Used car appraisal support system and used car appraisal support application

Abstract

To provide a used car assessment support system and a used car assessment support application capable of efficiently assessing a used car at a plurality of shops and acquiring photograph data required for assessment on the side of the shops by unifying photographing distances and angles of photographs during an assessment request.SOLUTION: A user portable terminal includes at least a touch panel type screen display unit, a control unit, a storage unit, a camera unit and a wireless communication unit. The storage unit stores mark image data corresponding to a plurality of pieces of vehicle type information and individual vehicle type information. The user portable terminal also includes, as output means to the screen display unit, output means of an assessment request screen, output means of a photograph screen when a camera is started, and means for outputting mark image data corresponding to the vehicle type information inputted on the assessment request screen to the photograph screen. Further, when a photograph button arranged in the assessment request screen is pushed, the camera unit is configured to be started and the photograph screen including a mark image is configured so as to be outputted to the screen display unit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to a used vehicle appraisal support system and a used vehicle appraisal support application for assisting in requests for appraising used vehicles such as motorcycles. 【Background Art】 【0002】 When appraising a used vehicle such as a motorcycle, it is common for the used vehicle owner to request an in-store appraisal (appraisal at the store) or a home visit appraisal (appraisal by visiting the home). However, when the used vehicle owner wants to request appraisals from multiple stores, it takes time and effort because the used vehicle owner has to visit each store or ask the store staff to visit their home. Also, from the perspective of the store, the current situation where the used vehicle owner cannot request appraisals from multiple stores due to time and effort is undesirable as it results in a loss of business opportunities. 【0003】 On the other hand, conventionally, systems for appraising and purchasing used vehicles (especially automobiles) using the Internet have also been developed (see Patent Documents 1 to 4). In these systems, the used vehicle owner can request an appraisal simply by sending photo data of the used vehicle body, vehicle inspection certificate, etc. to the store side. Therefore, it is possible to request an appraisal more simply and quickly than the conventional in-store appraisal or home visit appraisal that involves the movement of people. 【0004】 However, in the above conventional systems, there is a high likelihood of variation in the method of taking photos of the vehicle body when requesting an appraisal. If the vehicle body photos required by the store side are not sent during the request, problems such as having to retake the photos and resend them are likely to occur. Also, in the case of a motorcycle, it is necessary to send photos such as side photos, front photos, and rear photos of the vehicle body when requesting an appraisal, but in the above conventional systems, the shooting distance and angle of the photos cannot be unified. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0005】 【Patent Document 1】 Japanese Patent Publication No. 2002-269257 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-59403 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2008-65474 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2015-82320 [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve] 【0006】 The present invention aims to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art, and in summary, it provides a used car appraisal support system and a used car appraisal support application that enable efficient used car appraisals at multiple stores, and moreover, standardizes the shooting distance and angle of photos taken when an appraisal is requested, so that stores can obtain the necessary photographic data for appraisal. [Means for solving the problem] 【0007】 The inventors have solved the above problem by providing a used car appraisal support system in which a user mobile terminal, a store terminal, and a server having the above-mentioned camera function are connected via a network, wherein the user mobile terminal is equipped with at least a touch panel screen display unit, a control unit, a storage unit, a camera unit, and a wireless communication unit, and the storage unit stores multiple vehicle type information and mark image data corresponding to each vehicle type information, and the output means to the screen display unit is equipped with an output means for an appraisal request screen, an output means for a shooting screen when the camera is activated, and a means for outputting mark image data corresponding to the vehicle type information entered on the appraisal request screen to the shooting screen, and further configuring the system so that when a shooting button placed on the appraisal request screen is pressed, the camera unit is activated and a shooting screen with the mark image is output to the screen display unit. 【0008】 Furthermore, in this invention, by combining the above-mentioned mark image data with frame lines indicating the outline of the tire corresponding to individual vehicle data and frame lines indicating the overall length of the vehicle body, it is possible to easily align the position of the vehicle body within the shooting screen. 【0009】 Furthermore, in this invention, by using the above-mentioned mark image data as image data that masks personal information on license plates or vehicle registration certificates, it is possible to easily align the license plate or vehicle registration certificate within the captured image, and personal information can also be concealed. 【0010】 Furthermore, in this invention, when the request button located on the appraisal request screen is pressed, the user's mobile device transmits photographic data of the used car and vehicle registration certificate, captured by the camera unit, to the server, and the server then transmits the photographic data to a designated store terminal, thereby enabling the user to request an appraisal from a store. 【0011】 Furthermore, in the present invention, store information including area information is stored in the storage unit of the server, and when the requested area information entered on the appraisal request screen is sent to the server along with the photo data, the server extracts store information for the area information that matches the requested area information, and sends the photo data to a predetermined store terminal based on this extracted store information, thereby enabling an appraisal request to be automatically made to stores within the area specified by the user. 【0012】 Furthermore, the present invention provides a used car appraisal support application that is downloaded and used on a user's mobile terminal having a camera function. This application includes a data set containing multiple vehicle information and mark image data corresponding to each vehicle information, a program that outputs an appraisal request screen to the touch panel display unit of the user's mobile terminal, and a program that, when the user presses the capture button on the appraisal request screen on the display unit of the user's mobile terminal, activates the camera unit of the user's mobile terminal and outputs a captured screen with a mark image corresponding to the vehicle information entered on the appraisal request screen to the display unit. This makes it easy to request a used car appraisal by downloading the application to a smartphone or the like. [Effects of the Invention] 【0013】 In the used car appraisal system of the present invention, by connecting the user's mobile terminal, store terminals, and server via the internet, the user can attach photo data of the vehicle to multiple store terminals and request an appraisal from the user's mobile terminal. This allows for more efficient appraisals from multiple stores than bringing the car in for an appraisal or on-site appraisal. Furthermore, used car owners can compare the appraisal amounts from each store and request the store with the highest appraisal amount to purchase their used car. 【0014】 Furthermore, in the used car appraisal support system of the present invention, when the user presses the shooting button located on the appraisal request screen of their mobile terminal, the camera unit is activated and a shooting screen with a marked image is output to the screen display. Therefore, by aligning the position and size of the vehicle in the shooting screen with the marked image, the shooting distance and shooting angle can be standardized. As a result, there is no variation in the shooting method by appraisal requestors, and the store can receive the necessary photos for appraisal without any problems. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0015】 [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a used car appraisal support system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the used car appraisal support system in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a reference diagram showing a screen that instructs the vehicle to take a photograph on the appraisal request screen in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a reference diagram showing a screen instructing the user to take a photograph of the vehicle registration certificate on the appraisal request screen in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a reference diagram showing the progress information confirmation screen in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0016】 Embodiments of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1 to 5. In the figures, what is indicated by reference numeral P1 is a user portable terminal, and what is indicated by reference numeral P2 is a store terminal. Also, what is indicated by reference numeral S1 is a web server, and what is indicated by reference numeral S2 is a database server. What is indicated by reference numerals G1 and G2 is an appraisal request screen. Also, what is indicated by reference numeral G3 is a progress information confirmation screen. Also, what is indicated by reference numeral M is a mark image, and what is indicated by reference numeral C is a shooting button. In this embodiment, the target of the used vehicle appraisal support system is a motorcycle, but it can also be a motor vehicle. 【0017】 "Hardware Configuration of Used Vehicle Appraisal Support System" The hardware configuration of the used vehicle appraisal support system of this embodiment will be described based on FIG. 1. In this embodiment, a computer (smartphone, tablet, PDA, etc.) having a touch panel type screen display unit, a control unit (CPU, etc.), a storage unit (main storage device and primary storage device), a camera unit (lens, image sensor, etc.) and a wireless communication unit is used for the user portable terminal P1 having a camera function. Also, for the store terminal P2, a computer (PC, etc.) having a storage device (main storage device and primary storage device), an input device (keyboard, mouse, touch panel), an output device (monitor), and an arithmetic device (CPU) is used. Regarding the server S, in this embodiment, it is composed of a web server S1 and a database server S2, and these are connected by a network. In this embodiment, the entire system is configured by connecting the above user portable terminal P1 and store terminal P2 via the Internet as shown in FIG. 1, and these hardware are used as the storage means, input means, and output means of the system alone or in conjunction. 【0018】 "Software Configuration of Used Vehicle Appraisal Support System" [1] Regarding Registration of Basic Information [1-1] Registration Means for User Information The software configuration of the used car appraisal support system according to this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, basic information is registered when using the system. Regarding the registration of user information, first, by launching the application downloaded to the user mobile terminal P1, a user information input screen stored in the user mobile terminal P1 is output to the screen display unit of the user mobile terminal P1 (not shown). Then, information such as the user name, user ID, password, address, owned vehicle type (manufacturer, displacement, vehicle type, model year, etc.), email address, etc. is input into the designated blank fields of this user information input screen using the touch panel. After that, by pressing the registration button on the screen, the user information is transmitted to the web server S1 and stored as user information in the storage means of the database server S2. Note that the information on the owned vehicle type can be additionally registered from the home screen of the application. 【0019】 [1-2] Registration means for store information Regarding the store information, by launching the application downloaded to the store terminal P2, or through a website or the like, a store information input screen stored in the store terminal P2 or the server S is output to the monitor of the store terminal P2 (not shown). Then, information such as the store name, store ID, password, area information of the location, etc. is input into the designated blank fields of this store information input screen using a keyboard or touch panel. After that, by pressing the registration button on the screen, the store information is transmitted to the web server S1 and stored as store information in the database server S2. This store information can also include information related to transactions (for example, transaction bank, account number, payment method, etc.). Also, for the area information of the store, a means of selecting / inputting from preset regional names can be adopted. 【0020】 [2] Processing at the time of appraisal request [2-1] Input of request area information and vehicle type information (user mobile terminal) Next, the process for requesting an appraisal using a user's mobile device will be explained based on Figures 2 to 4. The user launches the application on their mobile device P1, logs in, and displays the home screen. This home screen displays a list of registered owned vehicles. By selecting a vehicle from this list and pressing the appraisal request button, the first appraisal request screen stored on the user's mobile device P1 is displayed on the screen. The user then enters the request area information (the region to be requested) and the used car vehicle information into the indicated fields on this first appraisal request screen. This request area information and vehicle information can be selected and entered from pre-set region names and vehicle names. The request area information can be the same category as the area information, or it can be a broader category than the area information. 【0021】 [2-2] Photographing the vehicle body (using a user's mobile device) Next, by pressing the "Next" button located on the first appraisal request screen, the second appraisal request screen G1 shown in Figure 3 is displayed on the screen display unit. Then, by pressing the "Shoot" button C for vehicle B located on this second appraisal request screen G1, the camera unit of the user's mobile terminal P1 is activated, and a shooting screen with a mark image is displayed on the screen display unit. The shooting screen with the mark image outputs mark image data corresponding to the vehicle information entered on the first appraisal request screen, which is stored in the memory unit of the user's mobile terminal P1. Note that the means for outputting the appraisal request screen to the screen display unit of the user's mobile terminal P1, the means for outputting the shooting screen when the camera is activated, and the means for outputting the mark image data can be implemented by the user's mobile terminal P1 alone, but can also be implemented in conjunction with the server S. 【0022】 [2-3] Mark images taken during vehicle photography Regarding the mark images output when photographing vehicle body B, different mark images are output depending on the shooting angle. Specifically, as shown in Figure 3, the shooting screen for left side photograph D1 and right side photograph D2 outputs image data that combines a frame line (mark image M1) indicating the outline of the tire corresponding to the individual vehicle model data and a frame line (mark image M2) indicating the overall length of the vehicle body. This makes it easy to adjust the position of vehicle body B during shooting by adjusting the shooting position and angle so that the tire and vehicle body B fit inside each frame line (mark images M1 and M2). In addition, the shooting screen for front photograph D3 and rear photograph D4 outputs image data that combines a frame line (mark image M3) indicating the overall height of vehicle body B and a frame line (mark image M4) indicating the left-right center of vehicle body B. Furthermore, in this embodiment, personal information can be concealed by outputting image data (mark image M5) that masks the license plate attached to the rear of vehicle body B. 【0023】 Furthermore, regarding the outlines of the tires (mark image M1), the overall length of the vehicle (mark image M2), and the overall height of vehicle B (mark image M3) corresponding to the individual vehicle data mentioned above, it is possible to prepare image data according to the vehicle type in advance and store it in the user's mobile terminal P1, or to automatically generate and display image data based on the tire size, overall length, and overall height data of the vehicle type. In addition, for the above masking images, if the user wishes to hide parts of their personal information, they can add image data of any shape to those parts using a fill function or similar. 【0024】 [2-4] Sample shooting and reshoots In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, a sample image is displayed next to the photograph of the vehicle B that was taken, allowing the user to confirm whether the photograph was taken correctly. Furthermore, even after pressing the shutter button C on vehicle B to take a picture and save it, if the photograph was not taken correctly (for example, misalignment, out of focus, insufficient brightness, excessive brightness, etc.), the user can take a picture again by pressing the shutter button C again. The program can also automatically detect these abnormalities and instruct the user to take a picture again. In this embodiment, after taking a picture of vehicle B and saving it, the display of the "Shoot" button automatically changes to a "Retake" button. 【0025】 [2-5] Taking close-up photographs of parts of the vehicle body. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, if there are any areas of concern on the vehicle body B, such as scratches, a magnified photograph of that area can be taken, saved, and displayed. Specifically, by pressing the capture button C, a magnified photograph of a part of the vehicle body B can be taken and saved. Since taking this magnified photograph is optional and not mandatory, if there are no areas of concern on the vehicle body B, the process can proceed to the next step without taking a photograph. 【0026】 [2-6] Take a photo of the vehicle registration certificate. After completing the vehicle body photography described above, scrolling up or down on the second appraisal request screen, or pressing the "Next" button, will display the third appraisal request screen G2 shown in Figure 4. Pressing the capture button C for the vehicle registration certificate photo D6 located on this third appraisal request screen G2 will activate the camera on the user's mobile terminal P1, and a capture screen with a mark image will be displayed on the screen. The mark image output when photographing the vehicle registration certificate includes a frame (mark image M6) showing the outline of the vehicle registration certificate S and image data (mark image M7) that masks the specified personal information written on the vehicle registration certificate S, making it easy to align the vehicle registration certificate S within the capture screen and ensuring the privacy of personal information. The rest is the same as photographing vehicle body B described above. In the case of mopeds, since the format of the vehicle registration certificate differs by prefecture, the most suitable mark image will be automatically selected and displayed based on area information, vehicle identification number, and other information. 【0027】 [2-7] Sending appraisal request information and photo data After completing the above-mentioned vehicle registration certificate photography, pressing the request button located on the appraisal request screen transmits the entered appraisal request information and the photographic data of the used car and vehicle registration certificate taken by the camera unit from the user's mobile terminal P1 to the server S, as shown in Figure 2. Furthermore, the server S extracts store information that matches the area information of the received appraisal request information, and automatically transmits the received appraisal request information and photographic data to a designated store terminal P2 based on the extracted store information. This allows the user to simultaneously submit appraisal requests to multiple stores in the requested area. In addition, a response deadline can be set on the appraisal request screen, in which case the response deadline information is also transmitted along with the appraisal request information. 【0028】 [2-8] Applications to be downloaded to the user's mobile device In this embodiment, users can easily request a used car appraisal by downloading an application to a user mobile terminal P1 such as a smartphone. The used car appraisal support application used in this case includes a data set containing information on multiple vehicle models and mark image data corresponding to each vehicle model, a program that outputs the appraisal request screen to the touch panel display unit of the user mobile terminal P1, and a program that, when the user presses the capture button on the appraisal request screen on the display unit of the user mobile terminal P1, activates the camera unit of the user mobile terminal P1 and outputs a captured screen with a mark image corresponding to the vehicle model information entered on the appraisal request screen to the display unit. 【0029】 [2-9] Used car appraisal support site In this embodiment, the used car appraisal support system is implemented using an application for the user's mobile terminal, but it can also be implemented by setting up a used car appraisal support site on the server S. In that case, the user's mobile terminal P1 and the server S are provided with means for inputting and registering user information and appraisal request information while the browser on the user's mobile terminal P1 is launched and accessing the dedicated site on the server S. Furthermore, using the multiple vehicle information and mark image data corresponding to each vehicle information stored in the storage unit of the server S, a means can be provided to activate the camera unit and output a captured screen with the mark image to the screen display unit when the user presses the capture button located on the appraisal request screen of the user's mobile terminal P1. 【0030】 [3] Processing upon acceptance of assessment [3-1] Entering and submitting acceptance information Next, when the store terminal P2 receives the above appraisal request information and photo data, a confirmation screen is displayed on the store terminal P2's monitor, as shown in Figure 2, where the user can input whether to accept or decline the request. The acceptance information entered on this confirmation screen is then sent to the server S, and if acceptance information is sent, the acceptance information is transmitted to the user's mobile terminal P1 via the server S. 【0031】 When the user's mobile terminal P1 receives the acceptance information, the progress information confirmation screen G3 shown in Figure 5 is displayed. This progress information confirmation screen G3 displays the appraisal progress information E, including the store information (store name, area information, etc.) and request information (vehicle type, etc.) that accepted the appraisal request. When the store terminal P2 sends acceptance information indicating acceptance, an appraisal amount input screen is displayed where the appraisal amount information can be entered. In this embodiment, the progress information confirmation screen G3 for the vehicle for which an appraisal request has been made can be displayed by selecting the vehicle from the list of owned vehicles on the home screen. 【0032】 [3-2] Entering and submitting appraisal amount information When a store that has accepted the above appraisal request completes the appraisal, it can enter the appraisal amount information into the appraisal amount input screen from the store terminal P2 and send it to the server S. The appraisal amount information is then sent to the user's mobile terminal P1 via the server S. When the user's mobile terminal P1 receives the appraisal amount information, the appraisal result screen is displayed. This appraisal result screen can be displayed by selecting the status of the completed appraisal from the progress information confirmation screen G3, and the appraisal progress information E is also automatically updated from "in progress" to "completed." If the appraisal request information includes response deadline information, the appraisal request will be automatically canceled once the set response deadline has passed, making it impossible to send the acceptance information or appraisal amount information to the user's mobile terminal P1. 【0033】 [3-3] Extraction of top-ranked valuations The input of the consigned information on the store terminal P2 can be omitted. In this case, when the store terminal P2 receives the appraisal request information and photo data, an appraisal amount input screen will be displayed, allowing only the appraisal amount information to be entered. Furthermore, when appraisal amount information is sent from multiple store terminals P2 to the server S, the server S can extract a predetermined number of stores with high appraisal amounts (for example, 3 stores) and send only that appraisal amount information to the user's mobile terminal P1. This allows the user to submit a purchase request to the store with the highest appraisal amount. When the top-ranking store appraisal amount extraction process is performed, a notification that the store that performed the appraisal has been ranked highly can also be sent to the store terminal P2. 【0034】 [4] Processing after assessment [4-1] Entering and submitting purchase request information After the above assessment is completed, a transaction request screen can be displayed for stores where the assessment amount information has been completed, allowing the user to enter purchase request information. On this transaction request screen, transaction information such as the purchase method (on-site purchase, in-store purchase, requester's name, requester's address, contact phone number, contact email address, bank account, date of drop-off, etc.) can be entered. When the transaction information is entered and submitted, it is sent to the store terminal P2 via server S. Note that this purchase request function can also be performed using a separate system or through direct transactions instead of this system. 【0035】 [4-2] Other features The system described above can also display the market price for the vehicle being appraised as a separate screen, or together with the home screen, progress information screen, or appraisal results screen. This allows users to compare the market price with the actual appraisal amount, providing them with information to decide whether or not to request an appraisal. Knowing the current market price also helps them decide whether or not to request an appraisal. This market price can also be linked to another system to display daily price information in a graph. [Explanation of symbols] 【0036】 P1 User Mobile Terminal P2 Store Terminal S Server S1 Web Server S2 Database Server G1 Second Appraisal Request Screen G2 Third Appraisal Request Screen G3 Progress Information Confirmation Screen M mark image C Shoot button B Body D Photo S Vehicle registration certificate E. Assessment progress information

Claims

[Claim 1] A used car appraisal support system in which a user mobile terminal with camera functionality, a store terminal, and a server are connected via a network, The user's mobile terminal comprises at least a touch panel display unit, a control unit, a storage unit, a camera unit, and a wireless communication unit, and the storage unit of the user's mobile terminal or server stores multiple vehicle information and mark image data corresponding to each vehicle information, The output means for the user's mobile terminal screen display unit includes an output means for the appraisal request screen, an output means for the shooting screen when the camera is activated, and an output means for the mark image data corresponding to the vehicle information entered on the appraisal request screen to be displayed on the shooting screen. Furthermore, when the camera button located on the appraisal request screen is pressed, the camera unit is activated and a shooting screen with a mark image is output to the screen display, and the mark image data is image data that masks personal information on the license plate or vehicle registration certificate, in a used car appraisal support system. [Claim 2] The used car appraisal support system according to claim 1, wherein the mark image data is image data that combines a frame line indicating the outline of a tire corresponding to individual vehicle data and a frame line indicating the overall length of the vehicle body. [Claim 3] The used car appraisal support system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when a request button located on the appraisal request screen is pressed, photographic data of the used car and vehicle registration taken by the camera unit is transmitted from the user's mobile terminal to the server, and the photographic data is further transmitted from the server to a designated store terminal. [Claim 4] The used car appraisal support system according to claim 3, wherein store information including area information is stored in the storage unit of the server, and when the requested area information entered on the appraisal request screen is sent to the server together with the photo data, the server extracts store information for the area information that matches the requested area information, and the photo data is transmitted to a predetermined store terminal based on the extracted store information. [Claim 5] An application for supporting the appraisal of used cars, which is downloaded and used on a user's mobile device equipped with a camera function, A data set containing information on multiple vehicle models and mark image data corresponding to the information on individual vehicle models, A program that outputs an appraisal request screen to the touch panel display unit of the user's mobile terminal, The program includes, when the user presses the capture button on the appraisal request screen on the user's mobile terminal's display unit, the program activates the camera unit of the user's mobile terminal and outputs a capture screen containing a mark image corresponding to the vehicle information entered on the appraisal request screen to the display unit. An application for supporting the appraisal of used cars, wherein the aforementioned mark image data is image data that masks personal information on license plates or vehicle registration certificates.

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