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

Abstract

An information processing system according to the present invention is provided with an information processing device and a device. The information processing device is provided with: a determination means for determining whether or not a condition set for a person related to the device has been satisfied; and a transmission means for transmitting, to the device when it is determined that the condition has been satisfied, an instruction for switching a control specification of the device to a control specification having higher performance. The device is provided with: a reception means for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; and a control means for switching, in response to the reception of the instruction, the control specification of the device to the control specification having higher performance.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a method of controlling a target vehicle so that the engine cannot be started if the loan payment or lease fee is not paid. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-146120 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with the technology described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult to actively increase motivation to achieve the conditions (continue repayment), and there is a problem in that the user may give up on achieving the conditions (continue repayment).

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a technology for improving the motivation of a person associated with a device (e.g., a vehicle purchaser) to achieve conditions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing system according to the present invention that achieves the above object comprises: An information processing system including an information processing device and a device, The information processing device includes: A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The apparatus comprises: A receiving means for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; a control means for switching a control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with 、 The transmitting means of the information processing device When a first condition is satisfied, a first instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification; sending, to the device, a second instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification when a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; The control means of the device switching a control specification of the device from the first control specification to the second control specification in response to receiving the first instruction; switching a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the third control specification in response to receiving the second instruction; The transmitting means of the information processing device sending, to the device, a third instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification if the second condition is not satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; The control means of the device In response to receiving the third instruction, the control specification of the device is switched from the second control specification to the first control specification. It is characterized by the above. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the motivation of a person associated with a device to achieve a condition.

[0008] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar components throughout the drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2A] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment. [Figure 2B] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of an apparatus according to an embodiment. [Figure 2C] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a communication device according to an embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a processing sequence of an information processing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a process executed by the information processing device (server) according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a process performed by the device (vehicle) according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 4 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a process performed by the communication device (smartphone) according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an example of releasing function restrictions in the device (vehicle) according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a process executed by an information processing device (server) according to the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the claims, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential to the invention. Two or more features among the multiple features described in the embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. In addition, the same reference numbers are used for the same or similar configurations, and duplicated descriptions are omitted.

[0011] (Embodiment 1) <Configuration> 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device (server) 10, a device (vehicle) 20, and a communication device (smartphone) 30, each of which is configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network 40. The network 40 is, for example, the Internet and / or a local area network (LAN). The information processing system 1 may be configured with the information processing device (server) 10 and the device (vehicle) 20.

[0012] FIG. 2A shows an example of the configuration of an information processing device 10 according to this embodiment, FIG. 2B shows an example of the configuration of a device 20 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2C shows an example of the configuration of a communication device 30 according to this embodiment.

[0013] First, a configuration example of the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2A. The information processing device 10 functions as a server device and determines whether or not a condition set for a person associated with the device 20 has been achieved. If it is determined that the set condition has been achieved, an instruction to switch the control specification of the device 20 to a higher performance control specification is transmitted to the device 20.

[0014] The person related to the device 20 is, for example, a person who has purchased the device 20 or a person who has rented the device 20. The condition is, for example, a repayment condition of a loan for purchasing the device 20. As an example, assume that the device 20 is purchased with a loan. In that case, installment repayment is made by repaying a specified amount every month for a certain period (for example, two or three years). As repayments are made smoothly each month, the function restrictions of the device 20 are gradually released, and the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications. This can increase the willingness of the purchaser of the device 20 to make repayments, and reduce the possibility of default occurring.

[0015] The information processing device 10 may be a server device owned by a loan providing company, or may be a server device owned by a manufacturer / seller that manufactures / sells the device 20. When the information processing device 10 is a server device owned by a manufacturer / seller that manufactures / sells the device 20, the information processing device 10 acquires information indicating the conditions (e.g., loan repayment conditions) set for the person related to the device 20 and the achievement status of the conditions (e.g., loan repayment status) from the loan providing company, and transmits an instruction to change the control specification of the device 20 to the device 20 based on the information. On the other hand, when the information processing device 10 is a server device owned by a loan providing company, the information processing device 10 may be configured to transmit information indicating the conditions (e.g., loan repayment conditions) set for the person related to the device 20 and the achievement status of the conditions (e.g., loan repayment status) to a server device owned by the manufacturer / seller, and transmit an instruction to change the control specification of the device 20 based on the information to the device 20 via the server device owned by the manufacturer / seller. Alternatively, one information processing device 10 may have the functions of a server device owned by a manufacturer / distributor, etc., and the functions of a server device owned by a manufacturer / distributor, etc., who manufactures / sells, etc. That is, the information processing device 10 may be configured to manage information indicating conditions (e.g., loan repayment conditions) set for a person related to the device 20 and the achievement status of the conditions (e.g., loan repayment status), while also transmitting an instruction to change the control specifications for the device 20 to control it.

[0016] The information processing device 10 includes a CPU 101, a storage device 102, and a communication unit 103. The CPU 101 is one or more CPUs, and executes the processing according to the embodiment by reading and executing one or more programs stored in the storage device 102 (one or more memories). Alternatively, the information processing device 10 may have one or more dedicated hardware different from the CPU 101, and at least a part of the processing by the CPU 101 may be executed by the dedicated hardware. Examples of the dedicated hardware include an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), an FPGA (field programmable gate array), a DSP (digital signal processor), and a GPU (graphics processing unit).

[0017] The storage device 102 stores various information. For example, it can store conditions (e.g., loan repayment conditions) set for a person related to the device 20 and the achievement status of the conditions (e.g., loan repayment status). The storage device 102 also stores a program to be read and executed by the CPU 101. The storage device 102 can also store information acquired from the device 20 or the communication device 30 via the communication unit 103, and information acquired from other devices via the network 40 via the communication unit 103.

[0018] The communication unit 103 includes a TCU (telematics control unit) that performs signal processing for communicating with the network 40. Various types of information can be transmitted and received via the communication unit 103.

[0019] Next, a configuration example of the device 20 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2B. The device 20 is, for example, a vehicle, more specifically, a saddle-type vehicle. However, the type of the device 20 is not limited to a vehicle, and may be various kinds of article devices.

[0020] The device 20 includes an ECU (electronic control unit) 201 , a storage device 202 , a communication unit 203 , a display unit 204 , and an operation input unit 205 .

[0021] The ECU 201 includes one or more CPUs, one or more memories, and a communication interface. The ECU 201 executes the processing according to the embodiment by reading and executing one or more programs stored in the memory in the ECU 201 or the storage device 202. The ECU 201 performs predetermined processing using one or more CPUs based on information (data or electrical signals) received via the communication interface, and can store the processing results in the memory in the ECU 201 or the storage device 202, or output the results to other elements via the communication interface.

[0022] Alternatively, the device 20 may have one or more dedicated hardware components different from the ECU 201, and the dedicated hardware components may execute at least a part of the processing performed by the ECU 201. Examples of the dedicated hardware components include an ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), an FPGA (field programmable gate array), a DSP (digital signal processor), and a GPU (graphics processing unit).

[0023] When the device 20 is a vehicle, the ECU 201 controls the drive mechanism based on the amount of operation of an acceleration operator (accelerator pedal) by the driver. The ECU 201 also controls the braking mechanism based on the amount of operation of a braking operator (brake pedal) by the driver. The braking mechanism is, for example, a disk brake provided on each wheel of the vehicle. The ECU 201 also controls the steering mechanism based on the amount of operation of a steering operator (steering wheel) by the driver.

[0024] Furthermore, ECU 201 can execute control to restrict at least some of the functions of device 20, or control to release the restricted functions. For example, the control specifications can be changed to higher performance control specifications by releasing the function restrictions, or conversely, the control specifications can be changed to lower performance control specifications by restricting the functions. When device 20 is a vehicle, as one example, the control specifications can be changed with respect to the maximum vehicle speed and start-up time (for example, the time required from issuing an engine start command until the vehicle is started and ready to run).

[0025] The storage device 202 stores various information. The storage device 202 stores a program to be read and executed by the CPU 101, and can store information acquired from the information processing device 10 or the communication device 30 via the communication unit 203, and information acquired from other devices via the network 40 via the communication unit 203.

[0026] The communication unit 203 includes a TCU (telematics control unit) that performs signal processing for communicating with the network 40. Various types of information can be transmitted and received via the communication unit 203.

[0027] The display unit 204 is a liquid crystal display or the like, and when the device 20 is a vehicle, it can display various types of navigation information such as route information from a departure point (or current location) to a destination (or intermediate location). Furthermore, the display unit 204 can display the current control specifications (current functional restriction status) of the device 20, the achievement status of conditions set for a person related to the device 20 (e.g., loan repayment status), information indicating that the control specifications have been changed, and the like, based on a predetermined operation using the operation input unit 205 or the like or based on information received from the information processing device 10.

[0028] The operation input unit 205 is a physical button, a rotating mechanism, or the like, and when the device 20 is a vehicle, the driver (user) can input various types of navigation information such as a departure point and a destination by operating the operation input unit 205. Also, based on the operation of the operation input unit 205, the display contents of the display unit 204 can be switched and various types of information can be input.

[0029] When the display unit 204 is a touch panel, the display unit 204 may also function as the operation input unit 205 .

[0030] Further, a configuration example of the communication device 30 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 2C. The communication device 30 is, for example, a mobile information terminal such as a smartphone. The communication device 30 can be, for example, a smartphone owned or possessed by the purchaser of the device 20.

[0031] The communication device 30 includes a CPU 301, a storage device 302, a communication unit 303, a display unit 304, and an operation input unit 305. The CPU 301 may be one or more CPUs, and controls the operation of the communication device 30 by reading and executing a program stored in the storage device 302. Alternatively, the communication device 30 may have one or more dedicated hardware units different from the CPU 301, and at least a part of the processing by the CPU 301 may be executed by the dedicated hardware units. Examples of the dedicated hardware units include an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), and a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit).

[0032] The storage device 302 is a memory that stores programs to be read and executed by the CPU 301, and also stores various information input to the communication device 30 via the operation input unit 305. The communication unit 303 communicates with the information processing device 10 and the device 20 via the network 40, and can transmit and receive various information. The display unit 304 is a liquid crystal display or the like, and displays information received from the information processing device 10 and the device 20, and displays various screens.

[0033] Furthermore, the display unit 304 can display the current control specifications of the device 20 (current status of functional restrictions), the achievement status of conditions set for a person related to the device 20 (e.g., loan repayment status), and the like, based on a predetermined operation using the operation input unit 305 or the like. Furthermore, the display unit 304 can display information indicating the contents of the change in the control specifications of the device 20 in response to the communication device 30 receiving information indicating that the change in the control specifications of the device 20 has been completed from the information processing device 10. The operation input unit 305 is a physical button, a touch panel, or the like.

[0034] <Processing sequence of information processing system 1> Next, an example of processing performed by the information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the processing sequence of FIG.

[0035] In F301, the information processing device 10 checks the status of fulfillment of the conditions set for a person associated with the device 20 (e.g., a person who has taken out a loan to purchase the device 20) (e.g., whether repayment has been completed by the time the monthly repayment due date arrives).

[0036] In F302, when the condition is met, the information processing device 10 transmits to the device 20 an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device 20. Specifically, an instruction is transmitted to release the function restrictions of the device 20 and switch to control specifications with higher performance than the current control specifications. When the device 20 is a vehicle, the control specifications are, for example, the maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle and the startup time of the device 20. Switching to the high-performance control specifications means, for example, increasing the maximum vehicle speed or shortening the startup time.

[0037] In F303, in response to the switching instruction received from the information processing device 10, the device 20 releases the function restriction of the device 20 and executes control to switch to a control specification with higher performance than the current control specification.

[0038] In F304, the device 20 reports to the information processing device 10 that the switching of the control specifications has been completed. Specifically, the device 20 transmits information indicating the completion of the switching to the information processing device 10.

[0039] In F305, the information processing device 10 transmits to the communication device 30 information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has been switched.

[0040] In F306, the device 20 displays information indicating that the control specifications of the device 20 have been switched on the display unit 204. This allows a person associated with the device 20 (e.g., the owner of the device 20) to easily recognize that the control specifications of the device 20 have been switched (that functional restrictions have been lifted and the control specifications have been switched to higher performance control specifications).

[0041] In F307, the communication device 30 displays information indicating that the control specifications of the device 20 have been switched on the display unit 304. This allows a person associated with the device 20 (e.g., the owner of the device 20 and the owner of the communication device 30) to easily recognize that the control specifications of the device 20 have been switched (that functional restrictions have been lifted and the control specifications have been switched to higher performance control specifications). This ends the processing sequence of FIG. 3.

[0042] <Processing of information processing device 10> Next, a procedure of a process executed by the information processing device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 4. Here, an example will be described in which the process is performed based on the progress of installment repayment of a device 20 purchased on a loan.

[0043] In S401, the information processing device 10 judges whether or not it is time to judge whether or not the conditions set for the person related to the device 20 have been met. For example, it judges whether or not the time for monthly repayment has arrived. The information processing device 10 holds information on the repayment conditions of the device 20 in advance. For example, in the case where monthly repayments of 50,000 yen are to be continued for two years, it judges whether or not the monthly repayment date has arrived.

[0044] In S402, the information processing device 10 acquires information indicating the achievement status of the conditions set for the person related to the device 20, for example, information indicating the repayment status regarding the device 20. If the information processing device 10 is a server of the manufacturer or sales company of the device 20 (i.e., a server that can change the control specifications of the device 20 by remote control), the information processing device 10 acquires information indicating the repayment status from the server of the loan providing company.

[0045] In S403, the information processing device 10 judges whether or not the condition has been met based on information indicating the achievement status of the condition set for the person related to the device 20. For example, based on information indicating the repayment status related to the device 20, it judges whether or not the repayment condition has been met (whether or not the repayment has been completed by the due date). If it is judged that the condition has been met, the process proceeds to S404. On the other hand, if it is judged that the condition has not been met, the process proceeds to S405.

[0046] In S404, the information processing device 10 transmits to the device 20 an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device 20 to higher performance control specifications.

[0047] In S405, the information processing device 10 transmits information indicating that the condition (e.g., the repayment condition) has not been achieved to the device 20 and / or the communication device 30. In response to receiving the information, the device 20 and / or the communication device 30 display on each display unit information indicating that the condition (e.g., the repayment condition) has not been achieved, information indicating that the functional restriction has not been lifted, and information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has not been changed to a high-performance control specification, etc. Then, the process returns to S401.

[0048] In S406, the information processing device 10 judges whether or not information (switching completion report) indicating that control for switching the control specification of the device 20 to a higher performance control specification has been completed has been received from the device 20. If the switching completion report has been received, the process proceeds to S407. On the other hand, if the switching completion report has not been received, the process waits until it is received.

[0049] In S407, information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has been switched is transmitted to the communication device 30. In response to receiving the information, the communication device 30 displays, on the display unit 304, the information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has been switched.

[0050] In S408, the information processing device 10 judges whether all conditions have been met based on information indicating the fulfillment status of the conditions set for the person related to the device 20. For example, based on information indicating the repayment status related to the device 20, it judges whether the loan has been paid off in full by fulfilling the current repayment conditions. If the loan has been paid off in full, the series of processes ends. If the loan has not been paid off in full, the process returns to S401 and waits until the next repayment date arrives (for example, until the next month's repayment date arrives). This ends the series of processes in FIG. 4.

[0051] <Processing of Device 20> The procedure of the process executed by the device 20 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0052] In S501, the device 20 judges whether or not it has received an instruction to switch the control specification of the device 20 (for example, an instruction to switch the control specification of the device 20 to a higher performance control specification) from the information processing device 10. If the switching instruction has been received, the process proceeds to S502. On the other hand, if the switching instruction has not been received, the process waits.

[0053] In S502, the device 20 executes switching of the control specifications of the device 20 in response to the switching instruction. For example, the control specifications of the device 20 are switched to higher performance control specifications. As an example, if the device 20 is a vehicle, the control specifications are changed so that the maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle can be increased. Alternatively, the startup time is changed to a shorter time so that the vehicle can be started up in a shorter time. Alternatively, both of these may be executed.

[0054] In S503, the device 20 transmits to the information processing device 10 information indicating that the control specification has been switched based on an instruction from the information processing device 10 (switching completion report).

[0055] In S504, the device 20 displays the switching information (for example, information indicating which control specification has had its function restriction lifted and been changed to a higher performance control specification) on the display unit 204. This allows a person associated with the device 20 to easily recognize that the control specification has been switched. This makes it possible to increase the desire to achieve the conditions (desire to repay), and it is expected that the conditions will be continuously achieved (repaid). This is the end of the series of processes in FIG. 5.

[0056] <Processing of communication device 30> The procedure of the process executed by the communication device 30 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0057] In S601, the communication device 30 judges whether or not information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has been switched has been received from the information processing device 10. Note that this information may be received from the device 20. If information indicating that the control specification of the device 20 has been switched has been received, the process proceeds to S602. On the other hand, if the information has not been received, the process waits.

[0058] In S602, the communication device 30 displays switching information (for example, information indicating which control specification has had its function restriction lifted and been changed to a higher performance control specification) on the display unit 304. This allows a person associated with the device 20 (the owner of the communication device 30) to easily recognize that the control specification has been switched. This makes it possible to increase the desire to achieve the conditions (desire to repay), and it is expected that the conditions will be continuously achieved (repaid). This is the end of the series of processes in FIG. 6.

[0059] <Example of changing control specifications (removing functional restrictions)> Next, a more detailed example of changing the control specifications (an example of releasing functional restrictions) will be described with reference to Fig. 7. In Fig. 7, the horizontal axis represents time (months) and the vertical axis represents the maximum vehicle speed or the start-up time. Here, the process of repaying the loan over 24 months (2 years) set at the time of purchasing the device 20 (vehicle) and the flow of changing the control specifications (releasing functional restrictions) according to the repayment status are shown.

[0060] First, if monthly loan repayments are made without delay, the maximum vehicle speed of the device 20 (vehicle) is functionally limited to a maximum vehicle speed of 40 km / h for three months from month 0 to month 3. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used at a maximum vehicle speed of 40 km / h. Then, in the third month, the functional restrictions are partially lifted and the maximum vehicle speed is changed to 50 km / h. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0061] For four months from the third month to the seventh month, the function is limited to a maximum vehicle speed of 50 km / h. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used at a maximum vehicle speed of 50 km / h. Then, in the seventh month, the function restrictions are partially lifted and the maximum vehicle speed is changed to 60 km / h. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0062] For five months from the 7th month to the 12th month, the function is limited to a maximum vehicle speed of 60 km / h. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used at a maximum vehicle speed of 60 km / h. Then, at the 12th month, the function restrictions are partially lifted and the maximum vehicle speed is changed to 70 km / h. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0063] For six months from the 12th month to the 18th month, the function is limited to a maximum vehicle speed of 70 km / h. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used at a maximum vehicle speed of 70 km / h. Then, at the 18th month, the function restrictions are partially lifted and the maximum vehicle speed is changed to 80 km / h. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0064] For six months from 18 months to 24 months, the function is limited to a maximum vehicle speed of 80 km / h. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used at a maximum vehicle speed of 80 km / h. Then, at the 24th month, the function restrictions are lifted and the maximum vehicle speed is changed to 100 km / h. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications. At this point, all function restrictions are lifted, and the device 20 (vehicle) can be driven at its original maximum vehicle speed.

[0065] Regarding the maximum vehicle speed, the functional restrictions are lifted for a short period of time in the early stages of repayment: 40km / h for three months, 50km / h for four months, 60km / h for five months, 70km / h for six months, and 80km / h for six months. This allows the pace of functional restrictions to be lifted faster in the early stages of repayment, more effectively encouraging voluntary repayment.

[0066] Next, a change in the startup time will be described. If the monthly loan repayments are made without a hitch, the startup time of the device 20 (vehicle) is functionally restricted to 10 seconds for two months from month 0 to month 2. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used with a startup time of 10 seconds. Then, in the second month, the functional restrictions are partially lifted and the startup time is changed to 8 seconds. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0067] For three months from the second month to the fifth month, the function is restricted to a startup time of eight seconds. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used with the startup time of eight seconds. Then, in the fifth month, the function restriction is partially lifted and the startup time is changed to six seconds. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0068] For four months from the fifth month to the ninth month, the function is limited to a startup time of six seconds. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used with the startup time of six seconds. Then, in the ninth month, the function restrictions are partially lifted and the startup time is changed to four seconds. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0069] For five months from the 9th month to the 14th month, the function is limited to a startup time of 4 seconds. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used with the startup time of 4 seconds. Then, at the 14th month, the function restriction is partially lifted and the startup time is changed to 2 seconds. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications.

[0070] For six months from 14 months to 20 months, the function is limited to a startup time of 2 seconds. During this period, the device 20 (vehicle) can be used with the startup time of 2 seconds. Then, at the 20th month, the function restriction is lifted and the startup time is changed to 2 seconds. In other words, the control specifications are changed to higher performance control specifications. At this point, all function restrictions are lifted, and the device 20 (vehicle) can be started up and used immediately.

[0071] The activation time is configured so that the function restrictions are lifted in a short period of time in the early stages of repayment: 10 seconds for two months, 8 seconds for three months, 6 seconds for four months, and 2 seconds for six months. This allows the pace of lifting function restrictions to be faster in the early stages of repayment, making it more effective at encouraging voluntary repayment.

[0072] The pace at which the functional restrictions on maximum vehicle speed and startup time are lifted differs. In particular, if the startup time is slow, the owner of the device 20 (vehicle) may feel that it is not easy to use, so the functional restrictions are configured to be lifted at an early stage of loan repayment. For example, the functional restrictions on startup time are partially lifted in the second month after the start of loan repayment, while the functional restrictions on maximum vehicle speed are partially lifted in the third month, which is later. Thereafter, the functional restrictions on startup time are lifted at a faster pace than the functional restrictions on maximum vehicle speed, so that the functional restrictions on maximum vehicle speed are all lifted in the 24th month after the start of loan repayment, while the functional restrictions on startup time are all lifted in the 20th month after the start of loan repayment, which is shorter than the above. This makes it possible to encourage debtors who wish to improve the usability of the device 20 (vehicle) (especially those who wish to shorten the startup time and use the device 20 without stress) to make repayments on time.

[0073] In the example of Fig. 7, the timings at which the function restrictions are released for the maximum vehicle speed and the start-up time do not overlap, but there may be times when the function restrictions are released at the same time. For example, the function restrictions for both the maximum vehicle speed and the start-up time may be released five months after the loan repayment, and the control specifications may be changed to higher performance. Also, the timings at which the function restrictions are released for the maximum vehicle speed and the start-up time may overlap at all times.

[0074] As described above, in this embodiment, when a condition set for a person associated with a device is achieved, an instruction to switch the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification is transmitted to the device. Then, in response to receiving the instruction, the device switches the control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification.

[0075] This increases the motivation of the person associated with the device (e.g., the purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions. For example, when the device is purchased on a loan, the control specifications of the device become more powerful as the loan repayment progresses, so that it is possible to increase the motivation to keep to the monthly repayment schedule.

[0076] Furthermore, in the case of high-performance control specifications, it is expected that the time spent in a high-load operating state will be longer. However, since users who are slow to make repayments in the early stages will not be able to operate the equipment at a high load, it is possible to suppress deterioration of the equipment and maintain the value of the equipment at a high level even after it is collected due to default.

[0077] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the device is purchased on loan, installments are made every month, and the function restrictions of the device are gradually released according to the monthly repayment status, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, regardless of the monthly repayment status, it may be configured to determine only whether the payment has been paid in full, and to release all function restrictions at once when the payment has been paid in full. For example, in the case of installment repayment over 24 months (2 years), the function restrictions may be released all at once only when the repayment has been made without delay up to the 24th month. Also, if an advance repayment is made, the function restrictions may be released all at once at that point.

[0078] In addition, in the present embodiment, when the control specifications are switched, information indicating the switching is transmitted to the device 20 and / or the communication device 30, and the information is displayed on each display unit in response to the reception of the information. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. Each display unit may be configured to be capable of displaying the current control specifications of the device 20 based on a predetermined operation. Also, each display unit may be configured to be capable of displaying the future control specifications of the device 20 that are switched when a condition is met (for example, information on which functional restrictions will be released and what the control specifications will be if repayment is made on time next month as well) based on a predetermined operation. This allows the current situation to be accurately understood. Also, by seeing the future improvement schedule of the control specifications, a bright future can be envisioned, which leads to increased motivation.

[0079] (Embodiment 2) In the first embodiment, an example is described in which, when a condition is not met, information indicating that the condition is not met is transmitted to the device and / or the communication device. In contrast, in the present embodiment, an example is described in which, in addition to a simple notification, a process is performed to restrict the function of the device when the condition is not met.

[0080] The system configuration, device configuration, and processing sequence are generally the same as those in the first embodiment, and therefore will not be described. The procedure of processing performed by the information processing device 10 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 8. In Fig. 8, the same processes as those in the flowchart in Fig. 4 are denoted by the same reference symbols, and descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0081] In Fig. 8, if the result in S403 is No, the process proceeds to S801 instead of S405. In S801, the information processing device 10 transmits an instruction to the device 20 (vehicle) to switch the control specification of the device 20 (vehicle) to a lower performance control specification. If the repayment condition is not achieved, for example, an instruction to decrease the maximum vehicle speed by one step and to lengthen the startup time by one step may be transmitted. Then, the process proceeds to S406.

[0082] 5, when the device 20 receives an instruction to switch the control specification of the device 20 (vehicle) to a lower performance control specification from the information processing device 10, the device 20 executes the switching of the control specification in S502. The subsequent processing is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0083] Furthermore, in S601 of FIG. 6, when the communication device 30 receives information indicating that the control specifications of the device 20 (vehicle) have been switched to lower performance control specifications from the information processing device 10, it displays a switching indication.

[0084] This restricts the functionality of the device 20 (vehicle) if the loan repayment is not made on time, making it possible to encourage owners of the device 20 (vehicle) who do not want their functionality to be restricted to make voluntary repayments.

[0085] In addition, when the function of the device 20 (vehicle) is restricted because the loan repayment is not made on time, the function restriction may be lifted when the repayment is made later. For example, when the function is restricted by one step due to a delay in the fifth month repayment, the function restriction may be lifted by one step when the fifth month repayment is made on the sixth month repayment due date.

[0086] Alternatively, the system may be configured to release the functional restriction when the repayment status returns to the original repayment schedule. For example, if the fifth month repayment is late and the functional restriction is one level, the functional restriction may be released one level when the sixth month repayment is made, in response to the fact that the fifth and sixth month repayments have been made.

[0087] As described above, in this embodiment, when a condition set for a person associated with a device is not achieved, an instruction to switch the control specification of the device to a lower performance control specification is transmitted to the device, and the device switches the control specification of the device to the lower performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction.

[0088] This makes it possible to encourage a person related to the device (e.g., a purchaser of the device) to voluntarily fulfill the conditions. For example, when the device is purchased on a loan, it is possible to encourage the person to keep to the monthly repayment schedule. In particular, it is possible to prevent a situation where a person thinks that the current control specifications are sufficient once the functional restrictions have been lifted to a certain extent, and falls behind on subsequent repayments.

[0089] In addition, functional restrictions in response to non-fulfillment of repayment conditions may be limited to a period after a certain period has elapsed since the start of repayment. For example, in the case of 24-month (2-year) installment repayment, functional restrictions may not be imposed for the first 6 months even if the conditions are not met, and functional restrictions may be released only when a certain amount of repayment is made on a certain date.

[0090] This reduces the possibility of giving up on repayment because there are no functional restrictions in the initial stage, and also makes it possible to prevent delays in repayment due to the belief that the current control specifications are sufficient once functional restrictions have been lifted to a certain extent.

[0091] [Variations] In the above-described embodiments, the device 20 is a vehicle, particularly a saddle-type vehicle, but the present invention can be applied to various other predetermined items. For example, the present invention can be applied to a case where the device 20 is a smartphone, purchased with a loan, and repaid in installments. The release of the function restriction can be, for example, an increase in the amount of available internal storage, an increase in communication speed, or an increase in the number of available applications. In this case, the information processing device 10 and the device 20 are configured as an information processing system 1, and the device 20 (smartphone) executes the function restriction (or restriction release) in response to an instruction from the information processing device 10.

[0092] In each of the above embodiments, an example is shown in which one function, such as start-up time or maximum vehicle speed, is made high performance. However, for example, a new function may be added in addition to the existing function depending on the payment status.

[0093] In each of the above embodiments, an example has been described in which the information processing device (server) 10 wirelessly transmits an instruction to change the control specifications to the device (vehicle) 20, and the device 20 changes the control specifications in response to receiving the instruction. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the owner (purchaser) of the device 20 can change the control specifications of the device 20 via a wired connection, for example by inserting a predetermined device into the device 20, in response to fulfillment of a condition. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which the information processing device 10 transmits information permitting the change of the control specifications of the device 20 to the communication device 30, and the communication device 30 communicates with the device 20 wired or wirelessly, so that an instruction to change the control specifications is transmitted to the communication device 20 via the communication device 30.

[0094] (Other embodiments) Furthermore, a program for realizing one or more functions described in each embodiment can be supplied to a system or device via a network or a storage medium, and one or more processors in a computer of the system or device can read and execute the program. The present invention can also be realized in such an embodiment.

[0095] The invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the gist of the invention. <Summary of the embodiment> An information processing system (for example, 1) according to a first aspect includes: An information processing system including an information processing device (e.g., 10) and a device (e.g., 20), The information processing device includes: A determination means (e.g. 101) for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been fulfilled; a transmitting means (e.g., 101, 103) for transmitting to the device an instruction to switch the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification when it is determined that the condition is met; Equipped with The apparatus comprises: A receiving means (e.g., 201, 203) for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; A control means (e.g., 201) for switching the control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with.

[0096] This increases the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions.

[0097] In an information processing system (e.g., 1) according to a second aspect, The transmitting means of the information processing device When a first condition is satisfied, a first instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification; If a second condition is achieved after the first condition is achieved (e.g., continuous achievement of installment repayments), a second instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification; The control means of the device switching a control specification of the device from the first control specification to the second control specification in response to receiving the first instruction; In response to receiving the second instruction, a control specification of the device is switched from the second control specification to the third control specification.

[0098] This allows the functional restrictions to be gradually lifted as the conditions are continually met, further increasing the motivation of a person associated with the device (e.g., a purchaser of the device) to meet the conditions.

[0099] In an information processing system (e.g., 1) according to a third aspect, The transmitting means of the information processing device sending, to the device, a third instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification if the second condition is not satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; The control means of the device In response to receiving the third instruction, a control specification of the device is switched from the second control specification to the first control specification.

[0100] In this way, by imposing a penalty (functional restriction) when the condition is not met, it is possible to encourage a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device) to voluntarily meet the condition.

[0101] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a fourth aspect, The apparatus further comprises a display means (e.g., 204); The display means is capable of displaying the current control specifications of the device based on a predetermined operation.

[0102] This allows the owner of the device to easily check the current control specifications of the device.

[0103] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a fifth aspect, The apparatus further comprises a display means (e.g., 204); The display means is capable of displaying, based on a predetermined operation, a future control specification of the device to be switched to when the condition is achieved.

[0104] This enables the device owner to easily imagine the future control specifications (higher performance control specifications) of the device, thereby increasing motivation to achieve the conditions.

[0105] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a sixth aspect, The information processing system further includes a communication device (e.g., 30), The transmitting means of the information processing device Further, transmitting information to the communication device indicating that the control specification of the device has been switched to a higher performance control specification; The communication device includes: Receiving means (e.g., 301, 303) for receiving the information; A display means (e.g., 301, 304) that displays the information in response to receiving the information or based on a predetermined operation after receiving the information; Equipped with.

[0106] This allows the user to know through the communication device that the function restrictions have been lifted and the control specifications have been changed to higher performance. Therefore, even if the user is not near the device (e.g., the vehicle), by carrying the communication device, the user can quickly become aware of the information, improving convenience.

[0107] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a seventh aspect, The terms are the repayment terms of a loan to purchase the equipment.

[0108] This allows the functional restrictions on the device to be lifted in response to the achievement of the loan repayment conditions, making it possible to increase the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device on loan) to repay the loan.

[0109] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to an eighth aspect, The control specifications include a start-up time for the device.

[0110] This shortens the startup time of the device depending on the achievement of the conditions, improving usability and making it possible to increase motivation to achieve the conditions.

[0111] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a ninth aspect, the device is a vehicle; As a result, the maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle increases in response to achievement of the conditions, improving usability and increasing motivation to achieve the conditions.

[0112] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to a tenth aspect, the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; The transmitting means of the information processing device An instruction to switch the control specifications of the device is sent to the device so that at least one of the start-up time is shortened and the maximum vehicle speed is increased based on the achievement of the conditions for installment repayment.

[0113] This allows the vehicle's start-up time to be shortened and its maximum vehicle speed to be improved as the loan installments are smoothly completed, thereby increasing the motivation to continue making installment payments.

[0114] In an information processing system (for example, 1) according to an eleventh aspect, When the installment repayment is continuously achieved, the transmitting means of the information processing device in response to the loan being repaid continuously for a first period from the start of the installment repayment (e.g., the loan being repaid continuously for two months from the start of the repayment), sending an instruction to the device to switch a control specification of the device so as to shorten the startup time; In response to the fact that repayment has been achieved continuously for a second period from the start of the installment repayment, which is longer than the first period (for example, loan repayment has been achieved for three consecutive months from the start of repayment), an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device so that the maximum vehicle speed becomes faster is transmitted to the device.

[0115] In this way, by prioritizing shortening the device's startup time over increasing the maximum vehicle speed, it is possible to quickly eliminate the stress caused by the device not starting up quickly and maintain the motivation to repay.

[0116] An information processing device (e.g., 10) according to a twelfth aspect includes: An information processing device in communication with a device (e.g., 20), A determination means (e.g. 101) for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been fulfilled; a transmitting means (e.g., 101, 103) for transmitting to the device an instruction to switch the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification when it is determined that the condition is met; Equipped with.

[0117] This increases the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions.

[0118] The apparatus (e.g. 20) according to the thirteenth aspect comprises: A device for communicating with an information processing device (e.g., 10), A receiving means (e.g., 201, 203) for receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to the achievement of a condition set for a person associated with the device; A control means (e.g., 201) for switching the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with.

[0119] This increases the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions.

[0120] A method for operating an information processing device (e.g., 10) according to a fourteenth aspect includes the steps of: 1. A method of operating an information processing device in communication with a device (e.g., 20), comprising: a determination step (e.g., F301, S403) for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmission step (e.g., F302, S404) of transmitting to the device an instruction to switch the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; has.

[0121] This increases the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions.

[0122] A method of operating an apparatus (e.g., 20) according to a fifteenth aspect comprises: A method of operating a device in communication with an information processing device (e.g., 10), comprising: A receiving step (e.g., F302, S501) of receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; A control step (e.g., F303, S502) of switching the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; has.

[0123] This increases the motivation of a person associated with the device (for example, a purchaser of the device), making it possible to encourage the person to voluntarily achieve the conditions.

[0124] A program according to a sixteenth aspect comprises: A program for causing a computer to execute the operation method according to the fourteenth or fifteenth aspect.

[0125] This allows the operating method to be implemented by a computer.

Claims

1. An information processing system including an information processing device and a device, The information processing device includes: A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The apparatus comprises: A receiving means for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; A control means for switching a control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with The transmitting means of the information processing device When a first condition is satisfied, a first instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification; When a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied, a second instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification; The control means of the device Switching a control specification of the device from the first control specification to the second control specification in response to receiving the first instruction; switching a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the third control specification in response to receiving the second instruction; The transmitting means of the information processing device sending, to the device, a third instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification if the second condition is not satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; The control means of the device an information processing system, wherein a control specification of the device is switched from the second control specification to the first control specification in response to reception of the third instruction.

2. The apparatus further comprises a display means; 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said display means is capable of displaying the current control specifications of said device based on a predetermined operation.

3. The apparatus further comprises a display means; 3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the display means is capable of displaying, based on a predetermined operation, a future control specification of the device to be switched to when the condition is fulfilled.

4. The information processing system further includes a communication device, The transmitting means of the information processing device Further, transmitting information to the communication device indicating that the control specification of the device has been switched to a higher performance control specification; The communication device includes: A receiving means for receiving the information; A display means for displaying the information in response to receiving the information or based on a predetermined operation after receiving the information; 4. The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising:

5. 5. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the condition is a repayment condition of a loan for purchasing the device.

6. An information processing system comprising an information processing device and a device, The information processing device includes: A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The apparatus comprises: A receiving means for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; A control means for switching a control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with The information processing system, wherein the control specifications include a startup time of the device.

7. the device is a vehicle; 7. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the control specifications include a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle.

8. An information processing system comprising an information processing device and a device, The information processing device includes: A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The apparatus comprises: A receiving means for receiving the instruction from the information processing device; A control means for switching a control specification of the device to the higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; The transmitting means of the information processing device An information processing system characterized by sending an instruction to the device to switch the control specifications of the device so that at least one of the start-up time being shortened and the maximum vehicle speed being increased based on the achievement of the conditions for installment repayment.

9. When the installment repayment is continuously achieved, the transmitting means of the information processing device In response to the completion of the installment repayments for a first continuous period from the start of the installment repayments, an instruction is sent to the device to switch the control specifications of the device so as to shorten the startup time; The information processing system according to claim 8, characterized in that in response to continuous repayment being achieved for a second period from the start of the installment repayment, which is longer than the first period, an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device so that the maximum vehicle speed becomes faster is sent to the device.

10. An information processing device that communicates with a device, A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The transmitting means is When a first condition is satisfied, a first instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification; When a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied, a second instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification; An information processing device characterized in that, if the second condition is not achieved after the first condition is achieved, a third instruction is sent to the device to switch the control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification.

11. A device for communicating with an information processing device, a receiving means for receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; A control means for switching the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with The receiving means includes: a first instruction to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification, the first instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when a first condition is satisfied; a second instruction to switch a control specification of the information processing device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification, the second instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; a third instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification, the third instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when the second condition is not satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; The control means Switching a control specification of the device from the first control specification to the second control specification in response to receiving the first instruction; switching a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the third control specification in response to receiving the second instruction; The apparatus, in response to receiving the third instruction, switches a control specification of the apparatus from the second control specification to the first control specification.

12. An information processing device for communicating with a device, A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with The information processing device, wherein the control specifications include a startup time of the device.

13. A device for communicating with an information processing device, comprising: a receiving means for receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; A control means for switching the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with The device, wherein the control specifications include a startup time for the device.

14. An information processing device for communicating with a device, A determination means for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been achieved; a transmitting means for transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; Equipped with the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; The information processing device is characterized in that the transmission means transmits to the device an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device so that at least one of the start-up time is shortened and the maximum vehicle speed is increased based on the achievement of the conditions for installment repayment.

15. An apparatus for communicating with an information processing device, comprising: a receiving means for receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; A control means for switching the control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; Equipped with the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; The device is characterized in that the receiving means receives an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device so that at least one of shortening the startup time and increasing the maximum vehicle speed is performed based on the fulfillment of the conditions for installment repayment, the instruction being sent from the information processing device.

16. 1. A method of operating an information processing device for communicating with a device, comprising: a determining step for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been fulfilled; a transmitting step of transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; having In the transmitting step, When a first condition is satisfied, a first instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification; When a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied, a second instruction is sent to the device to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification; An operating method of an information processing device, characterized in that if the second condition is not met after the first condition is met, a third instruction is sent to the device to switch the control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification.

17. 1. A method of operating a device for communicating with an information processing device, comprising: a receiving step of receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; a control step of switching a control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; having In the receiving step, a first instruction to switch a control specification of the device from a first control specification to a second control specification having higher performance than the first control specification, the first instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when a first condition is satisfied; a second instruction to switch a control specification of the information processing device from the second control specification to a third control specification having higher performance than the second control specification, the second instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when a second condition is satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; a third instruction to switch a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the first control specification, the third instruction being transmitted from the information processing device when the second condition is not satisfied after the first condition is satisfied; In the control step, Switching a control specification of the device from the first control specification to the second control specification in response to receiving the first instruction; switching a control specification of the device from the second control specification to the third control specification in response to receiving the second instruction; A method of operating an apparatus, comprising: switching a control specification of the apparatus from the second control specification to the first control specification in response to receiving the third instruction.

18. A method of operating an information processing device for communicating with a device, comprising: a determining step for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been fulfilled; a transmitting step of transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; having 2. A method for operating an information processing device, wherein the control specifications include a startup time of the device.

19. A method of operating a device for communicating with an information processing device, comprising: a receiving step of receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; a control step of switching a control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; having 11. A method for operating an apparatus, wherein the control specifications include a startup time of the apparatus.

20. A method of operating an information processing device for communicating with a device, comprising: a determining step for determining whether a condition set for a person associated with the device has been fulfilled; a transmitting step of transmitting, to the device, an instruction to switch a control specification of the device to a control specification with higher performance when it is determined that the condition is satisfied; having the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; An operating method of an information processing device, characterized in that in the transmission step, an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device is sent to the device so that at least one of the start-up time is shortened and the maximum vehicle speed is increased based on the achievement of the conditions for installment repayment.

21. A method of operating a device for communicating with an information processing device, comprising: a receiving step of receiving an instruction transmitted from the information processing device in response to a condition set for a person associated with the device being achieved; a control step of switching a control specification of the device to a higher performance control specification in response to receiving the instruction; having the device is a vehicle; the terms being terms of installment repayment of a loan for purchasing the vehicle; the control specifications include a start-up time of the device and a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle; The method of operating the device is characterized in that the receiving process receives an instruction to switch the control specifications of the device so that at least one of shortening the startup time and increasing the maximum vehicle speed is performed based on the achievement of the conditions for installment repayment, the instruction being sent from the information processing device.

22. A program for causing a computer to execute the operating method according to any one of claims 16 to 21.

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