Control device, vehicle management system, and vehicle management method

Abstract

To enable improvement of convenience for evacuees and an owner of a vehicle at the time of a disaster.SOLUTION: A control apparatus includes: a storage unit in which vehicle information indicating a vehicle used for spending a night is stored; and a control unit that outputs an instruction for making the vehicle to transition to a mode in which doors are unlocked and an action in accordance with an operation for driving is stopped, by using the vehicle information at the time of a disaster.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a control device, a vehicle management system, and a vehicle management method. [Background technology]

[0002] When a disaster occurs, it is expected that vehicles will be left parked and stopped in facilities such as parking lots and bicycle parking lots, or on the road, etc. In order to prevent such vehicles from being damaged themselves or from obstructing the evacuation route of evacuees, various technologies have been proposed to make such vehicles movable by remote control (for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2016-224748 A [Patent Document 2] JP 2008-90421 A [Patent Document 3] JP 2019-108080 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When vehicles are remotely controlled during a disaster, there is room for further improvement in convenience for evacuees and vehicle owners.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a control device etc. that enables improved convenience for evacuees and vehicle owners in the event of a disaster. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The control device in the present disclosure has a memory unit in which vehicle information indicating the vehicle to be used for sleeping in the vehicle is stored, and a control unit that uses the vehicle information in the event of a disaster and outputs instructions to the vehicle to unlock the doors and transition to a mode in which operations corresponding to driving operations are stopped.

[0007] The vehicle management system of the present disclosure is a system having a vehicle used for sleeping in the vehicle and a control device, wherein the control device has a memory unit in which vehicle information indicating the vehicle is stored, and a control unit that uses the vehicle information in the event of a disaster and outputs an instruction to the vehicle to unlock the doors and transition to a mode that stops operations corresponding to driving operations, and the vehicle transitions to the mode in response to the instruction.

[0008] In the vehicle management method disclosed herein, a control unit of the control device uses vehicle information indicating the vehicle stored in a memory unit to output an instruction to the vehicle to transition to a mode in which the doors are unlocked and operation in response to driving operations is stopped, and the vehicle transitions to the mode in response to the instruction. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The control device and the like according to the present disclosure can improve convenience for evacuees and vehicle owners during disasters. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a vehicle management system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of the configuration of a server device. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of a vehicle management system. [Diagram 5] FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the operation of a vehicle management system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] The following describes the embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a vehicle management system in an embodiment. The vehicle management system 1 has one or more server devices 10 and vehicles 12, which are connected to each other via a network 11 so that they can communicate with each other. The server device 10 is, for example, a server computer that belongs to a cloud computing system or other computing system and functions as a server that implements various functions. The vehicle 12 is a passenger car, a commercial vehicle, or the like, equipped with a communication function and an information processing function, and is connected to the network 11 via a mobile communication network. The vehicle 12 may be driven by a driver, or may be automated at any level (for example, any of levels 1 to 5 in the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)). The network 11 is, for example, the Internet, but may also include an ad-hoc network, a LAN, a MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), or other networks, or any combination of these.

[0013] In this embodiment, the vehicle 12 is used for overnight stays in vehicles for evacuees who need a shelter to stay at when a disaster such as a natural disaster or a man-made disaster occurs. The server device 10 corresponds to a "control device" and has a storage unit in which vehicle information indicating the vehicle 12 used for overnight stays is stored, and a control unit that uses the vehicle information when a disaster occurs and outputs an instruction to the vehicle 12 to switch to a mode in which the doors are unlocked and operations corresponding to operations for driving are stopped (hereinafter referred to as an overnight stay mode in vehicles) when a disaster occurs. Even if the vehicle 12 is left abandoned when a disaster occurs, the vehicle 12 can switch to the overnight stay mode and unlock the doors, allowing evacuees other than the owner of the vehicle 12 to stay overnight in the vehicle. In addition, by stopping operations corresponding to operations for driving, the vehicle 12 can be prevented from being moved or taken away without the owner's knowledge, and the owner of the vehicle 12 can provide the vehicle 12 for the public interest with peace of mind. In this way, convenience for evacuees and the owner of the vehicle 12 can be improved when a disaster occurs.

[0014] 2 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of the server device 10. The server device 10 has a communication unit 21, a storage unit 22, a control unit 23, an input unit 25, and an output unit 26. The server device 10 is, for example, a single computer. Alternatively, the server device 10 may be composed of two or more computers that are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate information and operate in cooperation with each other. In that case, the configuration shown in FIG. 2 is appropriately arranged in the two or more computers.

[0015] The communication unit 21 includes one or more communication interfaces. The communication interface is, for example, a LAN interface. The communication unit 21 receives information used in the operation of the server device 10, and transmits information obtained by the operation of the server device 10. The server device 10 is connected to the network 11 by the communication unit 21, and communicates information with the vehicle 12 via the network 11.

[0016] The storage unit 22 includes, for example, one or more semiconductor memories, one or more magnetic memories, one or more optical memories, or a combination of at least two of these, functioning as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The semiconductor memory is, for example, a random access memory (RAM) or a read only memory (ROM). The RAM is, for example, a static RAM (SRAM) or a dynamic RAM (DRAM). The ROM is, for example, an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM). The storage unit 22 stores information used in the operation of the server device 10 and information obtained by the operation of the server device 10.

[0017] The control unit 23 includes one or more processors, one or more dedicated circuits, or a combination of these. The processor is, for example, a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), etc. The control unit 23 executes information processing related to the operation of the server device 10 while controlling each part of the server device 10.

[0018] The input unit 25 includes one or more input interfaces. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitive key, a pointing device, a touch screen integrated with a display, or a microphone that accepts voice input. The input unit 25 accepts an operation to input information used in the operation of the server device 10, and sends the input information to the control unit 23.

[0019] The output unit 26 includes one or more output interfaces. The output interface is, for example, a display or a speaker. The display is, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. The output unit 26 outputs information obtained by the operation of the server device 10.

[0020] The functions of the server device 10 are realized by executing a control program in a processor included in the control unit 23. The control program is a program for making a computer execute processing of steps included in the operation of the server device 10, thereby making the computer realize functions corresponding to the processing of those steps. In other words, the control program is a program for making a computer function as the server device 10. Also, some or all of the functions of the server device 10 may be realized by a dedicated circuit included in the control unit 23. Also, the control program may be stored in a non-transitory recording / storage medium readable by the server device 10, and read by the server device 10 from the medium.

[0021] 3 shows a configuration example of the vehicle 12 according to the present embodiment. The vehicle 12 has a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, a control unit 33, a positioning unit 34, an input unit 35, an output unit 36, a detection unit 37, an imaging unit 38, and an ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 39. One or more of these may be configured as one control device, or may be configured by a personal computer including a tablet terminal, a smartphone terminal, or a navigation device. Alternatively, each unit may be connected to be able to communicate information via an in-vehicle network conforming to a standard such as CAN (Controller Area Network). Each unit of the vehicle 12 is configured to be operable by a battery power source, for example, even when the vehicle 12 is parked and the accessories are turned off.

[0022] The communication unit 31 includes one or more communication interfaces. The communication interfaces are interfaces compatible with mobile communication standards such as LTE, 4G, or 5G. The communication unit 31 receives information used in the operation of the control unit 33, and transmits information obtained by the operation of the control unit 33. The control unit 33 is connected to the network 11 by the communication unit 31 via a mobile communication base station, and communicates information with other devices via the network 11.

[0023] The memory unit 32 includes one or more semiconductor memories, one or more magnetic memories, one or more optical memories, or a combination of at least two of these. The semiconductor memories are, for example, RAM or ROM. The RAM is, for example, SRAM or DRAM. The ROM is, for example, EEPROM. The memory unit 32 functions as, for example, a main memory device, an auxiliary memory device, or a cache memory. The memory unit 32 stores information used in the operation of the control unit 33 and information obtained by the operation of the in-vehicle device 30.

[0024] The control unit 33 includes one or more processors, one or more dedicated circuits, or a combination of these. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control unit 33 executes information processing related to the operation of the vehicle 12 while controlling each part of the control unit 33.

[0025] The positioning unit 34 includes one or more Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receivers. The GNSS includes at least one of the Global Positioning System (GPS), the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), BeiDou, the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), and Galileo. The positioning unit 34 acquires the position information of the vehicle 12.

[0026] The input unit 35 includes one or more input interfaces. The input interface is, for example, a physical key, a capacitive key, a pointing device, a touch screen integrated with a display, or a microphone that accepts voice input. The input interface may further include a camera that captures a captured image or an image code, or an IC card reader. The input unit 35 accepts an operation to input information used in the operation of the control unit 33, and sends the input information to the control unit 33.

[0027] The output unit 36 ​​includes one or more output interfaces. The output interface is, for example, a display or a speaker. The display is, for example, an LCD or an organic EL display. The output unit 36 ​​outputs information obtained by the operation of the control unit 33.

[0028] The detection unit 37 has one or more sensors or an interface with one or more sensors that detect the state of each part of the vehicle 12. The sensors include, for example, a fingerprint sensor provided on the door of the vehicle 12, as well as sensors that detect the speed, the longitudinal acceleration, the lateral acceleration, the deceleration, the accelerator operation amount, the brake operation amount, the steering angle, the operation information of the safety equipment, the engine specifications, the battery state, etc. The detection unit 37 sends information indicating each state detected by the sensor to the control unit 33.

[0029] The functions of the control unit 33 are realized by executing a control program on a processor included in the control unit 33. The control program is a program for making a computer execute processing of steps included in the operation of the control unit 33, thereby making the computer realize functions corresponding to the processing of those steps. In other words, the control program is a program for making a computer function as the control unit 33. In addition, some or all of the functions of the control unit 33 may be realized by a dedicated circuit included in the control unit 33.

[0030] The imaging unit 38 has one or more cameras and their control circuits provided at positions capable of capturing images of the periphery of the vehicle 12 or the interior of the vehicle. The camera of the imaging unit 38 may be a monocular camera or a stereo camera. The imaging unit 38 captures images of the periphery of the vehicle 12 or the interior of the vehicle at any time interval and sends the captured images to the control unit 33.

[0031] The ECU 39 controls the operation while detecting the states of various actuators and mechanisms of the vehicle 12. The ECU 39 receives detection results from sensors that detect the states of the controlled objects and sends control instructions to the controlled objects. The ECU 39 includes a door lock ECU that controls the unlocking and locking of doors, an engine ECU that controls the starting of the engine, a transmission ECU that controls the switching of the transmission, and a brake ECU that controls each brake including the parking brake, and these are collectively referred to as ECU 39.

[0032] In the above-mentioned configuration, the storage unit 22 of the server device 10 pre-stores vehicle information for identifying the vehicle 12 to be used for overnight stays. The vehicle information has, for each vehicle, vehicle identification information and vehicle owner identification information associated therewith. The vehicle information is sent from the vehicle 12 to the server device 10 in response to an operation by the owner of the vehicle 12, for example. Alternatively, the vehicle information is sent to the server device 10 from an arbitrary communication terminal device operated by the owner of the vehicle 12. In the server device 10, the control unit 23 receives the vehicle information via the communication unit 21 and stores it in the storage unit 22.

[0033] Figures 4 and 5 are sequence diagrams for explaining the operation procedure of the vehicle management system in this embodiment. Figures 4 and 5 show the procedure related to the cooperation operation between the server device 10 and the vehicle 12. Steps related to various information processing of the server device 10 and the vehicle 12 in Figures 4 and 5 are executed by the control unit 23 of the server device 10 and the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12, respectively. Furthermore, steps related to sending and receiving various information between the server device 10 and the vehicle 12 are executed by the control unit 23 of the server device 10 and the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12 sending and receiving information to each other via the communication units 21 and 31, respectively.

[0034] The procedure in FIG. 4 is an example of a procedure for the vehicle 12 to transition to the overnight stay mode when a disaster occurs.

[0035] In step S400, the server device 10 detects the occurrence of a disaster. For example, the control unit 23 detects the occurrence of a disaster by receiving disaster information from a cloud server that distributes disaster information via the communication unit 21. Disasters include natural disasters caused by earthquakes, weather, volcanic eruptions, etc., and man-made disasters caused by accidents in transportation facilities, factory facilities, etc., and acts of terrorism, etc.

[0036] In step S402, the server device 10 grasps the disaster situation. For example, the control unit 23 grasps the disaster situation by receiving information on the disaster situation from a cloud server that distributes various news information or a server of each local government via the communication unit 21. The disaster situation includes information on the affected disaster area, the number of victims, the occupancy status of evacuation shelters in the disaster area, and the like.

[0037] In step S404, the server device 10 determines a region where car camping is to be provided based on the disaster situation. For example, when the occupancy status of the evacuation shelter indicates a situation in which the number of disaster victims cannot be accommodated, the control unit 23 determines the disaster area as a car camping providing region. Alternatively, the control unit 23 may divide the disaster area into any unit area, and determine one or more unit areas that are away from the evacuation shelter by an arbitrary reference distance or more, that is, unit areas where it is highly likely that evacuees will have difficulty reaching the evacuation shelter, as a car camping providing region.

[0038] In step S406, the server device 10 uses the pre-stored vehicle information to request location information and availability from the vehicle 12 that is to be used for overnight stays. Availability is information indicating whether the vehicle 12 is occupied by its owner for overnight stays, i.e., whether the vehicle 12 is available for other evacuees to use for overnight stays.

[0039] In step S408, the vehicle 12 transmits its own vehicle position information and availability information to the server device 10 in response to a request from the server device 10. The control unit 33 acquires the position information from the positioning unit 34 and transmits it to the server device 10. The control unit 33 also outputs information from the output unit 36 ​​prompting the owner to input whether or not the vehicle 12 will be used for sleeping in the vehicle, and receives information indicating whether or not the vehicle will be used for sleeping in the vehicle from the owner via the input unit 35. If the owner does not use the vehicle 12, the vehicle 12 is available, so the vehicle 12 transmits information indicating availability to the server device 10. On the other hand, if the owner uses the vehicle 12, the vehicle 12 is not available, so the vehicle 12 transmits information indicating occupancy to the server device 10.

[0040] In step S410, the server device 10 selects a vehicle for overnight stays to be used for overnight stays. The control unit 23 selects an available vehicle 12 located in an area where overnight stays are provided as a vehicle for overnight stays based on the location information and availability of the vehicle 12. Furthermore, the control unit 23 may set a condition for identifying the vehicle 12 as an overnight stay vehicle that the vehicle 12 is not parked in a location that would cause a traffic obstruction, such as within a lane on a road or at a railroad crossing. This makes it possible to avoid a situation in which a parked vehicle for overnight stays obstructs the transportation of evacuation or relief supplies.

[0041] In step S412, the server device 10 sends an instruction to prepare the vehicle 12 for overnight stays in the vehicle to transition from the normal operating mode to the overnight stay mode.

[0042] In step S414, the vehicle 12 acquires authentication information of the evacuee who is going to stay in the vehicle as a preparation for switching to the vehicle camping mode. After receiving the instruction to prepare for the vehicle camping mode, the control unit 33 causes the communication unit 31, the detection unit 37, or the imaging unit 38 to start acquiring authentication information. For example, the communication unit 31 receives authentication information from the communication terminal device of the evacuee by short-range wireless communication. The evacuee uses an application of the communication terminal device such as a smartphone to input a password or a personal identification number and send it to the vehicle 12. The control unit 33 stores the password or personal identification number in the storage unit 32 as authentication information. In addition, the detection unit 37 reads a fingerprint from the finger of the evacuee who touches the door knob or the like using a fingerprint sensor provided on the door knob or the like, and sends the read information to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 extracts the characteristics of the fingerprint, and stores information indicating the characteristics in the storage unit 33 as authentication information. In addition, the imaging unit 38 captures the face of the evacuee who approaches within an arbitrarily set distance range using an external camera, and sends the captured image to the control unit 33. The control unit 33 extracts facial features and stores information indicating the features in the storage unit 32 as authentication information.

[0043] When executing step S414, the vehicle 12 may output information indicating that the vehicle is a vehicle for overnight stays, so that the evacuees can easily recognize the presence of the vehicle 12. For example, the control unit 33 may blink the lights of the vehicle 12 in an arbitrary pattern or project information indicating that the vehicle is a vehicle for overnight stays on the windshield. Alternatively, the server device 10 may distribute information indicating the location of the vehicle 12 selected as a vehicle for overnight stays to the information communication terminal device of the evacuees.

[0044] In step S416, the vehicle 12 transmits the authentication information to the server device 10.

[0045] In step S418, the server device 10 verifies the authentication information received from the vehicle 12. The control unit 23 collates the authentication information received from the vehicle 12 with authentication information associated with the vehicle information of the other vehicle. If the authentication information received from the vehicle 12 is associated with the vehicle information of the other vehicle, it indicates that the evacuee has already secured the other vehicle for overnight stay in the vehicle. Therefore, in this case, the control unit 23 returns to step S412, for example, to keep the vehicle 12 in a preparation state after the overnight stay in the vehicle mode so that the vehicle 12 does not transition to the overnight stay in the vehicle mode for the evacuee. In this way, the opportunity for the vehicle to be used for overnight stay in the vehicle by other evacuees is guaranteed. On the other hand, if the authentication information received from the vehicle 12 is not associated with the vehicle information of the other vehicle, the control unit 23 associates the authentication information with the vehicle information of the vehicle 12. As a result, the vehicle 12 is assigned to the evacuee as a vehicle for overnight stay in the vehicle. Then, in step S420, the server device 10 sends an overnight stay in the vehicle mode transition instruction to transition the vehicle 12 to the overnight stay in the vehicle mode for the vehicle for overnight stay in the vehicle.

[0046] In step S422, the vehicle 12 transitions from the normal operation mode to the overnight stay mode. In the normal operation mode, the vehicle 12 operates the door lock, transmission, brakes, and engine in response to the user's operation. On the other hand, in the overnight stay mode, the vehicle 12 unlocks the doors if they are locked, and stops operations in response to the driving operation. The control unit 33 sends an instruction to the ECU 39 to transition to the overnight stay mode. For example, the control unit 33 sends an instruction to the door ECU to unlock the doors. The control unit 33 also sends one or more of the following to the target ECUs: an instruction to the transmission ECU to stop releasing the parking range, an instruction to the brake ECU to stop releasing the parking brake, and an instruction to the engine ECU to stop starting the engine. Each of the ECUs 39 operates in response to the instruction, and the vehicle 12 transitions to the overnight stay mode.

[0047] When the vehicle 12 transitions to the overnight stay mode, the doors are unlocked, allowing evacuees to get into the vehicle and spend the night in it. Even if operations for driving such as releasing the parking range, releasing the parking brake, and starting the engine are performed, at least one of the operations corresponding to such operations is stopped, so the vehicle 12 cannot be moved. This makes it possible to prevent the vehicle 12 from being moved or taken away without the owner's knowledge.

[0048] The procedure in Fig. 5 is a procedure after the vehicle 12 has switched to the overnight stay in vehicle mode. The procedure in Fig. 5 is executed when an evacuee who will be staying overnight in the vehicle gets into the vehicle 12 and starts staying overnight in the vehicle.

[0049] In step S500, the vehicle 12 acquires authentication information of the evacuees who will be sleeping in the vehicle.

[0050] In step S502, the vehicle 12 transmits the authentication information to the server device 10.

[0051] In step S504, the server device 10 performs authentication by checking the authentication information received from the vehicle 12 against authentication information associated with the vehicle 12. If the authentication is not successful, the server device 10 cancels the subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the authentication is successful, in step S506, the server device 10 sends an operation response instruction to the vehicle 12 to cause the vehicle 12 to respond to the operation by the evacuee.

[0052] In step S508, the vehicle 12 accepts the operation of locking or unlocking the doors by the evacuees, and performs locking or unlocking in response to the operation in step S510. For example, the control unit 23 sends an instruction to the door ECU to permit acceptance of the operation and locking and unlocking in response to the operation.

[0053] 5, evacuees staying overnight in the vehicle 12 can lock the vehicle from inside the vehicle, and can lock and unlock the vehicle when they leave the vehicle. This ensures the safety of the evacuees staying overnight in the vehicle, and the safety of their belongings that are left behind in the vehicle when they leave the vehicle.

[0054] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to improve convenience for evacuees and vehicle owners in the event of a disaster.

[0055] A part or more of the operations of the server device 10 corresponding to the "control device" described above can be appropriately performed by the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12. In this case, the server device 10 and the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12, or the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12 corresponds to the "control device." When the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12 corresponds to the "control device," the control unit 33 of the vehicle 12 is configured to communicate information with other vehicles and function as a server, and to control the operation of the vehicle itself.

[0056] In the above, the embodiment has been described based on the drawings and examples, but it should be noted that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications and corrections based on the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be noted that these modifications and corrections are included in the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the functions included in each means, each step, etc. can be rearranged so as not to be logically inconsistent, and multiple means, steps, etc. can be combined into one or divided into one. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 1 Vehicle management system 10. Server equipment 11 Network 12 Vehicles 21, 31 Communications Department 22, 32 Storage section 23, 33 Control section 34 Positioning unit 25, 35 Input section 26, 36 Output section 37 Detection unit 38 Imaging section 39 ECU

Claims

1. A storage unit in which vehicle information indicating a vehicle to be used for overnight stays is stored; and a control unit that uses the vehicle information when a disaster occurs to output an instruction to the vehicle to unlock the doors and transition to a mode in which operations corresponding to driving operations are stopped.

2. In claim 1, The control unit acquires position information from the vehicle, and outputs the instruction on condition that the position of the vehicle satisfies a predetermined condition. Control device.

3. In claim 1 or 2, The instruction includes, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the door, obtaining authentication information for authenticating an evacuee who stays overnight in the vehicle. Control device.

4. In claim 2, The control unit outputs an instruction to the vehicle to lock or unlock the door in response to an operation by the evacuee, on condition that authentication is established based on the authentication information acquired by the vehicle. Control device.

5. In claim 3, The instructions include, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the doors, that authentication information of the evacuee has not been used to transition another vehicle to the mode. Control device.

6. In claim 3 or 5, The authentication information includes one or more of the facial features, fingerprint features, password, and PIN of the evacuee. Control device.

7. In any one of claims 1 to 6, The operation according to the operation for driving includes one or more of releasing a parking range according to a shift switching operation, starting an engine according to an engine start operation, and releasing a parking brake according to a parking brake release operation. Control device.

8. A vehicle management system having a vehicle used for overnight stays and a control device, The control device has a storage unit in which vehicle information indicating the vehicle is stored, and a control unit that uses the vehicle information when a disaster occurs and outputs an instruction to the vehicle to unlock the doors and transition to a mode in which operations corresponding to driving operations are stopped, The vehicle transitions to the mode in response to the instruction. Vehicle management system.

9. In claim 8, The control unit acquires position information from the vehicle, and outputs the instruction on condition that the position of the vehicle satisfies a predetermined condition. Vehicle management system.

10. In claim 8 or 9, The instruction includes, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the door, obtaining authentication information for authenticating an evacuee who stays overnight in the vehicle. Vehicle management system.

11. In claim 9, The control unit outputs an instruction to the vehicle to lock or unlock the door in response to an operation by the evacuee, on condition that authentication is established based on the authentication information acquired by the vehicle. Vehicle management system.

12. In claim 10, The instructions include, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the doors, that authentication information of the evacuee has not been used to transition another vehicle to the mode. Vehicle management system.

13. In claim 10 or 12, The authentication information includes one or more of the facial features, fingerprint features, password, and PIN of the evacuee. Vehicle management system.

14. In any one of claims 8 to 13, The operation according to the operation for driving includes one or more of releasing a parking range according to a shift switching operation, starting an engine according to an engine start operation, and releasing a parking brake according to a parking brake release operation. Vehicle management system.

15. A vehicle management method for a vehicle management system having a vehicle used for overnight stays and a control device, When a disaster occurs, a control unit of the control device uses vehicle information indicating the vehicle stored in a storage unit to output an instruction to the vehicle to unlock a door and transition to a mode in which operations corresponding to driving operations are stopped; The vehicle transitions to the mode in response to the instruction. Vehicle management methods.

16. In claim 15, The control unit acquires position information from the vehicle, and outputs the instruction on condition that the position of the vehicle satisfies a predetermined condition. Vehicle management methods.

17. In claim 15 or 16, The instruction includes, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the door, obtaining authentication information for authenticating an evacuee who stays overnight in the vehicle. Vehicle management methods.

18. In claim 16, The control unit outputs an instruction to the vehicle to lock or unlock the door in response to an operation by the evacuee, on condition that authentication is established based on the authentication information acquired by the vehicle. Vehicle management methods.

19. In claim 17, The instructions include, as a condition for the vehicle to unlock the doors, that authentication information of the evacuee has not been used to transition another vehicle to the mode. Vehicle management methods.

20. In any one of claims 15 to 19, The operation according to the operation for driving includes one or more of releasing a parking range according to a shift switching operation, starting an engine according to an engine start operation, and releasing a parking brake according to a parking brake release operation. Vehicle management methods.

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