Information processing equipment and vehicle management system

Abstract

To provide an information processing device capable of transmitting operation omission of a vehicle to a driver driving the vehicle, and a vehicle management system.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises: a vehicle operation information storage section which stores vehicle operation information relating to operation of a vehicle; a cutoff information storage section which stores cutoff information indicating information that a communication between an information processing terminal and an on-vehicle unit mounted on the vehicle is cut off; a determination section which determines whether or not operation failure information relating to an operation failure of the vehicle is included in the vehicle operation information based on the vehicle operation information the vehicle operation information storage section stores and the cutoff information the cutoff information storage section stores; and a transmission section which transmits the operation failure information to a predetermined information processing terminal in a case where the determination section determines that the operation failure information is included in the vehicle operation information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and a vehicle management system.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a technique has been disclosed for remotely monitoring the state of a vehicle from outside the vehicle and notifying the driver of the state of the vehicle.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, when a driver forgets to operate the vehicle (for example, forgets to lock the vehicle), if the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, the owner may receive the notification, and there is a risk of notifying a person different from the person who should actually be notified, that is, the driver who actually drove the vehicle. Therefore, there is room for further improvement.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus and a vehicle management system capable of transmitting a vehicle operation omission to the driver who drives the vehicle.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a vehicle operation information storage unit that stores vehicle operation information related to vehicle operations, an information processing terminal, a disconnection information storage unit that stores disconnection information indicating that communication between the vehicle-mounted device mounted on the vehicle and the information processing terminal has been disconnected, the vehicle operation information stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit, and the disconnection information stored in the disconnection information storage unit The reception times of the received messages are compared, and immediately before the reception time when the disconnection information was received,The system includes a determination unit that determines whether or not operational error information relating to operational errors of the vehicle is included in the vehicle operation information, and a transmission unit that transmits the operational error information to a predetermined information processing terminal when the determination unit determines that the operational error information is included in the vehicle operation information.

[0007] With this configuration, the information processing device can, for example, transmit information about operational errors to the driver's information processing terminal if the driver gets out of the vehicle, leaves the vehicle, and forgets to operate the vehicle. Therefore, if the driver who actually drove the vehicle (including someone other than the vehicle owner) forgets to operate the vehicle, they can understand the vehicle's operating status via the information processing terminal they own, even if they are in a remote location away from the vehicle.

[0008] Furthermore, regardless of the communication status of the in-vehicle equipment installed in the vehicle (for example, communication load on the in-vehicle equipment or being out of range), if the driver forgets to operate the vehicle, they can check the vehicle's operating status via the information processing terminal they own.

[0009] Furthermore, the vehicle operation information may include ignition off information indicating that the vehicle's ignition is off. In addition, if the ignition off information is included in the vehicle operation information and there is a failure to operate the vehicle, the information processing device may transmit operation failure information to the information processing terminal.

[0010] With this configuration, the information processing device can, for example, check the operating status of the vehicle from the moment the driver turns off the ignition until the driver gets out of the vehicle and leaves it. If there is any oversight in operating the vehicle, it can send information about the operational error to the information processing terminal owned by the driver. Therefore, even if the driver who actually drove the vehicle has stopped it and has overlooked operating the vehicle, they can still find out the operating status of the vehicle via their information processing terminal, even if they are in a remote location away from the vehicle. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to transmit a message to the driver of a vehicle indicating that they have forgotten to operate the vehicle. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a vehicle management system according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an in-vehicle device according to this embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of an information processing terminal according to this embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device according to the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a vehicle management system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing in a vehicle management system according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0014] (Vehicle management system) Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a vehicle management system. The vehicle management system 100 is a system that manages the status of vehicles (not shown).

[0015] The vehicle management system 100 comprises an in-vehicle device 1, an information processing terminal 2, and an information processing device 3. However, the configuration of the vehicle management system 100 is not limited to this.

[0016] The in-vehicle device 1 is mounted on a vehicle (not shown). The in-vehicle device 1 is, for example, a navigation device. The in-vehicle device 1 is connected to the information processing terminal 2 via the short-range wireless communication 4. Also, the in-vehicle device 1 is connected to the information processing device 3 via the network 5.

[0017] The information processing terminal 2 is a terminal owned by a driver who drives a vehicle (not shown). The information processing terminal 2 is, for example, a terminal having a communication function such as a smartphone. The information processing terminal 2 is connected to the in-vehicle device 1 via the short-range wireless communication 4. Also, the information processing terminal 2 is connected to the information processing device 3 via the network 5.

[0018] The information processing device 3 is a device that manages a vehicle (not shown). The information processing device 3 is, for example, a server. The information processing device 3 is connected to the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 via the network 5.

[0019] The short-range wireless communication 4 connects the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 so that they can communicate with each other. The short-range wireless communication 4 is, for example, a communication network including Bluetooth (registered trademark), Wi-Fi (registered trademark), etc.

[0020] The network 5 connects the in-vehicle device 1, the information processing terminal 2, and the information processing device 3 so that they can communicate with each other. The network 5 is, for example, a communication network including the Internet, etc.

[0021] (Hardware Configuration) Referring to FIG. 2, the hardware configuration of the in-vehicle device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the in-vehicle device 1 according to the embodiment.

[0022] As shown in Figure 2, the in-vehicle device 1 is built using a computer and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, ROM (Read Only Memory) 13, auxiliary storage device 14, input device 15, output device 16, communication interface 17, and external interface 18. These components are connected to each other via a bus to enable data communication.

[0023] The CPU 11 is an arithmetic unit that controls the operation of the entire in-vehicle device 1. The RAM 12 is a volatile memory device used as the work area of ​​the CPU 11. The ROM 13 is a non-volatile memory device that stores, for example, the program that the CPU 11 executes first, such as an IPL (Initial Program Loader). Note that the CPU 11, RAM 12, and ROM 13 may be configured as a System on a Chip (SoC) mounted on a single board, for example.

[0024] The auxiliary storage device 14 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card), or microSD card that stores various data such as programs used in the control processing of the in-vehicle device 1.

[0025] The input device 15 is a device that receives input from the driver operating the vehicle. The input device 15 is, for example, a touch panel. The input device 15 is, for example, provided on the surface of the output device 16 and outputs information corresponding to the position touched. The output device 16 outputs a display screen to the driver. The output device 16 is, for example, a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.

[0026] Communication I / F 17 is an interface for communicating with external devices such as information processing terminals 2 and information processing devices 3 via short-range wireless communication 4 or network 5. Communication I / F 17 is, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, etc.

[0027] External I / F18 is an interface for connecting to external devices such as recording media 6. Recording media 6 may be a FD (Flexible Disk), CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), SD memory card, USB memory, etc.

[0028] Next, the hardware configuration of the information processing terminal 2 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 3. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing terminal 2 according to this embodiment.

[0029] As shown in Figure 3, the information processing terminal 2 is built using a computer and includes a CPU 21, RAM 22, ROM 23, auxiliary storage device 24, input device 25, display device 26, communication interface 27, and external interface 28. These components are connected to each other via a bus to enable data communication.

[0030] The CPU 21 is an arithmetic unit that controls the operation of the entire information processing terminal 2. The RAM 22 is a volatile memory device used as the work area of ​​the CPU 21. The ROM 23 is a non-volatile memory device that stores, for example, the program that the CPU 21 executes first, such as an IPL (Initial Program Load). Note that the CPU 21, RAM 22, and ROM 23 may be configured as an SoC (System on a Chip) mounted on a single board, for example.

[0031] The auxiliary storage device 24 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD, SSD, eMMC, or microSD card that stores various data such as programs used in the control processing of the information processing terminal 2.

[0032] The input device 25 is a device that receives user input. The input device 25 is, for example, a touch panel, a keyboard, etc. The display device 26 outputs a display screen to the user. The display device 26 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL display, etc.

[0033] Communication I / F27 is an interface for communicating with external devices such as the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing device 3 via short-range wireless communication 4 or the network 5. Communication I / F27 is, for example, Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, etc.

[0034] External I / F28 is an interface for connecting to external devices such as recording media 7. Recording media 7 may be a floppy disk, CD, DVD, SD memory card, USB memory, etc.

[0035] Next, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 3 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 4. Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 3 according to this embodiment.

[0036] As shown in Figure 3, the information processing device 3 is built using a computer and includes a CPU 31, RAM 32, ROM 33, auxiliary storage device 34, communication interface 35, and external interface 36. These components are connected to each other via a bus to enable data communication.

[0037] The CPU 31 is an arithmetic unit that controls the operation of the entire information processing device 3. The RAM 32 is a volatile memory device used as the work area of ​​the CPU 31. The ROM 33 is a non-volatile memory device that stores, for example, a program that the CPU 31 executes first, such as an IPL (Initial Program Load). Note that the CPU 31, RAM 32, and ROM 33 may be configured as a SoC (System on a Chip) mounted on a single board, for example.

[0038] The auxiliary storage device 34 is an auxiliary storage device such as an HDD, SSD, eMMC, or microSD card that stores various data such as programs used in the control processing of the information processing device 3.

[0039] Communication I / F35 is an interface for communicating with external devices such as the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 via the network 5. Communication I / F35 is, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card).

[0040] External I / F36 is an interface for connecting to external devices such as recording media 8. Recording media 8 may be a floppy disk, CD, DVD, SD memory card, USB memory, etc.

[0041] (Functional Configuration) Next, the functional configuration of the vehicle management system 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 5. Figure 5 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the vehicle management system 100.

[0042] The in-vehicle device 1 includes a vehicle operation information transmission unit 111 and a first connection unit 112. However, the functions of the in-vehicle device 1 are not limited to these.

[0043] The vehicle operation information transmission unit 111 transmits vehicle operation information. Specifically, when the driver turns off the ignition of the vehicle, the vehicle operation information transmission unit 111 transmits vehicle operation information related to the operation of the vehicle to the information processing device 3. The vehicle operation information transmission unit 111 may also transmit vehicle operation information to the information processing device 3 at predetermined intervals while the vehicle ignition is on. The contents of the vehicle operation information will be described later.

[0044] The first connection unit 112 works in cooperation with the communication interface 17 to connect to the information processing terminal 2. Specifically, when the first connection unit 112 becomes ready to connect to the information processing terminal 2, it works in cooperation with the communication interface 17 to connect to the information processing terminal 2.

[0045] Here, the state in which the information processing terminal 2 can be connected means that the distance between the communication I / F 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 and the communication I / F 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is short. In other words, when the communication I / F 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is within the wireless communication range, the first connection unit 112 becomes in a state in which it can be connected to the information processing terminal 2.

[0046] Furthermore, the first connection unit 112 works in cooperation with the communication interface 17 to disconnect the information processing terminal 2. Specifically, when the first connection unit 112 becomes unable to connect to the in-vehicle device 1, it works in cooperation with the communication interface 17 to disconnect the information processing terminal 2.

[0047] Here, the state in which connection with the information processing terminal 2 is impossible means that the distance between the communication I / F 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 and the communication I / F 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is not short. In other words, when the communication I / F 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is outside the wireless communication range, the first connection unit 112 becomes in a state in which connection with the information processing terminal 2 is impossible.

[0048] The information processing terminal 2 includes a second connection unit 211 and an application processing unit 212. However, the functions of the information processing terminal 2 are not limited to these.

[0049] The second connection unit 211 works in cooperation with the communication interface 27 to connect to the in-vehicle device 1. Specifically, when the second connection unit 211 becomes ready to connect to the in-vehicle device 1, it works in cooperation with the communication interface 27 to connect to the in-vehicle device 1.

[0050] Here, the state in which the in-vehicle device 1 can be connected means that the distance between the communication interface 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 and the communication interface 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is short. In other words, when the communication interface 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 is within the wireless communication range, the second connection unit 211 becomes in a state in which it can be connected to the in-vehicle device 1.

[0051] Furthermore, the second connection unit 211 works in cooperation with the communication interface 27 to disconnect the in-vehicle device 1. Specifically, when the second connection unit 211 becomes unable to connect to the in-vehicle device 1, it works in cooperation with the communication interface 27 to disconnect the in-vehicle device 1.

[0052] Here, the state in which connection with the in-vehicle device 1 is impossible means that the distance between the communication I / F 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 and the communication I / F 27 of the information processing terminal 2 is not short. In other words, when the communication I / F 17 of the in-vehicle device 1 is outside the wireless communication range, the second connection unit 211 becomes unable to connect with the in-vehicle device 1. In this case, the second connection unit 211 can infer that the driver has gotten out of the vehicle and is away from it.

[0053] The application processing unit 212 causes the information processing terminal 2 to execute applications to implement various functions related to the vehicle management system 100. The functions of the application processing unit 212 are realized by the CPU 21 (see Figure 3) operating according to the program installed on the information processing terminal 2. The application processing unit 212 includes a connection information transmission unit 213, a disconnection information transmission unit 214, an operation error information receiving unit 215, and an output unit 216. However, the functions of the application processing unit 212 are not limited to these.

[0054] The connection information transmission unit 213 transmits connection information when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 is established. Specifically, when communication between the first connection unit 112 and the second connection unit 211 is established, the connection information transmission unit 213 transmits connection information to the information processing device 3 indicating that communication between the first connection unit 112 and the second connection unit 211 has been established. Details regarding the connection information will be described later.

[0055] The disconnection information transmission unit 214 transmits disconnection information when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 is disconnected. Specifically, when communication between the first connection unit 112 and the second connection unit 211 is disconnected, the disconnection information transmission unit 214 transmits connection information to the information processing device 3 that communication between the first connection unit 112 and the second connection unit 211 has been disconnected. The details of the disconnection information will be described later. Note that the functions of the disconnection information transmission unit 214 may also be provided by the connection information transmission unit 213 described above.

[0056] The operational error information receiving unit 215 receives operational error information transmitted by the information processing device 3. Specifically, the operational error information receiving unit 215 receives operational error information transmitted by the transmitting unit 314, which will be described later. The details of the operational error information will be described later.

[0057] The output unit 216 outputs the content processed by the application processing unit 212. For example, the output unit 216 outputs the operational error information received by the operational error information receiving unit 215 to the display device 26 of the information processing terminal 2. This allows the driver to understand operational errors in the vehicle even when away from the vehicle, via the display device 26 of the information processing terminal 2.

[0058] The information processing device 3 comprises a processing unit 301, a connection information storage unit 302, a vehicle operation information storage unit 303, and a disconnection information storage unit 304. However, the functions of the information processing device 3 are not limited to these.

[0059] The processing unit 301 causes the information processing device 3 to execute applications to implement various functions related to the vehicle management system 100. The functions of the processing unit 301 are realized by the CPU 31 (see Figure 4) operating according to the program installed in the information processing device 3. The processing unit 301 includes a receiving unit 311, a determination unit 312, a transmission information generation unit 313, and a transmission unit 314. However, the functions of the processing unit 301 are not limited to these.

[0060] The receiving unit 311 receives information transmitted by the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2. Specifically, the receiving unit 311 receives vehicle operation information transmitted by the vehicle operation information transmission unit 111. The receiving unit 311 also receives connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission unit 213. Furthermore, the receiving unit 311 receives disconnection information transmitted by the disconnection information transmission unit 214.

[0061] The determination unit 312 determines whether or not the operation defect information 333 relating to a vehicle operation defect is included in the vehicle operation information 331, based on the vehicle operation information 331 received by the receiving unit 311 and stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303 (described later), and the disconnection information 341 stored in the disconnection information storage unit 304 (described later).

[0062] Specifically, the determination unit 312 compares the reception times of the vehicle operation information 331 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303 and the disconnection information 341 stored in the disconnection information storage unit 304. Furthermore, if the vehicle operation information 331 exists immediately before the reception time of the disconnection information 341, the determination unit 312 determines whether or not the vehicle operation information 331 contains operational defect information 333. In this way, the information processing device 3 can determine whether or not there is an operational defect with respect to the vehicle while the driver is away from the vehicle by determining whether or not the vehicle operation information 331 contains operational defect information 333 immediately before the reception time of the disconnection information 341.

[0063] The transmission information generation unit 313 generates operational error information to be transmitted. Specifically, when the determination unit 312 determines that operational error information 333 is included in the vehicle operation information 331 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303 (described later), the transmission information generation unit 313 generates operational error information to be transmitted to the information processing terminal 2. The operational error information generated by the transmission information generation unit 313 is related to the operational error information 333 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303, and is generated in a format that can be processed by the application processing unit 212 of the information processing terminal 2.

[0064] The operational error information generated by the transmission information generation unit 313 may be the same as the operational error information 333 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303, or it may be a part of the information included in the operational error information 333. In other words, the operational error information should be output to the display device 26 of the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver, and the output information should be such that the driver can understand the details of the vehicle's operational error.

[0065] The transmission unit 314 transmits the operational error information generated by the transmission information generation unit 313 to a predetermined information processing terminal 2. Here, the predetermined information processing terminal 2 is, for example, an information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver. As a result, the information processing device 3 can transmit operational error information to the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver if, for example, the driver forgets to operate the vehicle between the time the driver gets out of the vehicle and the time the driver leaves the vehicle.

[0066] The connection information storage unit 302 stores connection information 321, which indicates that communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 has been established, in the auxiliary storage device 34. The connection information 321 stores, for example, a management identifier that links the identifier of the in-vehicle device 1 (for example, the serial number of the in-vehicle device 1) and the identifier of the information processing terminal 2 (for example, the serial number of the information processing terminal 2), the date and time when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 was established, and so on. However, the connection information 321 is not limited to these.

[0067] The vehicle operation information storage unit 303 stores the vehicle operation information 331 transmitted by the in-vehicle device 1 in the auxiliary storage device 34. The vehicle operation information 331 includes an identifier (including the vehicle) that identifies the in-vehicle device 1, as well as, for example, ignition off information 332 and operation error information 333. The ignition off information 332 includes, for example, the date and time when the driver turned off the vehicle's ignition. The operation error information 333 includes, for example, unlocking information indicating that the vehicle's doors are unlocked when the driver turns off the vehicle's ignition, gets out of the vehicle, and the vehicle is at a distance greater than a certain amount (for example, a distance at which the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 cannot connect).

[0068] The operational error information 333 is not limited to this and may include, for example, door open information indicating that at least part of the vehicle door is open, trunk open information indicating that the vehicle trunk is open, hood open information indicating that the vehicle hood is open, interior light illuminated information indicating that the interior interior light is on, exterior lamp illuminated information indicating that exterior lamps are on, hazard lamp illuminated information indicating that the hazard lamps are on, fuel lid open information indicating that the fuel lid is open, parking brake released information indicating that the vehicle's parking brake (handbrake) is released, etc.

[0069] The disconnection information storage unit 304 stores disconnection information 341 in the auxiliary storage device 34, which indicates that communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 has been disconnected. The disconnection information 341 stores, for example, a management identifier that links the identifier of the in-vehicle device 1 (for example, the serial number of the in-vehicle device 1) and the identifier of the information processing terminal 2 (for example, the serial number of the information processing terminal 2), the date and time when communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 was disconnected, and so on. By storing the disconnection information 341 in the disconnection information storage unit 304, the information processing device 3 can estimate that the driver has left the vehicle. Note that the disconnection information 341 is not limited to this. The disconnection information 341 may also be stored in the connection information storage unit 302.

[0070] (Processing performed by the vehicle management system 100) Next, we will explain the processing flow performed by the vehicle management system 100 using Figure 6.

[0071] Figure 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of processing performed by the vehicle management system 100 according to this embodiment. In this process, for example, a user boards the vehicle, communication is established between the first connection unit 112 of the in-vehicle device 1 and the second connection unit 211 of the information processing terminal 2, and the connection information transmission unit 213 of the information processing terminal 2 transmits connection information to the information processing device 3.

[0072] Furthermore, the receiving unit 311 of the information processing device 3 receives the connection information transmitted by the connection information transmission unit 213, and the connection information storage unit 302 of the information processing device 3 stores the connection information 321 received by the receiving unit 311. Subsequently, with the user having turned off the ignition of the vehicle, the processing of the vehicle management system 100 is started.

[0073] The vehicle operation information transmission unit 111 of the in-vehicle device 1 transmits vehicle operation information to the information processing device 3 (step S101).

[0074] Next, the receiving unit 311 of the information processing device 3 receives the vehicle operation information transmitted by the vehicle operation information transmitting unit 111 of the in-vehicle device 1. The vehicle operation information storage unit 303 of the information processing device 3 stores the vehicle operation information received by the receiving unit 311 in the auxiliary storage device 34 (step S102).

[0075] Next, when the user exits the vehicle and communication between the in-vehicle device 1 and the information processing terminal 2 becomes impossible, the second connection unit 211 of the information processing terminal 2 disconnects from the first connection unit 112 of the in-vehicle device 1 (step S103). Subsequently, the disconnection information transmission unit 214 of the information processing terminal 2 transmits disconnection information to the information processing device 3 (step S104).

[0076] Next, the receiving unit 311 of the information processing device 3 receives the disconnection information transmitted by the disconnection information transmitting unit 214 of the information processing terminal 2. The disconnection information storage unit 304 of the information processing device 3 stores the disconnection information received by the receiving unit 311 in the auxiliary storage device 34 (step S105).

[0077] Next, the determination unit 312 of the information processing device 3 determines whether or not the vehicle operation information 331 contains operation defect information 333, based on the vehicle operation information 331 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303 and the disconnection information 341 stored in the disconnection information storage unit 304 (step S106).

[0078] Next, the information processing device 3's transmission information generation unit 313 generates operation error information to be transmitted to a predetermined information processing terminal 2 when the determination unit 312 determines that the vehicle operation information 331 stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit 303 contains operation error information 333. Then, the transmission unit 314 transmits the operation error information generated by the transmission information generation unit 313 to the predetermined information processing terminal 2 (step S107).

[0079] Next, the operational error information receiving unit 215 of the information processing terminal 2 receives the operational error information transmitted by the information processing device 3. The output unit 216 of the information processing terminal 2 outputs the operational error information received by the operational error information receiving unit 215 to the display device 26 of the information processing terminal 2 (step S108). Once the output unit 216 outputs the operational error information to the display device 26 of the information processing terminal 2, this process ends.

[0080] (Effects of this embodiment) As described above, the information processing device 3 according to this embodiment determines whether or not operational error information relating to a vehicle operation error is included in the vehicle operation information, based on the vehicle operation information and the disconnection information. Furthermore, if the information processing device 3 determines that operational error information is included in the vehicle operation information, it transmits the operational error information to a predetermined information processing terminal 2.

[0081] Therefore, according to the present invention, if the driver gets out of the vehicle, leaves the vehicle, and forgets to operate the vehicle, the information processing device 3 can transmit information about the operational error to the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver. As a result, if the driver who actually drove the vehicle (including someone other than the vehicle owner) forgets to operate the vehicle, they can understand the operating status of the vehicle via the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver, even if they are in a remote location away from the vehicle.

[0082] Further, regardless of the communication state of the in-vehicle device 1 mounted on the vehicle (for example, the communication load in the in-vehicle device 1, etc.), when the driver forgets to operate the vehicle, the driver can grasp the operation state of the vehicle via the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver.

[0083] Furthermore, the vehicle operation information may include ignition-off information 332 indicating that the ignition of the vehicle is turned off. Further, when the ignition-off information 332 is included in the vehicle operation information, the information processing device 3 may transmit operation defect information to the information processing terminal 2.

[0084] According to this configuration, the information processing device 3 can check the operation state of the vehicle, for example, from when the driver turns off the ignition of the vehicle until the driver gets off the vehicle and leaves the vehicle. When there is a vehicle operation omission, the information processing device 3 can transmit operation defect information to the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver. Therefore, the driver who actually drives the vehicle can grasp the operation state of the vehicle via the information processing terminal 2 owned by the driver even when the driver forgets to operate the vehicle after stopping the vehicle and is in a remote place away from the vehicle.

[0085] As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the above-described embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. This novel embodiment can be implemented in various other forms. Also, various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. Further, this embodiment is included in the scope and gist of the invention and is included in the invention described in the claims and its equivalent scope.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0086] 1 In-vehicle device 2 Information processing terminal 3 Information processing device 4 Short-range wireless communication 5 Network 6, 7, 8 Recording medium 31 CPU 32 RAM 33 ROM 34 Auxiliary storage device 35 Communication I / F 36 External I / F 100 Vehicle management system 111 Vehicle operation information transmission section 112 First connection section 211 Second connection section 212 Application processing section 213 Connection information transmission section 214 Disconnection information transmission section 215 Operation failure information reception section 216 Output section 301 Processing section 302 Connection information storage section 303 Vehicle operation information storage section 304 Disconnection information storage section 311 Reception section 312 Judgment section 313 Transmission information generation section 314 Transmission section

Claims

1. A vehicle operation information storage unit that stores vehicle operation information related to vehicle operation, A disconnection information storage unit stores disconnection information indicating that communication between the information processing terminal and the in-vehicle device installed in the vehicle has been disconnected. A determination unit compares the reception times of the vehicle operation information stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit and the disconnection information stored in the disconnection information storage unit, and determines whether or not the operation error information relating to the vehicle operation error is included in the vehicle operation information immediately before the reception time of the disconnection information. When the determination unit determines that the operational error information is included in the vehicle operation information, the transmission unit transmits the operational error information to a predetermined information processing terminal. An information processing device equipped with the following features.

2. The aforementioned vehicle operation information includes ignition off information relating to the ignition off of the vehicle. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The transmission unit transmits the operational error information to the predetermined information processing terminal if the ignition off information is included in the vehicle operation information. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.

4. A vehicle management system comprising an information processing terminal, an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle, and an information processing device capable of communicating with the information processing terminal and the in-vehicle device, A vehicle operation information storage unit that stores vehicle operation information related to the operation of the vehicle, A disconnection information storage unit stores disconnection information indicating that communication between the information processing terminal and the in-vehicle device has been disconnected. A determination unit determines whether or not operational defect information relating to operational defects of the vehicle is included in the vehicle operation information, based on the vehicle operation information stored in the vehicle operation information storage unit and the disconnection information stored in the disconnection information storage unit. When the determination unit determines that the operational error information is included in the vehicle operation information, the transmission unit transmits the operational error information to a predetermined information processing terminal. A vehicle management system equipped with the following features.

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