Vehicle service equipment

Abstract

A vehicle service device that can easily check the battery condition of a vehicle. [Solution] The device includes a case, a lid, a locker and a support base. The case includes a case body, a locker groove, the lid connection part, the support base mounting part, a PCB fixing part, a battery mounting part, a control PCB and a battery. The case body accommodates the control PCB and the battery in an accommodation space formed inside. One side of the case body is open on which the support base is mounted and the other side is formed with a locker groove into which the locker is fitted. The control PCB includes a charging module that charges the battery using power from the vehicle battery, a battery remaining capacity measuring module that detects the charging state of the battery, a PCB control unit that controls the charging module using the detection result of the battery remaining capacity measuring module and estimates the state of the vehicle battery, and a communication unit that transmits the estimation result of the PCB control unit to the driver's terminal.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle service device, and more particularly to a vehicle service device capable of checking the remaining charge of a vehicle battery. [Background technology]

[0002] As vehicle ownership increases, smart key systems for vehicles are becoming more common. Smart keys for vehicles allow drivers to open and close the doors and trunks from outside the vehicle without using a vehicle key. When the smart key is detected to be inside the vehicle, the vehicle can be started using the start button without operating the smart key.

[0003] The smart key is linked to the vehicle's indoor antenna via an encrypted radio frequency, and the vehicle can be operated according to the operation of the smart key only if the encrypted code transmitted wirelessly between the smart key and the indoor antenna matches.

[0004] The demand for smart key systems is increasing due to the convenience of opening, closing and starting doors, and various similar products have been released.

[0005] However, the driver must carry the smart key at all times. Smart keys are small in size, and drivers do not check to see if they have the smart key when they are not operating the vehicle. This creates the problem of frequent smart key loss accidents.

[0006] In addition, there are various vehicle-related services such as designated driving services, car wash services, maintenance services, etc. Hereinafter, the services provided to vehicles are referred to as "vehicle services."

[0007] To use such vehicle services, the vehicle owner must leave the smart key with the service agent or service provider.

[0008] Additionally, the smart key must always be returned on-site after the service is completed.

[0009] For example, a person who wishes to use a designated driving service must wait at the vehicle's location until the designated driver arrives. Therefore, if the vehicle owner is far away from the vehicle, there is a limitation in that the pickup service cannot be used.

[0010] When using a vehicle maintenance service, the vehicle owner must wait in the vehicle until the vehicle maintenance company comes to collect the vehicle. Also, when the vehicle maintenance company returns the vehicle to the vehicle owner, the vehicle owner must wait at the return location. That is, when using a vehicle maintenance service, there is an inconvenience in that the vehicle owner and the vehicle maintenance service company must constantly coordinate meeting schedules when entrusting the vehicle for repair and when returning the vehicle. To eliminate such inconvenience, the vehicle owner may entrust the vehicle for repair while leaving the smart key in the vehicle. Also, the vehicle owner may return the vehicle without receiving the smart key and leave the smart key there. That is, due to such inconvenience, there is a risk of the smart key being stolen.

[0011] In addition, recent vehicles are equipped with a function that checks the remaining battery charge and notifies the driver when the battery is low, but this is limited to notifications within the vehicle, and since it is not possible to check the vehicle's battery in situations where the vehicle will not be operated for an extended period of time, there is a problem in that it is not possible to perform preemptive battery management. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0012] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent No. 10-1101293 (Announced on January 4, 2012) [Patent Document 2] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2016-0051284 (Published on May 11, 2016) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0013] The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and its purpose is to provide a vehicle service device that can prevent the smart key from being lost, and to provide a device that allows the vehicle battery condition to be easily checked using the vehicle service device.

[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle service device that can be used for various vehicle-specific smart keys.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle service device that is easy to assemble.

[0016] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle service device that can operate without an external power source.

[0017] Another object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle service device that can be easily fixed to a vehicle.

[0018] Another object of the present invention is to eliminate the need to provide and collect a vehicle smart key when using a vehicle service. [Means for solving the problem]

[0019] In order to achieve the above object, the vehicle service device of the present invention includes a case, a lid, a locker and a support base, the case includes a case body, a locker groove, a lid coupling portion, a support base mounting portion, a PCB fixing portion, a battery mounting portion, a control PCB and a battery, the case body accommodates the control PCB and the battery in an accommodation space formed therein, one side of the case body is open to mount the support base and the other side is formed with a locker groove into which the locker is fitted, and the control PCB includes a charging module that charges the battery using power from a vehicle battery, a battery remaining capacity measurement module that detects the charging state of the battery, a PCB control unit that controls the charging module using the detection result of the battery remaining capacity measurement module and estimates the state of the vehicle battery, and a communication unit that transmits the estimation result of the PCB control unit to a driver's terminal.

[0020] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control PCB further includes a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the battery, and when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a reference temperature, the control PCB can operate a heat dissipation fan and transmit temperature information of the battery to the terminal via the communication unit.

[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the PCB controller may estimate the state of the vehicle battery based on the charge amount of the battery charged during a reference time.

[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the PCB control unit can estimate the state of the vehicle battery as “normal”, “slightly bad”, “bad” or “very bad” by dividing the charging rate of the battery based on the rate at which the battery is normally charged within a reference time.

[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control PCB may further include a display unit for displaying a vehicle battery state estimation result of the PCB control unit.

[0024] In an embodiment of the present invention, the control PCB may charge the battery using the charging module according to the charge level of the battery confirmed by the battery remaining capacity measurement module.

[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, when the remaining battery charge detected by the battery remaining charge measuring module reaches a lower reference value, the charging module charges the battery using power supplied from the vehicle battery, and when the battery charge state reaches an upper reference value, the charging module stops charging to prevent overcharging of the battery. Effect of the Invention

[0026] The vehicle service device of the present invention includes a battery remaining capacity measurement module, and detects the battery state of the vehicle and notifies the driver's terminal when the remaining battery capacity is below a reference value.

[0027] The effect is to send a warning so that necessary measures can be taken before the vehicle battery is completely discharged.

[0028] In particular, the present invention predicts the time when a vehicle battery will be completely discharged and provides the prediction result to the driver's terminal, thereby allowing the driver to know the time that the driver must return to the vehicle after turning off the start-up and before discharging the battery. This has the effect of ensuring reliability in battery management and preventing economic and time losses due to the complete discharge of the battery.

[0029] Furthermore, by installing a vehicle service device with a built-in vehicle smart key inside the vehicle, the present invention makes it possible to control the vehicle using a user's terminal via wireless communication, thereby preventing the vehicle smart key from being lost.

[0030] In addition, the present invention is provided with a PCB fixing base compatible with various vehicle-specific smart keys, and has versatility for various vehicle-specific smart keys by using a holder that can be attached and detached to the support base.

[0031] In addition, the present invention enables easy assembly without the need for skilled techniques by connecting the PCBs built into the vehicle service device by fitting them together, thereby having the effect of preventing damage to the PCBs that may occur during the process of connecting the PCBs (e.g., soldering).

[0032] In addition, the present invention has a battery installed inside the vehicle service device, so that the device can operate without external power, and the battery can be charged using power supplied from the vehicle to prevent the battery from discharging, thereby preventing a situation in which the vehicle smart key cannot be used due to discharging of the smart key.

[0033] In addition, according to the present invention, a rocker groove is formed on one surface of the case, and the rocker groove is fitted into a rocker provided inside the vehicle, so that the vehicle service device can be easily fixed inside the vehicle.

[0034] In addition, the present invention can be expected to have the effect of eliminating the need to provide and collect a vehicle smart key when using a vehicle service by sharing a virtual key with a vehicle service provider when using a vehicle service. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram for explaining a vehicle control system according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle service device according to the present invention; [Diagram 3] 1 is a rear perspective view of a vehicle service device according to the present invention; [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an exploded rear perspective view of the case and rocker according to the present invention; [Diagram 5] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 2. [Figure 6] 1 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a vehicle service device according to the present invention; [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of A shown in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of B shown in FIG. [Figure 9a] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a connection pin according to the present invention. [Figure 9b] 4 is a cross-sectional view of the connection pin according to the present invention with an electric wire inserted therein; FIG. [Figure 9c] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a connection pin to which an electric wire is fixed according to the present invention; [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control PCB 170 according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1 is a schematic diagram of a vehicle service system according to the present invention; [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the first terminal of FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the first service device in FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the second service device of FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 12 is a functional block diagram of the second terminal of FIG. [Figure 16] 12 is a flowchart showing a vehicle service providing method in the vehicle service system of FIG. 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0036] Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, a specific embodiment will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment, and includes modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0037] In the drawings, like reference numerals are used for like elements. In describing the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related known techniques may make the gist of the present invention unclear, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0038] Terms such as "first" and "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another.

[0039] For example, a first component could be termed a second component, and similarly, a second component could be termed a first component, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0040] The term "and / or" includes the combination of two or more associated listed items or any of two or more associated listed items.

[0041] When an element is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another element, it should be understood that while the element may be directly coupled or connected to the other element, there may be other elements between the elements.

[0042] In contrast, when an element is referred to as being "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no intervening elements between the elements.

[0043] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe particular embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0044] The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" and the like indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood not to preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[0046] Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and not to be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined in this application.

[0047] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A vehicle service device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0048] Fig. 1 is a diagram for explaining a vehicle control system according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle service device according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is a rear perspective view of the vehicle service device according to the present invention, Fig. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of a case and a locker according to the present invention, Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 2, Fig. 6 is an exploded sectional view of the vehicle service device according to the present invention, Fig. 7 is an enlarged view of A shown in Fig. 6, Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of B shown in Fig. 7, Fig. 9a is a perspective view of a connection pin according to the present invention, Fig. 9b is a sectional view of a connection pin according to the present invention with an electric wire inserted therein, and Fig. 9c is a sectional view of a connection pin according to the present invention with an electric wire fixed thereto. In the following, explanations of conventional well-known matters will be omitted or simplified in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.

[0049] First, a vehicle service device that is applied to the vehicle service system of the present invention will be described.

[0050] Referring to FIG. 1, a vehicle control system 1 to which the present invention is applied may include a vehicle service device 10, a communication network 20, and a terminal 30.

[0051] Specific details of the vehicle service device 10 of the present invention will be described later.

[0052] The communication network 20 may be a connection means for connecting the vehicle service device 10 and the terminal 30, and may preferably be a wireless connection. The communication network 20 for connecting the vehicle service device 10 and the terminal 30 may be a connection using a short-range communication method such as Bluetooth, ZigBee, Wi-Fi, or NFC, and at least one of the short-range communication connection methods may be selectively applied.

[0053] The terminal 30 is not limited as long as it can be connected to the vehicle service device 10 via the communication network 20, such as a smartphone or PDA owned by the user. However, it is preferable that the terminal 30 is a smartphone that the user uses on a daily basis and checks whether or not the user has the smartphone.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 2, the vehicle service device 10 may include a case 100 and a lid 200 .

[0055] The case 100 may have an accommodation space formed therein and may have one open side. A cover 200 may be coupled to the open side of the case 100.

[0056] The cover 200 may be coupled to one side of the case 100, and a storage space may be formed therein. The cover 200 may close the open side of the case 100. The cover 200 may be opened and closed in a form separated from the case 100. Alternatively, the cover 200 may be coupled to one side of the case 100 with a hinge, and may be opened and closed in a rotating manner. This prevents dust or foreign matter from penetrating into the case 100, thereby preventing errors and malfunctions of components accommodated inside the case 100, and also prevents damage due to external forces.

[0057] Here, there is no limitation on the form of the lid 200. For example, the lid 200 may be in a form that allows it to be opened and closed from the case 100, such as a sliding opening and closing type.

[0058] 3 and 4, the vehicle service device 10 may include a case 100, a lid 200, and a locker 300.

[0059] The case 100 may include a case body 110 and a rocker groove 120 .

[0060] The case body 110 may have an accommodation space formed therein and may have one side open.

[0061] The rocker groove 120 may be formed on the other surface of the case body 110, and the rocker 300 may be fitted therein.

[0062] The locker 300 may be provided inside the vehicle and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the locker groove 120 formed on the other side of the case body 110. Thus, the locker 300 is fitted into the locker groove 120 formed on the other side of the case body 110, so that the vehicle service device 10 can be easily fixed inside the vehicle.

[0063] 5 to 8, the vehicle service device 10 may include a case 100, a lid 200, a locker 300, and a support base 400.

[0064] The case 100 may include a case body 110 , a locker groove 120 , a cover coupling portion 130 , a support mounting portion 140 , a PCB fixing portion 150 , a battery mounting portion 160 , a control PCB 170 and a battery 180 .

[0065] The case body 110 may accommodate the control PCB 170 and the battery 180 in an accommodating space formed therein. One side of the case body 110 may be open to accommodate the support 400. The case body 110 may have a locker groove 120 on the other side into which the locker 300 is fitted.

[0066] The rocker groove 120 may be formed on the other surface of the case body 110, and the rocker 300 provided in the vehicle may be fitted therein, so that the case 100 may be easily fixed inside the vehicle.

[0067] The lid coupling part 130 may be provided on the inner surface of the case 100. The lid coupling part 130 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling means 220 formed on the lid 200 so that the lid 200 can be coupled, and is not limited to a specific shape and configuration as long as the shape and configuration are such that the case 100 and the lid 200 can be coupled together. However, in order to easily assemble the case 100 and the lid 200 without using additional tools, it is preferable that the lid coupling part 130 is formed in a shape that allows them to be fitted together.

[0068] The support mounting portion 140 may be formed to protrude from the inner surface of the case body 110 to a predetermined thickness, and the other surface of the support 400 may be mounted thereon.

[0069] The PCB fixing part 150 may be formed to protrude from the support mounting part 140 by a predetermined length, and may fix the control PCB 170 accommodated in the case body 110, thereby preventing it from moving back and forth or left and right.

[0070] The battery mounting portion 160 can mount the battery 180 housed inside the case body 110, and can be formed to correspond to the shape of the housed battery 180 to prevent the battery 180 from moving due to an external force.

[0071] Here, the battery mounting part 160 is shown in the drawings to have a shape corresponding to a commonly used cylindrical battery, but is not limited thereto. For example, when a button-type battery or a small battery is used, the battery mounting part 160 may be omitted. That is, it may be selectively formed according to the shape of the battery, and when a button-type battery or a small battery is used, the battery mounting part 160 may be omitted, thereby reducing the size of the vehicle service device 10.

[0072] The control PCB 170 may include a control PCB board 171 , a connection section 172 , a communication section 173 , a PCB control section 174 , and a power section 175 .

[0073] The control PCB board 171 can be accommodated inside the case 100 and fixed by the PCB fixing part 150, thereby preventing it from moving back and forth or left and right.

[0074] The connection portion 172 may include a number of connection terminals 172 a, which may be connected to the test terminals 443 of the smart key PCB 440 via a number of connection lines EL and a number of connection pins 450, respectively.

[0075] The communication unit 173 can provide communication with the terminal 30, for example, a smartphone, and can receive a control signal provided from the smartphone. In this case, a wireless communication standard such as Bluetooth can be applied to the communication between the communication unit 173 and the terminal 30.

[0076] The PCB control unit 174 receives a control signal for each function of the tact switch 442 from the terminal 30 via the communication unit 173, and then analyzes the control signal to provide an electrical signal corresponding to the tact switch 442 being turned on to the test terminal 443. To this end, the PCB control unit 174 converts the power supplied from the power supply unit 175 into an electrical signal level corresponding to the tact switch 442 being turned on, and then supplies the electrical signal to the connection terminal 172a corresponding to the function of the tact switch 442 grasped by the control signal. At this time, an electrical signal corresponding to the tact switch 442 being turned on can be supplied to the test terminal 443 via the connection terminal 172a, the connection line EL, and the connection pin 450. At this time, the control unit on the smart key PCB 440 can recognize the tact switch 442 being turned on, and the control unit on the smart key PCB 440 can send a control command corresponding to the tact switch 442 to a main controller (not shown) inside the vehicle.

[0077] The power supply unit 175 can receive power from a battery 180 and can supply the received power to the PCB control unit 174 .

[0078] The battery 180 may be mounted on the battery mounting part 160 and may be connected to the control PCB 170 to supply power. Thus, even if the start of the vehicle is turned off, the vehicle service device 10 may operate with its own power. The battery 180 may be charged by power supplied from the vehicle, thereby preventing a situation in which the battery 180 is discharged and the vehicle service device 10 cannot be used. A charging port (not shown) may be provided on one side of the case body 110 in order to charge the battery using power supplied from the vehicle.

[0079] Here, battery 180 is illustrated as a commonly used cylindrical battery, but is not limited thereto.

[0080] That is, it can be replaced with various types of batteries such as a button battery or a square battery.

[0081] The cover 200 can accommodate the support 400 in an accommodating space formed inside, and can be coupled to one side of the case 100. The cover 200 can prevent the support 400 from coming off from its original position due to vibration or movement of the vehicle by being coupled to one side of the case 100. This can prevent the control PCB 170 and the battery 180 provided between the case 100 and the support 400 from being subjected to an impact or being damaged.

[0082] The cover 200 may have a lamp groove 210 formed at a predetermined position, and a lamp may be inserted into the lamp groove 210. The lamp L may be turned on under the control of the control PCB 170. For example, the lamp L may indicate the presence or absence of an abnormality with respect to a malfunction or error in the operation of the vehicle control system 1 under the control of the control PCB 170, and the presence or absence of an abnormality in the vehicle service system 1, such as a shortage of the built-in battery, may be confirmed with the naked eye through the lamp L.

[0083] The lamp L can indicate an error in different colors depending on whether or not there is an operational abnormality, so that the user can take immediate measures to address the cause of the abnormality.

[0084] Since the cover 200 is coupled to one side of the case 100, a coupling means 220 corresponding to the shape of the cover coupling part 130 of the case 100 may be formed on one side of the cover 200 to be coupled to the case 100. The coupling means 220 is not limited to a specific shape and configuration as long as it can be coupled to the cover coupling part 130. However, in order to facilitate assembly without using additional tools, it is preferable that the coupling means 220 is formed in a shape that can be fitted together.

[0085] The locker 300 can be attached and fixed inside the vehicle, and can be formed to correspond to the shape of the locker groove 120 to be fitted into the locker groove 120 formed on the other side of the case body 110. This allows the vehicle service device 10 to be easily fixed inside the vehicle.

[0086] The support 400 may include a support body 410 , a battery receiving portion 420 , a holder 430 , a smart key PCB 440 and a connection pin 450 .

[0087] The support body 410 may be provided on one side of the case 100, i.e., the open side of the case 100. The holder 430 to which the smart key PCB 440 is coupled may be detachably coupled to one side of the support body 410, and the other side may be mounted on the support mount 140. The support body 410 may have a coupling hole 411 formed in a predetermined shape corresponding to the coupling plate 431 of the holder 430 so that the holder 430 may be detachably coupled to one side. The means for assembling the holder 430 to the support body 410 is not limited. For example, when the holder 430 is mounted on the support body 410, a method of coupling a first screw hole 412 formed in the support body 410 to a second screw hole 435 formed in a position corresponding to the first screw hole 412 on the outer circumferential surface of the holder 430 with a screw bolt V may be used.

[0088] The battery receiving part 420 may be formed on one side of the support body 410 to correspond to the shape of the battery 180, and may receive the battery 180 received inside the case body 110. The battery receiving part 420 may be combined with the battery mounting part 160 to receive the battery 180, and may prevent the battery 180 from moving due to an external force.

[0089] Here, the battery accommodating unit 420, like the battery mounting unit 160, is illustrated in a shape corresponding to a commonly used cylindrical battery, but is not limited thereto. For example, when a button-type battery or a small battery is used, the battery accommodating unit 420 may be omitted together with the battery mounting unit 160. That is, it may be selectively formed according to the shape of the battery, and when a button-type battery or a small battery is used, the battery mounting unit 160 and the battery accommodating unit 420 are omitted, so that the size of the vehicle service device 10 may be reduced.

[0090] The holder 430 may include a coupling plate 431 , a PCB fixing base 432 , a through hole 433 and a protruding support 434 .

[0091] The coupling plate 431 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the coupling hole 411 formed in the support body 410 and may be detachably coupled to the coupling hole 411 .

[0092] The PCB fixing base 432 may be formed on one surface of the coupling plate 431 to have a shape corresponding to the smart key PCB 440 and protrude to a predetermined height, and the smart key PCB 440 may be fitted to the PCB fixing base 432.

[0093] The through-hole 433 may be formed through the coupling plate 431 at a position corresponding to the position of a test terminal 443 provided on the smart key PCB 440. Also, the through-hole 433 may have a connection pin 450 inserted and fixed therein.

[0094] The protruding support portion 434 may be formed to protrude by a predetermined height from one surface of the coupling plate 431 at a position corresponding to the position of the through hole 433, and may be hollow with the same diameter as the through hole 433. The protruding support portion 434 may receive the connection pin 450 penetrating the through hole 433, and may support the inserted connection pin 450 to prevent the connection pin 450 from being separated from the test terminal 443 to which the head 452 of the connection pin 450 is connected. In addition, the protruding support portion 434 may prevent the connection pin 450 from being separated in a direction opposite to the direction in which the connection pin 450 is inserted and fixed, as a hook 455 formed on a side of the inserted connection pin 450 is fixed by an inner side surface of the protruding support portion 434.

[0095] The smart key PCB 440 can be obtained by disassembling a smart key already in use by a user. The smart key PCB 440 can include a smart key PCB board 441, a tactile switch 442, and a test terminal 443.

[0096] The smart key PCB board 441 may be fitted into a PCB fixing base 432 formed to correspond to the shape of the smart key PCB board 441. The smart key PCB board 441 may have a tactile switch 442 on one side and a test terminal 443 on the other side for electrical connection.

[0097] The tactile switch 442 may be provided on one side of the smart key PCB 441, and as is well known, may perform an ON / OFF operation by pushing and returning in response to a user's operation. The tactile switch 442 may transmit a control command for performing an operation (door lock, unlock, and trunk unlock) assigned to the switch in response to the ON / OFF operation to a main controller (ECU (Electronic Control Unit), not shown) in the vehicle via a control unit on the smart PCB 440. This allows the vehicle's doors to be locked, unlocked, and the trunk to be unlocked.

[0098] The test terminal 443 may be provided on the other side of the smart key PCB plate 441, and when the smart key PCB 440 is coupled to the PCB fixing base 432, the test terminal 443 may be fixed by crimping the connection pin 450, thereby electrically connecting with the connection pin 450. The test terminal 443 may be provided to determine whether the smart key PCB 440 is defective during the manufacturing process, and may be provided corresponding to each of the tact switches 442 having the respective functions (LOCK, UNLOCK, TRUNK, ALARM, etc.) of the vehicle smart key.

[0099] The test terminal 443 is located between the tact switch 442 and a control unit (not shown) and may be located on a path that provides a corresponding electrical signal to the control unit when the tact switch 442 is turned on. Therefore, by transmitting an electrical signal corresponding to the tact switch 442 being turned on to the test terminal 443 and then checking the operation of the control unit, it is possible to determine whether the smart key PCB is defective or normal.

[0100] After the control PCB 170 receives a control signal for each function of the tactile switch 442 from the terminal 30, the test terminal 443 analyzes the control signal and receives an electrical signal corresponding to the tactile switch 442 being turned on from the control PCB 170. When the test terminal 443 receives an electrical signal corresponding to the tactile switch 442 being turned on from the control PCB 170, the control unit on the smart key PCB 440 can recognize that the tactile switch 442 is turned on, and the control unit on the smart key PCB 440 can send a control command corresponding to the tactile switch 442 to a main controller inside the vehicle. As a result, the function corresponding to the tactile switch 442 can be performed.

[0101] The connection pin 450 may be inserted to penetrate the through hole 433 and the protruding support portion 434, and one end of the connection pin 450 inserted through the through hole 433 may be connected to the test terminal 443 of the smart key PCB 440, while the other end may be connected to the connection portion 172 of the control PCB 170. The connection pin 450 may be made of a conductive material with high electrical conductivity in order to electrically connect the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440, and the shape of the connection pin 450 is not limited as long as it can electrically connect the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440. The connection pin 450 may be connected to the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440 by performing a soldering operation, respectively, or may be connected by performing a soldering operation on one of the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440 and directly connecting the other. That is, the method for connecting the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440 is not limited.

[0102] However, when soldering the connection pin 450 to connect the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440, the skilled technique of an expert is required, which increases the work time and poses the risk of damage to the PCB even when the soldering work is performed by an expert.

[0103] Next, a connection pin 450 according to a preferred embodiment for solving such problems will be specifically described.

[0104] 9a to 9c, the connection pin 450 may include a body 451, a head 452, a mounting portion 453, a protrusion 454, and a hook 455.

[0105] The body 451 may be inserted to penetrate the through-hole 433 and the protruding support portion 434, and may be supported by the protruding support portion 434. An insertion groove 451a having a predetermined depth may be formed on one side of the body 451, and an elastic member 451b may be embedded in the insertion groove 451a.

[0106] One side of the head 452 can be inserted into the insertion groove 451a, and the inserted head 452 can be firmly connected to the test terminal 443 of the smart key PCB 440 by the elastic member 451b.

[0107] When the smart key PCB 440 is fitted to the PCB fixing base 432 and the head 452 is pressed and pushed into the insertion groove 451a, the elastic member 451b can be firmly connected to the test terminal 443 of the smart key PCB 440 by utilizing the property of the elastic member 451b returning to its original position due to its elasticity.

[0108] Here, the elastic member 451b can be made of any material. However, in order to prevent a decrease in electrical conductivity between the control PCB 170 and the smart key PCB 440, it is preferable to use a conductive material such as a spring.

[0109] The head 452 may be formed on one side of the body 451, and one end of the head 452 may be inserted into an insertion groove 451a provided on one side of the body 451. The head 452 may be pressed by the smart key PCB 440 fitted to the PCB fixing base 432 and pushed into the insertion groove 451a, and when the head 452 is pushed into the insertion groove 451a, it may be firmly connected to the test terminal 443 by the elasticity of an elastic member 451b provided inside the insertion groove 451a.

[0110] The mounting portion 453 may be provided on the other side of the body 451 and may have a diameter larger than that of the body 451. The mounting portion 453 allows the body 451 to be mounted in the through-hole 433 when the body 451 is inserted into the through-hole 433, and may also function as a stopper to allow the body 451 to be inserted only to a predetermined depth.

[0111] The protrusion 454 may be formed to protrude from one side of the mounting part 453, and may be connected to the connection line EL or directly connected to the control PCB 170. The protrusion 454 may have a fixing groove 454a formed in the axial direction on one side, and the connection line EL may be inserted and fixed in the fixing groove 454a.

[0112] The fixing groove 454a can be soldered with the connection line EL inserted therein, but the connection line EL can be fixed by crushing the protruding portion 454 with the connection line EL inserted therein. This allows the connection line EL to be fixed without the skilled technique of a skilled person.

[0113] One side of the connection line EL can be inserted into the fixing groove 454a, and the other side can be connected to the control PCB 170. The other side of the connection line EL can be soldered to the control PCB 170, but is formed in a fitting shape and can be fitted to a connection part 172 formed on one surface of the control PCB 170 in a shape corresponding to the other side of the connection line EL.

[0114] This allows the user to easily assemble the entire vehicle service device 10 by simply fitting the components together without any soldering work.

[0115] The hook 455 may be formed on a side of the body 451, and may be formed at a predetermined distance from the mounting part 453 in a direction in which the body 451 is inserted into the through hole 433 and the protruding support part 434. When the body 451 is fitted into the through hole 433 and the protruding support part 434, the hook 455 is fixed to the inner side of the through hole 433 and the protruding support part 434, thereby preventing the body 451 from being separated in the opposite direction.

[0116] The hook 455 may be formed on the side of the body 451 so as to surround the entire outer surface of the body 451, and at least one hook may be formed at a predetermined interval. As shown in the figure, the shape of the hook 455 may be formed to have a triangular cross section, but is not limited thereto as long as it can be inserted into the through hole 433 and the protruding support part 434 and prevented from being separated in the opposite direction.

[0117] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a control PCB 170 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 10, in addition to the control PCB board 171, connection unit 172, communication unit 173, PCB control unit 174, and power supply unit 175 described above, the control PCB 170 of the present invention may include a battery remaining capacity measurement module 176 that can check the remaining capacity of the vehicle battery depending on the charging level of the battery 180, a charging module 179 that controls the charging of the battery 180 and prevents overcharging, a temperature sensor 177 that detects at least the temperature of the battery 180, and a heat dissipation fan 178 that is driven depending on the temperature detection result of the temperature sensor 177.

[0119] The configuration and operation of the control PCB 170 configured as described above and applied to the present invention will now be described in more detail.

[0120] First, as mentioned above, the battery 180 is charged using power provided from the vehicle, and is charged by receiving power from the vehicle's battery (not shown) for continuous use of the vehicle service device 10.

[0121] For this reason, the charging port may be provided on one side of the case body 110 as described above.

[0122] Using power supplied from the vehicle battery to charge the battery 180 in this manner may result in problems with the discharge / life / performance of the vehicle battery.

[0123] In addition, since the device has a built-in battery and it is impossible to check the remaining battery charge, the device must be kept constantly charged, which may result in the vehicle battery discharging as described above.

[0124] Due to the above-mentioned problems, a situation may occur in which the vehicle cannot be used due to discharge of the battery 180 of the vehicle service device 10, and there is also a problem that the battery of the vehicle may also be discharged.

[0125] In the present invention, a battery fuel gauge module 176 is used to detect the condition of the vehicle's battery.

[0126] The battery remaining capacity measurement module 176 does not directly detect the vehicle battery status, but detects the charging speed and charging amount of the battery 180 built into the vehicle service device 10, and uses this to estimate the vehicle battery status.

[0127] The estimation at this time is performed according to the settings given by the PCB control unit 174.

[0128] When charging the battery 180 using the power of the vehicle battery via a power supply device such as the vehicle's cigarette lighter jack, the charge amount within a reference time is detected via the battery remaining charge measurement module 176, and the detection result is confirmed by the PCB control unit 174, so that the state of the vehicle battery can be predicted or estimated.

[0129] If the normal range is set to be 20-30% charging of the battery 180 within a reference time, when the actual charging of the battery 180 is between 10% and 20%, the PCB control unit 174 can determine that the condition of the vehicle battery is slightly bad, when the battery is charged between 5% and 10%, the PCB control unit 174 can determine that the condition of the vehicle battery is bad, and when the battery is charged between 1% and 5%, the PCB control unit 174 can determine that the condition of the vehicle battery is very bad.

[0130] When the PCB control unit 174 determines that the condition of the vehicle battery is "slightly bad," "bad," or "very bad," it can transmit status information of the vehicle battery to the driver's terminal 30 via the communication unit 173 and display the status of the vehicle battery on the driver's terminal 30.

[0131] Furthermore, the PCB control unit 174 can display the state of the vehicle battery via a display means such as an LED that is provided so as to be distinguishable from one another.

[0132] As another example, the battery 180 can be charged using a charging module 179 depending on the charge level of the battery 180 confirmed by the battery remaining capacity measuring module 176 .

[0133] That is, by charging the battery 180 using the charging module 179, the vehicle battery is not constantly used and the battery 180 can be prevented from being overcharged.

[0134] When the remaining charge of the battery 180 detected by the battery remaining charge measuring module 176 reaches a lower reference value, the charging module 179 charges the battery 180 using power supplied from the vehicle battery.

[0135] When the battery 180 is charged and reaches an upper reference value, the charging module 179 can stop charging to prevent the battery 180 from being overcharged.

[0136] At this time, the control of the charging module 179 can be performed by the PCB control unit 174.

[0137] The PCB control unit 174 can transmit information on the state of the battery 180 and whether it is being charged via the communication unit 173 to the terminal 30 .

[0138] In particular, the PCB control unit 174 can estimate the time remaining until the vehicle battery is completely discharged based on the above-mentioned vehicle battery state detection result, and transmit the estimate to the terminal 30 via the communication unit 173.

[0139] For example, if the condition of the vehicle battery is somewhat bad, the time remaining until discharge is estimated to be X hours, if the condition is bad, the time remaining until discharge is estimated to be Y hours less than X, and if the condition is very bad, the time remaining until discharge is Z hours less than Y. The estimated results are provided to the terminal 3 so that the driver (user) can check the time remaining until the vehicle battery is completely discharged and take necessary measures.

[0140] The necessary measures at this time may be to charge the battery by starting the vehicle, or to replace the battery.

[0141] The fully discharged expression above indicates a battery condition in which the vehicle battery cannot be used to start the vehicle.

[0142] In this manner, the battery remaining capacity measuring module 176 and the charging module 179 can be used to check the state of the vehicle battery and take measures to prevent the performance of the vehicle battery from deteriorating, and charging control of the battery 180 can be performed to prevent the battery 180 from being damaged or a fire from occurring due to overcharging.

[0143] The control PCB 170 includes a temperature sensor 177, which can directly detect the temperature of the battery 180.

[0144] When a vehicle is parked outdoors in summer, the temperature inside the vehicle may rise rapidly and high temperatures may increase the risk of Battery 180 fire.

[0145] To prevent this, a temperature sensor 177 is used to detect the temperature of the battery 180, and the detected temperature is checked by the PCB control unit 174. If the temperature is above a reference temperature, the heat dissipation fan 178 is operated to lower the temperature of the battery 180.

[0146] In addition, when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 177 is equal to or higher than the reference temperature, the PCB control unit 174 transmits currently detected temperature information to the terminal 30 via the communication unit 173, thereby enabling the driver to check the current temperature and take measures such as moving and parking the vehicle or opening the door or window to lower the interior temperature of the vehicle.

[0147] In this manner, the present invention can perform the functions of maintaining the performance and safety of the vehicle's battery as well as its own battery 180.

[0148] A vehicle service system to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to Figures 11 to 15. In the following, the description of the above-mentioned items will be omitted or simplified.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 11, a vehicle service system to which the present invention is applied may include a vehicle service device 1000, a local area network 2000, a first terminal 3000, a first service device 4000, a second service device 5000, a second terminal 6000, and a mobile communication network 7000. The first terminal 3000 may perform the same function as the terminal 30 of FIG. 1. The first terminal 3000 may be a terminal of a vehicle owner equipped with a vehicle control device. The second terminal 6000 may be a terminal owned by an entity that performs a vehicle service requested by the owner of the first terminal 3000. The first terminal 3000 and the first service device 4000, and the second service device 5000 and the second terminal 6000 may communicate with each other via the mobile communication network 7000. The first service device 4000 and the second service device 5000 may communicate with each other via an Internet network (not shown).

[0150] Referring to FIG. 12 , a first terminal 3000 may include a virtual key 3100 , a service user interface (UI) 3200 , and a communication unit 3300 .

[0151] The virtual key 3100 can provide an interface for controlling the vehicle service device 1000. The virtual key 3100 can be an application executed on the processor of the first terminal 3000. The virtual key 3100 can receive user commands related to vehicle locking and unlocking (hereinafter referred to as "user's vehicle control commands") via the screen of the first terminal 3000. For example, the virtual key 3100 can provide a vehicle door lock / unlock and trunk unlock button.

[0152] The virtual key 3100 can be linked with the vehicle service apparatus 1000 through a local area network 2000. Here, the local area network 2000 may be the same as the communication network 20 in FIG. 1. When the virtual key 3100 connects to the vehicle service apparatus 1000 through the local area network 2000, a security connection method may be used. At this time, the virtual key 3100 can be authenticated by the vehicle service apparatus 1000 by providing at least one of a security key, a security code, and an identifier (ID) of the virtual key 3100 to the vehicle service apparatus 1000. When the authentication procedure is successfully completed, the vehicle service apparatus 1000 and the virtual key 3100 can be connected (e.g., paired in the Bluetooth standard).

[0153] When the virtual key 3100 receives the vehicle control command of the user, it can transmit the vehicle control command of the user to the vehicle service device 1000 via the communication unit 3300. At this time, the vehicle service device 1000 that receives the vehicle control command of the user can perform a vehicle control operation (lock / unlock vehicle doors, unlock trunk, etc.) according to the vehicle control command of the user. The vehicle service device 1000 may be the same as the vehicle service device 10 of FIG. 1. The PCB control unit 174 (see FIG. 5) in the vehicle service device 1000 can receive the vehicle control command of the user from the first terminal 3000 via the communication unit 173 (see FIG. 5). The PCB control unit 174 can read the received vehicle control command of the user. Then, the PCB control unit 174 can supply power to a test terminal 443 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the read vehicle control command of the user. As a result, the smart key PCB 440 (see FIG. 5) can recognize that the tact switch 442 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the vehicle control command of the user has been operated.

[0154] The smart key PCB 440 (see FIG. 5) can then send a control command corresponding to the tactile switch 442 (see FIG. 5) to a main controller (not shown) in the vehicle. At this time, the main controller in the vehicle can perform a vehicle control operation corresponding to the control command via an electric signal.

[0155] A service user interface (UI) 3200 may provide a user with a UI for vehicle services. The service UI 3200 may be an application executed on a processor of the first terminal 3000. The service UI 3200 may provide a user interface for applying for and using vehicle services. A service application may be executed on the first terminal 3000. At this time, the service UI 3200 may be provided via a screen of the first terminal 3000. A user may make a service request through the service UI 3200. At this time, information for searching for a service provider may be provided to the first service device 4000. For example, when a user requests vehicle maintenance, information for searching for a service provider may include a vehicle model, a year, a type of oil, etc. When a user requests a driving service, information for searching for a service provider may include a starting location, an arriving location, a cost, etc. And, when a service is requested, the service UI 3200 may provide information for identifying a vehicle service desired by the user to the first service device 4000.

[0156] The service UI 3200 may receive service provider information from the first service device 4000. The service provider information may include information on at least one service provider. In this case, the service UI 3200 may provide a UI that allows a user to select a service provider. When a user selects a service provider via the service UI 3200, the service UI 3200 may provide the selected service provider information to the first service device 4000.

[0157] The communication unit 3300 can communicate with the vehicle service device 1000 via the local area network 2000. At this time, a security connection method can be used. The communication unit 3300 can connect to the vehicle control device 1000 using at least one of a security key, a security code, and a virtual key identifier (ID). The communication unit 3300 can communicate with the first service device 4000 via the mobile communication network 7000.

[0158] The first service device 4000 may include a first service providing unit 4100, a virtual key managing unit 4200, and a communication unit 4300.

[0159] The first service providing unit 4100 may receive a service request from the first terminal 3000. In this case, the first service providing unit 4100 may identify a vehicle service desired by the user. The first service providing unit 4100 may request service provider information from the second service device 5000 related to the identified vehicle service. Here, the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by a person or company that provides a vehicle service desired by the user. In addition, the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by an operator of a vehicle service information providing platform in which the person or company that provides the vehicle service is a member. When the service provider information is requested, the first service providing unit 4100 may provide information for searching for a service provider received from the first terminal 3000 to the second service device 5000.

[0160] The first service providing unit 4100 may request service provision information from the second service device 5000. When requesting the service provider information, the first service providing unit 4100 may provide the second service device 5000 with service provider search criteria.

[0161] The service provider search criteria may be the same as or include a part of the information for searching for a service provider.

[0162] The first service providing unit 4100 can receive the service provider information provided by the second service device 5000 .

[0163] In addition, the first service providing unit 4100 can provide the service provider information received from the second service device 5000 to the first terminal 3000.

[0164] The virtual key management unit 4200 can provide a virtual key to a terminal 6000 (hereinafter referred to as a "second terminal") owned by a service provider selected by the user. At this time, the virtual key management unit 4200 can provide security information (e.g., a security key, a security code, and a virtual key identifier, where the virtual key identifier is a virtual key identifier of the first terminal) required when the second terminal 6000 connects to the vehicle service device 1000 to the second terminal 6000. The virtual key management unit 4200 can provide an application for generating a virtual key in the terminal to the terminal. And, it can manage security information (an identifier for each virtual key application, a security code, a security key, etc.) used for the virtual key to connect to the vehicle service device.

[0165] The virtual key management unit 4200 can collect the virtual key when a service end report is received from the second terminal 6000.

[0166] At this time, the virtual key management unit 4200 can transmit a virtual key deletion command to the second terminal 6000. The virtual key installed in the second terminal 6000 that has received the virtual key deletion command can delete security information required when connecting to the vehicle service device 1000 received from the first service device 4000. Differently, in response to the second terminal 6000 automatically or manually recognizing that the vehicle service provider has ended the service, the virtual key on the second terminal 6000 can automatically delete security information required when connecting to the vehicle service device 1000. Here, the second terminal 6000 automatically recognizes that the vehicle service has ended when it recognizes via GPS that the vehicle has arrived at the driving service destination, when it receives a notification that the service has been completed from an external source (e.g., the first service device), or when it submits a service completion report.

[0167] The communication unit 4300 can communicate with the first terminal 3000 via a mobile communication network. The communication unit 4300 can communicate with the second service device 5000 via the Internet network.

[0168] The second service device 5000 may be a server operated by a person or company that provides a vehicle service desired by a user. Alternatively, the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by an operator of a vehicle service providing platform in which the person or company that provides the vehicle service is a member. The first service device 4000 and the second service device 5000 may be operated by the same operator. The second service device 5000 may be a Kakao driving service server or an 8282 driving service server. The second service device 5000 may be any one of a plurality of servers operated by vehicle services or service providers. That is, there is at least one second service device 5000, and the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by a provider that has a business agreement with the operator of the first service device 4000.

[0169] The second service device 5000 may include a second service providing unit 5100 and a communication unit 5200 .

[0170] The second service providing unit 5100 may receive a service provider information request from the first service device 4000. The second service providing unit 5100 may search for a service provider according to a service provider search criterion included in the service provider information request. To this end, the second service device 5000 may operate a service provider database (not shown).

[0171] Here, the "service provider" may be an individual or a company. In addition, when searching for a service provider, the service provider search criteria presented by the user and received from the first service device 4000 can be used. Alternatively, when searching for a service provider, search conditions other than the service provider search criteria (e.g., the geographical distance between the user and the service provider) can be used.

[0172] The second service providing unit 5100 may transmit the searched service provider information to the first service device 4000 .

[0173] The communication unit 5200 can communicate with the first service device 4000 via the Internet network.

[0174] The second terminal 6000 may be a terminal owned by a service provider. The second terminal 6000 may be a terminal that supports mobile communication and supports the installation of applications. For example, the second terminal 6000 may be a smartphone or a PDA.

[0175] The second terminal 6000 may include a virtual key 6100, a service UI 6200, and a communication unit 6300. The virtual key 6100 and the service UI 6200 described below are already installed in the second terminal, and may be set in the step of providing vehicle services only for matters requested in the step of providing vehicle services using the virtual key. For example, the virtual key 6100 and the service UI 6200 described below are already installed in the second terminal, and may be set in the step of providing vehicle services only for information for a secure connection to a vehicle service device mounted in a vehicle that has requested a vehicle service.

[0176] The virtual key 6100 can provide an interface for controlling the vehicle service device 1000. The virtual key 6100 can be an application executed on the processor of the second terminal 6000. The virtual key 6100 can receive user commands related to vehicle locking and unlocking (hereinafter referred to as "user's vehicle control commands") via the screen of the second terminal 6000. For example, the virtual key 6100 can provide vehicle door lock / unlock and trunk unlock buttons.

[0177] The virtual key 6100 may be linked with the vehicle service apparatus 1000 through a local area network 2000. Here, the local area network 2000 may be the same as the communication network 20 of FIG. 1. When the virtual key 6100 connects to the vehicle service apparatus 1000 through the local area network 2000, a security connection method may be used. At this time, the virtual key 6100 may be authenticated by the vehicle service apparatus 1000 by providing at least one of a security key, a security code, and an identifier (ID) of the virtual key 3100 to the vehicle service apparatus 1000. When the authentication procedure is successfully completed, the vehicle service apparatus 1000 and the virtual key may be connected (for example, paired by Bluetooth standard). Security information such as a security key, a security code, and an identifier (ID) of the virtual key 3100 used when the second terminal 6000 connects to the vehicle service apparatus 1000 may be received from the first service apparatus 4000.

[0178] When the virtual key 6100 receives the vehicle control command of the user, it can transmit the vehicle control command of the user to the vehicle service device 1000 via the communication unit 6300. At this time, the vehicle service device 1000 that receives the vehicle control command of the user can perform a vehicle control operation (lock / unlock vehicle doors, unlock trunk, etc.) according to the vehicle control command of the user. The vehicle service device 1000 may be the same as the vehicle service device 10 of FIG. 1. The PCB control unit 174 (see FIG. 5) in the vehicle service device 1000 can receive the vehicle control command of the user from the second terminal 6000 via the communication unit 173 (see FIG. 5). The PCB control unit 174 can read the received vehicle control command of the user. In addition, the PCB control unit 174 can supply power to the test terminal 443 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the read vehicle control command of the user. As a result, the smart key PCB 440 (see FIG. 5) can recognize that the tact switch 442 (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the vehicle control command of the user has been operated.

[0179] Then, the smart key PCB 440 (see FIG. 5) can send a control command corresponding to the tact switch 442 (see FIG. 5) to a main controller (not shown) in the vehicle. At this time, the main controller in the vehicle can perform a vehicle control operation corresponding to the control command through an electric signal. When the virtual key 6100 receives a virtual key deletion command from the first service device 4000, the virtual key 6100 can delete security information (a security code, a security key, and a virtual key application identifier of the first terminal user used in an authentication procedure to communicate with the vehicle control device 1000 in the vehicle owned by the user who requested the vehicle service) via a local area network) received from the first service device 4000 and used to connect to the vehicle control device 1000 in the vehicle owned by the user who requested the vehicle service. In response to the second terminal 6000 automatically or manually recognizing that the vehicle service provider has ended the vehicle service, the virtual key 6100 can automatically delete security information required when the virtual key on the second terminal 6000 connects to the vehicle control device 1000. Here, the second terminal 6000 automatically determines that the vehicle service has ended when it recognizes via GPS that the vehicle has arrived at the designated driving destination, when it receives a notification from an external source (e.g., the first service device) that the service has been completed, or when it provides a service completion report.

[0180] The service user interface (UI) 6200 may provide a UI for vehicle services to the second terminal user. The service UI 6200 may be an application running on the processor of the second terminal 6000.

[0181] The service UI 6200 can provide an interface that enables the user of the second terminal 6000 to perform a procedure for receiving a virtual key from the first service device 4000 (in other words, a procedure for receiving security information for connecting to a vehicle service device) and a procedure for submitting a service completion report. The second terminal 6000 can report to the first service device 4000 that the vehicle service requested by the user of the first terminal 3000 has been completed. At this time, the first service providing unit 4100 can settle the payment for the vehicle service.

[0182] The communication unit 6300 can communicate with the vehicle service device 1000 via the local area network 2000. At this time, a security connection method can be used. The communication unit 6300 can connect to the vehicle control device 1000 using at least one of a security key, a security code, and a virtual key identifier (ID). The communication unit 3300 can communicate with the first service device 4000 via the mobile communication network 7000.

[0183] A vehicle service providing method in a vehicle service system to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The following description will make the configuration of the above-mentioned system clearer.

[0184] First, a vehicle service application is executed on the first terminal 3000, and a service UI 3200 for vehicle services may be provided to a user (S151).

[0185] At this time, the user of the first terminal 3000 may make a vehicle service request via the service UI 3200 (S152). At this time, the first terminal 3000 may provide information for searching for a service provider to the first service device 4000. For example, when a user requests vehicle maintenance, the information for searching for a service provider may include the vehicle model, model year, oil type, etc. When a user requests a designated driving service, the information for searching for a service provider may include a departure location, an arrival location, a cost, etc. And, when a service request is made, the service UI 3200 may provide information for identifying a vehicle service desired by the user to the first service device 4000.

[0186] When receiving a service request from the first terminal 3000, the first service providing unit 4100 may identify a vehicle service desired by the user. Then, the first service providing unit 4100 may request service provider information from the second service device 5000 related to the identified vehicle service (S153). Here, the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by a person or company that provides a vehicle service desired by the user. In addition, the second service device 5000 may be a server operated by an operator of a vehicle service information providing platform in which the person or company that provides the vehicle service is a member. When requesting the service provider information, the first service providing unit 4100 may provide information for searching for a service provider received from the first terminal 3000 to the second service device 5000.

[0187] When receiving the service provider information request from the first service device 4000, the second service providing unit 5100 may search for a service provider according to the service provider search criteria included in the service provider information request (S154). For this purpose, the second service device 5000 may operate a service provider database (not shown). Here, the "service provider" may be an individual or a company. In addition, when searching for a service provider, the service provider search criteria presented by the user and received from the first service device 4000 may be used. Alternatively, when searching for a service provider, search conditions other than the service provider search criteria (e.g., the geographical distance between the user and the service provider) may be used.

[0188] The second service providing unit 5100 may transmit the searched service provider information to the first service device 4000 (S155). The searched service provider information may include at least one person or company providing the vehicle service requested by the user of the first terminal 3000. The service provider information may also include service conditions (cost, location area, etc.) of each person or company providing the vehicle service requested by the user.

[0189] The first service providing unit 4100 can provide the service provider information received from the second service device 5000 to the first terminal 3000 (S156).

[0190] At this time, the user of the first terminal 3000 can select one service provider from the service provider information received via the service UI 3200 (S157).

[0191] The first terminal 3000 may transmit information about the selected service provider to the first service device 4000 (S158).

[0192] At this time, the virtual key management unit 4200 can provide a virtual key to one terminal 6000 (hereinafter referred to as the "second terminal") owned by the service provider selected by the user (S159). At this time, the virtual key management unit 4200 can provide the second terminal 6000 with security information (e.g., a security key, a security code, a virtual key identifier, etc., where the virtual key identifier is the virtual key identifier of the first terminal) required when the second terminal 6000 connects to the vehicle service device 1000.

[0193] The user of the second terminal 6000 can then connect to the vehicle service device 1000 using the security information received from the virtual key management unit 4200 to control the vehicle and provide the vehicle service requested by the user (S160).

[0194] Furthermore, when the vehicle service requested by the user is completed, the service UI 6200 may report the completion of the vehicle service to the first service providing unit 4100. At this time, the service UI 6200 may provide a service completion report to the first service providing unit 4100 according to a preset format (S161).

[0195] The virtual key management unit 4200 may collect the virtual key when receiving a service end report from the second terminal 6000 (S162). At this time, the virtual key management unit 4200 may transmit a virtual key deletion command to the second terminal 6000. The virtual key installed in the second terminal 6000 that has received the virtual key deletion command may delete security information required when connecting to the vehicle service device 1000 received from the first service device 4000. In contrast, in response to the second terminal 6000 automatically or manually recognizing that the vehicle service provider has ended the service, the virtual key on the second terminal 6000 may automatically delete security information required when connecting to the vehicle service device 1000. Here, the second terminal 6000 automatically knows that the vehicle service has ended when it recognizes via GPS that the vehicle has arrived at the driving service destination, when it receives a notification that the service has been completed from an outside (e.g., the first service device), or when it submits a service end report.

[0196] In the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the following claims and equivalents to the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0197] 1 Vehicle Control System 10, 1000 Vehicle control device 20, 2000 Communication Network 30 Terminals 100 cases 171 Control PCB board 172 Connection 173 Communications Department 174 PCB Control Section 175 Power supply section 176 Battery Gauge Module 177 Temperature Sensor 178 Heat dissipation fan 179 Charging Module 180 Battery 200 lids 300 Lockers 400 Support stand 3000 Terminal 1 4000 First Service Unit 5000 Second service device 6000 Terminal 2 7000 Network

Claims

1. Including a case, a lid, a locker and a support base, The case includes a case body, a locker groove, a cover coupling part, a support mounting part, a PCB fixing part, a battery mounting part, a control PCB, a smart key PCB, and a battery; The case body accommodates a control PCB and a battery in an accommodation space formed therein. The case body has an open surface on which a support stand is placed, and a rocker groove in which a rocker is fitted is formed on the other surface. The control PCB includes: a charging module that charges a vehicle battery using power from the battery; a battery remaining capacity measurement module that detects a charging state of the battery; a PCB control unit that controls the charging module using a detection result of the battery remaining capacity measurement module and estimates a state of the vehicle battery; and a communication unit that transmits the estimation result of the PCB control unit to a driver's terminal, The PCB control unit includes: A vehicle service device, comprising: a battery charge amount detecting unit for detecting a state of a vehicle battery based on a charge amount of the battery charged during a reference time period;

2. The control PCB includes: a temperature sensor for detecting a temperature of the battery; 2. The vehicle service device according to claim 1, wherein when the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is equal to or higher than a reference temperature, a heat dissipation fan is operated and temperature information of the battery is transmitted to the terminal via the communication unit.

3. The PCB control unit includes: Based on the percentage of normal battery charging within a set time, 2. The vehicle service device according to claim 1, wherein the charging rate of the battery is divided to estimate the state of the vehicle battery as "normal", "slightly poor", "poor" or "very poor".

4. The control PCB includes:

2. The vehicle service device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit for displaying a result of the vehicle battery state estimation by the PCB control unit.

5. The control PCB includes:

2. The vehicle service device according to claim 1, wherein the battery is charged by the charging module in accordance with the charge level of the battery confirmed by the battery remaining capacity measuring module.

6. When the remaining battery charge detected by the battery remaining charge measuring module reaches a lower limit reference value, the charging module charges the battery using a power source supplied from a vehicle battery; 6. The vehicle service device according to claim 5, wherein when the state of charge of the battery reaches an upper reference value, the charging module stops charging to prevent the battery from being overcharged.

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