Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing System, Information Processing Method, and Program

Abstract

To improve user convenience when customizing setting items of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A center server 18, functioning as an information processing device, comprises an acquisition unit configured to acquire setting information of each of multiple vehicles 12 including a host vehicle 12A, a processing unit configured to obtain statistical information from the setting information of the multiple vehicles 12, a selection unit configured to select peculiar setting items from among setting items available for the host vehicle 12A on the basis of a comparison between the setting information of the host vehicle 12A and the statistical information, and a notification unit for notifying a terminal 14 of a user of the host vehicle 12A of the peculiar setting items.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for performing customization settings of a vehicle using a user's mobile terminal. Specifically, in the mobile phone, vehicle customization information (user information) reflecting a unique in-vehicle environment desired by the user who is the owner thereof is registered in advance. Then, when the user uses the vehicle, while holding the mobile phone in hand or the like, when entering the out-of-vehicle smart communication area while wearing a smart key compatible with the vehicle, the vehicle customization information acquired by the smart key through body communication with the mobile phone is transmitted to the vehicle side through smart communication.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, if information such as which setting items can be customized and how it is preferable to perform customization is lacking on the user side, there are the following problems. That is, before performing customization, the user needs to look through the user manual or check which setting items exist in the own vehicle, etc., and there is room for improvement in terms of user convenience.

[0005] In consideration of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to obtain an information processing apparatus, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program that improve user convenience when performing customization on vehicle setting items.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] An information processing apparatus according to a first aspect includes an acquisition unit that acquires setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle, a processing unit that obtains statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and a selection unit that selects a specific setting item among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information, and a notification unit that notifies the specific setting item to a terminal possessed by a user of the predetermined vehicle.

[0007] The first aspect is an information processing apparatus, wherein the acquisition unit acquires setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle. Here, the setting information is information on the setting contents related to the setting items in the vehicle and the in-vehicle devices of the vehicle. Next, the processing unit obtains statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles. Subsequently, the selection unit selects a specific setting item among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information. Then, the notification unit notifies the specific setting item to a terminal possessed by a user of the predetermined vehicle. By notifying the specific setting item to the terminal, the terminal can, for example, cause the display unit to highlight the specific setting item. Thereby, the convenience of the user is improved when customizing the setting items of the vehicle.

[0008] An information processing apparatus according to a second aspect is the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein, for a predetermined setting item, when the most common setting content among the plurality of vehicles is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the selection unit selects the predetermined setting item as the specific setting item.

[0009] In the information processing apparatus according to the second aspect, for a predetermined setting item, when the setting content most frequently set in a plurality of vehicles is different from the setting content of a predetermined vehicle, the setting item to be notified is selected. That is, for a predetermined setting item, when the setting content of the predetermined vehicle is different from the setting content of the largest number of vehicles, it is conceivable that the user of the predetermined vehicle is not aware of the setting content that a majority of users determine to be comfortable, or does not know that the setting content can be changed for the setting item and has not changed from the initial setting. Therefore, by notifying the terminal of the setting item selected by a majority of users, the user of the predetermined vehicle can be made aware that the setting can be changed for that setting item.

[0010] The information processing apparatus according to the third aspect is the information processing apparatus according to the first aspect, and for a predetermined setting item, when the second most frequently set content in the plurality of vehicles is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the selection unit selects the predetermined setting item as the specific setting item.

[0011] In the information processing apparatus according to the third aspect, for a predetermined setting item, when the second most frequently set content in a plurality of vehicles is different from the setting content of a predetermined vehicle, the setting item to be highlighted is selected. For example, for a setting item for which the setting content is not changed from the initial setting in most vehicles, the initial setting becomes the most frequently set content. In this case, for that setting item, it is considered that the second most frequently set content is the setting content intentionally changed by a majority of users.

[0012] That is, for a predetermined setting item, when the second most frequently set content in a plurality of vehicles is different from the setting content of a predetermined vehicle, it is possible that the user of the predetermined vehicle is not aware that the setting can be changed, or is unable to determine which setting content is appropriate for the change. Therefore, the setting item different from the second most frequently set content is selected as the setting item to be notified. Thereby, by notifying the terminal of the setting item changed by a majority of users, the user of the predetermined vehicle can be made aware that the setting can be changed for that setting item.

[0013] The information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect is the information processing apparatus according to the second aspect or the third aspect, wherein the plurality of vehicles are vehicles of the same vehicle type as the predetermined vehicle.

[0014] In the information processing apparatus of the fourth aspect, since the plurality of vehicles are limited to vehicles of the same vehicle type as the predetermined vehicle, it is possible to know the set items that many users have changed in the same situation as the own vehicle. That is, for the user of the predetermined vehicle, it becomes possible to obtain information on the set contents based on more reliable information.

[0015] The fifth aspect is an information processing system, which includes the information processing apparatus according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the terminal capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus, and the vehicle capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus.

[0016] According to the information processing system of the fifth aspect, the convenience of the user is improved when customizing the set items of the vehicle.

[0017] The information processing system according to the sixth aspect is the information processing system according to the fifth aspect, wherein when the terminal receives a change of the special set item from the user and communication with the predetermined vehicle is established, the terminal notifies the predetermined vehicle of the change of the special set item, and the predetermined vehicle changes the set item based on the received notification.

[0018] According to the information processing system of the sixth aspect, even when the vehicle side cannot receive a change of the set item from an external server or the like, it is possible to receive a change of the set item through the terminal. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the trouble of the user bringing the vehicle to the dealership for setting change work.

[0019] The seventh aspect is an information processing method, which acquires the setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle, obtains statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information, selects a specific setting item from among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle, and a computer executes a process of notifying the specific setting item to a terminal possessed by a user of the predetermined vehicle.

[0020] The eighth aspect is a program, which acquires the setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle, obtains statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles, and based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information, selects a specific setting item from among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle, and causes a computer to execute a process of notifying the specific setting item to a terminal possessed by a user of the predetermined vehicle.

Advantages of the Invention

[0021] The present invention can improve the convenience of users when customizing the setting items of a vehicle.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022]

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 12

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] The information processing system of the present invention collects the setting contents of each setting item of in-vehicle devices as setting information from a plurality of vehicles, and when there are specific setting contents in the host vehicle, notifies the user of the setting items related to the specific setting contents.

[0024] [Embodiment] The information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. (Overview of the System) As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of vehicles 12, a terminal 14, an edge server 16, and a center server 18. Each vehicle 12 is provided with an in-vehicle device 20. The in-vehicle device 20 and the edge server 16 are connected to be communicable with each other. Further, the terminal 14 is connected to be communicable with the in-vehicle device 20 and the edge server 16. Furthermore, the center server 18 is connected to be communicable with at least the terminal 14 and the edge server 16.

[0025] Here, among the plurality of vehicles 12, the vehicle 12 of a predetermined user is set as the host vehicle 12A. The terminal 14 is exemplified by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone possessed by the user of the host vehicle 12A. The center server 18 is a server device installed at the vehicle manufacturer or seller. The edge server 16 is provided as a relay device between the vehicle 12 and the center server 18.

[0026] In addition, in FIG. 1, four vehicles 12 including the host vehicle 12A and four in-vehicle devices 20 are shown, and one terminal 14 is shown, but this is not limitative. The center server 18 is an example of an information processing device. Also, the host vehicle 12A is an example of a predetermined vehicle.

[0027] (Vehicle) As shown in FIG. 2, the in-vehicle device 20 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 20A, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20B, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 20C, an in-vehicle communication I / F (Interface) 20D, and a wireless communication I / F 20E. The CPU 20A, the ROM 20B, the RAM 20C, the in-vehicle communication I / F 20D, and the wireless communication I / F 20E are communicably connected to each other via an internal bus 20G.

[0028] The CPU 20A is a central processing unit that executes various programs and controls each part. That is, the CPU 20A reads a program from the ROM 20B and executes the program using the RAM 20C as a work area.

[0029] The ROM 20B as a memory unit stores various programs and various data. In the ROM 20B of the present embodiment, a processing program is stored. The processing program collects setting information from each ECU (Electronic Control Unit) 22 and / or in-vehicle device 24, and executes processing for applying the setting content acquired from the outside to the ECU 22 and / or in-vehicle device 24. Here, the setting information is information on the setting content related to the setting items in the vehicle 12 and the in-vehicle device 24. The setting items can be set and changed by the user, that is, they can be customized. The in-vehicle device 20 provides the setting information to the center server 18 via the edge server 16 when a predetermined period has elapsed or when the ignition is turned off.

[0030] The RAM 20C temporarily stores programs or data as a work area.

[0031] The in-vehicle communication I / F 20D is an interface for connecting to each ECU 22. The communication standard based on the CAN protocol is used for the interface. The in-vehicle communication I / F 20D is connected to the external bus 20H.

[0032] The wireless communication I / F 20E is a wireless communication module for communicating with the terminal 14 and the edge server 16. In the wireless communication I / F 20E, for example, communication standards such as 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), etc. are used. Also, the wireless communication I / F 20E is equipped with a module for short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0033] Examples of the ECU 22 include an ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)-ECU, an engine ECU, a body ECU, etc. The in-vehicle device 24 is a device connected to the ECU 22, and examples include a meter display, a head-up display, a center display, a door lock device, a seat device, a dimming device, an ADAS device, an air conditioner device, etc. Although two ECUs 22 and two in-vehicle devices 24 are shown in FIG. 2, the number mounted on the vehicle 12 is not limited to this.

[0034] (Configuration of Terminal and Server) As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal 14, the edge server 16, and the center server 18 are configured to include a CPU 30A, a ROM 30B, a RAM 30C, a storage 30D, and a communication I / F 30E. The CPU 30A, the ROM 30B, the RAM 30C, the storage 30D, and the communication I / F 30E are communicably connected to each other via an internal bus 30G. The functions of the CPU 30A, the ROM 30B, the RAM 30C, and the communication I / F 30E are the same as those of the CPU 20A, the ROM 20B, the RAM 20C, and the wireless communication I / F 20E of the in-vehicle device 20 described above. Note that the communication I / F 30E may perform wired communication.

[0035] The storage 30D as a memory is composed of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive), and stores various programs and various data.

[0036] (Terminal) A touch panel 40 (see FIG. 1) is connected to the internal bus 30G of the terminal 14. As shown in FIG. 4, an application program 100 and setting data 110 are stored in the ROM 30B of the terminal 14. Note that the storage 30D may store the application program 100 and the setting data 110.

[0037] The application program 100 is a program for managing and changing the setting contents of each setting item in the vehicle 12. The setting data 110 is a database that records the setting contents for each setting item in the vehicle 12.

[0038] In the terminal 14 of the present embodiment, the CPU 30A executes the application program 100, thereby executing a setting reception process described later.

[0039] (Center Server) As shown in FIG. 5, the storage 30D of the center server 18 stores a control program 150, collected data 160, and management data 170. Note that the ROM 30B may store the control program 150, the collected data 160, and the management data 170.

[0040] The control program 150 as a program is a program for controlling the center server 18. With the execution of the control program 150, the center server 18 executes each process including the analysis / notification process described later.

[0041] The collected data 160 is a database storing the setting information collected from each vehicle 12. The collected data 160 stores information on the vehicle type of the vehicle 12 and the setting content for each setting item based on the collected setting information. The management data 170 is a database storing the setting content for each setting item in each individual vehicle 12.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 6, in the center server 18 of the present embodiment, the CPU 30A functions as an acquisition unit 200, a processing unit 210, a selection unit 220, and a notification unit 230 by executing the control program 150.

[0043] The acquisition unit 200 has a function of acquiring the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles 12.

[0044] The processing unit 210 has a function of obtaining statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles 12. This statistical information is analysis data such as the frequency, average, median, etc. of each setting content for each setting item.

[0045] The selection unit 220 selects a specific setting item among the setting items that can be customized for the own vehicle 12A based on the comparison between the setting information of the own vehicle 12A and the statistical information. In the present embodiment, for a predetermined setting item, when the most common setting content among the plurality of vehicles 12 is different from the setting content of the own vehicle 12A, the selection unit 220 selects the predetermined setting item as a specific setting item.

[0046] The notification unit 230 has a function of notifying a terminal 14 possessed by a user of the host vehicle 12A of special setting items.

[0047] (Flow of control) The flow of processing executed in the information processing system 10 of the present embodiment will be described using the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 9. First, the analysis / notification processing executed in the center server 18 will be described. The analysis / notification processing is realized by the CPU 30A of the center server 18 functioning as an acquisition unit 200, a processing unit 210, a selection unit 220, and a notification unit 230.

[0048] In step S100 of FIG. 7, the CPU 30A collects setting information from each vehicle 12. In step S101, the CPU 30A statistically processes the setting contents of each vehicle 12. Specifically, the CPU 30A generates statistical information on each setting content for each setting item.

[0049] In step S102, the CPU 30A classifies the statistical information by vehicle type. In step S103, the CPU 30A classifies the statistical information for each individual vehicle 12 within the same vehicle type.

[0050] In step S104, the CPU 30A determines whether there are any outliers between all the vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type and an individual vehicle 12. In the present embodiment, when the setting content in the individual vehicle 12 is different from the most common setting content among all the vehicles 12, the CPU 30A determines that there is an outlier. When the CPU 30A determines that there is an outlier between all the vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type and an individual vehicle 12 (YES in step S104), it proceeds to step S105. On the other hand, when the CPU 30A determines that there is no outlier between all the vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type and an individual vehicle 12 (NO in step S104), it proceeds to step S106.

[0051] In step S105, the CPU 30A selects, as setting items to notify, unique setting items for each individual vehicle 12. This "setting item to notify" becomes a setting item to be highlighted in order to prompt the user to make a setting change on the terminal 14.

[0052] In step S106, the CPU 30A notifies the terminal 14 of information regarding the setting items. Here, examples of the "information regarding the setting items" include information regarding the availability of highlighting assigned to each setting item, or information regarding a list of setting items to be highlighted. That is, the CPU 30A transmits information on the setting items to be highlighted in order to prompt a setting change to the terminal 14. Then, the analysis and notification process ends.

[0053] Next, the setting reception process executed on the terminal 14 will be described. In step S200 of FIG. 8, the CPU 30A receives an input operation on the terminal 14 by the user. As a supplement, on the terminal 14 that has received information regarding the setting items from the center server 18, the setting items to be notified are highlighted (see FIG. 11), and a change operation from the user is received for the customizable setting items including the highlighted setting items.

[0054] In step S201, the CPU 30A determines whether there is an input of a setting item by the user. If the CPU 30A determines that there is an input of a setting item by the user (YES in step S201), it proceeds to step S202. On the other hand, if the CPU 30A determines that there is no input of a setting item by the user (NO in step S201), it ends the setting reception process.

[0055] In step S202, the CPU 30A determines whether communication in the edge server 16 is impossible. The case where communication in the edge server 16 is impossible refers to the case where the edge server 16 cannot communicate with the terminal 14 or the vehicle 12. If the CPU 30A determines that communication in the edge server 16 is impossible (YES in step S202), it proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if the CPU 30A determines that communication in the edge server 16 is possible (NO in step S202), it proceeds to step S204.

[0056] In step S203, the CPU 30A determines whether the terminal 14 has approached the host vehicle 12A. Specifically, whether the terminal 14 has approached the host vehicle 12A can be determined based on conditions such as when the position information of the terminal 14 and the position information of the host vehicle 12A are close, or when short-range wireless communication is established between the terminal 14 and the host vehicle 12A. If the CPU 30A determines that the terminal 14 has approached the host vehicle 12A (YES in step S203), it proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the CPU 30A determines that the terminal 14 has not approached the host vehicle 12A (NO in step S203), it repeats step S203.

[0057] In step S204, the CPU 30A provides the setting content set by the user to the host vehicle 12A. Here, when communication in the edge server 16 is possible, the setting content is transmitted to the host vehicle 12A through the edge server 16 or by instructing the edge server 16. Also, when the terminal 14 cannot communicate with the edge server 16, the setting content is transmitted to the host vehicle 12A by short-range wireless communication from the terminal 14. Then, the CPU 30A ends the setting reception process.

[0058] Next, the setting reflection process executed in the in-vehicle device 20 will be described. In step S300 of FIG. 9, the CPU 20A receives the setting content from the terminal 14 or the edge server 16.

[0059] In step S301, the CPU 20A determines whether there is a change in the setting content. If the CPU 20A determines that there is a change in the setting content (YES in step S301), it proceeds to step S302. On the other hand, if the CPU 20A determines that there is no change in the setting content (NO in step S301), it returns to step S300.

[0060] In step S302, the CPU 20A reflects the setting content in the setting items. Then, it returns to step S300.

[0061] (Example of highlighted display on the terminal) Next, the highlighted display on the terminal 14 that has received the information regarding the setting items will be described.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 10, on the terminal 14, when the application program 100 is executed, the setting screen 42 is displayed on the touch panel 40. For example, at least the major items 70A to 70F for which setting changes are possible are displayed as the initial screen 42A of the setting screen 42.

[0063] When the user selects the major item 70D related to the wireless door lock, as shown in FIG. 11, it switches to the detailed screen 42B. On the detailed screen 42B, the items 72A to 72F, which are the setting items related to the wireless door lock, as well as the content 74 of the function corresponding to each of the items 72A to 72F, the current setting 76, and the setting 78 of the majority are displayed. In the content 74 of the function, text explaining the content of the setting item is displayed. In the current setting 76, the current setting content in the own vehicle 12A is displayed. In the setting 78 of the majority, the setting content of the maximum majority in the vehicle 12 of the same vehicle type as the own vehicle 12A is displayed.

[0064] In each of the items 72A to 72F, for the setting items where the current setting 76 is different from the majority of the settings 78, specifically for items 72B, 72D, and 72E, they are highlighted (refer to the parts surrounded by the dashed lines). Note that the highlighting is not limited to highlighting, and it may also be a change in color, a change in color shade, a change in the size or thickness of the characters, the addition of marks, etc.

[0065] Also, on the detailed screen 42B, a change button 80 is displayed on the right side of each of the items 72A to 72F. When the user selects the change button 80 corresponding to each of the items 72A to 72F displayed on the detailed screen 42B, a change screen 42C for changing the setting content in the corresponding setting item is displayed.

[0066] For example, when the change button 80 for item 72D (signal for operation (buzzer volume adjustment)) is selected on the detailed screen 42B, as shown in FIG. 12, a change screen 42C for the signal for operation (buzzer volume adjustment) is displayed.

[0067] On this change screen 42C, for example, a current setting display section 90 related to the current volume level for the buzzer volume and a setting button 92 for the volume level that becomes the setting content are displayed. Also, a determination button 94 and a cancel button 96 are displayed on the right side of the setting button 92.

[0068] Therefore, when the user operates the setting button 92 on the change screen 42C to select a volume level different from the current setting content and then selects the determination button 94, the change of the setting content is accepted.

[0069] (Summary) As described above, in the information processing system 10 of the present embodiment, setting information is collected from a plurality of vehicles 12 to the center server 18 at a predetermined opportunity, and by statistically processing it, frequency data is obtained for each vehicle 12 of the same vehicle type. Then, the setting content of the own vehicle 12A and the information on the maximum number of setting contents in all vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type as the own vehicle 12A are transmitted to the terminal 14 of the own vehicle 12A and displayed on the touch panel 40.

[0070] Here, when the set content of the host vehicle 12A is different from the set content of the largest number of vehicles of the same vehicle type as the host vehicle 12A, as shown in FIG. 11, the set item is highlighted as a highlight display. As a result, the user can easily recognize the set item for which the setting is different from the set content of the other majority of users.

[0071] Further, when the user selects the change button 80 displayed on the detailed screen 42B on the terminal 14, the change screen 42C is displayed, and by simply operating the setting button 92 or the like here, information related to the set content is transmitted from the edge server 16 or the terminal 14 to the host vehicle 12A, and the set content of the host vehicle 12A is changed.

[0072] That is, the user can easily grasp what the customizable set items are and how the host vehicle 12A of the user is set only by looking at the screen displayed on the touch panel 40 of the terminal 14 without changing the set content while looking at a manual or the like.

[0073] Also, when the set content of the host vehicle 12A is different from the set content of most of the vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type, in order to highlight the set items with different set contents on the touch panel 40, it is possible to immediately grasp the set items different from those of most users of the same vehicle type.

[0074] In the present embodiment, when reflecting the changed set content on the vehicle 12, if communication between the in-vehicle device 20 and the edge server 16 becomes impossible due to a network failure or the like, when the user approaches the host vehicle 12A and communication between the terminal 14 and the in-vehicle device 20 is established, the set content is transmitted from the terminal 14. As a result, it is possible to reduce the trouble of having the user bring the host vehicle 12A to a dealership for setting change work.

[0075] (Others) In this embodiment, when the most common setting content among a plurality of vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type as the host vehicle 12A is different from the setting content of the host vehicle 12A, a process of highlighting that setting item is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the second most common setting content among a plurality of vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type as the host vehicle 12A is different from the setting content of the host vehicle 12A, it is conceivable to highlight that setting item.

[0076] When the most common setting content among all vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type as the host vehicle 12A is the initial setting of the vehicle 12, there is a possibility that many users may leave it as the initial setting without knowing that they can customize that setting item. Therefore, it is also possible to perform a highlighting process when the setting content that is the largest number excluding the initial setting of the vehicle 12 among all vehicles 12, that is, the second most common setting content, is different from the setting content of the host vehicle 12A.

[0077] Also, in the above embodiment, the setting items to be highlighted are selected by comparing with the setting content of all vehicles 12 of the same vehicle type as the host vehicle 12A, but the present invention is not limited to this.

[0078] For example, it is conceivable to highlight the setting items whose settings have been changed from the initial settings in the vehicle 12. For example, when the cue (buzzer volume) for wireless door lock operation has been changed from the initial setting, by highlighting other buzzer volume setting items, it is possible to make it easier for the user to understand that other buzzer volumes can be set and changed.

[0079] In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, an additional button 70G labeled "Buzzer Volume Adjustment" may be displayed on the initial screen 42A of the setting screen 42, and when this is selected, a change screen 42C showing the setting contents for buzzer volume adjustment may be displayed. In this way, by making it possible to display the change screen 42C that gathers related setting items, the user can grasp the related setting items on one screen, making it easier to change the settings.

[0080] Also, as a variation of this embodiment, it is conceivable to reflect the user's customization settings on the shared car. That is, the terminal 14 stores the customization settings of the own vehicle 12A. Therefore, when the user uses the vehicle 12, which is a shared car of the same vehicle type as the own vehicle 12A, by using the car-sharing service, when the user reaches within a predetermined distance range from the vehicle 12, the setting content can be transmitted from the terminal 14 to the vehicle 12. Thereby, the vehicle 12, which is a shared car, can be changed to the same setting content as the own vehicle 12A.

[0081] Note that the selection unit 220 in the above embodiment may determine, using AI, which setting item to highlight based on the statistical information obtained by statistically processing the setting information of the plurality of vehicles 12 and the setting information of the own vehicle 12A.

[0082] In this case, machine learning is performed using, as input values, the statistical information obtained by statistically processing the setting information of the plurality of vehicles 12 and the setting information of the own vehicle 12A, and teacher data with the setting items to be highlighted on the terminal 14 as output values to generate a learned model. Also, by feeding back information on whether the setting content has actually been changed with respect to the setting items output as the setting items to be highlighted in the past and performing re-learning, it is possible to guide the user to change useful setting items.

[0083] Also, in the above embodiment, the display process implemented by the CPU by loading software (program) may be implemented by various processors other than the CPU. Examples of the processor in this case include a PLD (Programmable Logic Device) whose circuit configuration can be changed after manufacturing, such as an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), and a dedicated electric circuit, which is a processor having a circuit configuration designed specifically for implementing specific processing, such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). Further, each process may be implemented by one of these various processors, or may be implemented by a combination of two or more processors of the same type or different types (for example, a combination of a plurality of FPGAs, and a combination of a CPU and an FPGA, etc.). More specifically, the hardware structure of these various processors is an electric circuit combining circuit elements such as semiconductor elements.

[0084] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the configuration is such that various data is stored in the ROM or the storage, but it is not limited thereto. For example, a recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disk), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory may be used as the storage unit. In this case, various programs and data and the like are stored in these recording media.

[0085] As described above, the information processing system 10 according to the embodiment has been described. However, it goes without saying that the present invention can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0086] 10 Information processing system 12 Vehicle 12A Own vehicle 14 Terminal 18 Center server (information processing device) 150 Control program (program) 200 Acquisition unit 210 Processing Unit 220 Selection Unit 230 Notification Unit

Claims

1. An acquisition unit that acquires setting information for each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle; A processing unit that obtains statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles; A selection unit that selects a specific setting item among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information; A notification unit that notifies the terminal possessed by the user of the predetermined vehicle of the specific setting item; comprising: For a predetermined setting item, the most frequent setting content among the plurality of vehicles is defined as the first setting content, and the second most frequent setting content is defined as the second setting content. When the second setting content is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the selection unit selects the second setting content as the specific setting item, excluding the first setting content; The setting information is information on the setting content related to the setting items in the vehicle and in-vehicle devices; The statistical information is analysis data related to each setting content of the setting information, an information processing apparatus.

2. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1, wherein when the most frequent setting content among the plurality of vehicles for a predetermined setting item is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the selection unit selects the predetermined setting item as the specific setting item.

3. The information processing apparatus according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of vehicles are of the same vehicle type as the predetermined vehicle.

4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, The terminal capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus, The vehicle capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus, An information processing system comprising:

5. When the terminal receives a change to the specific setting item from the user and communication with the predetermined vehicle is established, the terminal notifies the predetermined vehicle of the change to the specific setting item, The predetermined vehicle changes the setting item based on the received notification The information processing system according to Claim 4.

6. Acquire the setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle, Obtain statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles, Based on a comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information, select a specific setting item among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle, Notify the terminal possessed by the user of the predetermined vehicle of the specific setting item, For a predetermined setting item, the most frequent setting content among the plurality of vehicles is defined as the first setting content, and the second most frequent setting content is defined as the second setting content. When the second setting content is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the second setting content is selected as the specific setting item excluding the first setting content. The setting information is information on the setting content related to the setting items in the vehicle and in-vehicle devices. The statistical information is analysis data related to each setting content of the setting information. An information processing method for a computer to execute processing.

7. Obtain the setting information of each of a plurality of vehicles including a predetermined vehicle. Obtain statistical information from the setting information of each of the plurality of vehicles. Based on the comparison between the setting information of the predetermined vehicle and the statistical information, select a specific setting item among the setting items available for the predetermined vehicle. Notify the specific setting item to the terminal possessed by the user of the predetermined vehicle. Cause a computer to execute the processing. For a predetermined setting item, the most frequent setting content among the plurality of vehicles is defined as the first setting content, and the second most frequent setting content is defined as the second setting content. When the second setting content is different from the setting content of the predetermined vehicle, the second setting content is selected as the specific setting item excluding the first setting content. The setting information is information on the setting content related to the setting items in the vehicle and in-vehicle devices. The statistical information is analysis data related to each setting content of the setting information. Program

Images