Personal car-sharing system, control method of personal car-sharing system, program, and recording medium

Abstract

To make it possible to smoothly match persons who lends and borrows an individual vehicle, to carry out the rent without meeting each other, to carry out aftercare such as oil supply, car wash, room clearing and so on upon delivery and / or return of a vehicle, and to provide prevention measures for possible trouble, and to explore a purchaser of a new or used car at an energy stand such as a gas stand or explore a supplier of a used car.SOLUTION: The present invention is directed to an individual car sharing system in which a vehicle owned by a lender and registered at a site of a central management server is used by a borrower who have registered at the site for a predetermined time with the consent of the lender and then the borrower pays the lender for the use fee. The vehicle can be rented at an energy stand. When an icon for new car information or an icon for used car information is pressed, detailed information, and information of reservation for test drive and purchase reservation can be obtained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a peer-to-peer car-sharing system, a control method, a program, and a recording medium for a peer-to-peer car-sharing system, in which, for a vehicle owned by one individual registered on a site, another individual registered on the site concludes a joint use contract for the vehicle, and after using it for a certain period of time under the agreement of both parties, the other individual pays a usage fee to the one individual to complete the commercial transaction.

Background Art

[0002] The environment surrounding the current automotive society is changing rapidly. In particular, the operation of so-called gas stations has been in a severe situation. Conventionally, selling gasoline has been the mainstay of the business. However, in addition to the large fluctuations in gasoline prices due to the unstable Middle East situation, the dramatic improvement in vehicle fuel efficiency, the emergence of hybrid cars and electric vehicles, and the demand for business rationalization of gas stations accompanying the merger of oil wholesalers, etc., various aspects require management efforts regarding the operation of gas stations. Therefore, various devices and efforts have been made. Finally, today's gas stations not only carry out service provision in addition to selling engine lubricants, tires, and further inspection, maintenance, and car supplies other than gasoline, but also comprehensively handle all sales of car-related products such as used car sales and new car leases. The inventor has come to the idea that it is essential.

[0003] In order to surely conduct these product sales, it is necessary to accurately grasp the customer's requirements, collect information such as where to receive inspections, how often and how to replace consumables and spare parts other than inspections, and when to perform the next replacement, etc., and accurately provide information about the car to the customer to improve sales.

[0004] In particular, the sale of used cars not only involves high prices for the products, but also easily leads to subsequent sales such as maintenance and spare parts provision, and can be said to be the most effective means for improving the performance of gas stations. However, generally speaking, the act of selling used cars or acting as an intermediary for sales at gas stations is not well-known. Therefore, it is extremely important to inform customers of such products to be handled and, furthermore, the current inventory status as needed.

[0005] On the other hand, for the purpose of further activating the vehicle service industry, technical concepts using various methods have been disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Non-Patent Documents

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Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0008] First, in Patent Document 1, in an information management system for obtaining inspection information regarding vehicle maintenance, a technical idea is disclosed that determines whether vehicle identification information based on the vehicle number of a vehicle is stored, and if not, enables receiving the inspection information of the vehicle. However, regarding the response to the entire system for managing vehicle maintenance information for all customers who receive vehicle maintenance services from a large number of stores, no specific disclosure has been made.

[0009] Next, in Patent Document 2, in an information management system for transmitting service information regarding vehicle maintenance to customers, a technical idea of automatically transmitting service information regarding the vehicle maintenance from a maintenance facility to the customer is disclosed. However, regarding transmitting, for example, trading information such as used car information, no specific disclosure has been made.

[0010] Also, what is considered to contribute most to the stability of the operation of a gas station is ultimately vehicle sales. In this regard, Patent Document 3 only provides a technology that enables strengthening the cooperation with a used car sales company and a new car sales enterprise.

[0011] The above has explained various conventional circumstances. Furthermore, for example, when a certain specific gas station is an independently operated gas station by an individual, without cooperation with other gas stations, for example, to independently develop and operate a sales management system for managing the overall business of the gas station, a large amount of cost is required. Not only that, for example, even if various information related to the gas station is stored and accumulated in a database, for example, the amount of information collected alone is limited.

[0012] In addition, although Non-Patent Document 1 described above mentions that individuals engage in carsharing, a person who wants to rent out a vehicle for a fee using only a smartphone line has to search for someone who wants to borrow the vehicle. With just a smartphone line, detailed information about the people renting or borrowing the vehicle (such as accident history, proficiency level, etc.) and vehicle information (such as accident history, degree of damage, etc.) cannot be fully grasped, and the image that the person renting out the vehicle has of their counterpart and the image that the person borrowing the vehicle has of their counterpart do not necessarily match.

[0013] Moreover, there is no description regarding the handling of vehicle scratches, dents, etc. that occur during use or are discovered after return. In cases where the parties have to resolve it themselves, there are nuisances such as the situation developing into litigation.

[0014] Furthermore, if there are other vehicles parked at the location where the vehicle is to be met outside the parking space at home, it is troublesome as the parking location has to be searched for and communicated. Also, there are cases where the parties do not want to see each other's faces or do not want their homes to be known.

[0015] By the way, it is considered that what most contributes to the stability of the operation of a gas station is ultimately vehicle sales. Therefore, rather than strengthening cooperation with used car dealerships and new car sales companies, a system is desired that enables the gas station's business entity itself to sell used or new cars, in addition to carsharing, to individual customers by mediating individual-to-individual carsharing at the gas station.

[0016] Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to enable smooth matching between a person who wants to lend their personal vehicle and a person who wants to borrow it, allowing the vehicle to be used without the need for a meeting, and to provide one-stop aftercare such as refueling, car washing, and interior cleaning at the time of vehicle rental and / or return, as well as preventive measures in case of problems. As a secondary object, it is to systematically secure the development of new and used car buyers or used car suppliers at energy stands including gas stations. The present invention provides a peer-to-peer car sharing system, a control method, a program, and a recording medium for a peer-to-peer car sharing system that achieve these objectives respectively.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0017] To solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is a first server that provides an application for assisting a lender registered by a first terminal device at a central management server site and a borrower registered by a second terminal device at the site to conclude a co-use contract for a vehicle owned by the lender, a means for confirming the payment of consideration for use for a certain period under the agreement of both parties regarding the usage conditions concluded by the application, and a means for exchanging confirmation information when the vehicle is rented or leased at an energy stand.

[0018] Here, in this embodiment, in view of the case where a gas station may change its business form to a charging stand for electric vehicles or a hydrogen stand for fuel cell vehicles in the future, the gas station is referred to as an "energy stand". Also, in this embodiment, the vehicle is assumed to be jointly owned.

[0019] A second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, a site-side terminal device is provided that causes a notification of the conclusion of the co-use contract by the lender and at the energy stand to be transmitted, together with a password, to a store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device.

[0020] A third aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, after the borrower registers on the site, information on optional insurance on a daily basis is transmitted from the site to the second terminal device.

[0021] Optional insurance for automobiles is essential for both the lender and the borrower, because there are cases where the borrower may not be able to fully compensate for damages caused by an accident.

[0022] A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is provided with a storage vault that is arranged at the energy stand, stores the key of the vehicle owned by the lender, and unlocks and locks by inputting the password transmitted to the first terminal device owned by the lender and the second terminal device owned by the borrower.

[0023] When returning the vehicle key, the lender does not need to wait until arriving at the energy stand, and there is no need to meet face-to-face or be known of their home address.

[0024] A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle owned by the lender is provided with a storage unit that stores the vehicle ID and password received from the site-side terminal device after registration on the site, and a control unit that locks or unlocks the vehicle when receiving a locking command and an unlocking command from the first terminal device and the second terminal device.

[0025] A sixth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the vehicle is unlocked at the time of returning the vehicle and a predetermined time has elapsed, the vehicle is locked.

[0026] A seventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, it is provided with a camera that is arranged at the energy stand and images the vehicle, a checking means that checks the appearance of the vehicle from the image captured by the camera, and a comparing means that compares with the image before lending at the time of return.

[0027] When renting a vehicle, there may originally be scratches or dents. If it can be verified with image data, no trouble will occur and the insurance company's processing will also proceed smoothly.

[0028] An eighth aspect of the present invention is characterized by including a transmitting means disposed on the energy stand for transmitting an electromagnetic wave beam to the vehicle, a scanning means for scanning the beam, a receiving means for receiving a reflected wave of the electromagnetic wave beam reflected by the vehicle, a checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the reflected wave, and a comparing means for comparing with an image before lending when returning.

[0029] Here, a laser is an electromagnetic wave with a single wavelength and a uniform phase. The detection of scratches and dents on a vehicle is possible using either an electromagnetic wave with a single wavelength and a uniform phase or an electromagnetic wave with a non-uniform phase.

[0030] A ninth aspect of the present invention is characterized by including, in the first aspect of the present invention, a camera disposed on the energy stand for imaging the vehicle, and a history recording means for recording the visit history from the image captured by the camera.

[0031] A tenth aspect of the present invention is characterized by including, in the first aspect of the present invention, the second terminal device having a position confirmation means, receiving, after obtaining permission from the borrower, position information by the position confirmation means at the terminal device, and transmitting the obtained position information to the first terminal device from a store-side terminal device or the central management server disposed on the energy stand.

[0032] An eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized by including, in the first aspect of the present invention, an application for creating a menu screen being downloaded to the first terminal device and the second terminal device from the site-side terminal device, and the menu screen including an icon for displaying the current position of the vehicle, an icon for displaying new arrival information, an icon for displaying new vehicle information, and an icon for displaying used vehicle information.

[0033] A twelfth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tenth aspect of the present invention, when the icon of the new car information or the icon of the used car information is pressed, detailed information, a test drive reservation for a new car or a used car, and a purchase reservation information can be obtained.

[0034] A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, when a drive recorder is mounted on the vehicle, it includes an analysis means for analyzing the driving situation stored in a storage medium and a determination means for determining safe driving or dangerous driving.

[0035] A fourteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, a movable lock plate is arranged at the parking position of the lender's vehicle, and the lock plate becomes locked after a certain period of time has elapsed after the lender or the borrower unlocks the vehicle, and includes a lock mechanism that can be unlocked by the lender or the borrower using a one-time password.

[0036] If the borrower forgets to lock the door after returning the vehicle to the parking space, even if a malicious third party tries to move it, the lock plate locks the tire, so it cannot be moved. Also, the one-time password may be configured to be simultaneously changed to the first terminal device and the second terminal device at predetermined time intervals within the reservation time of the vehicle rental so that it cannot be used even if obtained by a malicious third party.

[0037] A fifteenth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, when the expiration date of the vehicle inspection entered at the time of registration of the site approaches, a vehicle inspection guidance email is transmitted from the site-side terminal device to the first terminal device.

[0038] A 16th aspect of the present invention is a control method for a peer-to-peer carsharing system in which a borrower who has registered on the site of a central management server enters into a co-use contract with a lender regarding a vehicle owned by the lender, obtains consent for the lending start date and time and the return time, uses the vehicle for a certain period of time, and then the borrower gives a gratuity to the lender. The method includes a step of transmitting vehicle condition information from a first terminal device owned by the lender to a site-side terminal device of the management server, and a step of transmitting vehicle lending condition information from a second terminal device owned by the borrower to the site-side terminal device of the management server. When receiving the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information, the central management server determines whether the vehicle condition information matches the vehicle lending condition information. When each condition matches, a co-use contract for lending the vehicle at an energy stand is concluded, and a notification indicating that an agreement has been reached regarding the use is transmitted to a store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device together with a password and an ID.

[0039] A 17th aspect of the present invention is a computer-readable program used in a peer-to-peer car-sharing system in which a vehicle owned by a lender registered at the site of a central management server using a first terminal device is used by a borrower registered at the site using a second terminal device for a certain period of time after obtaining the lender's consent, and then the borrower pays a gratuity to the lender. The program causes a computer to execute a first function of transmitting vehicle lending condition information from a first terminal device owned by the lender to a site-side terminal device of the management server, a second function of transmitting vehicle borrowing condition information from a second terminal device owned by the borrower to the site-side terminal device of the management server, and when the central management server receives the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information, it determines whether the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information match, and when each condition matches, it causes a store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand to transmit a notice indicating that a co-use contract for lending and borrowing the vehicle has been concluded, together with a password and an ID, to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. It is a computer-readable program for execution.

[0040] An 18th aspect of the present invention is a recording medium on which the program according to the 17th aspect of the present invention is recorded.

Advantages of the Invention

[0041] According to the present invention, it is possible to smoothly match a person who wants to lend a personal vehicle with a person who wants to borrow it, use it without having to meet or see each other, perform aftercare such as refueling, car washing, and interior cleaning in one stop when returning the vehicle, provide preventive measures in case of trouble, and contribute to the development of new or used car buyers or used car suppliers at energy stands including gas stations.

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0043] <Overview of the System> FIG. 1A is an example of a conceptual diagram showing the overall configuration of a person-to-person carsharing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] The system 1 shown in FIG. 1A is a system in which a central management server 103, Server side terminal device Setting 1 04, the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, the store-side terminal device 105a-1 of the energy stand SS1, the store-side terminal device 105b-1 of the energy stand SS2,... are connected to the network 10. In the present embodiment, the central management server 103 and the server-side terminal device 104 are integrated into a site providing system S101, and the site provided by the site providing system S101 is defined as site S. However, this is merely an example, and for example, site S may be provided by the central management server 103 alone or by the server-side terminal device 104 alone. The vehicle owned by the lender registered on site S of the central management server 103 can be used by the borrower registered on site S for a certain period of time after obtaining the lender's consent, and then the borrower can systematically transfer a gratuity (for example, cash, goods, gift certificates, etc.) to the lender. This is a person-to-person carsharing system that systematically ensures that vehicle lending and borrowing are carried out at the parking spaces (parking positions) S1 and S2 of the energy stands SS1 and SS2.

[0045] In this embodiment, it is assumed that the energy station SS1 is a full-service station that operates from 8:00 to 20:00, and the energy station SS2 is a self-service station that operates 24 hours a day. Note that the times mentioned here are examples for implementing this embodiment and are not limited thereto.

[0046] System 1 is a temporary lending system for vehicle 200, which is owned by an individual (hereinafter referred to as "A") registered on site S and is lent to another individual (hereinafter referred to as "B") registered on site S for a certain period of time with A's consent, and B pays A a gratuity as consideration for the use.

[0047] System 1 includes a site providing system S101 having a function of providing site S of the personal carsharing system 1, a first terminal device 101 owned by A (which may be formed as a component of S101), a second terminal device 102 owned by B (which may be formed as a component of S101), a store-side terminal device 105a-1 of the store of the energy station SS1 for vehicles that can be boarded with a normal key (including a key for inserting a key into a keyhole to unlock, lock, or start the engine, and an electronic key or contactless card capable of button unlocking, button starting, and button locking), and a store-side terminal device 105b-1 of the self-service station of the energy station SS2 for vehicles that can be boarded with a smartphone key in which software keys for a lock button and an unlock button are downloaded and are linked to the IDs of customers (in this case, A and B).

[0048] As described above, site S is managed by the central management server 103 and / or the server-side terminal device 104. The management status, new car information, used car information, customer information, etc. of the central management server 103 can be updated or grasped by the server-side terminal device 104.

[0049] In the energy stand SS1 managed by the stand-related person C, in addition to the store-side terminal device 105a-1, there are arranged an HDD 106a-1 for recording image information for checking the appearance of the vehicle and recording the store visit history, a cash register 107a-1, and an in-store camera 108a-1. Outside the SS1 store, there are arranged a storage 109 that can be opened and closed by inputting a one-time password and stores the normal key, and out-store cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 as checking means for checking the appearance, and a cash register 107a-2. The one-time password associated with the customer's ID is transmitted from the server-side terminal device 104 of the site S to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 at regular intervals. After the locking mechanism is released, the one-time password is switched simultaneously and becomes invalid for malicious third parties. That is, the one-time password switches at predetermined intervals within the time from when A lends the vehicle 200 to B until B returns the vehicle and A comes to pick up the vehicle, and during that time, third parties cannot use a predetermined section of the storage 109.

[0050] When A and B use the personal car-sharing system, when the vehicle 200 owned by A is locked and unlocked with the normal key, the operations of lending, refueling, and settlement of the vehicle 200 are performed at the energy stand SS1.

[0051] On the other hand, when a locking and unlocking icon is displayed based on the software installed on the smartphone and a device for locking and unlocking by clicking the icon for the vehicle 200 is installed (for example, on the vehicle 200 owned by A), the storage 109 is not necessary, so the vehicle 200 can be lent, refueled, and settled at either the energy stand SS1 or the energy stand SS2. In this embodiment, when locking and unlocking the vehicle 200 with the smartphone, it is referred to as locking and unlocking with the "smartphone key" N1.

[0052] The energy stand SS2, which is managed by Stand-related person D, has a store-side terminal device 105b-1, an HDD 106b-1, and an in-store camera 108b-1 arranged inside the store (monitoring room), and an out-of-store camera 108b-2, 103b-3, and a cashier 107b-2 arranged outside the store. In addition, a monitoring room with a mirror glass and an intercom is arranged in the self-stand, and during business hours, a dangerous goods handler (for example, Class 4, Category B) must be stationed and monitored inside the store as determined by law. In the case of 24-hour business, shift work is required.

[0053] For the energy stand SS1 (SS2), it is also conceivable that A or B who uses the personal car-sharing system parks the vehicle 200 in the parking space S1 (S2) for return or pick-up before opening or after closing the store and then goes home. In such a case, if A or B leaves the vehicle 200 with the vehicle unlocked, there is a risk of theft. As a countermeasure for such a case, a lockable lock mechanism having a lock plate (also referred to as a "flap plate") 301 is arranged in the parking space S1 (S2) in advance. When the vehicle 200 is parked and a predetermined time has elapsed, the movable (rotatable) lock plate 301 rotates from the horizontal state to the locked state (tilted state). It may be arranged such that when A or B inputs a one-time password associated with the customer ID into the control box 302 of the lock mechanism, the lock is released. Note that 300 is a wall for preventing crossing over the lock plate 301. The one-time password is transmitted from the side terminal device 104 of the server S to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 at regular intervals. After the lock mechanism is released, the one-time password becomes invalid. That is, in the energy stand SS2, it is systematically ensured that A and B can lend or return the vehicle 200 without waiting for each other. Server In addition, it is not necessary to have the lock plate 301 or the mechanism for driving the lock plate 301.

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[0055] <<Configuration>> <Hardware Block> <Central Management Server> FIG. 2 is an example of a hardware block diagram of a central management server 103 used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0056] The central management server 103 shown in FIG. 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 111, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 112, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 113, I / Os (Input / Output) 114 and 115, IFs (InterFace) 118 and 119, and an HDD (Hard Disc Drive) 120.

[0057] The CPU 111 is an element that overall controls the central management server 103, that is, reads, decodes, and executes instructions, and may be realized as, for example, a microprocessor. The CPU 111 is an element having a program counter that stores an address indicating from which position in the ROM 112 to read an instruction, an instruction decode circuit that decodes the instruction read from the ROM 112, an arithmetic circuit that performs arithmetic operations and logical operations, and internal registers that store temporary information.

[0058] The ROM 112 is a read-only memory in which data does not disappear even when the power is turned off, and is an element that stores a control program and constants, and may be realized as, for example, a mask ROM or a flash memory. The RAM 113 is a memory in which data can be read and written, but the contents disappear when the power is turned off, and is an element that expands the control program read from the ROM 112, and may be realized as, for example, a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) or an SRAM (Static RAM).

[0059] The interfaces IF 118 and 119 are devices that connect to various communication networks (LAN: Local Area Network, WAN: Wide Area Network) and are used to obtain various information.

[0060] The HDD 120 can store vehicle information (usage history), personal information of the people using the vehicle, ID information of customers (such as A, B), image information of the vehicle (such as vehicle 200 of A, including image information before and after carsharing), new vehicle information, used vehicle information, maintenance information, insurance information, detailed information, test drive reservation information, and purchase reservation information.

[0061] < Server Side terminal device / Store - side terminal device> FIG. 3 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the side terminal device 104, store - side terminal devices 105a - 1, 105b - 1 used in the system shown in FIG. 1A. Server FIG. 3 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the side terminal device 104, store - side terminal devices 105a - 1, 105b - 1 used in the system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0062] As shown in FIG. 3 Server The side terminal device 104 includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, a RAM 123, interface I / Os 124, 125, an operation unit 126, a monitor 127, an interface IF 128, and an HDD 129.

[0063] The CPU 121 Server is an element that controls the side terminal device 104 in an overall manner. The ROM 122 Server is an element that stores the control program of the side terminal device 104 and may be realized as, for example, a mask ROM. The RAM 123 is an element that expands the control program read from the ROM 122 and may be realized as, for example, a flash memory. The operation unit 126 Server is a device for operating the side terminal device 104 and may be realized as, for example, a keyboard. The monitor 127 is a device for displaying vehicle information, personal information of vehicle users, reservation information, customer ID information, key type information, inventory information of fuel (petroleum, replacement battery, hydrogen), sales information, vehicle in - and - out image information, vacancy information of parking spaces S1 (S2), usage time information, etc. The interface IF 128 is a device for connecting to the network 10. The HDD 129 is a device for storing vehicle information (such as vehicle 200), personal information of users (such as A, B), carsharing usage status information, image information when the vehicle (vehicle 200) enters and exits, etc. The store - side terminal devices 105a - 1, 105b - 1 also ServerIt has the same configuration as the side terminal device 104.

[0064] <The first terminal device, the second terminal device> FIG. 4 is an example of a common hardware block diagram of the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 used in the system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0065] The first terminal device 101 shown in FIG. 4 includes a CPU 131, a ROM 132, a RAM 133, amplifiers 134 and 135, a microphone 136, a speaker 137, an interface IF 138, an interface B-IF 139 having a Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication function, a sensor 140, a GPS (Global Positioning System) 141, a camera 142, a monitor 143, a flash memory 144, and an operation unit 145.

[0066] The CPU 131 is an element that centrally controls the first terminal device 101. The ROM 132 is an element that stores the control program of the first terminal device 101. The RAM 133 is an element that expands the control program read from the ROM 132. The microphone 136 is a device that collects the voice of the user (in this case, A) of the first terminal device 101. The amplifier 134 is a device that amplifies the voice of the microphone 136 and includes an AD (Analog Digital) converter (not shown). The speaker 137 is a device that emits sound. The amplifier 135 is a device that amplifies the voice signal and includes a DA (Digital Analog) converter (not shown). The interface IF 138 is a device for connecting to the Internet. The interface B-IF 139 is a connecting device to a communication network conforming to a type of short-range wireless communication standard, and is a device that wirelessly connects information devices such as personal computers and smartphones and audio devices, and exchanges voice and data between the devices. The sensor 140 is a group of sensors including an accelerometer that detects acceleration, a gyroscope that detects an angle, a magnetometer (compass) that detects a direction, a barometer that detects air pressure, and an ambient light sensor that detects ambient light. The GPS 141 is a device that detects the position information of the first terminal device 101. The camera 142 is a device that images subjects such as people, buildings, and scenery, and for example, a CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) is used. The monitor 143 is a device that displays still images, moving images, alphanumeric characters, etc., and may be realized as, for example, a liquid crystal display element. The flash memory 144 is a non-volatile memory element that stores downloaded data (including customer ID and one-time password) and imaging data. The operation unit 145 is an input device for operating the first terminal device 101, and may be a touch panel integrated with the monitor 143. The second terminal device 102 also has the same configuration as the first terminal device 101.

[0067] <Functional block diagram> <Central management server> Figure 5 is an example of a functional block diagram of the central management server 103 used in the personal carsharing system shown in Figure 1A.

[0068] The central management server 103 shown in FIG. 5 has a control unit 151, a storage unit 152, communication units 155, 156, and a mass storage unit 157. The control unit 151 functions to overall control the central management server 103 and is realized by, for example, the CPU 111, ROM 112, and RAM 113 shown in FIG. 2. The storage unit 152 functions to store and expand control programs and is realized by, for example, the ROM 112 and RAM 113 shown in FIG. 2.

[0069] The communication units 155, 156 function to exchange information with external communication means and are realized by, for example, the interfaces IF118, 119 shown in FIG. 2. The mass storage unit 157 functions to store customer information, vehicle image information, new vehicle information, used vehicle information, utilization status information of the personal car-sharing system, etc. and is realized by, for example, the HDD 120 shown in FIG. 2.

[0070] < Server Side terminal device, store-side terminal device> FIG. 6 is an example of a common functional block diagram of the side terminal device 104, store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1 used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A. Server

[0071] As shown in FIG. 6 Server The side terminal device 104 has a control unit 161, a storage unit 163, a display unit 163, an operation unit 164, a communication unit 165, and a mass storage unit 166. The control unit 161 Server functions to overall control the side terminal device 104 and is realized by, for example, the CPU 121, ROM 122, and RAM 123 shown in FIG. 3. The storage unit 162 functions to store and expand control programs and is realized by, for example, the ROM 122 and RAM 123 shown in FIG. 3. The display unit 163 functions to display vehicle images, customer information, utilization status of the personal car-sharing system, new vehicle information, used vehicle information, sales, etc. and is realized by, for example, the monitor 127 and I / O 125 shown in FIG. 3. The operation unit 164 is for the administrator E of site S​Server It serves the function of operating the side terminal device 104 and is realized by, for example, the operation unit 126 and I / O 124 shown in FIG. 3. The communication unit 165 serves the function of exchanging information with external communication means and is realized by, for example, the I / F 128 shown in FIG. 3. The mass storage unit 166 serves the function of storing vehicle image information, customer information, new vehicle information, used vehicle information, usage status information of the personal car-sharing system, etc. and is realized by, for example, the HDD 129 shown in FIG. 3. The imaging unit 167 is Server not arranged in the side terminal device 104 but arranged in the store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1,... and serves the function of imaging the vehicles for incoming and outgoing, and is realized by, for example, the camera 130 shown in FIG. 3. The store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1,... are also almost Server configured in the same way as the side terminal device 104.

[0072] <The first terminal device, the second terminal device> FIG. 7 is an example of a common functional block diagram of the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0073] The first terminal device 101 shown in FIG. 7 includes a control unit 171, a storage unit 172, an imaging unit 173, a sound collection unit 174, a sound output unit 175, a communication unit 176, a short-range communication unit 177, a detection unit 178, a position confirmation unit 179, and a display unit 180. The control unit 171 functions to overall control the first terminal device 101, and is realized by, for example, the CPU 131, ROM 132, and RAM 133 shown in FIG. 4. The storage unit 172 functions to store and expand a control program, and is realized by, for example, the ROM 132 and RAM 133 shown in FIG. 4. The imaging unit 173 functions to image a subject, and is realized by, for example, the camera 142 shown in FIG. 4. The sound collection unit 174 functions to collect the voice of the owner of the first terminal device 101 (in this case, A), and is realized by, for example, the microphone 136 and amplifier 134 shown in FIG. 4. The sound output unit 175 functions to output the voice of the call partner or the voice obtained via the network 10, and is realized by, for example, the speaker 137 and amplifier 135 shown in FIG. 4. The communication unit 176 functions to exchange information with external communication means, and is realized by, for example, the interface IF 138 shown in FIG. 4. The short-range communication unit 177 is a device that exchanges information using radio waves between information devices at a distance of about several meters to several tens of meters from the first terminal device 101, and is realized by, for example, the interface B-IF 139 shown in FIG. 4. The detection unit 178 functions to detect acceleration, angle, direction, air pressure, and ambient light, and is realized by, for example, the sensor 140 shown in FIG. 4. The position confirmation unit 179 functions to confirm the current position of the first terminal device 101, and is realized by, for example, the GPS 141 shown in FIG. 4. The display unit 180 functions to display the image information and character information obtained by the communication unit 176, and is realized by, for example, the monitor 143 shown in FIG. 4. The auxiliary storage unit 181 functions to store imaging data and downloaded data (customer ID, one-time password), and is realized by, for example, the flash memory 144 shown in FIG. 4. The operation unit 182 is a means for operating the first terminal device 101, and is realized by, for example, the operation unit 145 shown in FIG. 4.

[0074] <<Operation>> Next, the operation of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described. <Individual registration> FIG. 8 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of individual registration used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0075] When information on the desire to join the personal car-sharing system is registered on site S (for example, controlled by the central management server 103) as shown in FIG. 8 (step S1 / NO), the central management server 103, for example, sends an email requesting the input of necessary items to the first terminal device 101 to the first terminal device 101 (step S2). When it is systematically determined that there is an omission in the description, the central management server 103, for example, sends an email requesting the input of necessary items again (step S3 / YES). When it is systematically determined that there is no omission in the description (step S3 / NO), the central management server 103 performs the membership process for A (step S4), performs the registration process (step S5), and, for example, sends a registration notice to A (step S6). At this time, an ID is also assigned to the first terminal device 101. The same applies when B joins as in the case of A. The membership histories of A and B are recorded in the central management server 103. Note that at the time of registration, application software (hereinafter referred to as "app") for creating a menu screen may be downloaded, and it may be systematically ensured that procedures are performed on the app.

[0076] Here, the membership procedure may be input along the interactive procedure of the app sent from the central management server 109 first.

[0077] <Insurance enrollment> FIG. 9 is an example of a flowchart showing the flow of insurance enrollment used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0078] When information indicating that user B (as a borrower) desires to use a vehicle for site S shown in FIG. 9 is provided (step S10), the central management server 103 sends an inquiry email to the second terminal device 102 to ask whether the user has subscribed to one-day insurance (optional insurance for automobiles on a daily basis) for the purpose of prompting attention (step S11). If not subscribed, Server an email requesting the input of necessary items for subscription is sent from the side terminal device 104 to the second terminal device 102 (step S12). If it is determined on the system side that there is an omission in the description (step S13 / YES), an email requesting the input of necessary items is sent again from the central management server 103 to the second terminal device 102 (step S12). If it is determined on the system side that there is no omission in the description, the insurance subscription process is performed (step S14), and a notice of insurance subscription contract may be sent from the central management server 103 to the second terminal device 102 (step S15). Also in this case, it may be completed by the processing operation of B on the app.

[0079] Here, the mail exchange between the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, Server the side terminal device 104, the store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1,... may be in line format or SNS format, and corresponding operations on the app are also possible.

[0080] <From reservation to contract conclusion of peer-to-peer carsharing: Normal key vehicles (including other types of key vehicles)> FIG. 10A is an example of a sequence diagram showing the process from reservation to contract conclusion of peer-to-peer carsharing of normal key vehicles used in the peer-to-peer carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A, and FIG. 10B is a conceptual diagram showing an example of the reservation status of parking spaces corresponding to the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 10A over time.

[0081] In the sequence diagram shown in FIG. 10A, vacancy information of parking spaces S1, S2,... is sent from the store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1,... of each energy stand SS1, SS2,... to the central management server 103.

[0082] Here, as the vacancy information of the parking spaces S1 and S2, for example, as the information shown in FIG. 10B, the parking space S1 is vacant from 8:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00 on the reserved day, and the parking space S2 is vacant from the previous day to 8:00 on the reserved day, from 12:00 to 16:00, and after 20:00,... Such parking space vacancy information is sent from the store-side terminal devices 105a-1, 105b-1,... to the central management server 103 (for example, by operations from the relevant persons C of the energy stand SS1, the relevant persons D of the energy stand SS2,...) (steps S101, S102).

[0083] The vacancy information of the parking space S1 (S2) is sent from the central management server 103 Server to the side terminal device 104 (step S103).

[0084] When the lender A, who is the owner of the vehicle 200, sends a lending request email for the vehicle 200 (vehicle usage condition information: for example, vehicle 200, delivery designated location, available for all-day rental, app available) to the central management server 103 by the first terminal device 101 (step S104), the lending request information is sent from the central management server 103 Server to the side terminal device 104 (step S105). When the borrower B sends a usage request email (vehicle usage condition information: for example, from 10:00 to 18:00 on the reserved day: refer to FIG. 10B, app available) to the central management server 103 by the second terminal device 102 (step S106), Server the usage request information is sent from the central management server 103 to the side terminal device 104 (step S107). ServerAt the side terminal device 104, usage request information is collected (step S108), and usage conditions are verified. In FIG. 10B, in this case, the energy stand SS1 is the one where the lending desired time of A, the borrowing desired time of B, and the parking spaces S1, S2,... of each energy stand SS1, SS2,... match. The lender can decide whether to lend or not by having the system review the borrower's past information. Also, the borrower can review the lender's past information. The parking space S1 only needs to have the time required for lending and borrowing the vehicle 200 (for example, about 30 minutes), and in principle, it may be lent to other vehicles from the time of leaving the warehouse until the time of returning to the warehouse. However, usually the time when the borrower comes to the store is earlier than the reserved time, and there is a high possibility that the lender also comes to the store earlier, and there is also a possibility that the time when the borrower returns may be delayed due to traffic congestion or the like, so a difference may be set in the reserved time (step S109, step S110 / NO). When it is determined on the system side that the usage conditions (10:00 to 18:00 on the reserved day) match (step S110 / YES), Server The side terminal device 104 sends a contract conclusion procedure request email to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 (step S111). Furthermore, when registering the initial conditions, the lender registers the designated location, but the designated location can also be changed each time of lending.

[0085] A who has received the contract procedure request email sends a contract conclusion processing email from the first terminal device 101 to Server the side terminal device 104 (step S112). Similarly, B sends a contract conclusion processing email from the second terminal device 102 to Server the side terminal device 104 (step S113). Server Contract procedure processing information is sent from the side terminal device 104 to the central management server 103 (step S114). The central management server 103 searches for, for example, a location as close as possible to A's home and B's home, or an energy stand (for example, SS1) where a parking space can be secured, and sends a usage notice to the store-side terminal device 105a-1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S115).

[0086] The person in charge C of the energy stand SS1 secures the parking space S1 and arranges, for example, cones with a display board reading "Reserved" in the parking space S1. Alternatively, such an operation for securing a parking space can also be carried out mechanically or systematically (not shown). The central management server 103 sends the contract conclusion procedure confirmation information to Server the side terminal device 104 (step S116), Server and the side terminal device 104 assigns a request to visit the designated energy stand SS1, vehicle ID, and password (which may be a one-time password) to the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the store-side terminal device 105a-1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S117). Server The system side can consider that the usage contract of the vehicle 200 is concluded when the side terminal device 104 receives the commitment information from the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the store-side terminal device 105a-1.

[0087] Here, Server the side terminal device 104 is configured to automatically respond to emails other than inquiry emails, instead of the administrator E sending and receiving emails each time. In addition, for simple inquiries in the inquiry emails, for example, AI (Artificial Intelligence) may be used to respond.

[0088] FIG. 11 is an example of a table related to personal carsharing stored in the HDD 120 of the central management server 103 used in the personal carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0089] The table shown in FIG. 11 stores information such as the registration order number of the vehicle for personal carsharing, vehicle type, number (automobile registration number), color, reservation status, reservation time zone, return, actual sharing time, information on scratches, dents, deformation, dirt, etc. on the vehicle body, driving information, vehicle ID, password, name, contact information, SS (reservation energy stand), claim, apology, test drive reservation, customer rank, and rejection of the next rental, etc. Even if there is a claim, an apology may result in the customer becoming a repeat customer. Among these, the vehicle body information is the result of analyzing the driving situation of the borrower when the vehicle is equipped with a drive recorder at the time of vehicle return and the micro SD card is analyzed at the lender's request. General drive recorders overwrite and record driving images, audio, and speed every predetermined time. Also, when a navigation system is installed in the vehicle, some devices emit a voice saying "Dangerous driving." when there is a sudden stop or sudden acceleration, and these voices are also recorded by the drive recorder. Some vehicles also display fuel consumption, which can be used as a reference. Generally, sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration, or speeding will result in poor fuel consumption, while so-called safe driving tends to result in better fuel consumption.

[0090] <Normal key vehicle: Screen display at the time of contract conclusion on the lender's terminal device> FIG. 12 is an example of a screen display at the time of contract conclusion on the lender's terminal device of a vehicle that is unlocked, locked, and starts the engine with a normal key and is used in the personal carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0091] On the screen of the first terminal device 101 owned by lender A, there are displayed an invitation to visit the energy stand SS1 having a parking space S1 for handover, the phone number, the registration number of vehicle 200 as a precaution, the vehicle type, the color, the sharing time of vehicle 200, etc.

[0092] <Normal key vehicle: Screen display at the time of contract conclusion on the borrower's terminal device> FIG. 13 is an example of a screen display at the time of contract conclusion of a terminal device on the borrower side of a vehicle that is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key and is used in the person-to-person car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0093] On the screen of the second terminal device 102 owned by B, who is the borrower, similar to the screen of the first terminal device 101 for the lender, a request to visit the energy stand SS1 having the handover parking space S1, the phone number, the registration number of the vehicle 200 for safety, the vehicle type, the color, the sharing time of the vehicle 200, etc. are displayed.

[0094] <Embodiment 1> <Normal key vehicle: From vehicle rental to return: Direct handover> FIG. 14 is an example of a flowchart showing a case where, in the person-to-person car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A, the process from vehicle rental to return is directly performed for a vehicle that is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key.

[0095] In FIG. 14, the main body of the operation is Server the side terminal device 104. The central management server 103 determines, for example, whether or not the vehicle 200 of the lender A has arrived at the energy stand SS1. In this case, it is preferable to record confirmation information as to whether or not the vehicle has parked in the correct parking space S1 and the time information at the time of parking. The determination of the arrival of the vehicle 200 may be made, for example, by reading the registration number from the data at the time of registration and analyzing the images captured by the off-site cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 shown in FIG. 1A by the store-side terminal device 105a-1, or may be visually checked by the stand staff C, or the GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A may be used (step S121).

[0096] When the vehicle 200 arrives at the parking space S1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S121 / YES), the store-side terminal device 105a-1 performs image processing such as image analysis on the images obtained by imaging the vehicle 200 with the outdoor cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3, extracts feature points including scratches, dents, and color fading (step S122), and stores them, for example, in the HDD 120 of the central management server 103 or the HDD 106a-1. It is preferable to record the imaging time information (step S123).

[0097] The lender A gets out of the vehicle 200 and locks it. After the borrower B checks whether B is the borrower using a driver's license or the like, the key (ordinary key) is directly handed from A to the borrower B. Whether the vehicle 200 driven by the borrower B has departed from the energy stand SS1 is determined on the system (step S124). Information such as the result of systematically analyzing the images captured by the outdoor cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 by the store-side terminal device 105a-1, or information input as a result of the stand staff C visually determining the visit or greeting, or systematically grasping the location information using the GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A is used to determine on the system whether the vehicle 200 has left the parking space S1 (step S124 / YES).

[0098] Here, FIG. 15 is an example of a screen used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A, which is transmitted from the central management server 103 to the first terminal device 101 owned by A and displayed on the monitor 143 while the vehicle 200 owned by the lender A is being car-shared with the borrower B. In this case, prior approval from B is required.

[0099] On the monitor 143 of the first terminal device 101 owned by lender A, a menu screen is displayed. Regarding the current location of A's vehicle 200, when the icon of "Current Location of the Car" is pressed after obtaining B's approval, the driving route and current location of vehicle 200 (in this case, "Driving on Route 13 in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture") may be displayed together with a map (the map is a part of the Tohoku region but is not limited to it). Since the current location of A's vehicle 200 can be grasped by this map display, A can feel at ease when nothing problematic has occurred. If vehicle 200 does not return at the scheduled return time, A can know where it is. In case of a trouble, it becomes easier to carry out rescue services.

[0100] Also, when A presses the icon of "New Car Information", for example, a display such as "This car suits elegant you well." may be shown together with an image of the vehicle, a price with a double line drawn, limited period, only 3 left, and in detail, the icon of "PUSH" may be displayed. In this case, it is designed to stimulate the desire to purchase and is expected to contribute to the sales of the vehicle. Regarding the vehicle, information picked up by the central management server 103 based on A's customer information is used. When the "PUSH" icon is pressed, information such as the selling price of vehicle 200, special offers such as presents and coupon tickets, test drive reservation for new or used cars, and purchase reservation information can be obtained.

[0101] Furthermore, when the icon of "Used Car Information" is pressed, a "PUSH" button for displaying the selling price of A's vehicle 200 may be shown, or information on other used cars at the same level as vehicle 200 may be displayed.

[0102] In addition, when A intends to sell vehicle 200, an email or a call is sent to the store - side terminal device 105a - 1 of the energy stand SS1 or Server the side terminal device 104.

[0103] Here, FIG. 16 is an example of a screen that is used in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A, is transmitted from the central management server 103 to the second terminal device 102 owned by B who is the borrower, and is displayed on the monitor 143'.

[0104] On the monitor 143' of the second terminal device 102 owned by B who is the borrower, a menu screen is displayed. When B presses the icon of "New Information", for example, a display such as "Thank you very much for using our company's system, Ms. B. We have prepared a car that suits you who loves driving." is shown, along with an image of the vehicle, a price with a double line drawn, and specifically, an icon of "PUSH" is displayed, which is designed to stimulate the desire to purchase and is expected to contribute to the vehicle sales.

[0105] Returning to FIG. 14, the store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether the vehicle 200 has passed the scheduled return time (step S125). When the vehicle 200 driven by B who is the borrower arrives at the energy stand SS1 within the scheduled return time (step S125 / YES, step S130 / YES), the vehicle 200 is imaged by the outdoor cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 (step S131), and the captured image data is stored in the HDD 120 or the HDD 106a-1 (step S132). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 compares and determines whether there is any abnormality such as scratches or dents on the vehicle 200 of the lender with the image of the vehicle 200 before departure (step S133). If it is determined that there is no abnormality (step S133 / NO), it waits for B who is the borrower to perform energy replenishment (gasoline replenishment or light oil refueling) on the vehicle 200 (step S135), the system side responds to B who is the borrower for settlement (step S136), the system confirms that the key (ordinary key) has been returned from B who is the borrower to A who is the lender, and it is completed when A returns home in the vehicle 200 (step S137).

[0106] In addition, in this embodiment, energy replenishment (gasoline replenishment or light oil refueling) is performed in step S135, but the present invention is not limited to this, and so-called full tank ReturnEven if this is not the case, step 135 may be omitted since it is included.

[0107] By the way, if the vehicle 200 does not return to the energy stand SS1 even after the scheduled return time has elapsed (step S125 / YES), an accident or a breakdown may have occurred. In this case, either A or the person in charge C of the energy stand SS1 will contact B, or B will contact A or C.

[0108] In this case, in advance, the lessee B needs to apply to A for an extension of time and obtain A's approval for it.

[0109] If the vehicle 200 has an accident or is involved in an accident (step S126 / YES), accident response is required. In this case, whether the lessee B is the perpetrator of the accident or the victim of the accident, B must immediately call the police to obtain an accident certificate and request an ambulance if there are injured people. Also, B needs to contact the person in charge C of the energy stand SS1. C will handle the insurance procedures. If C can return the vehicle 200 to the energy stand SS1 by himself / herself, C will do so. If C cannot return the vehicle 200 to the energy stand SS1 by himself / herself, C will arrange for a tow truck from the insurance company, make the vehicle 200 head towards the energy stand SS1 once, hand over the vehicle to A at the energy stand SS1, and move it to the repair shop (step S127).

[0110] In addition, when the closing time of the energy stand SS1 has passed, since the inside of the store will be unmanned, it is preferable for the administrator E of site C or the central management server 103 to handle the situation with A and B.

[0111] On the other hand, if there is no accident (step S126 / NO), the vehicle 200 has a battery charge or is considered to have a breakdown including running out of gas, and B will perform battery replacement or refueling at a repair shop in partnership with the insurance company, and then return to the energy stand SS1 after the treatment (step S129).

[0112] When there is neither an accident nor a breakdown (step S128 / NO), the reasons may include that vehicle 200 has been caught in traffic congestion or that shopping or meal breaks have been too long. In this case, for example, the central management server 103 may notify the second terminal device 102 owned by B via email or a call (e.g., voice synthesis LSI) that the scheduled time has elapsed, thereby prompting vehicle 200 to return to the energy stand SS1. Since this communication to B is also sent to A, A can wait at home without going to the energy stand SS1, and if B is shopping or taking a break, B can finish and return to the energy stand SS1 and proceed to step S130.

[0113] If an abnormality including scratches or dents is found in vehicle 200 at the energy stand SS1 in step S133 (step S133 / YES), it is possible that the vehicle has been rammed by another vehicle in the parking space of the destination. Therefore, A, B, or C calls the police to obtain an accident certificate, contacts the insurance company, and reserves a repair shop (step S134). Then, B refuels vehicle 200, settles the bill, and returns the key to A (steps S135 to S137).

[0114] As described above, according to this embodiment, since the delivery location of the lender's vehicle is the energy stand, there is no need to search for a parking space or a gas station, so-called full-tank return is easy. If either the lender or the borrower arrives earlier than the other, it is possible to sit on the chair in the store and wait, and one can feel at ease even on rainy days. In addition, by comparing and collating the captured images before and after the vehicle rental by the system, it can be objectively proved whether the scratches or dents on the vehicle are caused by the lender or the borrower, and it is possible to handle accidents and breakdowns without trouble.

[0115] <Embodiment 2> <Normal key vehicle: From vehicle rental to return: Delivery at the storage> Next, Embodiment 2 of the personal car-sharing system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is an example of a flowchart showing a case where lending and returning a vehicle that is unlocked, locked, and engine-started with a normal key and used through a storage in the personal car-sharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0116] The difference between Embodiment 2 shown in FIG. 17 and Embodiment 1 shown in FIG. 14 is that instead of directly delivering the normal key between the lender and the borrower, a storage that can be locked and unlocked with a password is used. The storage has at least one compartment and can be locked and unlocked with different passwords. The password may be a one-time password. Also, as described above, the one-time password may be changed simultaneously to the first terminal device and the second terminal device at predetermined times within the reservation time of the car rental so that it cannot be used even if obtained by a malicious third party.

[0117] In FIG. 17, the main body of the operation is Server the side terminal device 104. Server The side terminal device 104 transmits the number information (compartment information) and password information of the storage 109 from the store-side terminal device 105a-1 to the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102 (step S151). It is determined whether or not the vehicle 200 owned by A, who is the lender, has arrived at the parking space S1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S152). If the vehicle 200 has arrived at the parking space S1 of the energy stand SS1 (step S152), after A gets out of the vehicle, A may lock the vehicle, store the normal key in a predetermined compartment of the storage 109, and return home from the energy stand SS2.

[0118] The store-side terminal device 105a-1 captures images of the vehicle 200 of Lender A by the outdoor cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3, extracts feature points including scratches, dents, and color fading (step S153), and stores the image information of the vehicle 200 of Lender A in, for example, the HDD 120 of the central management server 103 or the HDD 106a-1 of the store-side terminal device 105a-1 (step S154). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether the normal key of the vehicle 200 is stored in the section associated with the vehicle ID of the vehicle 200 in the storage vault 109 (step S155). When the normal key is stored in a predetermined section of the storage vault 109 (step S155 / YES), Borrower B of the vehicle 200 comes to the energy stand SS1, checks the vehicle 200, then unlocks it using a password from a predetermined section of the storage vault 109 to take out the normal key, locks the storage vault 109, and B can unlock the vehicle 200 with the normal key and depart from the parking space S1 after getting in the vehicle.

[0119] The store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines that the vehicle 200 of Lender A has departed based on the captured images by the outdoor cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3, the visual inspection by C, and the GPS 141 of the second terminal device 102 owned by B (step S157 / YES).

[0120] Here, when the vehicle 200 departs from the energy stand SS1, an email indicating that the vehicle 200 has departed may be sent from the store-side 105a-1 to the first terminal device 101 owned by Lender A. Server Instead of the side terminal device 104, the central management server 103 may display a menu screen 143 as shown in FIG. 15 on the first terminal device 101, and may also display a menu screen 143' as shown in FIG. 16 on the second terminal device 102.

[0121] Returning to FIG. 17, the store-side terminal device 105a-1 determines whether the vehicle 200 has passed the scheduled return time (step S158). When the vehicle 200 driven by B, who is the borrower, arrives at the energy stand SS1 within the scheduled return time (step S158 / YES, step S130 / YES), the store exterior cameras 108a-2 and 108a-3 are made to image the vehicle 200 (step S164), and the captured image data is stored in the HDD 120 or the HDD 106a-1 (step S165). The store-side terminal device 105a-1 compares and determines whether there are any abnormalities such as scratches or dents on the lender's vehicle 200 with the image of the vehicle 200 before departure (step S166). If it is determined that there are no abnormalities (step S166 / NO), the borrower B performs energy replenishment (gasoline replenishment or light oil refueling) on the vehicle 200 (step S168), the borrower B settles the bill (step S169), the key (ordinary key) is returned from the borrower B to the lender A, and A returns home by the vehicle 200, thus completing the process (step S170).

[0122] Note that in this embodiment, energy replenishment (gasoline replenishment or light oil refueling) is performed in step S168. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of so-called non-full-tank return, step S168 may be omitted because it is included.

[0123] Steps S159 to S162 and S167 are the same as steps S126 to S129 and S134 in FIG. 14, so the description thereof is omitted.

[0124] <Embodiment 3> Next, a third embodiment of the personal-to-person carsharing system according to the present invention will be described. FIG. 18 is an example of a conceptual diagram showing a state in which an in-vehicle terminal device is mounted on a vehicle and is used in the personal-to-person carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0125] The difference between the third embodiment shown in Fig. 18 and the first embodiment shown in Fig. 14 is that, without using a normal key, it is locked and unlocked using a password downloaded to a smartphone and linked to the vehicle ID. In this case, the vehicle 200’ may be of the push-button start type or stored in the glove box or the like of the vehicle 200.

[0126] In the vehicle 200’ of the lender A shown in Fig. 18, an in-vehicle terminal device 201 is pre-mounted. The in-vehicle terminal device 201 has a function of locking and unlocking the vehicle 200’, and after sending a mounting request email (or after app operation) when A registers on the site S, it can be mounted at a predetermined energy stand SS. The in-vehicle terminal device 201 can lock and unlock using a password linked to the vehicle ID between the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102. Bluetooth B-IF139 (see Fig. 4) is used for the exchange of information between the in-vehicle terminal device 201 and the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102, and locking or unlocking can only be performed inside the vehicle 200’ or within a few meters from the vehicle 200’. Therefore, an anti-theft effect can be expected.

[0127] In the figure, the in-vehicle terminal device 201 can only exchange information with the first terminal device 101 and the second terminal device 102, but it may be possible to exchange information with external devices via the network 10 via the vehicle ID and password for locking and unlocking, or a card reader 202 may be arranged so that it can be locked and unlocked from outside the vehicle with a contactless IC card.

[0128] Here, the processing from reservation to contract conclusion is the same as that in Fig. 10 where the storage 109 is not used, whether it is a vehicle locked and unlocked using a smartphone or a vehicle locked and unlocked using a normal key, so the description is omitted.

[0129] <Screen of the terminal device on the lender side of the smartphone key using the smartphone as a key> FIG. 19 is an example of a screen of a smartphone key as the first terminal device 101 on the lender side used in the person-to-person carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0130] On the screen 143 of the first terminal device 101 owned by A who is the lender, there are a greeting message "Thank you very much. This is... (abbreviation)... of Mr. / Ms. A.", the registration number of the vehicle 200', the vehicle type, and the display of the carsharing time. In addition, icons for "Unlock" and "Lock" are displayed. By pressing these "Unlock" or "Lock" icons, it is possible to unlock and lock within a range of about several meters from the vehicle 200'.

[0131] <Screen of the borrower-side terminal device of the smartphone key that uses the smartphone as a key> FIG. 20 is an example of a screen of a smartphone key as the second terminal device 102 on the borrower side used in the person-to-person carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A. On the screen 143' of the second terminal device 102 owned by B who is the borrower, "Unlock" and "Lock" icons are also displayed in the same way as on the screen 143 of the first terminal device 101. By pressing these "Unlock" or "Lock" icons, it is possible to unlock and lock within a range of about several meters from the vehicle 200'.

[0132] FIG. 21 is an example of a flowchart from vehicle use to return when locking and unlocking with a smartphone key in the person-to-person carsharing system shown in FIG. 1A.

[0133] In the flowchart shown in FIG. 21, the subject of the operation is Server the side terminal device 104. In FIG. 21, Server the ID of the vehicle 200' of A who is the lender and the password information of the smartphone key are transmitted from the side terminal device 104 to the first terminal device 101, the second terminal device 102, and the in-vehicle terminal device 201 (step S201).

[0134] ServerThe side terminal device 104 determines whether the vehicle 200' has arrived at the parking space S2 in the energy stand SS2. Regarding the determination method, as described above, it is performed by analyzing the captured images by the outdoor cameras 108b-2 and 108b-3, the GPS 141 of the first terminal device 101 owned by the lender A, and the visual inspection by the stand staff D (step S202).

[0135] When the vehicle 200' arrives at the parking space S2, the lender A gets out of the vehicle 200', locks it, and goes home. The outdoor cameras 108b-2 and 108b-3 capture the vehicle 200, and the system extracts feature points including scratches, dents, and color fading (step S203), and stores the image information of the lender's vehicle 200' in the HDD 106b-1 in the store or Server the HDD 129 of the side terminal device 104 (step S204).

[0136] When the in-vehicle terminal device 201 mounted on the vehicle 200 receives an unlocking signal, the system considers that the borrower B has unlocked the vehicle 200' with a smartphone key and got in the vehicle.

[0137] The side terminal device 104 determines whether the in-vehicle terminal device 201 has received a locking signal (locking command) from the second terminal device 102 et al. ( Server step S206). When the in-vehicle terminal device 201 receives a locking signal (unlocking command) (step S206 / YES), the system considers that B has pressed the start button, and Server the side terminal device 104 determines whether the vehicle 200' has departed from the energy stand SS2. The determination of the departure of the vehicle 200' is made, for example, by analyzing the captured images of the outdoor cameras 108b-2 and 108b-2, the GPS 141 of the second terminal device 102, or the information input as a result of the visual inspection by the stand staff D, or by any combination of these (step S207).

[0138] The departure of the vehicle 200' (step S207) to the settlement by the borrower (step 220) in the flowchart shown in FIG. 21 is the same as steps S157 to S169 in the flowchart shown in FIG. 17, so the description is omitted.

[0139] After the settlement of the vehicle 200', it is completed when B locks the vehicle 200' with the lock icon of the smart key by the second terminal device 102.

[0140] According to the above-described third embodiment, A and B do not need to directly meet when renting or borrowing the vehicle 200', and there is no unnecessary concern.

[0141] In addition, after the return of the vehicle 200, the "unlock" icon and the "lock" icon are used for forgetting things, for example, "Is there anything you left behind? You won't be able to unlock it after 30 seconds." etc. are displayed and automatically erased after 30 seconds. In addition, after 30 seconds, the borrower B may wait for the lender A or leave the forgotten item at the energy stand SS. When leaving the forgotten item at the energy stand SS, if it is open 24 hours a day, it can be handed over to the staff of the stand, or if it is a normal business energy stand SS, a storage box may be placed in front of the store in advance. Put the forgotten item in the storage box, close the lid, and the staff of the energy stand SS may come to the store the next day to contact the owner and pick it up. At this time, if a pamphlet of new car information and used car information is handed over together with the forgotten item, a sales promotion effect can be expected.

[0142] <Vehicle inspection date notice email> Figure 22 is an example of a vehicle inspection date notice email used in the personal carsharing system shown in Figure 1A and displayed on the first terminal device on the lender side.

[0143] On the monitor 143 of the first terminal device 101 of the lender A, the registration number, vehicle type, etc. of the vehicle 200 and the vehicle inspection date and the period until the vehicle inspection date are displayed. As a result, A can consider whether to conduct a vehicle inspection or replace the vehicle. When the "next page" icon is pressed, a vehicle inspection estimate, new car information, and selling price are displayed.

[0144] <Program> The personal car-sharing system according to the present invention described above can also be realized by a program that causes a computer to execute processing. Examples of the computer include general-purpose computers such as personal computers and workstations, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, as an example, an explanation of the case where the functions of the present invention are realized by a program will be given below.

[0145] For example, in a personal car-sharing system in which a vehicle owned by a lender registered at the site of a central management server is used by a borrower registered at the above site for a certain period of time after obtaining the consent of the lender, and then the borrower pays a usage fee to the lender, a computer-readable program, which causes the computer to have a first function of transmitting vehicle condition information from the lender to a side terminal device of the management server, a second function of transmitting vehicle condition information from the borrower to a side terminal device of the management server, and the central management server, when receiving the vehicle condition information and the vehicle condition information, determines whether the vehicle condition information and the vehicle condition information match, and when each condition matches, causes a notification indicating that a contract for using the vehicle at the energy stand has been concluded to be transmitted to a store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, together with a password, to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. Server side terminal device, and a third function of Server such a computer-readable program is mentioned.

[0146] Such a program may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0147] <Storage medium> Here, examples of the storage medium include computer-readable storage media such as CD-ROM, flexible disk (FD), CD-R, semiconductor memories such as flash memory, RAM, ROM, FeRAM, and HDD.

[0148] CD-ROM is the abbreviation of Compact Disc ROM. Flexible Disk means Flexible Disk. CD-R is the abbreviation of CD-Recordable. FeRAM is the abbreviation of Ferroeletectric RAM, which means ferroelectric memory.

[0149] <Effect> According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, the following effects are expected.

[0150] (1) By operating a personal car sharing system at gas stations, charging stations, and hydrogen stations, business opportunities for cars are expanded.

[0151] (2) By utilizing a personal car sharing system, gas stations with a decreasing number of stores due to the increase in hybrid cars and electric vehicles can improve their profits.

[0152] (3) By designating gas stations as the locations for vehicle delivery and return in personal car sharing, services can be provided to compensate for the demerits of current personal car sharing, and gas stations can obtain commission income.

[0153] (4) When registering a vehicle to be rented, the vehicle lender can attach conditions such as vehicle image upload, vehicle name, specifications, equipment, etc., as well as fees, gasoline burden, and accident burden. If there is a desire to sell the vehicle, consent for posting the vehicle on a trading site can be obtained.

[0154] (5) It is possible to obtain consent from the vehicle lender regarding receiving a special selection email notification of the vehicle they wish to purchase.

[0155] <Operation of the Site> A personal car sharing matching site, a personal buying and selling (one - pull) site, a matching function between lenders and borrowers, a function for concluding vehicle co - use contracts, a function for providing vehicle temporary storage (delivery and return) locations, and a function for providing vehicle maintenance (car wash, cleaning, etc.) become possible.

[0156] <Vehicle handover and return bases in a peer-to-peer car-sharing system> (a) Gas stations can expect an increase in commission income from service provision in a peer-to-peer car-sharing system. (b) Vehicle and customer information can be obtained from customers visiting the store, and the business promotion effect of new cars, used cars, etc. can be obtained. (c) As service contents, income can be obtained by providing handover and return locations, car washing, interior cleaning, refueling, and inspections.

[0157] <Aim> <Construction of a platform for peer-to-peer transactions (car-sharing and buying / selling)> 1. With a peer-to-peer car-sharing system, matching commissions can be collected from vehicle lenders and borrowers. 2. Through vehicle buying and selling without going through an auction, a market can be formed and potential vehicle buyers can be acquired. 3. For those who are considering future vehicle sales among vehicle lenders and those who are considering vehicle purchases among vehicle borrowers, a potential market for peer-to-peer sales can be formed, and the right to register and view vehicles on a single website can be granted, increasing market participants and registered vehicles on the single website.

[0158] If consent can be obtained from vehicle borrowers to receive notifications such as special selected emails for potential buyers, the sales potential will be improved.

[0159] Everyone who uses the peer-to-peer car-sharing system can potentially become a customer for vehicle buying and selling.

[0160] Note that the above-described embodiments show an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof.

[0161] For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1A, the case where the images obtained by imaging the appearance (scratches, dents, dirt, etc.) of the vehicles 200 and 200' with the off-site cameras 108a-2, 108a-3, 108b-2, and 108b-3 is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 1B, it may be realized by checking the appearance of the vehicles 201, 203, and 204 at the energy stand SS3 using electromagnetic waves.

[0162] Here, the electromagnetic wave may be a laser with a single wavelength and a uniform phase, or a microwave or millimeter wave with a single wavelength and a non-uniform phase.

[0163] That is, when the incoming vehicles 201 to 204 pass through the gate 400, the electromagnetic wave beam provided at the gate 400 may be transmitted while scanning, and scratches and dents may be checked from the waveform information obtained by receiving the reflected wave.

[0164] Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the energy stand is used for the transfer of vehicles between individuals is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the parking space of the energy stand is full, other parking lots or other spaces may be used.

Industrial Applicability

[0165] The personal car-sharing system according to the present invention can be industrially manufactured and can be the subject of commercial transactions. Therefore, it has economic value in various industries such as the vehicle-sharing support industry and the car rental industry, and is an invention that can be used.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0166] 10 ··· Network 101 ··· First terminal device 102 ··· Second terminal device 103 ··· Central management server 104 ··· Server Side terminal device 105a-1, 105b-1 ··· Store-side terminal devices 106a-1, 106b-1 ··· HDDs 107a-1, 107a-2, 107b-2 ··· Cash registers 108a-1, 108b-1 ··· In-store cameras 108a-2, 108a-3, 108b-2, 108b-3 ··· Outdoor cameras 109 ··· Vault 200, 200’ ··· Vehicles 300 ··· Wall 301 ··· Locking plate 302 ··· Control box

Claims

1. A peer-to-peer carsharing system in which a site providing system including a central management server, a first terminal device owned by a lender of a vehicle, a second terminal device owned by a borrower of the vehicle, and a store-side terminal device arranged at an energy stand are connected via a network, means for providing an application that supports a lender and a borrower registered by the second terminal device on the site to conclude a co-use contract involving payment of a consideration for use for a certain period of time, targeting the vehicle owned by the lender registered by the first terminal device on the site provided by the site providing system; means for exchanging confirmation information when the vehicle is lent and borrowed at the energy stand; and means for enabling unlocking of the vehicle related to the co-use contract when the co-use contract is concluded. The peer-to-peer carsharing system is characterized by comprising: In the peer-to-peer carsharing system, parking space availability information is sent from the store-side terminal device to the site providing system, when a vehicle lending request email is sent from the first terminal device to the site providing system and a use request email is sent from the second terminal device to the site providing system, the site providing system collates whether use conditions including the lending request time, the borrowing request time, and the parking space availability information match, and when it is determined that the use conditions match, the site providing system sends a contract conclusion procedure request email to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. A contract conclusion processing email is sent from the first terminal device and the second terminal device that have received the contract procedure request email to the site providing system, and a use notice is sent to the store-side terminal device of the energy stand that is as close as possible to the lender's home and the borrower's home from the site providing system, or the energy stand where a parking space related to the parking space availability information can be secured. The co-use contract is considered to be concluded when the site providing system receives commitment information from the first terminal device, the second terminal device, and the store-side terminal device. A peer-to-peer carsharing system characterized by the above.

2. The site providing system causes a notice indicating that the co-use contract has been concluded between the lender and the borrower to be transmitted to the store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device. The peer-to-peer carsharing system according to claim 1, characterized in that...

3. The peer-to-peer carsharing system according to claim 1, characterized in that after the borrower registers on the site, information on optional insurance on a daily basis is transmitted from the site to the second terminal device.

4. The peer-to-peer carsharing system according to claim 1, comprising: a camera disposed on the energy stand for imaging the vehicle; checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the image captured by the camera; and comparing means for comparing with the image before lending at the time of return.

5. The peer-to-peer carsharing system according to claim 1, comprising: irradiating means for irradiating the vehicle with electromagnetic waves disposed on the energy stand; checking means for checking the appearance of the vehicle from the reflection waveform of the electromagnetic waves reflected by the vehicle; and comparing means for comparing with the image before lending at the time of return.

6. The peer-to-peer carsharing system according to claim 1, comprising: a camera disposed on the energy stand for imaging the vehicle; and history recording means for recording the store visit history from the image captured by the camera.

7. The peer-to-peer carsharing system further comprises a store-side terminal device connected via the network and disposed on the energy stand. The second terminal device has a position confirmation unit, and is characterized in that it has a function of receiving the position information by the position confirmation unit at the store-side terminal device and transmitting the obtained position information from the store-side terminal device to the first terminal device.

8. An application for creating a menu screen is downloaded from the central management server to the first terminal device and the second terminal device at the time of registration. The menu screen includes icons for displaying the current position of the vehicle, icons for displaying new arrival information, icons for displaying new car information, and icons for displaying used car information.

9. The personal car-sharing system according to claim 8, characterized in that when the icon of the new car information or the icon of the used car information is pressed, functions such as detailed information, test drive reservation for new cars or used cars, and purchase reservation information can be obtained.

10. The personal car-sharing system according to claim 1, characterized in that when a driving recorder is installed in the vehicle, it is provided with an analysis means for analyzing the stored driving situation and a determination means for determining safe driving or dangerous driving.

11. The personal car-sharing system according to claim 1, characterized in that a movable lock plate is arranged at the parking position of the lender's vehicle, and the lock plate becomes locked after a certain period of time after the lender or the borrower unlocks the vehicle, and includes a lock mechanism that can be unlocked by the lender or the borrower using a one-time password.

12. The personal car-sharing system according to claim 1, characterized in that a vehicle inspection guidance email is displayed on the first terminal device when the vehicle inspection date entered at the time of registration of the site approaches.

13. In a personal car-sharing system in which a site providing system including a central management server and a server-side terminal device, a first terminal device owned by a vehicle lender, a second terminal device owned by a vehicle borrower, and a store-side terminal device arranged at an energy stand are connected via a network, a control method for the personal car-sharing system in which a vehicle owned by a lender registered on the site of the central management server is used by a borrower registered on the site for a certain period of time after obtaining the lender's consent, and then payment of consideration from the borrower to the lender is executed, a step of transmitting vehicle condition information from the first terminal device owned by the lender to the server-side terminal device of the central management server; a step of transmitting vehicle lending condition information from the second terminal device owned by the borrower to the server-side terminal device of the central management server is provided. When the central management server receives the vehicle condition information and the vehicle rental condition information, it determines whether the vehicle condition information matches the vehicle rental condition information. If the vehicle condition information matches the vehicle rental condition information and it is confirmed that information has been exchanged indicating that the lender and the borrower have reached an agreement, the central management server sends a notification to the server-side terminal device indicating that a vehicle rental contract has been concluded. The server-side terminal device then assigns a vehicle ID to the store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, as well as to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. comprising In the personal car-sharing system, parking space availability information is sent from the store-side terminal device to the site providing system. When a vehicle rental request email is sent from the first terminal device to the site providing system and a usage request email is sent from the second terminal device to the site providing system, the site providing system checks whether the usage conditions, including the rental request time, the borrowing request time, and the parking space availability information, match. If it determines that the usage conditions match, the site providing system sends a contract conclusion procedure request email to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. When a contract conclusion processing email is sent from the first terminal device and the second terminal device that have received the contract procedure request email to the site providing system, the site providing system sends a usage notification to the store-side terminal device of the energy stand that is as close as possible to the lender's home and the borrower's home, or to the energy stand where a parking space related to the parking space availability information has been secured. It is considered that the shared use contract is concluded when the site providing system receives approval information from the first terminal device, the second terminal device, and the store-side terminal device. A control method for a personal car-sharing system, characterized by the above.

14. In a peer-to-peer car-sharing system in which a site providing system including a central management server and a server-side terminal device, a first terminal device owned by a vehicle lender, a second terminal device owned by a vehicle borrower, and a store-side terminal device arranged at an energy stand are connected via a network, a computer-readable program in the peer-to-peer car-sharing system, wherein a vehicle owned by a lender registered at the site of the central management server using the first terminal device is used by a borrower registered at the site using the second terminal device for a certain period of time after obtaining the consent of the lender, and then payment is made from the borrower to the lender as consideration. The computer is caused to execute a first function of transmitting vehicle lending condition information from a first terminal device owned by the lender to a server-side terminal device of the central management server; execute a second function of transmitting vehicle borrowing condition information from a second terminal device owned by the borrower to a server-side terminal device of the central management server; execute a third function in which, when the central management server receives the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information, it determines whether the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information match, and when the vehicle lending condition information and the vehicle borrowing condition information match and the lender and the borrower reach an agreement, the central management server transmits a notice indicating that a contract for lending and borrowing the vehicle has been concluded to the server-side terminal device, and the server-side terminal device assigns a vehicle ID to the store-side terminal device arranged at the energy stand, the first terminal device, and the second terminal device and in the peer-to-peer car-sharing system, parking space availability information is sent from the store-side terminal device to the site providing system, when a vehicle lending request email is sent from the first terminal device to the site providing system and a usage request email is sent from the second terminal device to the site providing system, the site providing system checks whether usage conditions including a lending request time, a borrowing request time, and the parking space availability information match, and when it determines that the usage conditions match, the site providing system sends a contract conclusion procedure request email to the first terminal device and the second terminal device. A contract conclusion processing email is sent from the first terminal device and the second terminal device that have received the contract procedure request email to the site providing system, and a usage notice is sent from the site providing system to the energy stand as close as possible to the lessor's home and the lessee's home, or to the store-side terminal device of the energy stand where a parking space has been secured regarding the parking space vacancy information. It is regarded that the joint use contract is concluded when the site providing system receives commitment information from the first terminal device, the second terminal device, and the store-side terminal device. A computer-readable program characterized by the above.

15. A recording medium on which the program according to claim 14 is recorded.

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