit, 12: Storage unit, 13: Input unit, 14: Output unit, 15: Communication unit, 20: Terminal device, 21: Control unit, 22: Storage unit, 23: Input unit, 24: Output unit, 25: Communication unit, 30: Network

Claims

1. A method for providing parking information that is performed by an information processing device, To obtain information on the customer's desired vehicle type and information on the planned parking location, Based on the aforementioned vehicle information, the aforementioned parking location information, and a database relating to the vehicle information and parking location information, it is determined whether the vehicle requested by the customer can be parked in the aforementioned parking location. To present the judgment results, A method of providing parking information, including the provision of parking information.

2. A method for providing parking information according to claim 1, A method for providing parking information, wherein at least one of the customer's desired vehicle type information and the information of the planned parking location is obtained based on voice data during the business negotiation.

3. A method for providing parking information according to claim 1, A method for providing parking information, wherein the planned parking location includes at least one of the customer's place of residence and the store used by the customer.

4. A method for providing parking information according to claim 1, The aforementioned database is constructed based on customer-requested vehicle type information and parking location information from audio data of multiple past business negotiations, and is a method for providing parking information.

5. A method for providing parking information according to claim 1, The aforementioned vehicle information includes vehicle height information, and further, A method for providing parking information, including providing suggestion information for parking in the aforementioned planned parking location.

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