Information processing system, program, and information processing method

Abstract

To appropriately determine a time for replacing a component of a vehicle.SOLUTION: An information processing system 1 includes a vehicle 20 and an information processing device 10. The vehicle 20 includes a first component 231 provided with a measurement part 233 for measuring the number of own actuations, a second component 232, the number of actuations of which is measured by the measurement part 233, and a control device 22 for transmitting the first number of actuations showing the number of actuations of the first component 231 and the second number of actuations showing the number of actuations of the second component 232 to the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 includes a storage part 12 for storing the first number of cumulative actuations being the number of cumulative actuations of the first component 231, and the second number of cumulative actuations being the number of cumulative actuations of the second component 232, and a control part 15. The control part 15 determines whether or not the first component 231 and the second component 232 are replaced on the basis of the first number of actuations and the second number of actuations, and updates the first number of cumulative actuations and the second number of cumulative actuations in different procedures in accordance with determination results.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are known techniques for determining when to replace a vehicle part.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a method for determining the timing of engine maintenance based on the accumulated value of engine load, using a cumulative load-damage characteristic that is a relationship between a cumulative load point obtained by accumulating engine load and a damage point, which is calculated in advance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2009-74486 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] One method for determining when to replace vehicle parts is to determine the timing based on mileage and age. However, this method may result in replacing parts that are not yet deteriorated, which may increase maintenance costs.

[0006] There was room for improvement in the technology to determine when to replace vehicle parts.

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to appropriately determine when to replace a vehicle part. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The information processing system according to the present disclosure includes: An information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; At least one second component whose number of actuations is measured by the measurement unit of the first component; a control device that transmits a first operation count indicating a number of times the first part is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second part is operated to the information processing device; The information processing device includes: a storage unit that stores a first cumulative operation number that is a cumulative operation number of the first part and a second cumulative operation number that is a cumulative operation number of the second part; A control unit, The control unit is determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; Depending on the result of the determination, the first cumulative number of times of operation and the second cumulative number of times of operation stored in the storage unit are updated in a different procedure.

[0009] The program according to the present disclosure is A program for use in an information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; and at least one second component whose number of actuations is measured by the measuring unit of the first component, The program is storing a first cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the first part, and a second cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the second part; acquiring a first operation count indicating a number of times the first component is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second component is operated from the vehicle; determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; updating the first cumulative number of times of operation and the second cumulative number of times of operation stored in the storage unit in a different procedure according to a result of the determination; The method causes a computer to perform operations including:

[0010] The information processing method according to the present disclosure includes: An information processing method in an information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; and at least one second component whose number of actuations is measured by the measuring unit of the first component, The information processing method includes: storing a first cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the first part, and a second cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the second part; acquiring a first operation count indicating a number of times the first component is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second component is operated from the vehicle; determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; updating the first cumulative number of times of operation and the second cumulative number of times of operation stored in the storage unit in a different procedure according to a result of the determination; Includes. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to appropriately determine the time to replace vehicle parts. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 3] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a component unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 5A] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the number of times of operation. [Figure 5B] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the number of times of operation when a first part is replaced. [Figure 5C] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a cumulative number of operations updated when a first part is replaced. [Figure 5D] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the number of times of operation when a second part is replaced. [Figure 5E] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a cumulative number of operations updated when a second part is replaced. [Figure 6] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7] 4 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The configuration and overview of the information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 1.

[0015] The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device 10 and a vehicle 20. The information processing device 10 and the vehicle 20 are communicatively connected via a network 30. The network 30 may be a network including a mobile communication network, the Internet, and the like.

[0016] Although FIG. 1 shows one information processing device 10 and one vehicle 20, there may be two or more information processing devices 10 and two or more vehicles 20.

[0017] The information processing device 10 is, for example, a dedicated computer configured to function as a server. The information processing device 10 may be a general-purpose PC (Personal Computer). The information processing device 10 is capable of communicating with the vehicle 20 via a network 30.

[0018] The vehicle 20 is any type of automobile, such as a gasoline vehicle, a diesel vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a battery electric vehicle (BEV), or a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The vehicle 20 may be automated at any level. The level of automation is, for example, any of levels 1 to 5 according to the level classification of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The vehicle 20 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via a network 30.

[0019] The information processing device 10 stores the cumulative number of times that the parts of the vehicle 20 have been operated. The vehicle 20 measures the number of times that the parts of the vehicle 20 have been operated, and transmits the measured number of times of operation to the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 updates the stored cumulative number of times of operation based on the number of times that the parts of the vehicle 20 have been operated, which is acquired from the vehicle 20.

[0020] The configuration of the information processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0021] The information processing device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a storage unit 12, an input unit 13, an output unit 14, and a control unit 15.

[0022] The communication unit 11 includes a communication module that connects to the network 30. For example, the communication unit 11 may include a communication module compatible with a LAN (Local Area Network). In one embodiment, the information processing device 10 is connected to the network 30 via the communication unit 11. The communication unit 11 transmits and receives various information via the network 30. The communication unit 11 is capable of communicating with the vehicle 20 via the network 30.

[0023] The storage unit 12 is, for example, a semiconductor memory, a magnetic memory, an optical memory, or the like, but is not limited thereto. The storage unit 12 may function, for example, as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory. The storage unit 12 stores any information used in the operation of the information processing device 10. For example, the storage unit 12 may store a system program, an application program, and various information received by the communication unit 11. The information stored in the storage unit 12 may be updateable, for example, with information received from the network 30 via the communication unit 11. A part of the storage unit 12 may be installed outside the information processing device 10. In that case, the part of the storage unit 12 installed outside may be connected to the information processing device 10 via any interface.

[0024] The input unit 13 includes one or more input interfaces that detect a user input and acquire input information based on a user operation. For example, the input unit 13 includes, but is not limited to, a physical key, a capacitive key, a touch screen that is integral with the display of the output unit 14, or a microphone that accepts voice input.

[0025] The output unit 14 includes one or more output interfaces that output information to notify the user. For example, the output unit 14 includes, but is not limited to, a display that outputs information as an image, a speaker that outputs information as sound, and the like.

[0026] The control unit 15 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination of these. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) or an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). The control unit 15 executes processes related to the operation of the information processing device 10 while controlling each part of the information processing device 10.

[0027] The configuration of a vehicle 20 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

[0028] The vehicle 20 includes a communication device 21, a control device 22, and a parts unit 23. The communication device 21, the control device 22, and the parts unit 23 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via an in-vehicle network such as a Controller Area Network (CAN) or a dedicated line.

[0029] The communication device 21 includes a communication module that connects to the network 30. For example, the communication device 21 may include a communication module that supports mobile communication standards such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), and 5G (5th Generation). The vehicle 20 is connected to the network 30 via the communication device 21. The communication device 21 transmits and receives various information via the network 30. The communication device 21 is capable of communicating with the information processing device 10 via the network 30.

[0030] The control device 22 includes at least one processor, at least one dedicated circuit, or a combination of these. The processor is a general-purpose processor such as a CPU or a GPU, or a dedicated processor specialized for a specific process. The dedicated circuit is, for example, an FPGA or an ASIC. The control device 22 executes processes related to the operation of the vehicle 20 while controlling each part of the vehicle 20.

[0031] The component unit 23 is a collection of components that realize a certain function. Although one component unit 23 is shown in Fig. 3, the vehicle 20 may include two or more component units 23. The component unit 23 may be, for example, a power sliding door.

[0032] 4, the part unit 23 includes a first part 231 and second parts 232-1 to 232-3. Hereinafter, when there is no particular need to distinguish between the second parts 232-1 to 232-3, they may be simply referred to as "second parts 232."

[0033] 4 illustrates a case in which the component unit 23 includes three second components 232-1 to 232-3, but the number of second components 232 included in the component unit 23 is not limited to this. The component unit 23 may include any number of second components 232, such as one or more.

[0034] When the part unit 23 is a power sliding door, the first part 231 may be, for example, an actuator. When the part unit 23 is a power sliding door, the second part 232 may be, for example, a door closer.

[0035] The first part 231 includes a measurement unit 233. The measurement unit 233 measures the number of operations of the first part 231. The number of operations of the first part 231 measured by the measurement unit 233 is the number of times the first part 231 has operated from the time the first part 231 was installed in the vehicle 20 until the time of measurement. When the first part 231 is replaced, the measurement unit 233 resets the number of operations of the first part 231.

[0036] Unlike first component 231, second component 232 does not include measuring unit 233. The number of times second component 232 operates is measured by measuring unit 233 included in first component 231. In the case of the configuration shown in Fig. 4, measuring unit 233 included in first component 231 measures the number of times each of second components 232-1 to 232-3 operates.

[0037] The number of times that the second component 232 is operated, which is measured by the measuring unit 233, is the number of times that the second component 232 is operated from the time when the second component 232 is installed until the time of measurement. When the second component 232 is replaced, the measuring unit 233 resets the number of times that the second component 232 is operated.

[0038] For example, when the second component 232-1 is replaced but the second components 232-2 and 232-3 are not replaced, the measurement unit 233 resets the number of times the second component 232-1 has been operated but does not reset the number of times the second components 232-2 and 232-3 have been operated.

[0039] Furthermore, when the first component 231 is replaced, the measuring unit 233 included in the replaced first component 231 resets the number of operations of the second component 232 even if the second component 232 has not been replaced.

[0040] (Operation of information processing system) The operation of the information processing system 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 4, the part unit 23 of the vehicle 20 includes a first part 231 and a second part 232.

[0042] The measuring unit 233 included in the first component 231 periodically measures the number of operations of the first component 231. In addition, the measuring unit 233 periodically measures the number of operations of the second component 232. Hereinafter, the number of operations of the first component 231 measured by the measuring unit 233 will also be referred to as the "first number of operations." In addition, the number of operations of the second component 232 measured by the measuring unit 233 will also be referred to as the "second number of operations."

[0043] The control device 22 of the vehicle 20 periodically transmits the first and second activation counts measured by the measurement unit 233 to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21. The control device 22 may transmit the first and second activation counts to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21, for example, once a day.

[0044] The communication unit 11 of the information processing device 10 receives the first activation count and the second activation count transmitted by the vehicle 20. The control unit 15 acquires the first activation count and the second activation count transmitted by the vehicle 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0045] The storage unit 12 stores the cumulative number of operations of the first part 231 and the cumulative number of operations of the second part 232. Hereinafter, the cumulative number of operations of the first part 231 stored in the storage unit 12 will also be referred to as the "first cumulative number of operations." In addition, the cumulative number of operations of the second part 232 stored in the storage unit 12 will also be referred to as the "second cumulative number of operations."

[0046] The control unit 15 determines whether the first part 231 and the second part 232 have been replaced, based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle 20. The control unit 15 updates the first accumulated operation count and the second accumulated operation count stored in the storage unit 12 in a different procedure depending on the result of the determination. The determination process and the update process by the control unit 15 will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 5A to 5E.

[0047] Hereinafter, the vehicle 20 will be described as including parts A to D. The part A is the first part 231. That is, the part A includes a measuring unit 233. The parts B to D are the second parts 232. That is, the parts B to D do not include the measuring unit 233.

[0048] 5A shows the number of times that parts A to D are operated at a certain timing, measured by a measuring unit 233 included in part A. The control device 22 of the vehicle 20 transmits the number of times that parts A to D shown in FIG. 5A are operated, measured by the measuring unit 233, to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21.

[0049] The control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires the operation counts of the parts A to D shown in Fig. 5A via the communication device 21. The control unit 15 updates the first accumulated operation count and the second accumulated operation count stored in the memory unit 12 with the acquired values ​​of the operation counts.

[0050] Fig. 5B shows the operation counts of parts A to D measured by measuring unit 233 included in part A at the timing next to the measurement of the operation counts shown in Fig. 5A. The operation counts of parts A to D shown in Fig. 5B are less than the operation counts of parts A to D shown in Fig. 5A. This means that part A, which is first part 231, has been replaced. This is because when part A, which is first part 231, is replaced, the operation count of part A is reset, and the operation counts of parts B to D measured by measuring unit 233 of part A are also reset.

[0051] When the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires the number of activations shown in Fig. 5B, the control unit 15 compares the currently acquired number of activations with the previously acquired number of activations. Here, the currently acquired number of activations is the number of activations shown in Fig. 5B, and the previously acquired number of activations is the number of activations shown in Fig. 5A.

[0052] 5A and 5B, the number of operation times acquired this time is less than the number of operation times acquired last time for all of parts A to D. That is, for the first operation number, which is the number of operation times of part A, the first operation number acquired this time is less than the first operation number acquired last time. Also, for the second operation numbers, which are the number of operation times of parts B to D, the second operation number acquired this time is less than the second operation number acquired last time. In this case, control unit 15 determines that part A, which is first part 231, has been replaced.

[0053] In this case, even though parts B to D have not been replaced, the number of operations of parts B to D has been reset due to the replacement of part A. Therefore, if the cumulative number of operations stored in memory 12 is updated with the currently acquired number of operations, the cumulative number of operations of parts B to D will be reset even though parts B to D have not been replaced. To prevent this, when control unit 15 determines that first part 231 has been replaced, it updates the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in memory 12 as follows.

[0054] When the control unit 15 determines that the first part 231 has been replaced, it updates the first accumulated number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations. When the control unit 15 determines that the first part 231 has been replaced, it updates the second accumulated number of operations by adding the currently acquired second number of operations to the second accumulated number of operations stored in the storage unit 12. Hereinafter, such an update processing procedure may be referred to as a "first procedure."

[0055] 5C is a diagram showing the cumulative operation counts updated by the control unit 15 after acquiring the operation counts shown in FIG. 5B. Referring to FIG. 5C, the control unit 15 updates the first cumulative operation count for the part A, which is the first part 231, to 100 times, which is the first operation count acquired this time. In addition, for the part B, which is the second part 232, the control unit 15 adds the second operation count acquired this time, which is 200 times, to the second cumulative operation count stored in the storage unit 12, which is 12000 times, and updates the second cumulative operation count stored in the storage unit 12 to 12200 times. In addition, for the part C, which is the second part 232, the control unit 15 adds the second operation count acquired this time, which is 150 times, to the second cumulative operation count stored in the storage unit 12, which is 7800 times, and updates the second cumulative operation count stored in the storage unit 12 to 7950 times. In addition, for part D, which is the second part 232, the second operation count obtained this time, which is 300 times, is added to the second cumulative operation count of 15,000 times stored in the memory unit 12, and the second cumulative operation count stored in the memory unit 12 is updated to 15,300 times.

[0056] In this way, when the first part 231 is replaced, for the second part 232, the second operation count acquired this time is added to the second cumulative operation count stored in the memory unit 12, and the second cumulative operation count is updated, so that the actual cumulative operation count of the second part 232 can be stored in the memory unit 12.

[0057] Next, an example will be described in which the measuring unit 233 included in the part A measures the number of times of operation shown in FIG. 5D at the timing next to the timing at which the number of times of operation shown in FIG. 5A is measured.

[0058] 5D, the number of operations of parts A to C is greater than the number of operations of parts A to C shown in Fig. 5A. On the other hand, the number of operations of part D is less than the number of operations of part D shown in Fig. 5A. This means that part D, which is second part 232, has been replaced. This is because when part D, which is second part 232, is replaced, measurement unit 233 of part A resets the number of operations of part D.

[0059] When the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires the number of activations shown in Fig. 5D, the control unit 15 compares the currently acquired number of activations with the previously acquired number of activations. Here, the currently acquired number of activations is the number of activations shown in Fig. 5D, and the previously acquired number of activations is the number of activations shown in Fig. 5A.

[0060] 5A and 5D, the currently acquired number of operations for part A, which is the first part 231, is greater than the previously acquired number of operations. Also, the currently acquired number of operations for part D, which is the second part 232, is less than the previously acquired number of operations. In this way, when there is a second part 232, such as part D, among the second parts 232, whose currently acquired second number of operations is less than the previously acquired second number of operations and whose currently acquired first number of operations is greater than the previously acquired first number of operations, the control unit 15 determines that part D, which is the second part 232, has been replaced.

[0061] In this case, the cumulative number of operation counts stored in the memory unit 12 only needs to be updated with the number of operation counts obtained this time. Therefore, when the control unit 15 determines that any of the second parts 232 has been replaced, it updates the first cumulative number of operation counts and the second cumulative number of operation counts stored in the memory unit 12 as follows.

[0062] When the control unit 15 determines that any of the second parts 232 has been replaced, it updates the first accumulated number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations. Furthermore, when the control unit 15 determines that any of the second parts 232 has been replaced, it updates the second accumulated number of operations with the currently acquired second number of operations. Hereinafter, such an update processing procedure may be referred to as a "second procedure."

[0063] Fig. 5E shows the cumulative number of operation counts updated after the control unit 15 obtained the number of operation counts shown in Fig. 5D. As shown in Fig. 5E, the first cumulative number of operation counts and the second cumulative number of operation counts stored in the memory unit 12 are the first and second number of operation counts shown in Fig. 5D, and are updated as they are.

[0064] The storage unit 12 stores information on durability values ​​for the first part 231 and the second part 232. The durability value indicates the number of operations that the first part 231 or the second part 232 can be normally used.

[0065] For example, the storage unit 12 may store the following values ​​as the durability values ​​of parts A to D. Durability of part A: 7500 times Durability of part B: 20,000 times Durability of part C: 20,000 times Durability of part D: 20,000 times

[0066] The control unit 15 compares the first accumulated number of operations of the first part 231 with the durability value of the first part 231 to determine when to replace the first part 231. The control unit 15 also compares the second accumulated number of operations of the second part 232 with the durability value of the second part 232 to determine when to replace the second part 232.

[0067] The control unit 15 may estimate how many times the first accumulated number of operations will be at the time of the next inspection of the vehicle 20, and may compare the estimated first accumulated number of operations with a durability value of the first part 231 to determine the time to replace the first part 231. For example, when the control unit 15 determines that the first accumulated number of operations estimated as the first accumulated number of operations at the time of the next inspection of the vehicle 20 will be equal to or greater than the durability value of the first part 231, the control unit 15 may determine that the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is the time to replace the first part 231.

[0068] Similarly, the control unit 15 may estimate how many times the second accumulated number of operations will be at the time of the next inspection of the vehicle 20, and compare the estimated second accumulated number of operations with the durability value of the second part 232 to determine the time to replace the second part 232. For example, when the control unit 15 determines that the second accumulated number of operations estimated as the second accumulated number of operations at the time of the next inspection of the vehicle 20 will be equal to or greater than the durability value of the second part 232, the control unit 15 may determine that the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is the time to replace the second part 232.

[0069] For example, in the case where the cumulative number of operations is as shown in FIG. 5E, if the control unit 15 estimates that the cumulative number of operations of part A at the inspection after the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is 7500 or more, the control unit 15 determines that the time to replace part A is at the next inspection of the vehicle 20. If the control unit 15 estimates that the cumulative number of operations of part B at the inspection after the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that part B does not need to be replaced at the next inspection of the vehicle 20. If the control unit 15 estimates that the cumulative number of operations of part C at the inspection after the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that part C does not need to be replaced at the next inspection of the vehicle 20. If the control unit 15 estimates that the cumulative number of operations of part D at the inspection after the next inspection of the vehicle 20 is less than 20000, the control unit 15 determines that part D does not need to be replaced at the next inspection of the vehicle 20.

[0070] The control unit 15 may transmit the determination result of the replacement time of the first part 231 and the second part 232 to a terminal device of the user of the vehicle 20 or the like via the communication unit 11. This allows the user of the vehicle 20 to determine which parts need to be replaced at the next inspection of the vehicle 20.

[0071] The operation of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7. Fig. 6 is a flowchart mainly showing the operation of the vehicle 20. Fig. 7 is a flowchart mainly showing the operation of the information processing device 10.

[0072] In step S101 of FIG. 6, the measurement unit 233 of the vehicle 20 measures the first number of operations of the first part 231 and the second number of operations of the second part 232.

[0073] In step S102 of FIG. 6, the control device 22 of the vehicle 20 transmits the first activation count and the second activation count to the information processing device 10 via the communication device 21.

[0074] In step S201 of FIG. 7, the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 acquires the first activation count and the second activation count transmitted by the vehicle 20 via the communication unit 11.

[0075] In step S202 of FIG. 7, the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 determines whether the first part 231 has been replaced based on the acquired first operation count and second operation count and the first cumulative operation count and second cumulative operation count stored in the memory unit 12.

[0076] When it is determined that the first part 231 has been replaced (YES in step S202), the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 updates the first accumulated operation count and the second accumulated operation count stored in the memory unit 12 in a first procedure. That is, the control unit 15 updates the first accumulated operation count with the first operation count acquired this time. Also, the control unit 15 adds the second operation count acquired this time to the second accumulated operation count stored in the memory unit 12 to update the second accumulated operation count.

[0077] When it is determined that the first part 231 has not been replaced (NO in step S202), the control unit 15 of the information processing device 10 updates the first accumulated operation count and the second accumulated operation count stored in the memory unit 12 in a second procedure. That is, the control unit 15 updates the first accumulated operation count with the first operation count acquired this time. Also, the control unit 15 updates the second accumulated operation count with the second operation count acquired this time.

[0078] As described above, in the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, the vehicle 20 includes the first part 231 having the measuring unit 233 that measures its own number of operations, at least one second part 232 whose number of operations is measured by the measuring unit 233 of the first part 231, and the control device 22 that transmits the first and second numbers of operations to the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 also includes a memory unit 12 that stores the first and second cumulative numbers of operations, and a control unit 15, and the control unit 15 determines whether the first part 231 and the second part 232 have been replaced based on the first and second numbers of operations acquired from the vehicle 20, and updates the first and second cumulative numbers of operations stored in the memory unit 12 in different procedures depending on the result of the determination. Therefore, for example, even if the second operation count, which is the number of times the second part 232 is operated, is reset due to replacement of the first part 231 even though the second part 232 has not been replaced, it is possible to appropriately update the second accumulated operation count, which is the accumulated number of times the second part 232 is operated. Therefore, according to the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately determine the time to replace a part of the vehicle 20 based on the appropriately updated first accumulated operation count and second accumulated operation count.

[0079] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, multiple blocks shown in the block diagram may be integrated, or one block may be divided. Instead of executing multiple steps shown in the flowchart in chronological order as described, each step may be executed in parallel or in a different order depending on the processing capacity of the device executing each step, or as necessary. Other modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0080] For example, some of the processing operations executed in the information processing device 10 in the above-described embodiment may be executed in the vehicle 20. In addition, some of the processing operations executed in the vehicle 20 in the above-described embodiment may be executed in the information processing device 10.

[0081] For example, a general-purpose electronic device such as a smartphone or a computer can be configured to function as the information processing device 10 according to the above-described embodiment. Specifically, a program describing the processing contents for realizing each function of the information processing device 10 according to the embodiment can be stored in the memory of the electronic device, and the program can be read and executed by the processor of the electronic device. Therefore, the disclosure according to one embodiment can also be realized as a program executable by a processor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 1. Information Processing Systems 10. Information processing device 11 Communications Department 12 Storage section 13 Input section 14 Output section 15 Control section 20 Vehicles 21 Communication equipment 22 Control device 23 Parts Unit 30 Network 231 1st Part 232 2nd Part 233 Measurement Department

Claims

1. An information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; At least one second component whose number of operations is measured by the measurement unit of the first component; a control device that transmits a first operation count indicating a number of times the first part is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second part is operated to the information processing device; The information processing device includes: a storage unit that stores a first cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the first part, and a second cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the second part; A control unit, The control unit is determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; The information processing system updates the first cumulative number of times of operation and the second cumulative number of times of operation stored in the storage unit in a different procedure depending on a result of the determination.

2. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, The control unit determines that the first part has been replaced when the first operation count acquired this time is lower than the first operation count acquired last time and the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time.

3. 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, The control unit determines that the second part has been replaced when the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time and the first operation count acquired this time is higher than the first operation count acquired last time.

4. 4. The information processing system according to claim 1, When the control unit determines that the first part has been replaced, The first cumulative number of operations is updated with the currently acquired first number of operations; The information processing system adds the currently acquired second number of times of operation to the second accumulated number of times of operation to update the second accumulated number of times of operation.

5. 5. The information processing system according to claim 1, When the control unit determines that the second part has been replaced, The first cumulative number of operations is updated with the currently acquired first number of operations; The information processing system updates the second accumulated number of times of operation with the second number of times of operation currently acquired.

6. 6. The information processing system according to claim 1, The control device periodically transmits the first actuation count and the second actuation count to the information processing device.

7. 7. The information processing system according to claim 1, The control unit is comparing the first cumulative number of operations with a durability value of the first component to determine a replacement time for the first component; An information processing system that compares the second accumulated number of operations with a durability value of the second component to determine when to replace the second component.

8. A program for use in an information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; At least one second component whose number of actuations is measured by the measurement unit of the first component, The program is storing a first cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the first part, and a second cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the second part, in a storage unit; acquiring a first operation count indicating a number of times the first component is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second component is operated from the vehicle; determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; updating the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit in a different procedure according to a result of the determination; A program that causes a computer to perform operations including:

9. The program according to claim 8, A program that causes a computer to execute an operation further including determining that the first part has been replaced if the first operation count acquired this time is lower than the first operation count acquired last time and the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time.

10. 10. The program according to claim 8 or 9, A program that causes a computer to execute an operation further including: determining that the second part has been replaced when the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time and the first operation count acquired this time is higher than the first operation count acquired last time.

11. The program according to any one of claims 8 to 10, When it is determined that the first part has been replaced, updating the first cumulative number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations; and updating the second accumulated number of operation by adding the currently acquired second number of operation times to the second accumulated number of operation times.

12. The program according to any one of claims 8 to 11, When it is determined that the second part has been replaced, updating the first cumulative number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations; updating the second accumulated number of operations with the second number of operations currently acquired.

13. The program according to any one of claims 8 to 12, A program causing a computer to execute an operation further including periodically acquiring the first number of times of operation and the second number of times of operation.

14. The program according to any one of claims 8 to 13, comparing the first cumulative number of operations with a durability value of the first component to determine a time to replace the first component; and determining a time to replace the second part by comparing the second accumulated number of operations with a durability value of the second part.

15. An information processing method in an information processing system including a vehicle and an information processing device, The vehicle is A first component having a measuring unit that measures the number of times the first component operates; At least one second component whose number of actuations is measured by the measurement unit of the first component, The information processing method includes: storing a first cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the first part, and a second cumulative number of operations, which is a cumulative number of operations of the second part, in a storage unit; acquiring a first operation count indicating a number of times the first component is operated and a second operation count indicating a number of times the second component is operated from the vehicle; determining whether the first part and the second part have been replaced based on the first operation count and the second operation count acquired from the vehicle; updating the first cumulative number of operations and the second cumulative number of operations stored in the storage unit in a different procedure according to a result of the determination; An information processing method comprising:

16. 16. The information processing method according to claim 15, The information processing method further includes determining that the first part has been replaced if the first operation count acquired this time is lower than the first operation count acquired last time and the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time.

17. 17. The information processing method according to claim 15, The information processing method further includes determining that the second part has been replaced when the second operation count acquired this time is lower than the second operation count acquired last time and the first operation count acquired this time is higher than the first operation count acquired last time.

18. 18. The information processing method according to claim 15, When it is determined that the first part has been replaced, updating the first cumulative number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations; The information processing method further includes adding the currently acquired second number of times of operation to the second accumulated number of times of operation to update the second accumulated number of times of operation.

19. 19. The information processing method according to claim 15, When it is determined that the second part has been replaced, updating the first cumulative number of operations with the currently acquired first number of operations; updating the second accumulated number of times of operation with the currently acquired second number of times of operation.

20. 20. The information processing method according to claim 15, The information processing method further includes periodically acquiring the first number of times of operation and the second number of times of operation.

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