Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program for enhancing willingness of a driver who continuously uses driving diagnosis.SOLUTION: An information processing device includes: an acquisition unit 21A for acquiring vehicle information on a vehicle; an evaluation unit 21B for evaluating a driver's driving of the vehicle based on the acquired vehicle information; and a control unit 21C for causing an avatar of the vehicle that is given in association with the vehicle or the driver to grow or to change a degree of favorability of the avatar based on a result of evaluation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique that can encourage users to use vehicles more frequently. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-43700 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, driving diagnosis, which is an evaluation of a driver's driving, is performed based on information about the vehicle that the driver is driving. In this case, it is desirable to have the driver continue to use the driving diagnosis in order to promote safe driving by the driver.

[0005] Here, Patent Document 1 discloses technology to promote vehicle use, but does not disclose technology to allow drivers to continue to use driving diagnosis, and there is room for improvement in terms of allowing drivers to continue to use driving diagnosis.

[0006] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can increase a driver's motivation to continue using driving diagnosis. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The information processing device according to claim 1 comprises: a processor, the processor comprising: Get vehicle information about the vehicle death , ToriBased on the acquired vehicle information, An individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items is calculated, and a total evaluation value is calculated by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items. If the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle that is assigned to the vehicle is increased, and if the total evaluation value is equal to or less than a specific value that is smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased. If the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on a monitor of the vehicle is increased, and if the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. .

[0008] In the information processing device according to claim 1, the acquisition unit acquires vehicle information. The evaluation unit evaluates the driving of the driver of the vehicle based on the vehicle information acquired by the acquisition unit. The control unit then grows the vehicle avatar associated with the vehicle or the driver or changes the avatar's likeability rating based on the result of the evaluation by the evaluation unit. In this way, the information processing device can turn the vehicle into a character, and by making the driver feel attached to the avatar, the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis can be increased.

[0009] In another aspect The information processing device includes: before A plurality of types of avatars are provided, and a first selection unit is provided that selects a first avatar associated with the vehicle from the plurality of avatars as the avatar to be displayed on a display unit.

[0010] In another aspect In the information processing device, multiple types of avatars are provided. The first selection unit selects a first avatar associated with the vehicle from the multiple avatars as the avatar to be displayed on the display unit. In this way, the information processing device allows the driver to continue to associate with one avatar while owning the vehicle, thereby increasing the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis.

[0011] In another aspect The information processing device includes: before A plurality of types of avatars are provided, and a second selection unit is provided that selects a second avatar associated with the driver from the plurality of avatars as the avatar to be displayed on a display unit.

[0012] In another aspectIn the information processing device, multiple types of avatars are provided. The second selection unit selects a second avatar associated with the driver from the multiple avatars as the avatar to be displayed on the display unit. In this way, even when a driver uses a different vehicle, the information processing device allows the driver to continue to associate with one avatar, thereby increasing the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis.

[0013] Claim 2 The information processing device according to claim 1 To Leave, The processor, The vehicle in which the driver is riding Vehicle manufacturers that manufacture Depending on the type, The monitor The display mode of the avatar displayed on the screen is changed.

[0014] Claim 2 In the information processing device according to the present invention, Processor is the vehicle in which the driver was riding Vehicle manufacturers that manufacture Depending on the type, Monitor In this way, the information processing device can encourage drivers to use various vehicles in order to check avatars in different display modes.

[0015] In another aspect The information processing device includes: before The vehicle driver evaluation device further includes a second change unit configured to change a display mode of the avatar displayed on a display unit according to a result of the evaluation by the driver.

[0016] In another aspect In the information processing device, the second change unit changes the display mode of the avatar displayed on the display unit according to the result of the driver's evaluation. For example, the second change unit may change the display mode of the avatar according to whether the result of the driver's evaluation is good or bad. In this way, in the information processing device, the avatar is displayed in a display mode according to the result of the driver's evaluation, which is expected to increase the driver's interest in driving diagnosis.

[0017] In another aspect The information processing device includes: beforeThe vehicle driver evaluation system further includes an awarding unit that awards a benefit related to the avatar according to the result of the evaluation of the driver.

[0018] In another aspect In the information processing device, the granting unit grants a reward related to the avatar according to the result of the driver's evaluation. In this way, the information processing device can increase the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis in order to obtain the reward.

[0019] In another aspect The information processing device includes: before The vehicle control device further includes an output unit that outputs a notification regarding the vehicle in an expression specific to the avatar.

[0020] In another aspect In the information processing device, the output unit outputs a notification about the vehicle in an expression specific to the avatar. As a result, in the information processing device, the notification about the vehicle is output in an expression specific to the avatar, which is expected to increase the driver's attachment to the vehicle.

[0021] Claim 3 The information processing method according to the present invention includes acquiring vehicle information related to a vehicle, and, based on the acquired vehicle information, acquiring information related to driving of a driver of the vehicle. An individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items is calculated, and a total evaluation value is calculated by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items. If the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle that is assigned to the vehicle is increased, and if the total evaluation value is equal to or less than a specific value that is smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased. If the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on a monitor of the vehicle is increased, and if the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. The processing is executed by a computer.

[0022] Claim 4 The information processing program according to the present invention causes a computer to acquire vehicle information relating to a vehicle, and to perform an information processing program according to the present invention on a driving condition of a driver of the vehicle based on the acquired vehicle information. An individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items is calculated, and a total evaluation value is calculated by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items. If the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle that is assigned to the vehicle is increased, and if the total evaluation value is equal to or less than a specific value that is smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased. If the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on a monitor of the vehicle is increased, and if the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased, the number of stars that indicate the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. , and execute the processing. Effect of the Invention

[0023] As described above, the information processing device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present invention can increase the driver's motivation to continue using driving diagnosis. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1]1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of an information processing device and a driver's terminal according to the embodiment; FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a storage unit of the information processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to the present embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a plurality of avatars according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is a first flowchart showing the flow of a selection process by the information processing device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] 5 is a flowchart showing the flow of a display process by the information processing device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] 11 is a first display example displayed on a monitor of a vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 10] 13 is a second display example displayed on the monitor of the vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 11] 13 is a third display example displayed on the monitor of the vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 12] 4 is a fourth display example displayed on the monitor of the vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 13] 11 is a second flowchart showing the flow of a selection process by the information processing device according to the present embodiment. [Figure 14] 13 is a fifth display example displayed on the monitor of the vehicle according to the present embodiment. [Figure 15] 6 is a sixth display example displayed on the monitor of the vehicle according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] The information processing system 10 according to this embodiment will be described below. The information processing system 10 according to the present embodiment is a system for increasing the motivation of a driver to continuously utilize evaluations related to vehicle driving (hereinafter, referred to as "driving diagnosis").

[0026] (First embodiment) First, an information processing system 10 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information processing system 10. As shown in FIG.

[0027] 1, the information processing system 10 includes an information processing device 20, a driver's terminal 40, and a vehicle 60. The information processing device 20, the driver's terminal 40, and the vehicle-mounted device 15 mounted on the vehicle 60 are connected via a network N and are capable of communicating with each other.

[0028] The information processing device 20 is a server computer owned by a predetermined business operator. The information processing device 20 centrally manages vehicle information related to the vehicle 60 and avatar information related to the avatar. In the first embodiment, the information processing device 20 manages an avatar by linking it to each vehicle 60. Furthermore, the information processing device 20 transmits avatar information including an image and a voice of the avatar to the driver's terminal 40 and the vehicle 60 based on the vehicle information acquired from the vehicle 60, and provides the avatar information to the driver of the vehicle 60.

[0029] The driver's terminal 40 is a mobile terminal held by the driver of the vehicle 60. As an example, the driver's terminal 40 may be a portable personal computer (notebook PC), a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like. In the first embodiment, as an example, the driver's terminal 40 is a smartphone. The driver's terminal 40 transmits the contents of the driver's operation to the information processing device 20 via the network N.

[0030] The vehicle 60 may be any of an engine vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and an electric vehicle, but in the first embodiment, as an example, the vehicle 60 is an engine vehicle. As described above, the vehicle 60 transmits vehicle information to the information processing device 20 via the network N.

[0031] Here, an application (hereinafter referred to as a "driving diagnosis application") that shows the results of driving diagnosis (hereinafter referred to as a "driving diagnosis result") of the driver of the vehicle 60 is installed in the driver terminal 40 and the vehicle 60. The driving diagnosis application not only shows the driving diagnosis result, but also communicates with the information processing device 20 via the network N, displays images included in the avatar information acquired from the information processing device 20, and outputs sounds included in the avatar information.

[0032] Next, a description will be given of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20 and the driver's terminal 40. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the information processing device 20 and the driver's terminal 40. Note that since the information processing device 20 and the driver's terminal 40 basically have a general computer configuration, the information processing device 20 will be described as a representative example.

[0033] 2, the information processing device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, a storage unit 24, an input unit 25, a display unit 26, and a communication unit 27. Each component is connected to each other via a bus 28 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0034] The CPU 21 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 21 reads the programs from the ROM 22 or the storage unit 24, and executes the programs using the RAM 23 as a working area. The CPU 21 controls each of the above components and performs various calculation processes according to the programs recorded in the ROM 22 or the storage unit 24.

[0035] The ROM 22 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 23 serves as a working area for temporarily storing programs or data.

[0036] The storage unit 24 is configured with a storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a flash memory, and stores various programs and various data.

[0037] The input unit 25 includes a pointing device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, a camera, and the like, and is used to perform various input operations.

[0038] The display unit 26 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various information. The display unit 26 may function as the input unit 25 by adopting a touch panel system.

[0039] The communication unit 27 is an interface for communicating with other devices. For this communication, for example, a wired communication standard such as Ethernet (registered trademark) or FDDI, or a wireless communication standard such as 4G, 5G, Bluetooth (registered trademark), or Wi-Fi (registered trademark) is used.

[0040] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage unit 24 of the information processing device 20. As shown in FIG. 3, an information processing program 24A for executing at least a selection process and a display process, which will be described later, is stored in the storage unit 24. When executing the information processing program 24A, the information processing device 20 executes processing based on the information processing program 24A, using the hardware resources shown in FIG.

[0041] The storage unit 24 also includes an avatar database (hereinafter referred to as "avatar DB") 24B that manages avatar information. The avatar DB 24B manages, as avatar information, an avatar ID (Identification) unique to an avatar, a vehicle ID unique to the corresponding vehicle 60, image information, audio information, status information, and likeability information in association with the avatar ID. The image information is information related to the image of the avatar. The audio information is information related to the audio of the avatar. The status information includes, for example, the age of the avatar, image information and audio information of the avatar for each age, and a total evaluation value (described later) required to grow to the next age. The likeability information is information indicating the likeability of the avatar to the driver.

[0042] Next, the functional configuration of the information processing device 20 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the information processing device 20. As shown in FIG.

[0043] 4, the CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 has, as functional components, an acquisition unit 21A, an evaluation unit 21B, a control unit 21C, a selection unit 21D, a change unit 21E, an assignment unit 21F, an output unit 21G, and a management unit 21H. Each functional component is realized by the CPU 21 reading out and executing an information processing program 24A stored in the storage unit 24.

[0044] The acquisition unit 21A acquires vehicle information related to the vehicle 60. As an example, the acquisition unit 21A acquires, as the vehicle information, the steering angle, acceleration, vehicle speed, and turn signal operation of the vehicle 60 detected by a steering angle sensor 71, an acceleration sensor 72, a vehicle speed sensor 73, and a turn signal switch 74, which are provided in the vehicle 60 and described later. In addition, the acquisition unit 21A acquires, as the vehicle information, the engine speed, engine torque, fuel consumption, and accelerator operation of the vehicle 60, which are detected by an ECU 70C, which is provided in the vehicle 60 and described later. In addition, the acquisition unit 21A acquires, as the vehicle information, the vehicle ID of the vehicle 60 in which the driver is riding. Note that the above information is a part of the vehicle information that the acquisition unit 21A can acquire from the vehicle 60, and the acquisition unit 21A also acquires information related to the vehicle 60 other than the above information from the vehicle 60 as the vehicle information.

[0045] Based on the vehicle information acquired by the acquisition unit 21A, the evaluation unit 21B performs a driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60. As an example, the evaluation unit 21B performs a driving diagnosis based on the merits and demerits of a plurality of evaluation items.

[0046] The multiple evaluation items include, for example, accelerator, steering, brake, and eco. In the first embodiment, the evaluation unit 21B calculates an individual evaluation value for each item in the multiple evaluation items based on the vehicle information, and calculates a total evaluation value by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each item. For example, the evaluation unit 21B calculates an individual evaluation value for the evaluation item "brake" from braking operations such as sudden braking and the presence or absence of temporary stops based on the vehicle information. Then, the evaluation unit 21B calculates, as a driving diagnosis result, the individual evaluation value for each item in the multiple evaluation items, a total evaluation value, and points based on the total evaluation value.

[0047] The control unit 21C grows the avatar of the vehicle 60 or changes the avatar's popularity rating, which is assigned to the vehicle 60, based on the driving diagnosis result by the evaluation unit 21B. When the control unit 21C grows the avatar of the vehicle 60 or changes the avatar's popularity rating, the control unit 21C updates the avatar information of the avatar in the avatar DB 24B. In the first embodiment, as an example, growing the avatar means increasing the avatar's age.

[0048] Here, in the first embodiment, multiple types of avatars are provided. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of multiple avatars. As shown in FIG. 5, in the first embodiment, three types of avatars are provided, namely, a "dog", a "cat", and a "rabbit". In the first embodiment, when the vehicle 60 is purchased, one of the above three types is given as an avatar linked to the vehicle 60. As an example, in the first embodiment, it is assumed that a dog is given as the avatar linked to the vehicle 60.

[0049] Returning to FIG. 4, the selection unit 21D selects a dog tied to the vehicle 60 from among the multiple avatars as an avatar to be displayed on the display unit 46 of the driver's terminal 40 and a monitor 78 (see FIG. 6) described later. As an example, the selection unit 21D identifies an avatar ID linked to the vehicle ID from the avatar DB 24B based on the vehicle ID of the vehicle 60 in which the driver is riding, and selects an avatar indicated by the identified avatar ID as the avatar of the vehicle 60. As a result, in the first embodiment, when there are multiple drivers of the vehicle 60, the avatar of the dog tied to the vehicle 60 is displayed on the monitor 78 regardless of which driver drives the vehicle 60. Therefore, according to the first embodiment, it is expected that each of the multiple drivers will drive safely for the avatar by facing a common avatar tied to the vehicle 60. Selection section 21D is an example of a "first selection section," the dog is an example of a "first avatar," and display section 46 and monitor 78 are an example of a "display section."

[0050] Change unit 21E changes the display mode of the avatar displayed on display unit 46 and monitor 78 according to the results of the driver's driving diagnosis. As an example, change unit 21E changes the avatar to a display mode according to the good or bad individual evaluation value for each evaluation item. Although details will be described later, in the first embodiment, the display mode is changed to one in which the avatar conveys a message using speech bubble 94 (see Figures 11 and 12) described later. Change unit 21E is an example of a "second change unit."

[0051] The granting unit 21F grants a benefit related to the avatar according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver. The benefit is at least one of experience points, items, costumes, skills, etc. that can be used by the avatar. In the first embodiment, as an example, the benefit is a costume that can be used by the avatar.

[0052] Here, the granting unit 21F grants a privilege related to the avatar when the points acquired according to the driving diagnosis result by the evaluation unit 21B reach a predetermined threshold. In the first embodiment, as an example, the threshold is set in multiple stages such as "50", "70", and "100". Then, each time the total of the acquired points reaches the threshold of each stage, the granting unit 21F grants a privilege according to the reached threshold.

[0053] The output unit 21G outputs a notification regarding the vehicle 60 in an expression specific to the avatar. As an example, in the first embodiment, the expression specific to the avatar is defined as an "avatar-specific way of speaking." The output unit 21G then displays the notification regarding the vehicle 60, with different endings added for each avatar, on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78, and outputs the notification from a speaker (not shown) of the driver's terminal 40 and a speaker 79 of the vehicle 60. Furthermore, the content of the notification regarding the vehicle 60 is not particularly limited as long as it notifies the driver of information related to the vehicle 60, and may be, for example, advice according to the driving diagnosis result.

[0054] The management unit 21H generates avatar information related to the avatar selected by the selection unit 21D, and transmits the generated avatar information to the driver's terminal 40 and the vehicle 60.

[0055] Next, a description will be given of the hardware configuration of the vehicle 60. FIG 6 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of the vehicle 60.

[0056] As shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle 60 includes an on-board device 15, a plurality of ECUs (Electronic Control Units) 70, a steering angle sensor 71, an acceleration sensor 72, a vehicle speed sensor 73, a turn signal switch 74, a microphone 75, a camera 76, an input switch 77, a monitor 78, a speaker 79, and a GPS device 80.

[0057] The vehicle-mounted device 15 includes a CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, a storage unit 64, an in-vehicle communication I / F (Interface) 65, an input / output I / F 66, and a wireless communication I / F 67. The CPU 61, the ROM 62, the RAM 63, the storage unit 64, the in-vehicle communication I / F 65, the input / output I / F 66, and the wireless communication I / F 67 are connected to each other via an internal bus 68 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0058] The CPU 61 is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 61 reads a program from the ROM 62 or the storage unit 64, and executes the program using the RAM 63 as a working area. The CPU 61 controls each of the above components and performs various arithmetic processing according to the program recorded in the ROM 62 or the storage unit 64.

[0059] The ROM 62 stores various programs and various data. The RAM 63 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area.

[0060] The storage unit 64 is configured with a storage device such as an HDD, an SSD, or a flash memory, and stores various programs and various data. In the first embodiment, the storage unit 64 stores a vehicle ID, which is vehicle information.

[0061] The in-vehicle communication I / F 65 is an interface for connecting to the ECU 70. The interface uses a communication standard based on the CAN protocol. The in-vehicle communication I / F 65 is connected to an external bus 81.

[0062] A plurality of ECUs 70 are provided for each function of the vehicle 60, and in the first embodiment, ECUs 70A, 70B, 70C, and 70D are provided. An example of the ECU 70A is an ECU for electric power steering, to which a steering angle sensor 71 is connected. An example of the ECU 70B is an ECU for VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), to which an acceleration sensor 72 and a vehicle speed sensor 73 are connected. In addition to the acceleration sensor 72 and the vehicle speed sensor 73, a yaw rate sensor may be connected to the ECU 70B.

[0063] The ECU 70C is exemplified as an engine ECU, and detects the engine speed and engine torque of the vehicle 60 to control the engine. The ECU 70C also detects fuel efficiency based on a fuel flow rate obtained from sensors (not shown). The ECU 70C also detects the accelerator operation of the vehicle 60. The engine speed, engine torque, fuel efficiency, and accelerator operation detected by the ECU 70C are stored in the storage unit 64 and transmitted to the information processing device 20 as vehicle information. The ECU 70D is exemplified as a steering ECU, and a turn signal switch 74 is connected to the ECU 70D. The turn signal switch 74 is provided on a steering column for operating a turn signal. The ECU 70D detects the operation of the turn signal switch 74 by the driver as a turn signal operation. The turn signal operation detected by the ECU 70D is stored in the storage unit 64 and transmitted to the information processing device 20 as vehicle information.

[0064] The steering angle sensor 71 is a sensor for detecting the steering angle of the steering wheel. The steering angle detected by the steering angle sensor 71 is stored in the storage unit 64 and is also transmitted to the information processing device 20 as vehicle information.

[0065] The acceleration sensor 72 is a sensor for detecting acceleration acting on the vehicle 60. The acceleration sensor 72 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects acceleration acting in the vehicle front-rear direction as the X-axis direction, the vehicle width direction as the Y-axis direction, and the vehicle height direction as the Z-axis direction. The acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 72 is stored in the storage unit 64 and is transmitted to the information processing device 20 as vehicle information.

[0066] The vehicle speed sensor 73 is a sensor for detecting the speed of the vehicle 60. The vehicle speed sensor 73 is, for example, a sensor provided on a wheel. The vehicle speed detected by the vehicle speed sensor 73 is stored in the storage unit 64 and is transmitted to the information processing device 20 as vehicle information.

[0067] The input / output I / F 66 is an interface for communicating with a microphone 75 , a camera 76 , an input switch 77 , a monitor 78 , a speaker 79 , and a GPS device 80 that are mounted on the vehicle 60 .

[0068] The microphone 75 is a device that is provided on a front pillar, a dashboard, or the like of the vehicle 60, and collects voice generated by the driver of the vehicle 60. The microphone 75 may be provided in a camera 76, which will be described later.

[0069] The camera 76 includes, for example, a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) image sensor. For example, the camera 76 is provided on the upper part of the windshield or on the dashboard of the vehicle 60 and is directed toward the driver. The camera 76 captures an image of an area including the face of the driver. The facial image of the driver captured by the camera 76 is stored in the storage unit 64 and transmitted to the information processing device 20. The camera 76 may be connected to the vehicle-mounted device 15 via the ECU 70 (for example, a camera ECU).

[0070] The input switch 77 is provided on an instrument panel, a center console, a steering wheel, etc., and is a switch for inputting operations performed by the driver's fingers. For example, a push-button type numeric keypad, a touch pad, etc. may be used as the input switch 77.

[0071] The monitor 78 is a liquid crystal monitor provided on an instrument panel, a meter panel, or the like, for displaying an image related to a suggestion of an operation related to a function of the vehicle 60 and an explanation of the function. The monitor 78 may be provided as a touch panel that also serves as the input switch 77. As an example, an image included in the avatar information obtained from the information processing device 20 is displayed on the monitor 78.

[0072] The speaker 79 is provided on an instrument panel, a center console, a front pillar, a dashboard, or the like, and is a device for outputting audio related to suggestions for operation of functions of the vehicle 60 and explanations of the functions. The speaker 79 may be provided on the monitor 78. As an example, audio included in the avatar information acquired from the information processing device 20 is output from the speaker 79.

[0073] The GPS device 80 is a device that measures the current position of the vehicle 60. The GPS device 80 includes an antenna (not shown) that receives signals from GPS satellites. The GPS device 80 may be connected to the vehicle-mounted device 15 via a car navigation system that is connected to the ECU 70 (for example, a multimedia ECU).

[0074] The wireless communication I / F 67 is a wireless communication module for communicating with the information processing device 20. The wireless communication module uses communication standards such as 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi (registered trademark). The wireless communication I / F 67 is connected to a network N.

[0075] 7 is a first flowchart showing the flow of a selection process for selecting an avatar to be displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 by the information processing device 20. The selection process is performed by the CPU 21 reading the information processing program 24A from the storage unit 24, expanding it in the RAM 23, and executing it.

[0076] 7, the CPU 21 acquires vehicle information from the vehicle 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S11. In the first embodiment, the vehicle information is periodically transmitted from the vehicle 60 to the information processing device 20, as an example.

[0077] In step S11, the CPU 21 selects an avatar indicated by an avatar ID linked to the vehicle ID included in the vehicle information acquired in step S10 from among the multiple avatars, and then proceeds to step S12.

[0078] In step S12, CPU 21 transmits avatar information related to the avatar selected in step S11 to driver's terminal 40 and vehicle 60, and displays an image of the avatar included in the avatar information on display unit 46 and monitor 78. Then, the selection process ends.

[0079] 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of a display process for displaying contents after an avatar is displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 by the information processing device 20. The CPU 21 reads out the information processing program 24A from the storage unit 24, expands it in the RAM 23, and executes it, thereby performing the display process.

[0080] 8, the CPU 21 acquires vehicle information from the vehicle 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S21.

[0081] In step S21, the CPU 21 performs driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60 based on the vehicle information acquired in step S20. As an example, the CPU 21 calculates, as a driving diagnosis result, an individual evaluation value, a total evaluation value, and points for each of a plurality of evaluation items of the driver based on the vehicle information. At this time, the CPU 21 sets the points to one-tenth of the total evaluation value. Note that the decimal points are rounded off when calculating the points. Then, the process proceeds to step S22.

[0082] In step S22, the CPU 21 determines whether or not to grow the avatar based on the driving diagnosis result, and if it is determined that the avatar is to grow (step S22: YES), the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that the avatar is not to grow (step S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S24. In the first embodiment, as an example, the CPU 21 determines that the avatar is to grow if the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value.

[0083] In step S23, the CPU 21 grows the avatar, and then the process proceeds to step S24.

[0084] In step S24, the CPU 21 determines whether or not to change the avatar's likeability rating based on the driving diagnosis result, and if it is determined that the avatar's likeability rating should be changed (step S24: YES), the process proceeds to step S25. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that the avatar's likeability rating should not be changed (step S24: NO), the process proceeds to step S26. In the first embodiment, as an example, the CPU 21 determines that the avatar's likeability rating should be changed when the driver's total evaluation value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value or equal to or less than a specific value that is smaller than the predetermined value.

[0085] In step S25, CPU 21 changes the likeability rating of the avatar. Then, the process proceeds to step S26. In the first embodiment, as an example, CPU 21 increases the likeability rating of the avatar when the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and decreases the likeability rating of the avatar when the total evaluation value is equal to or less than a specific value.

[0086] In step S26, CPU 21 determines whether or not to change the display mode of the avatar based on the driving diagnosis result, and if it is determined that the display mode of the avatar is to be changed (step S26: YES), the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, if CPU 21 determines that the display mode of the avatar is not to be changed (step S26: NO), the process proceeds to step S27. In the first embodiment, as an example, CPU 21 determines that the display mode of the avatar is to be changed when the individual evaluation value of the driver's evaluation item is equal to or greater than a predetermined value or equal to or less than a specific value.

[0087] In step S27, CPU 21 changes the display mode of the avatar. Then, the process proceeds to step S28. In the first embodiment, as an example, CPU 21 displays the avatar in a happy display mode with an expression corresponding to the evaluation item when the individual evaluation value of the driver's evaluation item is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and displays the avatar in a sad display mode with an expression corresponding to the evaluation item when the individual evaluation value is equal to or less than a specific value.

[0088] In step S28, the CPU 21 determines whether or not to grant a special benefit related to the avatar based on the driving diagnosis result, and if it is determined that a special benefit should be granted (step S28: YES), the process proceeds to step S29. On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that a special benefit should not be granted (step S28: NO), the display process ends. In the first embodiment, as an example, the CPU 21 determines that a special benefit should be granted when the total of the acquired points reaches the threshold value of each stage.

[0089] In step S29, the CPU 21 gives a special benefit to the avatar, and then ends the display process.

[0090] Next, a description will be given of a display example based on the selection process shown in Fig. 7 or the display process shown in Fig. 8. In the following, as an example, a display example on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60 will be described.

[0091] Fig. 9 is a first display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 causes the monitor 78 to display the display example shown in Fig. 9 when the engine of the vehicle 60 starts and a destination is set.

[0092] In the display example shown in FIG. 9, an avatar image 90, message information 91, and a notification area 92 are displayed.

[0093] Avatar image 90 is an image showing an avatar that represents a person, an animal, a plant, a fictional creature, etc. In Fig. 9, an image of a dog avatar is displayed as avatar image 90.

[0094] The message information 91 shows various messages for the driver. As an example, in FIG. 9, the message information 91 shows "Dog: 3 years old Total evaluation value of 70 or more will grow to the next age Likeability rating ☆☆☆☆☆." Thus, the message information 91 shown in FIG. 9 shows that the avatar is 3 years old and needs to obtain a total evaluation value of 70 or more in the driving diagnosis result in order to grow to 4 years old. Also, the message information 91 shown in FIG. 9 shows that the likeability rating of the avatar is "5 stars." As an example, in the first embodiment, the more stars there are, the higher the likeability rating of the avatar is.

[0095] The notification area 92 is an area for displaying notifications related to the vehicle 60. As an example, in FIG. 9, within the frame of the notification area 92, "Guidance starting, woof" is displayed as a notification indicating that the car navigation system has been executed. In this manner, in the first embodiment, the suffix "woof", which is a unique way of speaking for a dog avatar, is added to the notification and displayed on the monitor 78. Also, in the first embodiment, in response to "Guidance starting, woof" being displayed within the frame of the notification area 92, a voice saying "Guidance starting, woof" is output from the speaker 79 in the voice of the avatar.

[0096] Fig. 10 is a second display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The display example shown in Fig. 10 shows a state after a driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60 is performed after the display example shown in Fig. 9 is displayed on the monitor 78.

[0097] In the display example shown in FIG. 10, an avatar image 90, message information 91, and a notification area 92 are displayed.

[0098] 9, the avatar image 90 shown in Fig. 10 displays a dog avatar wearing a hat 93. The hat 93 is a privilege given to the driver of the vehicle 60 according to the driving diagnosis result.

[0099] 10, the message information 91 displayed is "Dog: 4 years old, total evaluation value of 75 or more will grow to the next age, favorability rating ☆☆☆☆☆☆." Thus, the message information 91 shown in FIG. 10 indicates that the avatar's age has grown to 4 years old and the favorability rating of the avatar has increased to "6 stars" from the display example shown in FIG. 9. The message information 91 shown in FIG. 10 also indicates that in order to grow to 5 years old, the total evaluation value must be "75" or more in the driving diagnosis result.

[0100] It should be noted that the notification area 92 shown in FIG. 10 is blank because there is no notification related to the vehicle 60 to be displayed.

[0101] Fig. 11 is a third display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The display example shown in Fig. 11 shows a state after a driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60 is performed after the display example shown in Fig. 9 is displayed on the monitor 78.

[0102] The display example shown in Fig. 11 displays an avatar image 90, message information 91, a notification area 92, and a speech bubble 94. Note that the message information 91 shown in Fig. 11 is the same as that in Fig. 9, and the notification area 92 shown in Fig. 11 is the same as that in Fig. 10, so their explanations will be omitted.

[0103] Unlike FIG. 9, the avatar image 90 shown in FIG. 11 displays a dog avatar with a speech bubble 94 added thereto. The speech bubble 94 is displayed according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver of the vehicle 60. The content displayed in the speech bubble 94 changes according to the good or bad of the individual evaluation value for each evaluation item in the driving diagnosis result. As an example, in FIG. 11, since the individual evaluation value for the evaluation item "steering" is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the message "comfortable" is displayed in the speech bubble 94 as the avatar's expression of joy according to the evaluation item "steering".

[0104] Fig. 12 is a fourth display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The display example shown in Fig. 12 shows a state after a driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60 is performed after the display example shown in Fig. 9 is displayed on the monitor 78.

[0105] The display example shown in Fig. 12 displays an avatar image 90, message information 91, a notification area 92, and a speech bubble 94. Note that the notification area 92 shown in Fig. 12 is the same as that in Fig. 10, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted.

[0106] Avatar image 90 shown in Fig. 12 displays a dog avatar with speech bubble 94 added, similar to Fig. 11. In the display example shown in Fig. 12, as an example, since the individual evaluation value for the evaluation item "eco" is equal to or lower than a specific value, a message saying "I'm hungry" is displayed in speech bubble 94 as an expression of sadness of the avatar corresponding to the evaluation item "eco".

[0107] 12, "Dog: 3 years old, total evaluation value of 70 or more, growing to next age, favorability rating ☆☆☆☆" is displayed as message information 91. In this way, the message information 91 shown in FIG. 12 indicates that the favorability rating of the avatar has dropped to "4 stars" from the display example shown in FIG.

[0108] As described above, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 acquires vehicle information. The CPU 21 also performs driving diagnosis of the driver of the vehicle 60 based on the acquired vehicle information. Then, the CPU 21 grows the avatar of the vehicle 60 associated with the vehicle 60 or changes the likeability rating of the avatar based on the driving diagnosis result of the driver of the vehicle 60. In this way, the information processing device 20 can turn the vehicle 60 into a character, and by making the driver feel attached to the avatar, it is possible to increase the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis.

[0109] Furthermore, in the information processing device 20, a plurality of types of avatars are provided. Then, the CPU 21 selects a dog tied to the vehicle 60 from the plurality of avatars as the avatar to be displayed on the display unit 46 of the driver terminal 40 and the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. In this way, in the information processing device 20, the driver can continue to associate with one avatar while the driver owns the vehicle 60, thereby increasing the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis.

[0110] Furthermore, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 changes the display mode of the avatar displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver of the vehicle 60. As an example, the CPU 21 changes the display mode of the avatar according to the good or bad of the individual evaluation value for each evaluation item. As a result, in the information processing device 20, the avatar is displayed in a display mode according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver, which is expected to increase the driver's interest in the driving diagnosis.

[0111] Furthermore, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 grants a privilege related to an avatar according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver of the vehicle 60. This makes it possible for the information processing device 20 to increase the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis in order to obtain the privilege.

[0112] Furthermore, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 outputs a notification regarding the vehicle 60 in an expression specific to the avatar. As a result, in the information processing device 20, the notification regarding the vehicle 60 is output in an expression specific to the avatar, which is expected to increase the attachment of the driver to the vehicle 60.

[0113] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described while omitting or simplifying parts that overlap with other embodiments.

[0114] In the second embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the information processing device 20 manages an avatar associated with each driver of the vehicle 60. Specifically, in the second embodiment, in the avatar DB 24B of the storage unit 24, the avatar ID is associated with driver information, image information, voice information, status information, and favorability rating information related to the driver of the vehicle 60 as avatar information and managed. In addition, the storage unit 24 stores, as driver information, identification information capable of uniquely identifying the driver of the vehicle 60. In the second embodiment, as an example, the identification information included in the driver information is a "face image of the driver."

[0115] In the second embodiment, vehicle type information indicating the type of the vehicle 60 is stored in the storage unit 64 of the vehicle 60 as the vehicle information.

[0116] Next, a functional configuration of the information processing device 20 in the second embodiment will be described. The CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 has the functional configuration shown in Fig. 4 like the first embodiment, but the functions of the acquisition unit 21A, the control unit 21C, the selection unit 21D, and the change unit 21E are different.

[0117] The acquisition unit 21A in the second embodiment acquires vehicle type information of the vehicle 60 in which the driver is riding as vehicle information, in addition to the vehicle information acquired in the first embodiment. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 21A acquires driver information in addition to the vehicle information.

[0118] The control unit 21C in the second embodiment grows the avatar of the vehicle 60 that is associated with the driver of the vehicle 60 or changes the likeability rating of the avatar, based on the driving diagnosis result by the evaluation unit 21B.

[0119] As an example, the selection unit 21D in the second embodiment identifies an avatar ID linked to the driver information from the avatar DB 24B based on the driver information of the driver of the vehicle 60, and selects the avatar indicated by the identified avatar ID as the avatar for the vehicle 60. As a result, in the second embodiment, even if the driver gets into a different vehicle 60, a common avatar linked to the driver is displayed on the display unit 46 of the driver's terminal 40 and the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The selection unit 21D is an example of a "second selection unit."

[0120] The change unit 21E in the second embodiment changes the display mode of the avatar displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 depending on the type of vehicle 60 in which the driver is riding. As an example, in the second embodiment, the type of vehicle 60 is a car model. Then, as an example, the change unit 21E displays a black avatar on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 when the driver is riding in car model A, and displays a white avatar on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 when the driver is riding in car model B. The change unit 21E is an example of a "first change unit."

[0121] Next, a flow of selecting an avatar of the vehicle 60 that is associated with the driver of the vehicle 60 will be described with reference to Fig. 13. Fig. 13 is a second flowchart showing the flow of the selection process by the information processing device 20.

[0122] 13, the CPU 21 acquires driver information from the vehicle 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S31. In the second embodiment, as an example, a face image of the driver captured by the camera 76 when the driver gets into the vehicle 60 is transmitted to the information processing device 20 as the driver information.

[0123] In step S31, the CPU 21 selects an avatar indicated by an avatar ID linked to the driver information acquired in step S30 from among a plurality of avatars, based on the driver information acquired in step S30, and then proceeds to step S32.

[0124] In step S32, the CPU 21 acquires vehicle information from the vehicle 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S33.

[0125] In step S33, CPU 21 transmits avatar information related to the avatar selected in step S31 to driver terminal 40 and vehicle 60, and displays an image of the avatar included in the avatar information on display unit 46 and monitor 78 in a display mode based on the vehicle type information included in the vehicle information acquired in step S32. Then, the selection process ends.

[0126] Next, a description will be given of a display example based on the display process shown in Fig. 13. In the following, as an example, a display example on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60 will be described.

[0127] Fig. 14 is a fifth display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 causes the monitor 78 to display the display example shown in Fig. 14 when the driver X gets into the vehicle 60 of type A and the engine of the vehicle 60 is started.

[0128] In the display example shown in FIG. 14, an avatar image 90, message information 91, and a notification area 92 are displayed.

[0129] Unlike the first embodiment, the avatar image 90 shown in FIG. 14 displays an image of a cat avatar. In the second embodiment, when the vehicle 60 is purchased, one of a "dog", a "cat", and a "rabbit" is assigned as an avatar associated with the driver of the vehicle 60. As an example, in the second embodiment, a cat is assigned as an avatar associated with the driver X. The cat is an example of a "second avatar".

[0130] In addition, in FIG. 14, message information 91 is displayed as "Cat: 3 years old, total evaluation value of 70 or more means growth to next age, favorability rating ☆☆☆☆☆."

[0131] It should be noted that the notification area 92 shown in FIG. 14 is blank because there is no notification related to the vehicle 60 to be displayed.

[0132] Fig. 15 is a sixth display example displayed on the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. The CPU 21 of the information processing device 20 causes the monitor 78 to display the display example shown in Fig. 15 when the driver X gets into the vehicle 60 of type B and the engine of the vehicle 60 is started.

[0133] The display example shown in Fig. 15 displays avatar image 90, message information 91, and notification area 92. Note that message information 91 and notification area 92 shown in Fig. 15 are similar to those in Fig. 14, and therefore description thereof will be omitted.

[0134] Avatar image 90 shown in Fig. 15 is an image of a cat avatar similar to that in Fig. 14, but the color of the avatar is different from that in Fig. 14. Specifically, avatar image 90 shown in Fig. 14 is painted black and therefore appears as a "black cat," while avatar image 90 shown in Fig. 15 is painted white and therefore appears as a "white cat."

[0135] As described above, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 selects the cat associated with the driver X from among a plurality of avatars as the avatar to be displayed on the display unit 46 of the driver terminal 40 and the monitor 78 of the vehicle 60. As a result, in the information processing device 20, even when a driver uses another vehicle 60, the driver can continue to associate with one avatar, thereby increasing the driver's motivation to continue using the driving diagnosis.

[0136] Furthermore, in the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 changes the display mode of the avatar displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 depending on the type of vehicle 60 in which the driver is riding. This allows the information processing device 20 to encourage the driver to use various vehicles 60 in order to check avatars in different display modes.

[0137] (others) In the above embodiment, the avatar is displayed on the driver's terminal 40 and the vehicle 60, but this is not limiting, and the avatar may be displayed on either the driver's terminal 40 or the vehicle 60. Furthermore, instead of or in addition to the driver's terminal 40 and the vehicle 60, the avatar may be displayed on a game terminal and a television, PC, or the like connected to the game terminal.

[0138] In the above embodiment, growing an avatar means increasing the age of the avatar. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the growth of an avatar may mean changing the appearance of the avatar, changing the size of the avatar, etc.

[0139] In the above embodiment, one avatar that is assigned to the vehicle 60 or the driver of the vehicle 60 from among a plurality of types may be selectable by the driver, or may be selected randomly.

[0140] In the above embodiment, the display mode of the avatar is changed according to the driving diagnosis result of the driver by the avatar conveying a message using the speech bubble 94. However, the change in the display mode of the avatar is not limited to this, and may be such that the avatar performs an action according to the good or bad of the individual evaluation value for each evaluation item.

[0141] In the above embodiment, the bonus is awarded when the points acquired according to the driving diagnosis result reach a predetermined threshold value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus may be awarded when the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, when the number of times the vehicle 60 is driven exceeds a predetermined number, etc.

[0142] In the above embodiment, the notification regarding the vehicle 60 is displayed on the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 in an expression specific to the avatar, and is output from the speaker of the driver's terminal 40 and the speaker 79 of the vehicle 60 in an expression specific to the avatar. However, this is not limiting, and the notification may be performed using either the display unit 46 and the monitor 78 or the speaker of the driver's terminal 40 and the speaker 79 of the vehicle 60.

[0143] In the above embodiment, the type of vehicle 60 is the model, but it is not limited thereto, and the type of vehicle 60 may be the type of vehicle manufacturer that manufactured the vehicle 60, the type of color, etc. Also, changing the display mode of the avatar according to the type of vehicle 60 is not limited to changing the color of the avatar, and may be changing the costume of the avatar, changing the logo mark attached to the costume, etc.

[0144] In the above embodiment, avatar image 90 displayed on display unit 46 and monitor 78 may be an image that displays features such as the eyes and nose within the facial area of ​​the avatar, allowing the driver to recognize the avatar's facial expression based on changes in the positions of the features within the facial area. Avatar image 90 may also be a three-dimensional image that allows the driver to recognize the avatar's movements, postures, and the like.

[0145] In the above embodiment, the selection process and display process executed by the CPU 21 by reading the software (program) may be executed by various processors other than the CPU. In this case, examples of the processor include a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) such as an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacture, and a dedicated electric circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) which is a processor having a circuit configuration designed exclusively for executing a specific process. The selection process and display process may be executed by one of these various processors, or may be executed by a combination of two or more processors of the same or different types (for example, a plurality of FPGAs, and a combination of a CPU and an FPGA). The hardware structure of these various processors is, more specifically, an electric circuit that combines circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0146] In the above embodiment, the information processing program 24A is stored (installed) in advance in the storage unit 24, but the present invention is not limited to this. The information processing program 24A may be provided in a form recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a DVD-ROM (Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory), or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. The information processing program 24A may be downloaded from an external device via the network N. [Explanation of symbols]

[0147] 20 Information processing device 21A Acquisition Department 21B Evaluation Section 21C Control section 21D Selection section (first selection section and second selection section) 21E Changed portion (first changed portion and second changed portion) 21F Granting Department 21G output section 24A Information Processing Program

Claims

1. A processor comprising: The processor, Obtain vehicle information about the vehicle; Calculating an individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items related to the driving of the driver of the vehicle based on the acquired vehicle information, and calculating a total evaluation value by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items; When the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle associated with the vehicle is increased, and when the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or less than a specific value smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor of the vehicle is increased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is lowered, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. Information processing device.

2. The processor, changing a display mode of the avatar displayed on the monitor according to a type of a vehicle manufacturer that manufactures the vehicle in which the driver is riding; The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. Obtain vehicle information about the vehicle; Calculating an individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items related to the driving of the driver of the vehicle based on the acquired vehicle information, and calculating a total evaluation value by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items; When the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle associated with the vehicle is increased, and when the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or less than a specific value smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor of the vehicle is increased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is lowered, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. An information processing method in which processing is performed by a computer.

4. On the computer, Obtain vehicle information about the vehicle; Calculating an individual evaluation value for each of a plurality of evaluation items related to the driving of the driver of the vehicle based on the acquired vehicle information, and calculating a total evaluation value by adding up the calculated individual evaluation values ​​for each of the items; When the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar of the vehicle associated with the vehicle is increased, and when the total evaluation value of the driver is equal to or less than a specific value smaller than the predetermined value, the favorability rating of the avatar is decreased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is increased, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor of the vehicle is increased; When the favorability rating of the avatar is lowered, the number of stars indicating the favorability rating of the avatar displayed on the monitor is decreased. An information processing program for executing processing.

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