A server that provides a service for renting out at least one of the vehicle and its onboard components.

Abstract

The system provides a server that offers a service for renting out a vehicle and at least one of the mounts that can be attached to or detached from the vehicle. [Solution] A server 10 that provides a service to a first user to lend at least one of a vehicle 51 and a vehicle 52 that can be mounted on the vehicle 51, comprising: a first reception unit that receives a lending request from the first user's first terminal 31 including at least one of the desired vehicle type (vehicle 51) and the desired vehicle type (vehicle 52) to be lent; a second reception unit that receives at least one of the lendable vehicle (vehicle 51) and the lendable vehicle type (vehicle 52) from the second user's second terminal 32; and a notification unit that notifies the first terminal 31 of at least one of the vehicle 51 and vehicle 52 as a lending device based on at least one of the desired vehicle type and vehicle type, and at least one of the lendable vehicle and vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a server that provides a service for lending at least one of a traveling body and a mounting body.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a moving body including a traveling body that travels on a traveling surface and a mounting body mounted on the traveling body is known. The mounting body can be attached to the traveling body, and the attached mounting body can be detached from the traveling body. Depending on the usage scenario of the moving body, various types of mounting bodies can be appropriately replaced on the traveling body. An example of this type of moving body is disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 below.

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

[0004] However, at present, considering the current popularization situation and purchase price of the above-mentioned moving body, there is a problem that there is still a high hurdle to purchase and use such a moving body.

[0005] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a server that can provide a service for lending at least one of a traveling body and a mounting body detachable from the traveling body.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The technical means of the present invention for solving this technical problem is characterized by the following: A server according to the first feature of the present invention is a server that provides a service to a first user for lending a vehicle and at least one of a vehicle that can be mounted on the vehicle, and comprises: a first reception unit that receives a lending request from the first user's first terminal including at least one of the type of vehicle that the first user wishes to lend and at least one of the type of vehicle that the first user wishes to lend; a second reception unit that receives at least one of the vehicle that can be lent and at least one of the vehicle that can be lent and at least one of the vehicle that can be lent from the second user's second terminal; and a notification unit that notifies the first terminal of the vehicle and at least one of the vehicle that can be lent and at least one of the vehicle that can be lent, based on the type of vehicle that wishes to lend and at least one of the type of vehicle that wishes to lend and at least one of the vehicle that can be lent.

[0007] In a server according to the second feature of the present invention, the loan request includes at least one of the type of vehicle owned by the first user and the type of vehicle owned by the first user, and if the loan request includes the type of desired vehicle and the type of vehicle owned, the notification unit notifies the vehicle that can be equipped with the vehicle owned, selected from the available loan vehicles, as the loan machine, and if the loan request includes the type of desired vehicle and the type of vehicle owned, the notification unit notifies the vehicle that can be equipped with the vehicle owned, selected from the available loan vehicles, as the loan machine.

[0008] In a server according to the third feature of the present invention, if the loan request includes the type of the desired vehicle, the notification unit notifies the user of a vehicle of the same type as the desired vehicle selected from the available vehicles as the loaner vehicle, and if the loan request includes the type of the desired mounting device, the notification unit notifies the user of a mounting device of the same type as the desired mounting device selected from the available vehicles as the loaner vehicle.

[0009] A server according to the fourth feature of the present invention comprises: a registration unit for registering at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit; an acquisition unit for acquiring the usage status of at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit registered by the registration unit; a third acceptance unit for accepting a specified period; and a processing unit for determining, based on the specified period and the usage status, at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit that is unused during the specified period as a shareable rental unit.

[0010] In the server according to the fifth feature of the present invention, the processing unit identifies at least one of the vehicle and the mounted vehicle that is unused outside the specified period as the shareable rental machine.

[0011] A server according to the sixth feature of the present invention includes a display unit that displays information on the shareable rental machines determined by the processing unit on the first terminal, and a fourth reception unit that receives a rental request for the shareable rental machines from the first terminal. When the fourth reception unit receives a rental request for the shareable rental machines, the processing unit decides to rent out the shareable rental machines to the first user and updates the usage status of at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit as the shareable rental machines.

[0012] In the server according to the seventh feature of the present invention, when the processing unit identifies a plurality of mounting units as shareable rental units, and the fourth reception unit receives a rental request for the mounting unit as a shareable rental unit, the processing unit identifies from the plurality of mounting units a mounting unit that can be mounted on the vehicle included in the rental request.

[0013] In the server according to the eighth feature of the present invention, when the processing unit identifies a plurality of vehicles as shareable rental vehicles, and the fourth reception unit receives a rental request for the vehicle as a shareable rental vehicle, the processing unit identifies from the plurality of vehicles a vehicle capable of mounting the vehicle included in the rental request. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the present invention, a service can be provided for lending a vehicle and at least one of a vehicle equipped with a vehicle that can be attached to or detached from the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0015] [Figure 1] This figure shows an example of the overall configuration of the service provision system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows an example of a mobile body 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This figure shows an example of a storage cabinet 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of a transporter 40 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of a functional block of server 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of the contents stored in the storage unit 11 of the server 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] This figure shows an example of the contents stored in the storage unit 11 of the server 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This figure shows an example of the contents stored in the storage unit 11 of the server 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of a service provision system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a sequence diagram illustrating an example of the operation of a service provision system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0016] [First Embodiment] Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 1 to 10, the service providing system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. Hereinafter, in the directions in this embodiment, the upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions correspond to the upper, lower, left, right, front, and rear directions of the arrows appropriately shown in each drawing.

[0017] The service providing system 1 according to the present embodiment can provide a service of lending at least one of the traveling body 51 and the mounting body 52 that can be mounted on the traveling body 51 to the first user.

[0018] As shown in FIG. 1, the service providing system 1 according to the present embodiment includes a storage 100, a server 10, a first terminal 31, a second terminal 32, a third terminal 33, a carrier 40, and a moving body 50 including a traveling body 51 and a mounting body 52.

[0019] Here, the first terminal 31, the second terminal 32, and the third terminal 33 can access the server 10 via a wireless network. Further, the server 10 can communicate with the storage 100, the carrier 40, the traveling body 51, and the mounting body 52 via the wireless network.

[0020] The first terminal 31 is a terminal operated by a first user who wishes to borrow (rent) at least one of the traveling body 51 and the mounting body 52 using this service.

[0021] The second terminal 32 is a terminal operated by a second user who wishes to lend at least one of the traveling body 51 and the mounting body 52 using this service.

[0022] The third terminal 33 is a terminal operated by a third user who wishes to temporarily lend at least one of the traveling body 51 and the mounting body 52 that the third user owns during a period when the third user does not use them using this service.

[0023] <Moving body 50> As shown in Figure 2, the mobile body 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention comprises a traveling body 51 and a mounted body 52.

[0024] The vehicle 51 is capable of traveling in a first direction. Here, the "first direction" is one of the following: forward / rearward, left / right, diagonal left / right, or diagonal left / right, and corresponds to the horizontal direction. The angles of diagonal left / right and diagonal left / right are arbitrary.

[0025] Furthermore, the "first direction" also corresponds to a direction parallel to the running surface. In other words, the running body 51 can travel in all directions along the running surface.

[0026] The traveling body 51 has a mounting surface 511 that faces a second direction which is upward relative to the first direction. The mounting surface 511 is included in the upper surface of the traveling body 51. Here, the "second direction" corresponds to upward. The "second direction" also corresponds to the vertical direction away from the traveling surface.

[0027] Furthermore, a third direction opposite to the second direction is also defined. Here, the "third direction" corresponds to downward and also corresponds to the vertical direction close to the running surface. Additionally, a fourth direction perpendicular to both the first and second directions is defined. Here, the "fourth direction" corresponds to the horizontal direction and also corresponds to the direction parallel to the running surface. For example, if the first direction is forward, the fourth direction will be left or right.

[0028] Furthermore, the mounting body 52 is configured to be detachable from the mounting surface 511 of the traveling body 51. When the mounting body 52 is detached (see, for example, Figure 2), first, the bottom surface of the mounting body 52, which faces the third direction, is brought into contact with the mounting surface 511, which faces the second direction. Then, by bringing both sides relatively close together, the mounting body 52 can be attached to the mounting surface 511.

[0029] More specifically, if the mounting body 52 is positioned above the mounting surface 511, the vehicle 51 is driven to the mounting position of the mounting body 52 so that both sides face each other. Then, with both sides facing each other, the mounting body 52 may be moved in a third direction to achieve mounting. If the mounting body 52 is mounted on the mounting surface 511 and mounted on the vehicle 51, it moves integrally with the vehicle 51.

[0030] On the other hand, while the mounting body 52 is attached, the mounting body 52 can be detached from the mounting surface 511 by relatively separating the lower surface of the mounting body 52 from the mounting surface 511.

[0031] More specifically, with both sides facing each other, the mounted body 52 is moved from the traveling body 51 in a second direction. Then, the mounted body 52 is positioned above the mounting surface 511, and the traveling body 51 is driven from the position where the mounted body 52 is positioned, thereby achieving detachment. When the mounted body 52 has detached from the mounting surface 511 and is not mounted on the traveling body 51, it is positioned separately from the traveling body 51.

[0032] The mounting unit 52 attached to the vehicle 51 is a so-called attachment, and the same unit may be attached and detached. Alternatively, after detaching one type of mounting unit 52, a different type of mounting unit 52 may be attached. In other words, multiple types of different mounting units 52 may be attached to a single type of vehicle 51, depending on the situation. When attached to the vehicle 51, the mounting unit 52 may be configured to perform various tasks such as farming, construction, and transportation, or it may be configured to be a rideable mobility device; the configuration is arbitrary. For example, if the configuration of the mounting unit 52 is adapted for farming, it may be configured to perform tasks such as mowing, sowing, spraying, and ridging.

[0033] <Storage 100> As shown in Figure 3, the storage unit 100 is a housing capable of accommodating the entire mobile unit 50. The storage unit 100 has a rectangular bottom surface 110, and the longitudinal and transverse directions of the bottom surface 110 correspond to the vehicle length and vehicle width directions of the mobile unit 50. The longitudinal dimension of the bottom surface 110 is larger than the vehicle length dimension of the work machine 50. The transverse dimension of the bottom surface 110 is larger than the vehicle width dimension of the mobile unit 50.

[0034] On each long side of the base portion 110, side portions 120 are erected facing upward. On one short side of the front of the base portion 110, a front portion 130 is erected facing upward. At the very top, a roof portion 140 is provided so as to face the base portion 110 in the vertical direction.

[0035] An entrance / exit is provided on the other short side of the rear of the bottom surface 110, allowing the movable body 50 to enter and exit. A ramp section 150 is connected to this short side via a hinge. When the storage unit 100 is grounded, the bottom surface 110 is slightly elevated from the ground surface. The ramp section 150 forms a downward slope toward the outside from the entrance / exit of the storage unit 100.

[0036] When the mobile unit 50 enters or exits the storage facility 100, it travels along the ramp section 150. That is, the ramp section 150 can guide the mobile unit from the entrance / exit of the storage facility 100 to the outside, or from the outside of the storage facility 100 to the entrance / exit. On the other hand, the ramp section 150 is configured to be able to be raised. When the end of the ramp section 150 is raised toward the roof section 140, the opening that serves as the entrance / exit is closed.

[0037] The storage unit 100 is equipped with a placement section 160. The placement section 160 is used to position the mounted body 52. ​​The placement section 160 is composed of an inverted L-shaped plate member when viewed from the front. The two placement sections 160 are each positioned inside the storage unit 100 so as to extend in a direction along the long side of the bottom surface 110.

[0038] More specifically, one of the two faces that make up the inverted L shape in each arrangement section 160 is connected to each side section 120. The other of these two faces protrudes from each side section 120 toward the center of the interior. The other of these two faces is approximately parallel to the bottom section 110, and the mounting body 52 can be placed on its upper part.

[0039] The configuration of the storage unit 100 is not limited to those described above; any configuration that allows the mounted unit 52 to be placed inside is acceptable. For example, the storage unit 100 may be simply constructed with only a placement section 160 and members supporting the placement section 160.

[0040] Furthermore, the storage facility 100 may have a framework structure to allow visibility into the interior, or it may have a wall structure to shield it from wind and rain from the outside, or for security purposes.

[0041] Furthermore, the front section 130 may be detachable from the storage unit 100, and when the front section 130 is removed, the mobile unit 50 can move forward from the storage unit 100.

[0042] Furthermore, the position of the mounted body 52 inside the storage unit 100 (the installation position of the mounting section 160) is preferably above the bottom surface 110, but is arbitrary. The storage unit 100 may be configured such that the mounted body 520 is positioned, for example, on the front side (first direction side), the side (fourth direction side), or above side (second direction side) of the traveling body 51 inside the storage unit 100.

[0043] Furthermore, the storage unit 100 may also function as the transporter 40 described above and may be configured to move on its own.

[0044] <Conveyor 40> The transporter 40 is configured to deliver at least one of the traveling body 51 and the mounted body 52 that constitute the mobile body 50 to the first user.

[0045] As shown in Figure 4, the transporter 40 may be any mobile body capable of transporting the load 300, such as a four-wheeled vehicle. If the transporter 40 is a four-wheeled vehicle, it is preferable that the transporter 40 has a body that extends in the direction of travel (vehicle length direction), and is configured so that multiple vehicles 200 can enter along the vehicle length direction and the load 300 can be placed there. The transporter 40 may also be called a transport vehicle.

[0046] More specifically, as shown in Figure 4, the transporter 40 comprises a floor section 41, a traveling device 42, a storage section 43, an opening 44, a door section 45, a mounting area 46, and a placement section 47. As indicated by the arrows in Figure 4, the front and rear sides of the mobile body 50, which are the forward and reverse directions, correspond to the left and right sides of the transporter 40, which are the vehicle width direction, respectively, and the left and right sides of the mobile body 50, which are the vehicle width direction, correspond to the forward and backward directions of the transporter 40, respectively.

[0047] The floor section 41 is configured in a rectangular shape that extends in the longitudinal direction of the transport body 40. The running gear 42 is equipped with front wheels 42F and rear wheels 42R that make contact with the running surface. The floor section 41 is positioned between the front wheels 42F and the rear wheels 42R. The floor section 41 is supported by the running gear 42 and is spaced apart so as to be substantially parallel to the running surface. The floor section 41 is positioned so that the running gear 52 of the mobile body 50 can drive onto its upper side.

[0048] The storage section 43 is a roughly rectangular parallelepiped housing that extends in the vehicle length direction of the transporter 40. The storage section 43 is configured to cover the floor section 41 and the placement section 47, respectively. When a load 52 is placed in the placement section 47, the load 52 is stored inside the storage section 43. When the direction of travel of the transporter 40 is the vehicle length direction, an opening 44 is provided only at one end of the storage section 43 in the vehicle width direction.

[0049] The opening 44 connects the inside and outside of the storage section 43. When the traveling body 51 enters the loading area 46 on the floor section 41, it passes through the opening 44. The traveling body 51 also passes through the opening 44 when the loading unit 52 is loaded in the loading area 46 and it starts moving. The opening 44 is provided with a door section 45.

[0050] The door section 45 is configured to switch between a state of communication and a state of shielding the opening 44. The door section 45 maintains the shielding state when transporting the load 52 placed in the arrangement section 47. The door section 45 may be configured, for example, in the shape of a rectangular plate, with its lower end connected to the floor section 41. In this case, the door section 45 switches between a state of communication and a state of shielding the opening 44 by operating in a flap-like manner. Furthermore, when the opening 44 is in the state of communication, the door section 45 is configured to act as a ramp that guides the vehicle 51 from the outside to the loading area 46 on the floor section 41.

[0051] The mounting area 46 is located above the floor 41 inside the storage section 43, and is used to attach the load unit 52 to the vehicle 51 that has entered the floor 41. The placement section 47 is located above the floor 41 and is capable of arranging the load unit 52 to be attached to the vehicle 51. When the load unit 52 is placed in the placement section 47, the mounting area 46 attaches the load unit 52 to the vehicle 51 located below the placement section 47.

[0052] Multiple mounting areas 46 are provided on the floor 41, and one arrangement area 47, opening 44, and door 45 is provided for each of the multiple mounting areas 46. In this embodiment, four mounting areas 46 may be provided and arranged in a line along the vehicle length direction of the transport body 40. Furthermore, the number of mounting areas 46 for one transport body 40 is not limited to four, but may be any number.

[0053] In addition, the storage unit 43 may store both the mounted unit 52 and the mobile unit 51 (i.e., the mobile unit 50) at the same time, or it may store only the mobile unit 51 or only the mounted unit 52.

[0054] <Server 10> Server 10 is a server that provides a service to the first user of lending at least one of the vehicle body 51 and the vehicle body 52.

[0055] As shown in Figure 5, the server 10 includes a storage unit 11, a first reception unit 12, a second reception unit 13, a notification unit 14, a registration unit 15, an acquisition unit 16, a third reception unit 17, a processing unit 18, a display unit 19, a fourth reception unit 20, and a billing unit 21.

[0056] The memory unit 11 stores various information necessary to provide this service.

[0057] For example, as shown in Figure 6, the storage unit 11 stores the following information in association: "User ID," "Device ID," "Device Type," "Storage Location," and "Usage Status." The "User ID" is the identification information of a second user who wishes to borrow at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. The "Device ID" is the identification information of at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that the user wishes to borrow. The "Device Type" is at least one type (type of attachment) of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that the user wishes to borrow. The "Usage Status" indicates whether or not at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 has been borrowed.

[0058] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 7, the storage unit 11 stores the "User ID," "Device ID," "Loan Location," and "Loan Period" in association with each other. The "User ID" is the identification information of the first user who has borrowed at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. The "Device ID" is the identification information of at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that the first user has borrowed. The "Loan Location" is the location where at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that is currently on loan was delivered (for example, the location where at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 was transported at the time of loan). The "Loan Period" is the period during which the first user borrows at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 (i.e., the loan period of at least one vehicle 51 and mounted unit 52 to the first user).

[0059] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8, the storage unit 11 stores the following information in association: "User ID", "Device ID", "Device Type", "Storage Location", "Available Loan Period", and "Usage Status". The "User ID" is the identification information of a second user who wishes to lend at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. The "User ID" is the identification information of a third user who wishes to temporarily lend (share) at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 during a period when they are not using it themselves. The "Device ID" is the identification information of at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that the user wishes to share. The "Device Type" is at least one type (type of attachment) of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that the user wishes to share. The "Available Loan Period" is the period during which the user wishes to share at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. The "Usage Status" indicates whether or not at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 is currently on loan.

[0060] The second reception unit 13 receives at least one of the loanable vehicle 51 and loanable mounted vehicle 52 from the second terminal 32 of the second user. Here, the second reception unit 13 registers at least one of the loanable vehicle and loanable mounted vehicle that it has received into the table shown in Figure 6, which is stored in the storage unit 11.

[0061] The first reception unit 12 receives a loan request transmitted from the first user's first terminal 31. Here, such a loan request requests the loan (rental) of at least one of the vehicle 51 and mounted vehicle 52 owned by the second user, and includes at least one of the desired vehicle type (vehicle 51) and the desired mounted vehicle type (mounted vehicle 52) that the first user wishes to borrow. For example, the desired vehicle type and the desired mounted vehicle type are types of attachments for performing various tasks such as farming, construction, and transportation.

[0062] Such a loan request may also include a designated location indicating where at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment will be used, and the desired loan period for which the borrower wishes to borrow at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment.

[0063] Based on the type of vehicle requested and at least one of the types of the requested onboard equipment included in the loan request, the first reception unit 12 refers to the table shown in Figure 6 stored in the storage unit 11, and if there is a loanable vehicle or loanable onboard equipment of a type corresponding to at least one of the types of vehicle requested and the requested onboard equipment, it determines that loanable vehicle or loanable onboard equipment to be the loaned machine.

[0064] Furthermore, if there are multiple candidates for a vehicle or vehicle available for loan, the first reception unit 12 may refer to the table shown in Figure 6 and determine the vehicle to be loaned based on the specified location and desired loan period included in the loan request.

[0065] The notification unit 14 notifies the first terminal 31 of the decision to lend the first user the desired vehicle and at least one of the desired vehicles, as well as the vehicle to be lent out as determined by the first reception unit 12.

[0066] Furthermore, the above-mentioned loan request may include at least one of the types of vehicles possessed by the first user, namely the vehicle 51, and the types of vehicles possessed by the first user, namely the vehicle 52.

[0067] If the loan request includes the type of vehicle requested and the type of vehicle already on board, the first reception unit 12 determines a vehicle 51 capable of carrying the selected vehicle from among the available vehicles as the loan vehicle, and the notification unit 14 notifies the applicant that the vehicle 51 capable of carrying the selected vehicle from among the available vehicles is the loan vehicle.

[0068] On the other hand, if the loan request includes the type of desired load-bearing unit and the type of vehicle owned, the first reception unit 12 determines a load-bearing unit 52 that can be mounted on the vehicle owned, selected from the available load-bearing units, as the loan unit, and the notification unit 14 notifies the customer that the load-bearing unit 52 that can be mounted on the vehicle owned, selected from the available load-bearing units, is the loan unit.

[0069] Furthermore, if the loan request includes the type of vehicle requested, the first reception unit 12 determines a vehicle 51 of the same type as the requested vehicle selected from the available vehicles as the loan vehicle, and the notification unit 14 notifies the applicant that a vehicle 51 of the same type as the requested vehicle selected from the available vehicles is the loan vehicle.

[0070] On the other hand, if the loan request includes the type of desired payload, the first reception unit 12 determines a payload 52 of the same type as the desired payload selected from the available payloads as the loaned unit, and the notification unit 14 notifies the recipient that a payload 52 of the same type as the desired payload selected from the available payloads is the loaned unit.

[0071] Furthermore, after determining the rental machine, the first reception unit 12 registers information about the rental machine in the table shown in Figure 7, which is stored by the storage unit 11.

[0072] The registration unit 15 registers at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. Specifically, the registration unit 15 registers at least one identification piece of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 included in the sharing request received from the third terminal into the table shown in Figure 8, which is stored by the storage unit 11 (the "device ID" shown in Figure 8).

[0073] The acquisition unit 16 acquires at least one usage status of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 that has been registered by the registration unit 15. Specifically, the acquisition unit 16 registers at least one usage status of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 included in the sharing request received from the third terminal into the table shown in Figure 8, which is stored by the storage unit 11 (the "usage status" shown in Figure 8).

[0074] The third reception unit 17 receives a specified period, which is the period during which the third user wishes to lend at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52. Specifically, the acquisition unit 16 registers the specified period for at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 included in the sharing request received from the third terminal into the table shown in Figure 8, which is stored by the storage unit 11 (the "available lending period" shown in Figure 8).

[0075] Based on the specified period and usage status described above, the processing unit 18 identifies at least one of the vehicles 51 and vehicles 52 that are unused during the specified period as a shareable rental unit. Specifically, the processing unit 18 refers to the table shown in Figure 8 stored in the storage unit 11 to search for at least one of the vehicles 51 and vehicles 52 that are currently included in the specified period and are unused at the present time, and identifies it as a shareable rental unit.

[0076] Furthermore, the processing unit 18 may identify at least one of the driving unit 51 and the mounted unit 52 that are unused outside of the specified period as a shareable rental unit.

[0077] The display unit 19 displays information on the shareable rental machines identified by the processing unit 18 on the first terminal 31. Specifically, the display unit 19 transmits information to the first terminal 13 so that the shareable rental machines can be displayed on the display screen of the first terminal 31.

[0078] The fourth reception unit 20 receives a request from the first terminal 13 for the loan of a shareable rental device. Such a loan request requests the temporary loan of at least one of the vehicle 51 and mounted unit 52 owned by the third user, and includes at least one of the desired vehicle type (vehicle 51) and the desired mounted unit type (mounted unit 52) ​​that the first user wishes to borrow. For example, the desired vehicle type and desired mounted unit type are types of attachments for performing various tasks such as farming, construction, and transportation.

[0079] Such a loan request may also include a designated location indicating where at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment will be used, and the desired loan period for which the borrower wishes to borrow at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment.

[0080] Here, when the fourth reception unit 20 receives a request to lend a shareable rental device transmitted by the first terminal 31, the processing unit 18 decides to lend a shareable rental device to the first user and updates the usage status of at least one of the vehicle body 51 and mounted body 52 as such shareable rental device. Specifically, the processing unit 18 updates the "usage status" corresponding to the "device ID" in the table shown in Figure 8.

[0081] Furthermore, if the processing unit 18 identifies multiple mounting units 52 as shareable rental units, and if the fourth reception unit 20 receives a rental request for a mounting unit 52 as a shareable rental unit, it identifies from the multiple mounting units 52 which mounting units 52 can be mounted on the vehicle 51 included in the rental request.

[0082] Furthermore, if the processing unit 18 identifies multiple vehicles 51 as shareable rental vehicles, and if a rental request for a vehicle 51 as a shareable rental vehicle is received by the fourth reception unit 20, the processing unit 18 identifies a vehicle 51 from among the multiple vehicles 1 that can carry the mounted unit 52 included in the rental request.

[0083] The billing unit 21 refers to the information stored in the storage unit 11 (for example, the table shown in Figure 7) to calculate the amount to be billed to the first user, and at a predetermined timing, transmits billing data including this amount to the first terminal 31.

[0084] The billing unit 21 may, at a predetermined timing, process payments to the second user and the third user for the usage fee of at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted vehicle 52.

[0085] Hereinafter, an example of the operation of the service provision system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10.

[0086] Firstly, with reference to Figure 9, an example of the operation of the service provision system 1 according to this embodiment will be described when the first user borrows at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted vehicle 52 owned by the second user.

[0087] As shown in Figure 9, in step S1001, the second user transmits the available vehicle and available onboard equipment to the server 10 using the second terminal 32. The second reception unit 13 of the server 10 registers the available vehicle and available onboard equipment in the storage unit 11.

[0088] In step S1002, the first user uses the first terminal 31 to send a loan request to the server 10 that includes at least one of the desired vehicle type and the desired onboard equipment type.

[0089] In step S1003, the first reception unit 12 of the server 10 determines the loan device based on the loan request, and the notification unit 13 of the server 10 notifies the first terminal 31 of the loan device.

[0090] In step S1004, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 instructs the transporter 40 to transport the rental machine to the designated location specified by the first user. If the rental machine is self-propelled, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 may instruct the rental machine to transport to the designated location, or it may instruct the storage facility 100 where the rental machine is stored to transport the rental machine to the designated location.

[0091] In step S1005, the first reception unit 12 of the server 10 starts managing the rental machine by registering information related to the rental of the rental machine in the storage unit 11.

[0092] In step S1006, when the first user has finished using the loaned equipment, the first terminal 31 sends a request to the server 10 to retrieve the loaned equipment.

[0093] In step S1007, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 instructs the transporter 40 to retrieve the loaned machine from the designated location specified by the first user. If the loaned machine is self-propelled, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 may instruct the loaned machine to retrieve it from the designated location.

[0094] In step S1008, the billing unit 21 of the server 10, in response to the request to retrieve the loaned equipment, transmits billing data to the first terminal 31, including the amount related to the loan of the equipment.

[0095] Secondly, with reference to Figure 10, an example of the operation of the service provision system 1 according to this embodiment will be described when the first user temporarily borrows at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted vehicle 52 owned by the third user.

[0096] As shown in Figure 10, in step S2001, the third user uses the third terminal 33 to transmit to the server 10 the shareable vehicle and shareable mount that they wish to share. The second reception unit 13 of the server 10 registers such shareable vehicle and shareable mount in the storage unit 11.

[0097] In step S2002, the processing unit 18 of the server 10 identifies the shareable rental machines, and the display unit 19 of the server 10 transmits information to the first terminal 13 to display such shareable rental machines on the display screen of the first terminal 31.

[0098] In step S2003, the first user selects at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment from the shareable rental machines displayed on the display screen of the first terminal 31, and uses the first terminal 31 to send a rental request to the server 10 for a shareable rental machine that includes at least one of the desired vehicle and desired equipment.

[0099] In step S2004, the fourth reception unit 20 of the server 10 determines a lending machine based on the lending request for such a shareable lending machine, and the notification unit 13 of the server 10 notifies the first terminal 31 of the lending machine.

[0100] In step S2005, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 instructs the transporter 40 to transport the rental machine to the designated location specified by the first user. If the rental machine is self-propelled, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 may instruct the rental machine to transport to the designated location, or it may instruct the storage facility 100 where the rental machine is stored to transport the rental machine to the designated location.

[0101] In step S2006, the fourth reception unit 20 of the server 10 starts managing the rental machine by registering information related to the rental of the rental machine in the storage unit 11.

[0102] In step S2007, when the first user finishes using the loaned equipment, the first terminal 31 sends a request to the server 10 to retrieve the loaned equipment.

[0103] In step S2008, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 instructs the transporter 40 to retrieve the loaned machine from the designated location specified by the first user. If the loaned machine is self-propelled, the notification unit 13 of the server 10 may instruct the loaned machine to retrieve it from the designated location.

[0104] In step S2009, the billing unit 21 of the server 10, in response to the request to retrieve the loaned equipment, transmits billing data to the first terminal 31, including the amount related to the loan of the equipment.

[0105] [summary] The server 10 according to this embodiment is a server that provides a service to a first user of lending at least one of a vehicle 51 and a mountable vehicle 52 that can be mounted on the vehicle 51, and includes a first reception unit 12 that receives a lending request from the first user's first terminal 31 including at least one of the desired vehicle type (vehicle 51) and the desired mountable vehicle type (mountable vehicle 52) that the first user wishes to lend, a second reception unit 13 that receives at least one of the lendable vehicle (vehicle 51) and the lendable mountable vehicle (mountable vehicle 52) from the second user's second terminal 32, and a notification unit 14 that notifies the first terminal 31 of at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mountable vehicle 52 as a lending device based on at least one of the desired vehicle type and desired mountable vehicle type and at least one of the lendable vehicle and lendable mountable vehicle.

[0106] With this configuration, a service can be provided to the first user, which includes lending the vehicle 51 and at least one of the mountable units 52 that can be mounted on the vehicle 51.

[0107] In the server 10 according to this embodiment, a loan request includes at least one of the type of vehicle owned by the first user, which is the vehicle 51 owned by the first user, and the type of vehicle owned, which is the vehicle 52 owned by the first user. If the loan request includes the type of desired vehicle and the type of owned vehicle, the notification unit 14 may notify the vehicle 51 that can be equipped with the vehicle selected from the available vehicles as a loaner. If the loan request includes the type of desired vehicle and the type of vehicle owned, the notification unit 14 may notify the vehicle 52 that can be equipped with the vehicle selected from the available vehicles as a loaner.

[0108] With this configuration, depending on the type of vehicle or equipment owned by the first user, it is possible to determine and lend at least one of the desired vehicle and equipment.

[0109] In the server 10 according to this embodiment, if the loan request includes the type of desired vehicle, the notification unit 14 may notify the lender of a vehicle 51 of the same type as the desired vehicle selected from the available vehicles. If the loan request includes the type of desired mounting device, the notification unit 14 may notify the lender of a mounting device 52 of the same type as the desired mounting device selected from the available vehicles.

[0110] With this configuration, at least one of the desired vehicle and desired vehicle can be automatically determined, thus enabling the prompt provision of this service.

[0111] The server 10 according to this embodiment may include a registration unit 15 for registering at least one of the owned vehicles 51 and mounted vehicles 52, an acquisition unit 16 for acquiring the usage status of at least one of the vehicles 51 and mounted vehicles 52 registered by the registration unit 15, a third acceptance unit 17 for accepting a specified period, and a processing unit 18 for determining at least one of the vehicles 51 and mounted vehicles 52 that are unused during the specified period as a shareable rental unit based on the specified period and the usage status.

[0112] With this configuration, a sharing service can be provided for at least one of the vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 owned by the third user.

[0113] In the server 10 according to this embodiment, the processing unit 18 may identify at least one of the driving body 51 and the mounted body 52 that are unused outside of the specified period as a shareable rental unit.

[0114] With this configuration, if a third user so desires, at least one of the unused vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 can be included in the sharing service even outside the specified period, thereby enabling use by many first users.

[0115] The server 10 according to this embodiment includes a display unit 19 that displays information on shareable rental machines identified by the processing unit 18 on the first terminal 31, and a fourth reception unit 20 that receives rental requests for shareable rental machines from the first terminal 31. When the fourth reception unit 20 receives a rental request for a shareable rental machine, the processing unit 18 may decide to lend a shareable rental machine to the first user and update the usage status of at least one of the vehicle body 51 and mounted body 52 as shareable rental machines.

[0116] With this configuration, the usage status of at least one of the shareable vehicle 51 and the mounted unit 52 can be managed in real time.

[0117] In the server 10 according to this embodiment, if the processing unit 18 has identified a plurality of mounting units 52 as shareable rental units, and the fourth reception unit 20 has received a rental request for a mounting unit 52 as a shareable rental unit, it may identify from the plurality of mounting units 52 a mounting unit that can be mounted on the vehicle 51 included in the rental request.

[0118] With this configuration, it is possible to determine an appropriate shareable rental device and lend it to the first user.

[0119] In the server 10 according to this embodiment, if the processing unit 18 has identified multiple mobile bodies 51 as shareable rental machines, and the fourth reception unit 20 has received a rental request for a mobile body 51 as a shareable rental machine, it may identify from the multiple mobile bodies 51 a mobile body 51 that can mount the mounted unit 52 included in the rental request.

[0120] With this configuration, it is possible to determine an appropriate shareable rental device and lend it to the first user.

[0121] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered in all respects to be illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims are intended. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0122] 1…Service delivery system 10… Server 11...Storage section 12…First Reception Desk 13…Second Reception Desk 14…Notification section 15…Registration Department 16…Acquisition part 17…Third Reception Desk 18… Processing Section 19...Display section 20…4th Reception Desk 21…Billing Department 31…Terminal 1 32…Second terminal 50, 50A, 50B... Work equipment 100, 100A, 100B…Storage

Claims

1. A server that provides a service to a first user, which includes lending a vehicle and at least one of the mounting units that can be mounted on the vehicle, A first reception unit receives a loan request from the first terminal of the first user, which includes at least one of the type of vehicle to be loaned and the type of the vehicle to be loaned. A second reception unit receives at least one of the loanable vehicle, which is a vehicle that can be loaned, and the loanable mounted unit, which is a mounted unit that can be loaned, from the second terminal of the second user, A server comprising: a notification unit that notifies the first terminal of at least one of the desired vehicle type and the desired mounted vehicle type, and at least one of the available vehicle and the available mounted vehicle, as a rental device.

2. The loan request includes at least one of the types of vehicles possessed by the first user and the types of vehicles possessed by the first user, If the loan request includes the type of the desired vehicle and the type of the vehicle already on board, the notification unit notifies the vehicle capable of carrying the vehicle selected from the available vehicles as the loan vehicle. If the loan request includes the type of the desired mounting device and the type of the owned vehicle, the notification unit notifies the owner of a mounting device that can be mounted on the owned vehicle selected from the available mounting devices as the rental device, according to claim 1.

3. If the loan request includes the type of the desired vehicle, the notification unit notifies the lending unit of a vehicle of the same type as the desired vehicle selected from the available vehicles. If the loan request includes the type of the desired mounting device, the notification unit notifies the server of a mounting device of the same type as the desired mounting device selected from the available mounting devices as the loan device, according to claim 1.

4. A registration unit for registering at least one of the aforementioned traveling body and the aforementioned mounted body, An acquisition unit that acquires the usage status of at least one of the vehicle and the mounted body registered by the registration unit, The third reception desk accepts applications for the specified period, The server according to claim 1, comprising: a processing unit that, based on the specified period and the usage status, identifies at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit that is unused during the specified period as a shareable rental unit.

5. The server according to claim 4, wherein the processing unit identifies at least one of the vehicle and the mounted body that is unused outside the specified period as a shareable rental unit.

6. A display unit that displays the information of the shareable rental machines identified by the processing unit on the first terminal, The system includes a fourth reception unit that receives a request to borrow the shareable rental device from the first terminal, The server according to claim 4 or 5, wherein when the fourth reception unit receives a request to lend the shareable rental unit, the processing unit decides to lend the shareable rental unit to the first user and updates the usage status of at least one of the vehicle and the mounted unit as the shareable rental unit.

7. The server according to claim 6, wherein when the processing unit identifies a plurality of mounting units as shareable rental units, and the fourth reception unit receives a rental request for the mounting unit as a shareable rental unit, the processing unit identifies a mounting unit from the plurality of mounting units that can be mounted on the vehicle included in the rental request.

8. The server according to claim 6, wherein when the processing unit identifies a plurality of vehicles as shareable rental vehicles, and the fourth reception unit receives a rental request for the vehicle as a shareable rental vehicle, the processing unit identifies a vehicle from the plurality of vehicles that can carry the vehicle included in the rental request.

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