Information processing equipment, vehicles, and programs

The system addresses the challenge of displaying payment codes by using separate in-vehicle displays for drivers and passengers, ensuring appropriate timing and ease of use, thereby enhancing payment convenience for both groups.

JP7841938B2Active Publication Date: 2026-04-07TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
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Filing Date
2022-05-17
Publication Date
2026-04-07

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Technical Problem

Existing systems fail to appropriately display payment codes on in-vehicle displays, particularly when there are no passengers, making it difficult for drivers to read and process payments while the vehicle is in operation.

Method used

An information processing apparatus and method that controls the display of an in-vehicle display system with separate displays for drivers and passengers, ensuring payment codes are only shown on the passenger display when passengers are present and on the driver display when the vehicle is stationary.

Benefits of technology

Enhances convenience by allowing drivers to safely read payment codes when the vehicle is stopped and passengers to read them during operation, improving overall payment processing ease within the vehicle.

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Abstract

To allow for appropriately displaying a payment code on an in-vehicle display.SOLUTION: An in-vehicle display includes a first display for a driver of a vehicle, and a second display for a passenger of the vehicle. While driving the vehicle, an information processing device does not display a payment code on the in-vehicle display when no passenger is present, and displays the payment code on a second display when a passenger is present.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a technique for controlling the display of an in-vehicle display.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a technique related to a wallet system including a vehicle. In the wallet system disclosed in Patent Document 1, a wallet server, a payment service provider server, a user terminal, and a vehicle can communicate with each other via a network. Further, Patent Document 1 describes a payment method in which a barcode or a QR code (registered trademark) displayed on a vehicle is read by a user terminal to perform payment.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present disclosure is to appropriately display a payment code on an in-vehicle display.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] An information processing apparatus according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing apparatus including a control unit that controls the display of an in-vehicle display, the in-vehicle display includes a first display for a driver of the vehicle and a second display for a passenger of the vehicle, during driving of the vehicle, when there is no passenger, the control unit does not display a payment code on the in-vehicle display, and when there is a passenger, the control unit displays the payment code on the second display.

[0006] A vehicle relating to a second aspect of this disclosure is equipped with an information processing device relating to a first aspect of this disclosure.

[0007] The program relating to the third aspect of this disclosure is: A program that causes a computer to execute an information processing method to control the display of an in-vehicle display, The in-vehicle display includes a first display for the driver of the vehicle and a second display for the passengers of the vehicle. The aforementioned information processing method is This includes, when the vehicle is being driven, not displaying the payment code on the in-vehicle display if there are no passengers, and displaying the payment code on the second display if there are passengers. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to this disclosure, payment codes can be appropriately displayed on the in-vehicle display. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the schematic configuration of the payment system according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the in-vehicle system and the various devices mounted on the vehicle. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows the arrangement of the first and second displays within the vehicle interior. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the functional configuration of an in-vehicle device. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a flowchart showing the display processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows the arrangement of the first display and multiple second displays within the vehicle interior. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the display processing flow according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] An information processing device according to a first aspect of this disclosure controls the display of an in-vehicle display. The in-vehicle display includes a first display and a second display. The first display is for the driver of the vehicle. The second display is for the passengers of the vehicle. The first display may be installed in the vehicle interior near the driver's seat. The second display may be installed in the vehicle interior near a seat other than the driver's seat. Note that the first display and the second display do not necessarily have to be separate. That is, in a single display installed in the vehicle interior in front of the driver's seat and the passenger seat, between the two seats, the portion on the driver's side may be the first display and the portion on the passenger's side may be the second display.

[0011] Furthermore, in the information processing device relating to this disclosure, the control unit controls the display of a payment code on the in-vehicle display. Here, the payment code is a code used for payment when a user, who is the driver or a passenger in the vehicle, orders a specified product or service. The payment process is carried out when the user reads the payment code displayed on the in-vehicle display with a user terminal that they possess. This allows the user to complete the payment for the ordered product or service while remaining in the vehicle.

[0012] The control unit then controls the display of the payment code on the in-vehicle display based on whether or not there are passengers while the vehicle is in operation. Specifically, if there are no passengers while the vehicle is in operation, the control unit does not display the payment code on the in-vehicle display. On the other hand, if there are passengers while the vehicle is in operation, the control unit displays the payment code on the second display.

[0013] During vehicle operation, it is difficult for the driver to perform the operation of reading the payment code displayed on the in-vehicle display using the user terminal. Therefore, in the present disclosure, when there is no passenger in the vehicle during operation, the payment code is not displayed on the in-vehicle display. And in this case, after the vehicle operation stops, the control unit may display the payment code on the first display. By displaying the payment code on the first display among the first display and the second display included in the in-vehicle display, it becomes easier for the driver to read the payment code using the user terminal.

[0014] Also, in the present disclosure, when there is a passenger in the vehicle during operation, the payment code is displayed on the second display among the first display and the second display included in the in-vehicle display. This makes it easier for the passenger to read the payment code using the user terminal.

[0015] Therefore, according to the present disclosure, the payment code can be displayed on an appropriate in-vehicle display at an appropriate timing. As a result, the convenience when the user makes a payment in the vehicle can be improved.

[0016] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described based on the drawings. The dimensions, materials, shapes, and relative arrangements of the components described in this embodiment are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present disclosure only to them unless otherwise specified.

[0017] <First Embodiment> (Overview of the System) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a payment system according to this embodiment. The payment system according to this embodiment is a system used for paying a fee when a user riding in a vehicle 10 orders a predetermined product or service from a predetermined store. Here, the user riding in the vehicle 10 is the driver or a passenger of the vehicle 10.

[0018] The payment system 1 includes an in-vehicle device 100, a user terminal 200, and a store server 300. The in-vehicle device 100 is a device mounted on the vehicle 10 and includes a computer. The user terminal 200 is a terminal carried by a user while riding in the vehicle 10. The store server 300 is a server that manages orders for goods or services to a designated store.

[0019] In payment system 1, the in-vehicle device 100 and the user terminal 200 are connected to the store server 300 via network N1. Network N1 may be, for example, a wide area network (WAN), such as the internet, or a telephone network such as a mobile phone network.

[0020] The in-vehicle device 100 receives orders for specified goods or services from users riding in the vehicle 10. The in-vehicle device 100 then transmits information regarding the orders for specified goods or services received from the user (hereinafter referred to as "order information") to the store server 300 via the network N1. When the store server 300 receives the order information from the in-vehicle device 100, it transmits information regarding a payment code for the payment of the ordered specified goods or services (hereinafter referred to as "code information") to the in-vehicle device 100 via the network N1. The code information includes information regarding the recipient of the payment. The code information may also include information regarding the amount of the payment.

[0021] When the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information from the store server 300, it displays a payment code on the in-vehicle display of the vehicle 10. Examples of payment codes displayed on the in-vehicle display include barcodes and QR codes. The user terminal 200 is equipped with a camera capable of reading the payment code. The user terminal 200 also runs a predetermined application to enable payment by reading the payment code. Examples of user terminals 200 include smartphones, tablet computers, mobile computers, and wearable computers. In the vehicle 10, the user reads the payment code displayed on the in-vehicle display using the user terminal 200, thereby processing the payment for a predetermined product or service.

[0022] (Hardware configuration) Figure 2 is a block diagram illustrating the hardware configuration of the in-vehicle device 100 and the various devices mounted on the vehicle 10. The in-vehicle device 100 includes a processor 101, a main memory unit 102, an auxiliary memory unit 103, a communication interface (communication I / F) 104, and an in-vehicle communication interface (in-vehicle communication I / F) 105.

[0023] Here, processor 101 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or D It is an SP (Digital Signal Processor). The main memory unit 102 is, for example, RAM (Random). Access Memory) is the auxiliary storage unit 103. The auxiliary storage unit 103 is, for example, ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), or flash memory. This may include removable media (portable recording media). Here, removable media is, for example, a USB memory stick, an SD card, or a disc recording medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD disc, or Blu-ray disc.

[0024] The communication interface 104 is an interface for connecting the in-vehicle device 100 to the network N1. The communication interface 104 uses a predetermined wireless communication standard such as 3G (3rd Generation) or LTE (Long Term Evolution) to connect the in-vehicle device 100 to the network. Connect to N1. The communication I / F104 includes, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board or a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication.

[0025] The in-vehicle communication interface 105 is an interface that allows the in-vehicle device 100 to communicate with other devices installed in the vehicle 10 using a predetermined in-vehicle communication standard. Examples of predetermined in-vehicle communication standards include CAN (Controller Area Network) or LIN (Local Interconnect Network).

[0026] In the in-vehicle device 100 configured as described above, the auxiliary storage unit 103 stores the operating system (OS), various programs, and various information tables. The processor 101 loads the programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 103 into the main storage unit 102 and executes them, thereby realizing the display process for displaying a payment code on the in-vehicle display, as described later. However, some or all of the functions of the in-vehicle device 100 may be realized by hardware circuits such as ASICs or FPGAs. The in-vehicle device 100 does not necessarily have to be realized by a single physical configuration, but may be composed of multiple computers that cooperate with each other. In this embodiment, the in-vehicle device 100 corresponds to the "information processing device" according to the first aspect of this disclosure.

[0027] Furthermore, the vehicle 10 is equipped with various devices such as a first display 11, a second display 12, a seat belt sensor 13, a weight sensor 14, a camera 15, and a microphone 16. The in-vehicle device 100 communicates with these devices via the in-vehicle communication I / F 105.

[0028] The first display 11 and the second display 12 are in-vehicle displays installed inside the vehicle. The first display 11 is for the driver, and the second display 12 is for the passenger. Figure 3 shows the arrangement of the first display 11 and the second display 12 inside the vehicle. Here, the vehicle 10 is a right-hand drive vehicle. The first display 11 is installed in the position corresponding to the driver's seat inside the vehicle. The second display 12 is installed in the position corresponding to the passenger seat inside the vehicle. Both the first display 11 and the second display 12 are configured to display payment codes.

[0029] Alternatively, the first display 11 and the second display 12 may be configured as a single display. In this case, one display is installed in front of the driver's seat and passenger seat in the vehicle interior, between the two seats. In this single display, the portion on the driver's side functions as the first display 11, and the portion on the passenger's side functions as the second display 12.

[0030] A seat belt sensor 13 and a weight sensor 14 are installed at each seat of the vehicle 10. The seat belt sensor 13 detects whether or not a seat belt is fastened at each seat of the vehicle 10. The weight sensor 14 detects the magnitude of the load on each seat of the vehicle 10. A camera 15 is installed inside the vehicle. The camera 15 captures images of the inside of the vehicle. A microphone 16 It is installed inside the vehicle. Microphone 16 picks up the voice emitted by the user inside the vehicle.

[0031] (Functional Configuration) Next, the functional configuration of the in-vehicle device 100 will be described based on Figure 4. Figure 4 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the functional configuration of the in-vehicle device 100. The in-vehicle device 100 includes a control unit 110, a communication unit 120, and an in-vehicle communication unit 130. The control unit 110 has the function of performing calculation processing for controlling the in-vehicle device 100. The control unit 110 can be implemented by a processor 101.

[0032] The communication unit 120 has the function of connecting the in-vehicle device 100 to the network N1. The communication unit 120 is configured to include a communication interface 104. The communication unit 120 can communicate with the store server 300 via the network N1. The in-vehicle communication unit 130 has the function of communicating with various devices in the vehicle 10. The in-vehicle communication unit 130 is configured to include an in-vehicle communication interface 105.

[0033] Here, a user riding in vehicle 10 can order a predetermined product or service by voice. Specifically, the voice spoken by the user to order the predetermined product or service is picked up by microphone 16. Then, in the in-vehicle device 100, the control unit 110 receives the voice information picked up by microphone 16 using the in-vehicle communication unit 130. Furthermore, the control unit 110 generates order information based on the received voice information. Then, the control unit 110 transmits the generated order information to the store server 300 using the communication unit 120.

[0034] The in-vehicle device 100 may also accept orders for specific goods or services from the user via the first display 11 or the second display 12. In this case, the first display 11 and the second display 12 have touch panel functions that accept user input. The control unit 110 then generates order information based on the information entered by the user into the first display 11 or the second display 12.

[0035] Furthermore, in the in-vehicle device 100, the control unit 110 has an acquisition unit 111, a discrimination unit 112, and a command unit 113 as functional units for realizing the display processing of payment codes. As described above, when the store server 300 receives order information from the in-vehicle device 100, it transmits code information to the in-vehicle device 100. Then, in the in-vehicle device 100, the control unit 110 executes a process to receive the code information transmitted from the store server 300 using the communication unit 120.

[0036] If order information is transmitted from the in-vehicle device 100 to the store server 300 while the vehicle 10 is in operation, the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information from the store server 300 while the vehicle 10 is in operation. When the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information while the vehicle 10 is in operation, the control unit 110 performs processing to determine whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle 10.

[0037] Specifically, in the control unit 110, the acquisition unit 111 acquires the detection values ​​from the seat belt sensors 13 provided at each seat. Furthermore, the discrimination unit 112 determines whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle 10 based on the acquired detection values ​​from each seat belt sensor 13. At this time, if seat belts are fastened in seats other than the driver's seat in the vehicle 10, the discrimination unit 112 determines that there are passengers in the vehicle 10. Then, based on the determination result from the discrimination unit 112, the control unit 110 controls the display of the payment code on the first display 11 or the second display 12.

[0038] Specifically, if it is determined that there are no passengers in vehicle 10, the control unit 110 will not display the payment code on either the first display 11 or the second display 12 at that time. On the other hand, if it is determined that there are passengers in vehicle 10, the control unit 110 will display the payment code on the second display 12. In this case, the command unit 113 will send a command to the second display 12 to display the payment code, which includes the code information received from the store server 300.

[0039] <Display Processing Flow> The following describes the flow of the display processing according to this embodiment with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a flowchart of the display processing flow according to this embodiment. When the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information from the store server 300, the control unit 110 executes this flow.

[0040] In this flow, first, in S101, it is determined whether or not the vehicle 10 is in operation. If the determination in S101 is negative, that is, if the vehicle 10 is stopped, then the process in S107 is executed. In S107, a command is sent to a predetermined display among the first display 11 and the second display 12 to display the payment code. At this time, the predetermined display may be either the first display 11 or the second display 12, or it may be both. As a result, the payment code is displayed on the predetermined display. Then, the execution of this flow is terminated.

[0041] On the other hand, if a positive result is obtained in S101, that is, if the vehicle 10 is in operation, the process in S102 is then executed. In S102, the detection values ​​of each seat belt sensor 13 are obtained. Next, in S103, it is determined whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle 10 based on the detection values ​​of each seat belt sensor 13.

[0042] If the result in S103 is positive, that is, if there is a passenger in vehicle 10, the process in S104 is executed next. In S104, a command is sent to the second display 12 to display the payment code. As a result, the payment code is displayed on the second display 12. Then, the execution of this flow is completed.

[0043] On the other hand, if the result in S103 is negative, that is, if there are no passengers in vehicle 10, then in S105, it is determined whether or not the vehicle 10 has stopped driving. If the result in S105 is negative, the process in S105 is executed again. In other words, while vehicle 10 is driving, the payment code is not displayed on either the first display 11 or the second display 12. On the other hand, if the result in S105 is positive, then the process in S106 is executed. In S106, a command is sent to the first display 11 to display the payment code. As a result, the payment code is displayed on the first display 11 after the vehicle 10 has stopped driving. Then, the execution of this flow is terminated.

[0044] (Effects / Actions) If there are no passengers in vehicle 10, the driver, who is the user, needs to read the payment code using the user terminal 200. However, while vehicle 10 is in operation, it is difficult for the driver to read the payment code displayed on the in-vehicle display using the user terminal 200. Therefore, in the display processing according to this embodiment, as described above, if there are no passengers while vehicle 10 is in operation, the payment code is not displayed on either the first display 11 or the second display 12. Then, after vehicle 10 has stopped, the payment code is displayed on the first display 11. Furthermore, the payment code can be displayed on the first display 11 when the driver of the vehicle 10 is in a state where they can safely perform the task of reading the payment code using the user terminal 200. In addition, by displaying the payment code on the first display 11, which is an in-vehicle display for the driver, it becomes easier for the driver to read the payment code with the user terminal 200.

[0045] Furthermore, even while the vehicle 10 is in operation, a passenger can read the payment code displayed on the in-vehicle display using the user terminal 200. Therefore, in the display process according to this embodiment, as described above, if there is a passenger while the vehicle 10 is in operation, the payment code is displayed on the second display 12. This allows the payment code to be displayed on the second display 12 as quickly as possible. Also, by displaying the payment code on the second display 12, which is an in-vehicle display for passengers, it becomes easier for the passenger to read the payment code with the user terminal 200.

[0046] As described above, the display processing according to this embodiment allows the payment code to be displayed on the appropriate in-vehicle display at the appropriate time. As a result, the convenience of the user when making a payment in the vehicle 10 can be improved.

[0047] (modified version) In this embodiment, the control unit 110 of the in-vehicle device 100 determined whether or not there were passengers in the vehicle 10 based on the detection values ​​of the seat belt sensors 13 provided in each seat of the vehicle 10. However, the presence or absence of passengers in the vehicle 10 may be determined by other methods.

[0048] For example, the control unit 110 may determine whether or not there are passengers in the vehicle 10 based on the detection values ​​of weight sensors 14 provided in each seat of the vehicle 10. In this case, if a load of a predetermined weight or more is applied to any seat other than the driver's seat in the vehicle 10, the discrimination unit 112 will determine that there are passengers in the vehicle 10. The control unit 110 may also determine whether or not there are passengers based on interior images captured by the camera 15. The control unit 110 may also determine whether or not there are passengers based on audio picked up by the microphone 16. Furthermore, the control unit 110 may determine whether or not there are passengers by combining at least one of the detection values ​​of each seat belt sensor 13, the detection values ​​of each weight sensor 14, the interior images captured by the camera 15, and the audio picked up by the microphone 16.

[0049] <Second Embodiment> In this embodiment, multiple second displays 12 are provided inside the vehicle 10. Figure 6 shows the arrangement of the first display 11 and the multiple second displays 12 inside the vehicle. In the following description, when each of the multiple second displays 12 is described separately, they will be referred to as 12a, 12b, and 12c.

[0050] As shown in Figure 6, in this embodiment as well, the first display 11 is installed in a position corresponding to the driver's seat in the vehicle interior. The second display 12a is installed in a position corresponding to the passenger seat in the vehicle interior. The second display 12b is installed in a position corresponding to the rear seat on the left side (behind the passenger seat) in the vehicle interior. The second display 12c is installed in a position corresponding to the rear seat on the right side (behind the driver's seat) in the vehicle interior. The first display 11 and each of the second displays 12a, 12b, and 12c are configured to display a payment code.

[0051] In this embodiment as well, when the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information from the store server 300 while the vehicle 10 is in operation, it is determined whether or not there is a passenger in the vehicle 10. Furthermore, in this embodiment, if there is a passenger in the vehicle 10, the first seat, which is the seat where the passenger is sitting, is identified. That is, either the passenger seat, the left rear seat, or the right rear seat is identified as the first seat. Then, of the multiple second displays 12a, 12b, and 12c, the payment code is displayed only on the second display 12 corresponding to the first seat.

[0052] <Display Processing Flow> The following describes the flow of the display processing according to this embodiment with reference to Figure 7. Figure 7 is a flowchart of the display processing flow according to this embodiment. When the in-vehicle device 100 receives code information from the store server 300, the control unit 110 executes this flow. In this flow, the processes S204, S205, and S206 are executed instead of the process S104 in the flow shown in Figure 5. The processes executed in each step other than S204, S205, and S206 in this flow are the same as the processes executed in the steps with the same reference numbers in the flow shown in Figure 5, so their explanation is omitted.

[0053] In this flow, if a positive result is obtained in S103, that is, if there is a passenger in the vehicle 10, the process in S204 is then executed. In S204, the first seat where the passenger is seated is identified. In S204, the first seat is identified based on the detection values ​​of each seat belt sensor 13 obtained in S102. In other words, the seat in which a seat belt is fastened is identified as the first seat.

[0054] Next, in S205, the second display 12 corresponding to the first seat is selected from among the multiple second displays 12a, 12b, and 12c. Then, in S206, a command is sent to the second display 12 selected in S205 to display the payment code. As a result, the payment code is displayed on the second display 12 corresponding to the first seat. Then, the execution of this flow is completed.

[0055] In the display processing according to this embodiment, if there is a passenger while the vehicle 10 is in operation, the payment code is displayed on the second display 12 corresponding to the first seat where the passenger is seated. This makes it easier for the passenger to read the payment code using the user terminal 200, even when multiple second displays 12 are provided in the vehicle interior of the vehicle 10.

[0056] (modified version) In this embodiment, the control unit 110 of the in-vehicle device 100 identified the first seat based on the detection value of the seat belt sensor 13 provided at each seat of the vehicle 10. However, the first seat may be identified by other means.

[0057] For example, the control unit 110 may identify the first seat based on the detection value of a weight sensor 14 provided at each seat of the vehicle 10. Alternatively, the control unit 110 may identify the first seat based on an in-vehicle image captured by a camera 15. Alternatively, the control unit 110 may identify the first seat based on sound picked up by a microphone 16. Alternatively, the control unit 110 may identify the first seat by combining at least one of the detection values ​​of each seat belt sensor 13, the detection values ​​of each weight sensor 14, the in-vehicle image captured by the camera 15, and the sound picked up by the microphone 16.

[0058] Furthermore, even if multiple second displays 12 are provided inside the vehicle 10, a specific second display 12 for displaying the payment code may be pre-configured. For example, if it is anticipated that a user performing payment processing using a user terminal 200 will often be seated in the passenger seat of the vehicle 10, the second display 12a corresponding to the passenger seat may be pre-configured as a specific second display 12 for displaying the payment code.

[0059] Furthermore, the in-vehicle device 100 may accept orders for specific goods or services from the user via one of the multiple second displays 12. In this case, a payment code may be displayed on the second display 12 on which the user has entered information for the order.

[0060] <Other Embodiments> The embodiments described above are merely examples, and this disclosure may be modified as appropriate without departing from its essence. Furthermore, the processes and means described in this disclosure can be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical inconsistencies arise.

[0061] Furthermore, a process described as being performed by a single device may be divided and executed by multiple devices. Conversely, a process described as being performed by different devices may be executed by a single device. In a computer system, the hardware configuration (server configuration) by which each function is implemented can be flexibly changed.

[0062] The present disclosure can also be realized by supplying a computer program implementing the functions described in the embodiments above to a computer, and having one or more processors in the computer read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium that can be connected to the computer's system bus, or it may be provided to the computer via a network. The non-temporary computer-readable storage medium includes any type of disk, such as magnetic disks (floppy disks, hard disk drives (HDDs), etc.), optical disks (CD-ROMs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, etc.), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic cards, flash memory, or optical cards, and any other type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0063] 1. Payment System 10. Vehicles 11. First display 12. Second display 13. Seat belt sensor 14. Weight sensor 15. Camera 16. Mike 100...In-vehicle equipment 110. Control Unit 120 Communications Department 130. In-vehicle communication unit 200 User Terminals 300 Store Servers

Claims

1. An information processing device equipped with a control unit for controlling the display of an in-vehicle display, The in-vehicle display includes a first display for the driver of the vehicle and a second display for the passengers of the vehicle. The control unit determines whether or not there are passengers based on the detected values ​​from seat belt sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the detected values ​​from weight sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the interior images captured by cameras installed in the vehicle's interior, or the sound picked up by microphones installed in the vehicle's interior. While the vehicle is in operation, the control unit will not display the payment code on the in-vehicle display if there are no passengers, and will display the payment code on the second display if there are passengers. If there are no passengers, the control unit will display the payment code on the first display after the vehicle has stopped running. Information processing device.

2. The in-vehicle display includes a plurality of second displays, The control unit, Based on the detected values ​​from seat belt sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the detected values ​​from weight sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the interior images captured by cameras installed in the vehicle's interior, or the sound picked up by microphones installed in the vehicle's interior, the first seat in the vehicle's interior where a passenger is seated is identified. Of the plurality of second displays, the second display corresponding to the first seat is selected as the specific second display. If there is a passenger while the vehicle is in operation, the payment code will be displayed only on the specific second display among the multiple second displays. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. A vehicle equipped with the information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. A program that causes a computer to execute an information processing method to control the display of an in-vehicle display, The in-vehicle display includes a first display for the driver of the vehicle and a second display for the passengers of the vehicle. The aforementioned information processing method is: The system determines whether or not there are passengers based on the detected values ​​from seat belt sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the detected values ​​from weight sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the interior images captured by cameras installed in the vehicle's interior, or the sound picked up by microphones installed in the vehicle's interior. When the vehicle is in operation, if there are no passengers, the payment code will not be displayed on the in-vehicle display; if there are passengers, the payment code will be displayed on the second display. If there are no passengers, the payment code is displayed on the first display after the vehicle has stopped operating. program.

5. The in-vehicle display includes a plurality of second displays, In the aforementioned information processing method, Based on the detected values ​​from seat belt sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the detected values ​​from weight sensors installed in each seat of the vehicle, the interior images captured by cameras installed in the vehicle's interior, or the sound picked up by microphones installed in the vehicle's interior, the first seat in the vehicle's interior where a passenger is seated is identified. The further includes selecting, from among the plurality of second displays, a second display corresponding to the first seat as the specific second display, If there is a passenger while the vehicle is in operation, the payment code will be displayed on only one of the multiple second displays. The program according to claim 4.

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