Information processing systems and information processing devices

Abstract

To provide information processing systems and information processing devices that can reduce the costs associated with using connected services for users. [Solution] The server device includes an acquisition unit that acquires vehicle information and cryptocurrency information from each of a plurality of vehicles, a storage unit that stores the acquired vehicle information and cryptocurrency information, and a calculation unit that calculates the amount of connected service usage for each user based on the recorded vehicle information and cryptocurrency information at predetermined intervals. The calculation unit calculates the total value of cryptocurrency based on all cryptocurrency information, calculates the distribution ratio of cryptocurrency to each user based on the vehicle information for each user, calculates the amount of cryptocurrency to be distributed for each user based on the total value of cryptocurrency and the distribution ratio, and calculates the usage amount for each user based on the amount of distribution.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system and an information processing apparatus.

Background Art

[0002] Connected services are known in which a vehicle and a server on a network communicate with each other to provide various services to passengers in the vehicle (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing system and an information processing apparatus that can suppress the cost of using connected services for a user.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An information processing system according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes a plurality of vehicles and a server device that wirelessly communicates with each of the plurality of vehicles, and provides connected services to users of the vehicles, wherein each of the plurality of vehicles has a mining device that operates using the power of a battery installed in the vehicle and performs cryptocurrency mining, a communication device that transmits and receives information with the server device, and a control device that controls the communication device to transmit vehicle information relating to the vehicle and cryptocurrency information indicating the amount of cryptocurrency obtained by the mining to the server device, and the server device has The system includes an acquisition unit that acquires the vehicle information and the cryptocurrency information, a storage unit that stores the acquired vehicle information and the cryptocurrency information, and a calculation unit that calculates the amount of connected service usage for each user based on the vehicle information and the cryptocurrency information at predetermined intervals. The calculation unit calculates the total value of the cryptocurrency based on all the cryptocurrency information, calculates the distribution ratio of the cryptocurrency to each user based on the vehicle information for each user, calculates the amount of the cryptocurrency to be distributed for each user based on the total value of the cryptocurrency and the distribution ratio, and calculates the usage amount for each user based on the amount of the distribution.

[0006] An information processing device relating to one aspect of this disclosure is used as a server device in an information processing system relating to one aspect of this disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, users can reduce the costs associated with using connected services. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Figure 2] A flowchart illustrating the operation of the information processing device according to the embodiment of this disclosure. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The embodiments of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Common components in each drawing are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0010] First, the configuration of the information processing system 100 according to this embodiment will be explained using Figure 1. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 100.

[0011] As shown in Figure 1, the information processing system 100 includes a vehicle 1 and a server device 2. Although only one vehicle 1 is shown in Figure 1, there are actually multiple vehicles 1. The multiple vehicles 1 may be of the same type or different types. The type of vehicle 1 may be a commercial vehicle such as a truck, but is not limited to this.

[0012] The information processing system 100 is a system that provides connected services to users of the vehicles 1 by having multiple vehicles 1 and a server device 2 communicate wirelessly via a predetermined network (e.g., the Internet). Users can receive connected services by paying a fee to the connected service provider for the use of the connected services.

[0013] In this context, "user" includes both companies and organizations (e.g., transportation companies) and their members (e.g., employees). Therefore, the driver of Vehicle 1 is also included as a user.

[0014] Connected services include, for example, services that distribute information useful for the operation and management of vehicle 1 to in-vehicle display devices and business premises computers, but are not limited to these; any publicly known service is acceptable.

[0015] First, let me explain the configuration of Vehicle 1.

[0016] Vehicle 1 includes a mining device 10, a communication device 11, and a control device 12. Since known devices can be applied to these, they will be briefly described below. Also, although not shown in FIG. 1, it is assumed that vehicle 1 includes a known drive system and control system.

[0017] The mining device 10 is a device that performs mining of cryptographic assets (also referred to as virtual currencies). Examples of cryptographic assets include, but are not limited to, Bitcoin.

[0018] The mining device 10 is electrically connected to a battery (not shown) mounted on vehicle 1 and operates using the power supplied from that battery. The on / off operation of the mining device 10 is controlled by the control device 12 described later.

[0019] The mining device 10 may be arranged, for example, on the downstream side of an evaporator (not shown) instead of a PTC heater that warms the interior of the vehicle cabin (not shown). Thereby, the mining device 10 also functions as a device for warming the interior of the vehicle cabin.

[0020] The communication device 11 is a device that transmits and receives various information to and from the server device 2.

[0021] For example, the communication device 11 transmits, at a predetermined time interval, to the server device 2, vehicle information regarding the operation of vehicle 1 and cryptographic asset information indicating the amount of cryptographic assets obtained by the operation of the mining device 10, by the control device 12 described later.

[0022] The vehicle information is, for example, mining time information indicating the time (hereinafter referred to as mining time) during which the mining device 10 has executed mining.

[0023] The control device 12 is a device that controls the mining device 10 and the communication device 11. The control device 12 may be realized, for example, by an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

[0024] For example, the control device 12 controls the start / stop of power supply from the battery to the mining device 10. The timing of the start / stop of power supply may be, for example, ignition on / ignition off, but is not limited to this.

[0025] Furthermore, the control device 12 acquires vehicle information and cryptocurrency information at predetermined time intervals, assigns a predetermined vehicle ID (identification information assigned to each vehicle) to this information, and controls the communication device 11 to transmit it to the server device 2. Note that the driving time and mining execution time of vehicle 1 included in the vehicle information may also be measured by the control device 12.

[0026] Next, we will describe the configuration of server device 2.

[0027] Although not shown in the diagram, the server device 2 includes hardware such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory) for storing computer programs, and RAM (Random Access Memory) for working memory. Each of the parts described below is realized by the CPU reading the computer program from ROM and executing it in RAM.

[0028] As shown in Figure 1, the server device 2 includes an acquisition unit 20, a storage unit 21, and a calculation unit 22.

[0029] The acquisition unit 20 acquires vehicle information, each with a vehicle ID, and cryptocurrency information from each of the multiple vehicles 1.

[0030] The storage unit 21 stores vehicle information and cryptocurrency information acquired by the acquisition unit 20. At this time, for example, the acquired vehicle ID, vehicle information, and cryptocurrency information are stored in association with the user ID (identification information assigned to each user). The user ID and vehicle ID are stored in the storage unit 21 in association with each other, for example, when the connected service is started to be used.

[0031] The calculation unit 22 calculates the amount of cryptocurrency to be distributed to each user at predetermined intervals based on the vehicle information and cryptocurrency information stored during that period, and calculates the amount of connected service usage for each user. This will be explained in detail below.

[0032] First, when a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as the set period; for example, one month) has elapsed, the calculation unit 22 reads the vehicle information and crypto asset information stored within that set period from the storage unit 21. In order to determine whether or not the set period has elapsed, the calculation unit 22 may be equipped with a known clock function.

[0033] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the total value of the crypto assets shown in all the crypto asset information. That is, this total value is the sum of the crypto assets obtained by the mining devices 10 of all vehicles 1 within the set period.

[0034] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the total mining time for each user based on the vehicle information for each user. That is, this total value is the sum of the mining time performed by each user on the mining device 10 of each vehicle 1 within the set period.

[0035] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the distribution ratio of crypto assets to each user (hereinafter simply referred to as the distribution ratio) based on the total mining time for each user. Here, the distribution ratio is calculated such that, for example, the longer the mining time, the higher the ratio.

[0036] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the amount of crypto assets to be distributed to each user (hereinafter referred to as the "distribution amount per user") based on the total value of the crypto assets and the distribution ratio.

[0037] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the amount of connected service usage (hereinafter referred to as "usage amount per user") for each user based on the allocation amount for each user.

[0038] For example, the calculation unit 22 converts the cryptocurrency allocated to each user into a fiat currency price and subtracts that price from a predetermined usage amount to calculate the usage amount for each user.

[0039] The configuration of the information processing system 100 has been described above.

[0040] Next, the operation of server device 2 will be explained using Figure 2. Figure 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of server device 2. The flow in Figure 2 starts, for example, when the calculation of usage amount per user for a certain setting period is completed and the next setting period begins.

[0041] First, the acquisition unit 20 acquires vehicle information and cryptocurrency information from each vehicle 1 as needed and stores them in the storage unit 21 (step S1).

[0042] Then, once the set period has elapsed, the calculation unit 22 reads the vehicle information and crypto asset information stored within the set period from the storage unit 21 (step S2).

[0043] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the total value of all crypto assets shown in the crypto asset information (step S3).

[0044] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the total mining time for each user based on the vehicle information for each user (step S4).

[0045] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the distribution ratio based on the total mining time for each user (step S5).

[0046] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the distribution amount for each user based on the total value of the crypto assets and the distribution ratio (step S6).

[0047] Next, the calculation unit 22 calculates the usage amount for each user based on the allocation amount for each user (step S7).

[0048] The operation of server device 2 has been explained above.

[0049] As described above, the information processing system 100 of this embodiment includes a plurality of vehicles 1 and a server device 2 that communicates wirelessly with each of the plurality of vehicles 1, and is an information processing system that provides connected services to users using the vehicles 1, wherein each of the plurality of vehicles 1 operates using the power of a battery mounted on the vehicle 1 and has a mining device 10 that performs cryptocurrency mining, a communication device 11 that sends and receives information with the server device 2, and a control device 12 that controls the communication device 11 to send vehicle information about the vehicle 1 and cryptocurrency information indicating the amount of cryptocurrency obtained by mining to the server device 2, and the server device The device 2 includes an acquisition unit 20 that acquires vehicle information and cryptocurrency information from each of the multiple vehicles 1, a storage unit 21 that stores the acquired vehicle information and cryptocurrency information, and a calculation unit 22 that calculates the amount of connected service usage for each user based on the vehicle information and cryptocurrency information at predetermined intervals. The calculation unit 22 is characterized by calculating the total value of cryptocurrency based on all cryptocurrency information, calculating the distribution ratio of cryptocurrency to each user based on the vehicle information for each user, calculating the amount of cryptocurrency to be distributed for each user based on the total value of cryptocurrency and the distribution ratio, and calculating the usage amount for each user based on the amount of distribution.

[0050] Therefore, in the information processing system 100 of this embodiment, the amount used for connected services is reduced based on the crypto assets obtained through mining, thus reducing the cost for users to use connected services.

[0051] Furthermore, in winter or in cold regions, the information processing system 100 of this embodiment can be expected to provide a heating effect due to the heat generated when the mining device 10 is in operation.

[0052] This disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible without departing from its spirit.

[0053] [Example 1] In this embodiment, the example given was that vehicle information is information indicating mining time, but the embodiment is not limited to this.

[0054] For example, the vehicle information may be, for instance, travel time information indicating the time that vehicle 1 traveled. In that case, the calculation unit 22 calculates the distribution ratio so that the longer the travel time, the larger the distribution ratio. [Industrial applicability]

[0055] The information processing systems and information processing devices disclosed herein are useful for reducing costs for users of connected services. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0056] 1 vehicle 2 Server devices 10 mining devices 11. Communication equipment 12 Control device 20 Acquisition Department 21 Memory section 22 Calculation Section 100 Information Processing Systems

Claims

1. An information processing system comprising multiple vehicles and a server device that communicates wirelessly with each of the multiple vehicles, providing connected services to users of the vehicles, Each of the aforementioned vehicles is: A mining device that operates using the power of a battery mounted on the aforementioned vehicle and performs cryptocurrency mining, The server device and a communication device that transmits and receives information, The system includes a control device that controls the communication device to transmit vehicle information relating to the vehicle and crypto asset information indicating the amount of crypto assets obtained by the mining to the server device, The server device is An acquisition unit that acquires vehicle information and crypto asset information from each of the aforementioned plurality of vehicles, A storage unit that stores the acquired vehicle information and the crypto asset information, It includes a calculation unit that calculates the amount of connected service usage for each user based on the vehicle information and the crypto asset information at predetermined intervals, The calculation unit described above, Based on all the aforementioned cryptocurrency information, the total value of the aforementioned cryptocurrency is calculated, Based on the vehicle information for each user, the distribution ratio of the crypto assets to the user is calculated. Based on the total value of the aforementioned crypto assets and the distribution ratio, the amount of the aforementioned crypto assets distributed to each user is calculated. Based on the distribution amount, the usage amount is calculated for each user. Information processing system.

2. The aforementioned vehicle information is, This includes information indicating the execution time of the aforementioned mining, The calculation unit described above, The distribution ratio is calculated such that the longer the mining execution time, the larger the distribution ratio becomes. The information processing system according to claim 1.

3. The aforementioned vehicle information is, This includes information indicating the driving time of the aforementioned vehicle, The calculation unit described above, The longer the aforementioned driving time, the larger the distribution ratio will be calculated. The information processing system according to claim 1.

4. The calculation unit described above, The amount of cryptocurrency distributed is converted to the price of fiat currency, and the amount used is calculated for each user by subtracting the price from a predetermined usage amount. The information processing system according to claim 1.

5. The mining device described above is It also functions as a device for heating the passenger compartment of the aforementioned vehicle. The information processing system according to claim 1.

6. An information processing device used as a server device in an information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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