JP4064772B2 - Vehicle locking device for joint use, program for vehicle locking device for joint use, recording medium for vehicle locking device for joint use - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a shared use system for joint use of vehicles such as a bicycle with an electric assist, a bicycle without a power battery, a motorcycle, and an electric scooter, and more particularly to a vehicle locking device used in the shared use system.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, shared use systems such as bicycles and bicycles with electric assist have become widespread for apartment houses in condominiums. This shared use system can solve problems such as shortage of bicycle parking lots in condominiums and the like, neglect of bicycles in the vicinity of the station, and theft, and can reduce the burden cost of each person through shared use.
[0003]
However, in order to perform shared use, management of the key (key) of the lock device that locks the tire of the vehicle and a method of lending become a problem. Therefore, conventionally, a method has been proposed in which keys are managed using a key management device 200 as shown in FIG. 10 and a vehicle (here, a bicycle 300 with an electric assist) as shown in FIG. 11 is lent to a joint user. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the key management device 200 used in the shared use system of the bicycle 300 with the electric assist. FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a state during storage of one of a plurality of electrically assisted bicycles 300 being stored in a bicycle parking lot installed at a location distant from the key management device 200.
[0004]
As shown in FIG. 11, the bicycle 300 with an electric assist includes a vehicle body portion 301 and a power battery (battery) 302 fixed to the vehicle body portion 301 inside a basket attached to the vehicle body portion 301. . A storage pole 303 is fixed to the bicycle parking lot, and the front wheel of the electrically assisted bicycle 300 is attached to the storage pole 303 via an antitheft bicycle parking machine 304 that is opened and closed by remote operation from the key management device 200.
[0005]
The power battery 302 is configured not to be removed from the vehicle body portion 301 even during storage in a bicycle parking lot. When the charging cable 305 drawn out through the storage pole 303 is connected to the power battery 302, the power battery 302 is charged in the bicycle parking lot. The charging cable 305 pulled out from the storage pole 303 is connected to a charger (not shown), and charging is started at the same time as the charging cable 305 is connected to the power battery 302. When the power battery 302 reaches a fully charged state, the charging is automatically stopped. A status signal indicating whether the power battery 302 is being charged or has been charged is transmitted to the key management apparatus 200 shown in FIG. 10 via a wireless transmitter (not shown). The key management device 200 is not installed in a bicycle parking lot of an apartment house such as a condominium or in one corner thereof, but is installed in a meeting place or a manager room of an apartment house away from such a bicycle parking lot.
[0006]
As shown in FIG. 10, ten key holder insertion openings k1, k2, k3... K10 are formed on the front panel of the casing 202 that accommodates the key management device 200, and each key holder insertion opening is formed. A rectangular plate-shaped key holder with a key attached to the tip is inserted into k1 to k10 and held in a locked state. As described above, since the key to be lent is held on the front panel of the key management device 200 in a state where it can be seen from the outside, the joint user can use any key that can be borrowed without relying on the guidance screen of the display device. It can be judged at a glance.
[0007]
In addition, right above the respective key holder insertion openings k1 to k10, rectangular lamps 6a, 6b, 6c, which indicate the charging state of the power battery 302 fixed to the bicycle 300 with electric assist using the key.・ ・ 6j is installed. Each of the lamps 6a to 6j is continuously lit in green when the power battery 302 of the corresponding electrically assisted bicycle 300 is charged, and in red when it is being charged. Above each of the lamps 6a to 6j, the number of the key to be rented is displayed as an arithmetic number, and the corresponding arithmetic number is also displayed in the key holder of each key.
[0008]
The lamps 6a to 6j arranged on the front panel are also used when displaying that the corresponding electrically assisted bicycle 300 is out of order. In other words, when an abnormality (failure) such as tire puncture, braking failure, lamp failure, etc. occurs in the corresponding electrically assisted bicycle 300, the joint user who notices the abnormality detects the occurrence of the abnormality by the key input unit 207. By operating a predetermined key, an abnormal state is input. As a result, the key management device 200 that has received this input blinks the corresponding lamp in red regardless of the state of charge, thereby confirming that the corresponding electrically-assisted bicycle 300 is in a rental stop state. Can inform system users.
[0009]
On the other hand, a joint user who wants to borrow a key or return a borrowed key first inserts his / her ID card made up of a magnetic card or a non-contact IC card into the ID card insertion slot 203. In the case of a magnetic card, the key management apparatus 200 is moved up and down to make the key management apparatus 200 read the identifier and make the key management apparatus 200 recognize that it is a legitimate joint user. As a result, the key management device 200 determines the validity of the operator of the key management device 200 by determining whether or not the identifier of the ID card read by the card reading unit 203 matches one of the identifiers of the joint user. inspect. When the validity is confirmed, the lock state for each key holder is released in response to a key lending request or a return request from the joint user. The joint user can borrow the key from the key holder insertion port that is unlocked, or return the borrowed key. At the time of lending, the locked state is not released for the charging or malfunctioning one, and the request is rejected.
[0010]
Further, the key management apparatus 200 records the status of lending and returning keys. Then, when the key is returned, the usage fee is calculated, the total amount of the fee details is updated, and the current usage fee and the previous total fee are displayed on the display unit 205 constituted by a liquid crystal panel or the like. . Invoices regularly distributed to each shared user are printed out from the print output unit 208 together with usage history information for each shared use by the administrator of this system.
[0011]
Further, in the key management device 200, when the number of failure of the electric assist-assisted bicycle 300 being managed reaches a predetermined value, a message to that effect is automatically transferred to a predetermined destination such as an administrator of this system or a repair shop. Let
[0012]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-027060 A (page 3-4, FIGS. 1 and 3)
[0013]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional key management device 200 is installed in a meeting place or a manager room away from the bicycle parking lot. When a joint user rents a bicycle 300 with an electric assist, the key management device 200 is temporarily installed. It is very inconvenient because you have to go to the place to get the key and then move to the bicycle parking lot. Also, when returning the bicycle 300 with the electric assist, take the electric assist bicycle 300 to the bicycle parking lot, lock it with the bicycle parking device 304, and then move to the installation location of the key management device 200 to return the key. Again, this is very inconvenient.
[0014]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and allows a joint user to easily borrow and return a vehicle when renting a jointly-usable vehicle such as a bicycle with a vehicle electric assist to a joint user. It is intended to do.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a locking device that locks a wheel of a vehicle that can be selectively used by a plurality of joint users, and is allocated to each joint user and the joint device. User identifier storage means for storing a unique identifier used when registration for lending a vehicle to a user, identifier reading means (see S1) for reading the unique identifier from an external recording medium, and the identifier When the unique identifier is read by the reading means, an identifier search means (see S17) for searching whether or not a unique identifier is stored in the user identifier storage means, and a unique search by the search by the identifier search means. A unique identifier read by the identifier reading means is determined. Lending registration means (see S31) for registering lending a vehicle to a joint user associated with the read unique identifier by storing a bespoke in the user identifier storage means, and lending by the lending registration means And a lock release means (see S33) for releasing the lock of the wheel upon completion of registration of the vehicle.
[0016]
The invention according to claim 2 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 1, and stores abnormality information relating to an abnormal state of the vehicle that occurred during the lending of the vehicle to the previous user. Vehicle status information storage means for detecting whether or not abnormality information is stored in the vehicle status information storage means when a unique identifier is read from an external recording medium by the identifier reading means. (See S5) and if it is determined that the abnormality information is stored by the search by the abnormality information search means, the search by the identifier search means, the loan registration by the loan registration means, or the lock release means by the lock release means A first error display means (see S9) for displaying an error without performing any of the cancellation processing, and can be used jointly A locking device of the vehicle.
[0017]
The invention according to claim 3 is the vehicle locking device according to claim 1, wherein when the unique identifier is read from an external recording medium by the identifier reading means, the wheel of the vehicle is Lock detection means for detecting whether or not the vehicle is locked (see S13), and if it is determined that the wheel is not locked by detection by the lock detection means, the search by the identifier search means, the lending registration means And second error display means (see S15) for displaying an error without performing any one of lending registration by the lock release or lock release by the lock release means. This is a vehicle locking device.
[0018]
The invention according to claim 4 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 2, and when it is determined that the unique identifier is stored by the search by the identifier search means, The first charger connection detecting means (see S37) for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to a charger for the vehicle, since it can be estimated that the vehicle is being rented, and the first If it is determined that the connection is established by detection by the charger connection detection means, the unique identifier already stored in the user identifier storage means is compared with the unique identifier read this time by the identifier reading means. If the first identifier verification unit (see S41) and the first identifier verification unit determine that the two identifiers match, Since it can be presumed that the vehicle being taken out will be returned, the shared use characterized by comprising: identifier erasure means (see S47) for erasing the stored unique identifier from the user identifier storage means It is a possible vehicle locking device.
[0019]
The invention according to claim 5 is the lock device for the vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 4, and is provided with the abnormality information relating to the abnormal state of the vehicle that is provided in the vehicle and that occurred during the rental of the vehicle. Abnormal information is memorized by a search by the abnormality information searching means for renting (see S49) for searching whether or not abnormality information is stored in the storage means for abnormality to be stored, and a search by the abnormality information searching means for renting. And a lending abnormality information storage means (S51, S53) for storing the abnormality information in the vehicle state information storage means when it is judged that is there.
[0020]
The invention according to claim 6 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 1, and when it is determined that the unique identifier is stored by the search by the identifier search means, A second charger connection detecting means (see S37) for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to a charger for the vehicle; When it is determined that the connection is not established by detection by the charger connection detection means, the unique identifier already stored in the user identifier storage means is compared with the unique identifier read this time by the identifier reading means. The second identifier collating means (see S61) and the collation by the second identifier collating means determine that the two identifiers match, A lock re-releasing means (see S65) for unlocking the wheel again, since it can be presumed that the vehicle that has been rented both will temporarily travel the vehicle that has been parked. This is a vehicle locking device that can be used jointly.
[0021]
The invention according to claim 7 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 1, and is sent from a station device installed in a station where the vehicle is parked via a charging cable. First station number receiving means (see S28) for receiving a station number used for identifying the station, and a first station for writing the station number received by the first station number receiving means to the external recording medium And a number writing means (see S29 ′).
[0022]
The invention according to claim 8 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 1 or 7, wherein the unique identifier read by the identifier reading means is installed in a station where the vehicle is parked. And a first identifier transmitting means (refer to S30) for transmitting to the station device via a charging cable.
[0023]
The invention according to claim 9 is the vehicle locking device according to claim 1 or 7, and when it is determined that a unique identifier is not stored by the search by the identifier search means, Further, a third charger connection detecting means (see S20) for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to the charger for the vehicle, and detection by the third charger connection detecting means to the charger. If it is determined that the connection is not established, it is possible to estimate that charging may not be completed due to poor connection. Therefore, the lending registration by the lending registration means, the unlocking by the unlocking means, or the station number And third error display means (S22) for displaying an error without performing any processing of receiving the station number by the receiving means. A locking device of interoperable vehicles.
[0024]
The invention according to claim 10 is the lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 5, and is sent from a station device installed in a station where the vehicle is parked via a charging cable. Second station number receiving means (S44) for receiving a station number used for identifying the station, and a second station number for writing the station number received by the second station number receiving means to the external recording medium And a writing device (S45 ′).
[0025]
The invention according to claim 11 is the locking device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 5 or 10, wherein the unique identifier read by the identifier reading means is installed in a station where the vehicle is parked. It is a vehicle lock device which can be used jointly, characterized in that it has second identifier transmission means (see S46) for transmitting to the station device via a charging cable.
[0026]
The invention according to claim 12 is the vehicle locking device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the external recording medium is an IC card.
[0027]
The invention according to claim 13 is a program used in a locking device that locks the wheels of a vehicle that can be selectively used by a plurality of joint users, and is further allocated to each joint user and the joint use. Identifier reading means (S1) for reading out the unique identifier from an external recording medium when the locking device has a user identifier storage means for storing a unique identifier used for registration for lending a vehicle to a person And an identifier search means (see S17) for searching whether or not a unique identifier is stored in the user identifier storage means, triggered by reading the unique identifier by the identifier reading means, and the identifier If it is determined that no unique identifier is stored by the search by the search means, the identifier A lending registration unit (see S31) for performing registration for lending a vehicle to a joint user associated with the read unique identifier by storing the unique identifier read by the child reading unit in the user identifier storage unit. A program for a vehicle locking device that can be used jointly, which causes a computer to function as unlocking means (see S33) for unlocking the wheel after completion of lending registration by the lending registration means.
[0028]
Here, the “program” in the present invention means an ordered sequence of instructions suitable for processing by a computer, such as those installed in a computer's HD (Hard Disk), CD-RW, etc. , CD-ROMs, DVDs, FDs, semiconductor memories, those recorded on various recording media such as computer HDDs, and those distributed via an external network such as the Internet (hereinafter the same).
[0029]
The invention according to claim 14 is a computer-readable recording medium for a lock device for a vehicle that can be used by a computer, wherein the program for a lock device for a vehicle that can be used jointly according to claim 13 is recorded. is there.
[0030]
Here, the “recording medium” in the present invention is only required to be used for reading a program for causing the computer to function the above means, and how information is recorded using physical characteristics of the medium. It does not depend on the physical recording method such as For example, FD (FLEXIBLE Disk), CD-ROM (R, RW) (Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD Recordable, CD Rewritable)), DVD-ROM (RAM, R, RW) (Digital Versatile Disk Read Only Memory (DVD) Random Access Memory, DVD Recordable, DVD Rewritable)), semiconductor memory, MO (Magneto Optical Disk), MD (Mini Disk), magnetic tape, and the like.
[0031]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
[0032]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a power-assisted bicycle (hereinafter referred to as “bicycle”) 1 used in the shared use system of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an image diagram when a joint user holds his / her IC (Integrated Circuit) card key 100 against a bicycle lock device (hereinafter referred to as “lock device”) 40 provided in the bicycle 1. . FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the functions and storage units of the bicycle 1 and the IC card key 100, respectively. FIG. 4 is a processing flowchart showing processing in the locking device 40.
[0033]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 2 denotes a head pipe positioned at the front upper part of the vehicle body, and a handle stem 3 is rotatably inserted into the head pipe 2. A handle 4 is attached to the upper end of the handle stem 3. A front fork 5 is attached to the lower end of the handle system 3, and a front wheel 6 is rotatably supported on the lower end of the front fork 5.
[0034]
Further, a down tube 7 extends obliquely downward from the head pipe 2 toward the rear of the vehicle body, and a seat tube 8 is inclined obliquely toward the rear of the vehicle body from a rear end portion extending substantially horizontally. It stands up. A seat post 9 is fitted and held in the seat tube 8 so that the vertical position can be adjusted. A saddle 10 is rotatably supported on the upper end of the seat post 9.
[0035]
Furthermore, a power unit 11 is supported by a down tube 7 and a seat tube 8 at a substantially lower center portion of the vehicle body. This power unit 11 is configured by arranging a driving system using human power (stepping force) and an auxiliary power system using an electric motor 12 in combination. The power unit 11 synthesizes and outputs human power (stepping force) and auxiliary power. A bicycle controller 13 for controlling the motor output according to the magnitude of the assisting motor 12 for generating power and the human power (stepping force) is provided. A crankshaft 14 is rotatably supported on the power unit 11, and cranks 15 (only one is shown in the figure) 15 are attached to the left and right of the crankshaft 14. Is supported.
[0036]
On the other hand, a pair of left and right chain stays 17 extend substantially horizontally from the power unit 11 toward the rear of the vehicle body, and a pair of left and right seat stays 18 obliquely extend from the upper end of the seat tube 8 toward the rear of the vehicle body. It is inclined to extend downward. The rear end portions of the left and right chain stays 17 and the seat stays 18 are connected via brackets 19, and rear wheels 20 are rotatably supported by the left and right brackets 19. A wheel sprocket 21 is attached to the rear wheel 20, and an endless chain 22 is wound between the wheel sprocket 21 and a drive sprocket (not shown) provided in the power unit 11. .
[0037]
Furthermore, in the bicycle 1 according to this embodiment, a battery box 23 is detachably mounted in a space below the saddle 10 and surrounded by the seat tube 8 and the rear wheel 20. In the battery box 23, a power battery 27 composed of a plurality of rechargeable batteries (secondary batteries) is housed.
[0038]
By the way, the left and right upper end portions of the main stand 24 are rotatably attached to the pair of left and right brackets 19 that support the rear wheel 20 by a shaft 25, and a stand lock 26 is provided at the upper portion of the left side portion of the main stand 24. The upper end of the shaft is rotatably supported by a shaft (not shown).
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 3, the power unit 11 is provided with a self-diagnosis sensor 28 in addition to the assist motor 12 and the power battery 27, and these are controlled by the bicycle controller 13. The power battery 27 can be charged by supplying power from the charger 110 via the charging terminal 30, and the assist motor 12 can be driven by the charged power. The self-diagnosis sensor 28 is a sensor for the bicycle 1 to detect an abnormality (failure) in the assist motor 12, the power battery 27, and the like. Further, the power unit 11 is provided with an abnormality storage unit 51, and abnormality information (I1) obtained by detecting an abnormal state of the bicycle caused by renting the bicycle to a joint user by the self-diagnosis sensor 28. ) Is memorized.
[0040]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a lock device 40 for locking the rotation of the rear wheel 20 is attached on the pair of left and right seat stays 18. The lock device 40 is a characteristic part of the present embodiment, and includes a lock device main body 41 and a lock portion 42 as shown in FIG. The lock device main body 40 is a part that performs wireless communication with the IC card key 100, and the lock part 42 is provided with a circle lock 29 and an unlocking solenoid 45 described later, and is a part that actually locks the rear wheel. . Then, when the joint user manually locks the circle lock gripping portion 29a of the lock portion 41, the circle lock 29 moves and the rotation of the rear wheel 20 can be locked. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, when a joint user holds (closes) his / her IC card key 100 to a lock device 40 that is locked (locked), the circle lock 29 is automatically set by wireless communication described later. It can be moved and unlocked (unlocked).
[0041]
In addition, the lock device main body 41 is provided with a display unit 44 for notifying the common user of abnormality or the like of the bicycle 1. The display unit 44 includes a red LED (Light Emitting Diode) 44a and a green LED 44b. In addition, a speaker 45 is built in the lock device main body 41, and the abnormality of the bicycle 1 can be notified to the joint user by the display mode of these LEDs 44a and 44b and the notification sound from the speaker 45. The display mode and the notification sound pattern are as shown in the upper right of FIG. 4. For example, when the red LED blinks and the notification sound sounds “beep”, the error display 1 is expressed. .
[0042]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the lock device 40 is provided with an unlocking solenoid 46 for moving the circle lock 29 and releasing the lock in addition to the circle lock 29. The lock device 40 also has a card reader / writer 47 for reading out and writing to the IC card key 100 card information (i) stored in the IC card key 100 by wireless communication with the IC card key 100. Is provided. Further, an antenna 48 for performing wireless communication with the IC card key 100 is provided.
[0043]
In addition, the lock device 40 is provided with a lock device battery 49 for supplying driving power of the lock device 40, and the charger 110 is connected to the charger 110 via the charging terminal 30 in the same manner as the power battery 27. Charging can be performed by supplying power.
[0044]
Further, the lock device 40 is provided with the display section 44,
The display unit 44, the speaker 45, the unlocking solenoid 46, the card reader / writer 47, and the lock device battery 49 are controlled by a control unit 50 as a computer built in the lock device 40.
[0045]
Further, a HD (Hard Disk) (not shown) of the control unit 50 stores a program (p) for executing each step described later. Further, the recording and installation operations on the HD can be performed by using a recording medium such as a CD-ROM in which the program (p) is recorded.
[0046]
The lock device 40 includes a temporary storage unit 52 for temporarily storing card information (i) read from the IC card key 100 by the card reader / writer 47, and card information (from the temporary storage unit 52). i) and abnormality information (I1) read out from the abnormality storage unit 51 are stored, and a user / vehicle state storage unit 53 for managing the lending registration of the joint user and the state of the bicycle 1 is constructed. ing. Further, the storage / reading process to / from these storage units 52 and 53 is performed under the control of the control unit 50. Further, the control unit 50 also performs processing for confirming the charge states of the lock device battery 49 and the power battery 27.
[0047]
On the other hand, the IC card key 100 is a combination of the IC card and the unlocking key of the lock device 45, and it is necessary for the joint user to obtain it when sharing the bicycle. As shown in FIG. 3, the IC card key 100 includes an antenna 101 for wireless communication with the antenna 48 on the bicycle 1 side, and storage as a nonvolatile memory (EEPROM) for storing card information (i). And a control unit 103 that controls reading of card information (i) from the wireless communication and storage unit 102 and writing of card information (i) to the storage unit 102 are incorporated. And as shown in FIG. When the IC card key 100 is held over the lock device 40, the locked circle lock 29 is released. On the other hand, when locking (locking), the joint user manually moves with the circle lock gripping portion 29a.
[0048]
Further, the storage unit 102 stores card ID information (i2) indicating a unique identifier allocated in advance for each joint user. The card ID information (i2) is included in the card information (i). Then, when the IC card key 100 enters the communicable area by the antenna 48 of the lock device 40, the radio wave is received from the antenna 48 of the lock device 40 and is activated by obtaining power supply power. Data communication such as card information (i) and data processing using the storage unit 102 are performed with the lock device 40 via the antenna 101.
[0049]
Subsequently, operations of the locking device 40 and peripheral devices according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which a user (secondary) who is one of the shared users borrows or returns the bicycle 1. In addition, one of the joint users who borrowed the same bicycle 1 immediately before (last time) of the user (O) is the user (E), and one of the shared users other than the user (O) is the user. This will be described as (i).
[0050]
First, when the user (B) holds his IC card key 100 over the locking device 40 of the bicycle 1, the card information (i) held by the IC card key 100 is read by the card reader / writer 42 (step S1). ). Then, the read card information (i) is stored in the temporary storage unit 52 (step S3).
[0051]
Next, the lock device 40 searches for whether or not the abnormality information (I1) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 (step S5). Then, based on the search result, it is determined whether or not the rental of the bicycle 1 (self) is prohibited (step S7). That is, when the abnormality information (I1) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53, it can be estimated that an abnormality (failure) has occurred during the lending to the previous (immediate) user (the former). It is determined that lending is prohibited (Yes), and if abnormality information (I1) is not stored, it is determined that lending is possible (No).
[0052]
Next, when it is determined in step S7 that lending is prohibited (Yes), "error display 4" is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45 (step S9). And the card information (i) memorize | stored by said step S3 from the temporary memory part 52 is deleted (step S11). Thereby, the process for prohibiting the rental of the broken bicycle to the user (secondary) who wanted to borrow the bicycle 1 is completed.
[0053]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S7 that lending is not prohibited (No), it is further determined by the control unit 50 whether or not the circle lock 29 is locked (locked) from the state of the unlocking solenoid 41. (Step S13). This determination is based on the fact that the bicycle 1 is being rented, so that when the circle lock 29 is released, the card reader / writer 47 uses the card information by the card reader / writer 47 by accidentally approaching the lock device 40, etc. Even when (i) is read again, this determination is to invalidate the read card information (i). Therefore, when it is determined that the circle lock 29 is not locked (No), it can be presumed that the IC card key 100 has accidentally approached the lock device 40, so that the error display 1 is displayed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45. (Step S15), and the card information (i) read again from the temporary storage unit 52 is deleted (step S11). As a result, when the user (secondary) who has already rented the bicycle 1 accidentally holds his / her IC card key 100 again, the processing for invalidating the held operation ends.
[0054]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the lock has been established (Yes), the control unit 50 further searches for whether or not the user is registered in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53. Is performed (step S17). Then, it is determined whether or not the bicycle 1 (self) is being loaned to the user based on the presence / absence of the user's loan registration (step S19). That is, as can be seen from step S31, which will be described later, when the card ID information (i2) and the lending information (I2) are stored in association with each other in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53, It is determined that another user (丙) has been registered for lending, and if it is not stored, it is determined that another user (丙) has not been registered for lending. This judgment is based on the fact that when bicycle 1 is parked, this parking is temporary and may be rented to other users (丙). In this case, the determination is made so as not to lend the bicycle 1 to another user (丙) (change of the user's way). By making this determination, for example, the user (Otsu) who rented the bicycle 1 does not have to worry about being ridden on the bicycle 1 by another user (丙) when taking a break at a tea shop or the like.
[0055]
Next, when it is determined in step S19 that the card is not being lent (No), the expiration date information (i1) of the IC card key included in the card information (i) is read from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S19). S21). Then, it is determined whether the IC card key 100 is currently valid or invalid by comparing the current date and time (t) self-managed by the lock device 40 with the expiration date information (i1) (step S23). . This determination is a determination as to whether or not the IC card key 100 has expired. Further, by holding the expiration date information (i1) on the IC card key 100 side, it is not necessary to hold the expiration date information for each IC card key 100 on the lock device 40 side, and the current date and time (t) is simply managed. You just need to keep it.
[0056]
Next, if it is determined in step S23 that it is invalid (invalid), “error display 2” is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45 (step S25), and the card information (i) is stored from the temporary storage unit 52. Delete (step S11). Thereby, the process for invalidating the operation over which the expired IC card key is held ends.
[0057]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that it is valid (valid), by identifying the IC card key 100 held by the user (b), the user (b) is registered for lending. The card ID information (i2) included in the card information (i) is read from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S27).
[0058]
Next, in order to write information (I2) indicating that the self (bicycle) is rented out to the IC card key 100, the information (I2) is wirelessly transmitted to the IC card key 100 (step S29). This information (I2) includes lending (borrowed) information (I21) and lending start date / time (borrowing start date / time) information (I22).
[0059]
Further, the card ID information (i2) read out in step S27 and the information (I2) indicating that the loan is in progress transmitted in step S29 are associated with each other and stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53. The rental registration of the person is performed (step S31). Note that either of the processes of steps S29 and S31 may be performed first.
[0060]
Next, the locking device 40 operates the unlocking solenoid 46 to move the circle lock 29 and release the circle lock 29 (step S33). Then, “rental display” is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45 (step S35), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S11). Thereby, the process for the user (B) to borrow the bicycle 1 is completed.
[0061]
By the way, the steps S21 to S35 show a state in which the bicycle 1 is not rented and will be rented from now on, but the following steps S37 to S67 are in a state in which the bicycle 1 has already been rented. If it is to be returned (steps S39 to S57) or the bicycle 1 is parked and locked in front of the teahouse in order to temporarily enter the teahouse, it is unlocked (unlocked) again. The case where it unlocks from the state locked temporarily like the case where it drive | operates is shown (steps S57-S67).
[0062]
Therefore, if it is determined in step S19 that it is being lent (Yes), the lock device 40 further detects the power supplied from the charging terminal 30 by the control unit 50 as shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined whether or not the bicycle 1 is connected to the charger 110 via the charging cable 111 (step S37). If it is determined that the battery 110 is connected to the charger 110 (Yes), it can be estimated that the user (B) intends to return the bicycle 1. The card ID information (i2 ') included in the card information (i) is read from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S39). Then, the card ID information (i2) already stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 and the card ID information (i2 ′) read out in step S39 for the user's lending registration in step S31. (Ie, the card ID information (i2) read this time in step S1) is collated (step S41). This verification can be done by checking whether the user (b) who borrowed the bicycle 1 holds his / her IC card key 100 for return or the user (丙) other than the user who borrowed the bicycle 1 himself / herself ( This is a process for determining whether or not the IC card key of another user is held over. Therefore, depending on whether or not the card ID information (i2 ′) and the card ID information (i2) match, whether the person holding the IC card key 100 is a user (second party) who has already rented the bicycle 1, Alternatively, it is determined whether the user is a person other than the user (利用) (step S43).
[0063]
Next, in step S43, since the card ID information (i2 ') and the card ID information (i2) match, the user who has already rented the bicycle 1 (O) returns the bicycle 1 to the IC. If it is determined that the card key 100 is held over (user), the information (I3) is written to the IC card key 100 to indicate that the self (bicycle) has been returned. 100 is wirelessly transmitted (step S45). In addition, the information (I3) indicating that it has been returned includes returned information (I31) and return date information (I32). Further, by deleting (deleting) the card ID information (i2) stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53, the rental registration of the user (O) is deleted (step S47). Note that either of the processes of steps S45 and 47 may be performed first.
[0064]
Next, the locking device 40 searches whether or not abnormality information (I1) is stored in the abnormality storage unit 51 while the bicycle 1 is being rented (step S49). Then, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the bicycle 1 based on whether or not the abnormality information (I1) is stored (step S51). That is, when abnormality information (I1) is stored, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, and when abnormality information (I1) is not stored, it is determined that no abnormality has occurred.
[0065]
Next, when it is determined in step S51 that an abnormality has occurred (Yes), this abnormality information (I1) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 (step S53). As a result, when each user subsequently holds the IC card key to borrow the bicycle 1, the abnormality information (I1) is stored in step S5, so that lending is prohibited (Yes in step S7). ).
[0066]
Next, in the locking device 40, “return display” is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45 (step S55), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S11). ) Ends the process for returning the bicycle 1.
[0067]
On the other hand, in step S51, since the abnormality information (I1) is not stored, if it is determined that no abnormality has occurred in the bicycle 1 (No), the process of step S53 is omitted, and the above step is performed. The process of S55 is performed. That is, the abnormality information (I1) is not stored (accumulated) in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53.
[0068]
By the way, in step S43, the card ID information (i2 ′) and the card ID information (i2) do not match, so that a user (丙) other than the user who has already rented the bicycle 1 holds the IC card key. If it is determined (outside the user), “error display 3” is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 34 (step S57), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S11). Thereby, the process for prohibiting other users (丙) who are not registered for lending from returning the bicycle 1 without permission is completed.
[0069]
In step S37, if it is determined that the bicycle 1 is not connected to the charger 110 (No), it can be estimated that the user (secondary) has been temporarily locked. Further, in order to specify the IC card key 100 held by the user, the card ID information (i2) included in the card information (i) is read from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S59). The card ID information (i2) already stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 and the card ID information read out in the step S59 for the lending registration of the user (secondary) in the step S31. (i2 ′) is collated (step S61). This verification may be performed after the user (B) temporarily locks the bicycle 1 and then the same user (B) holds his / her IC card key 100 to unlock the bicycle 1 again, or other This is a process for determining whether the user (丙) holds his / her IC card key. Therefore, depending on whether or not the card ID information (i2 ′) and the card ID information (i2) match, is the person who holds the IC card key 100 a user (secondary) who has already rented the bicycle 1? Or it is determined whether the user is a person other than the user (丙) (step S63).
[0070]
Next, in step S61, since the card ID information (i2 ') and the card ID information (i2) match, the user who has already rented the bicycle 1 (second party) temporarily parks the bicycle 1. Therefore, when it is determined that the IC card key is held over (user), the unlocking solenoid 46 is operated to move the circle lock 29 and unlock the circle lock 29 that has been temporarily locked. This is performed (step S65). Then, “display during lending” is performed by the display unit 44 and the speaker 45 (step S67), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S11). Thus, the process for allowing the user (secondary) to unlock again (unlock) and move the bicycle 1 from a state where the bicycle 1 is temporarily locked for temporary parking is completed.
[0071]
In step S63, the card ID information (i2 ') and the card ID information (i2) do not match, so it is determined that a user other than the user who has already rented the bicycle 1 holds the IC card key 100. If it is (outside the user), an error display 3 is displayed to the effect that “it is lent out to another user” (step S57), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S11). . Thereby, the process for prohibiting other users (丙) from temporarily moving the bicycle 1 that has been parked is terminated.
[0072]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the locking device 40 that locks the rear wheel 20 of the bicycle 1 has a mechanism for reading information from the IC card key 100, so that the bicycle 1 can be used at the place where the bicycle 1 is parked. The borrower can be borrowed and returned, and by using a unique card ID (identifier) assigned to each shared user, the bicycle 1 can be selectively used by one of the multiple shared users. Can do. In other words, the key management device is conventionally characterized in that no new mechanism is provided on the bicycle 1 side, whereas in the present embodiment, a dedicated locking device 40 is provided on the bicycle 1 side. The bicycle 1 itself has a feature. Thereby, in lending the bicycle 1 that can be shared to one of the shared users, the shared user can easily borrow and return the vehicle at the parking place of the bicycle 1. Play.
[0073]
Furthermore, in this embodiment, since each co-user has the IC card key 100, it is not necessary to move to the place where the key management apparatus 200 is installed and obtain the key as in the prior art. Therefore, for example, there is an effect that so-called “dismounting” is possible, such as returning the bicycle 1 to a station different from the station from which the bicycle 1 is borrowed.
[0074]
[Second Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0075]
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram illustrating functions, storage units, and the like included in the bicycle 1 ′ including the locking device 40 ′ according to the present embodiment and peripheral devices. FIG. 6 is a processing flowchart showing processing in the locking device 40 ′. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram including processes of the lock device 40 ′, the station device 120, and the vehicle management server 140. 8 and 9 are diagrams showing examples of display screens displayed on the monitor 123. FIG.
[0076]
Since each process (step) of the present embodiment has many common parts with each process (step) of the first embodiment, the description of the same process (step) as the first embodiment is omitted. Or the same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted. The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that steps S20, S22, S28, S30, S44, and S46 are added, and steps S31 and S45 are slightly different (steps S29 ′ and S31). ', S45') only differs.
[0077]
A communication driver (Driver) 60 shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the lock device 40 ′ and is software for communicating with the station device 120. With this communication driver 60, the lock device 40 ′ can perform mutual communication with the station device 120 (the in-station communication unit 121) via a part of the charging cable 111.
[0078]
In addition, the abnormality information (I1) stored in the abnormality storage unit 51 is limited to an abnormality that the bicycle 1 itself can determine with a sensor or the like. Information on punctures and chain breaks) is not included. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown below, when the user (B) returns the bicycle 1, the user (B) checks the abnormality of the bicycle 1, and the bicycle is sent to the station device 120 of the station that returns the bicycle 1. 1 abnormality can be input.
[0079]
As shown in FIG. 5, the station device 120 includes a monitor 123 for displaying the abnormal item screens shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a touch panel 124 constructed on the display screen of the monitor 123, and the IC card key 100. Card reader 125 for reading (reading) the card information (i). Further, the station device 120 includes an in-station communication unit 121 for receiving the abnormality information (I1) sent from the returned bicycle 1 ′ (lock device 40 ′) via a part of the charging cable 111. The server communication unit 122 for communicating with the vehicle management server 140 installed in the management center is also included. The station device 120 also includes a control unit 126 as a computer for controlling the operations of the monitor 123, the touch panel 124, the card reader 125, the in-station communication unit 121, and the server communication unit 122. Further, the station device 120 receives the abnormality information (I1) sent from the lock device 40 and the lock device ID information (I4) consisting of a unique identifier for identifying the lock device 40 (bicycle). An abnormality information management DB (Data Base) 127 that manages them in association with each other is constructed.
[0080]
The lock device ID information (I4) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 of each lock device. Further, the lock device ID information (I4) is also sent to the IC card key 100 side and stored in the storage unit 102 as a part of the card information (i) in step S29 ′ described later.
[0081]
The management center centrally manages station devices installed at each station, and a vehicle management server 140 is installed for that purpose. The vehicle management server 140 includes a communication unit 141 that can communicate with the server communication unit 122 of each station apparatus 120 via a communication network 130 such as the Internet, and a control for controlling the operation of the communication unit 141. A portion 142 is also included. Furthermore, the vehicle management server 140 receives the abnormality information (I1) and the lock device ID information (I2) sent from the station device 120 of each station via the communication network 130, and associates them. The abnormal information centralized management DB 143 managed in the above is constructed.
[0082]
Next, operations of the locking device 40 ′ and peripheral devices according to the present embodiment will be described.
[0083]
If it is determined in step S19 in FIG. 6 that the device is not being lent (No), the lock device 40 ′ further detects the power supplied from the charging terminal 30 by the control unit 50 as shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined whether or not the bicycle 1 is connected to the charger 110 via the charging cable 111 (step S20). And when it is judged that it is not connected to the charger 110 (No), since it can be estimated that there is a possibility that the charging is not completed due to the connection failure of the charger 110, the display unit 44 displays “ An error display 5 is displayed indicating that “lending is prohibited due to poor connection of the charger” (step S22), and the card information (i) is deleted from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S13). As a result, the user (B) tried to borrow the bicycle 1, but the processing for prohibiting the lending is completed because the bicycle 1 'is deficient (here, poor connection to the charger 110). The error display 5 is the same as the error display 4.
[0084]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S20 that the charger 110 is connected (Yes), the expiration date information (i1) of the IC card key 100 included in the card information (i) from the temporary storage unit 52 is displayed. ) Is read (step S21). Thereafter, the process proceeds, and if the IC card key 100 is valid within the expiration date, the IC card key 100 held by the user (O) is identified and the user is registered for lending. Then, the card ID information (i2) included in the card information (i) is read from the temporary storage unit 52 (step S27). In addition, the lock device 40 ′ is connected to the station No. in which the station device 120 is installed via a part of the charging cable 111 from the station device 120 in order to identify the rented station. The (number) information (I23) is received (step S28). This reception process is performed by the communication driver 60 shown in FIG. Specifically, the station number 120 is transferred from the lock device 40 ′ to the station device 120 via the charging cord 111. , The station No. transmitted from the station device 120 via the charging cable 111 is received. This is done by receiving information (I23).
[0085]
Next, this information (I2 ′) is wirelessly transmitted to the IC card key 100 in order to write information (I2 ′) indicating that the self (bicycle) is being lent to the IC card key 100 (step S29 ′). This information (I2 ') was lent out in addition to the loaned (borrowed) information (I21) and loan start date / time (borrowing start date / time) information (I22) included in the information (I2) above. Station No. of station Information (I23) is included. Thereby, it is possible to grasp the rented station not only on the station device 120 side but also on the IC card key 100 side.
[0086]
Next, in the lock device 40 ′, the card ID information (i2) read out in step S27 is transmitted to the station device 120 via the charging cable 111, whereby the IC card key 100 of the rented user (B) is obtained. Is notified to the station device 120 (step S30). This transmission is also performed by the communication driver 46.
[0087]
Further, the card ID information (i2) read out in the above step S27 and the information indicating that the loan is in progress (I2 ′) transmitted in the above step S29 are stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 in association with each other. The lender is registered (step S31 ′). Note that the order of the processing in steps S29 ′, S30, and S31 ′ is not limited. Further, the subsequent processes (steps S33, 35, and 11) are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.
[0088]
By the way, when it is determined in step S19 that the vehicle is lent (Yes), the lock device 40 ′ further determines whether or not the bicycle 1 is connected to the charger 110 (step S37). After that, the process proceeds and is connected to the charger 110, and after the card ID information (i2) is read, does the card ID information (i2 ′) match the card ID information (i2)? It is determined whether or not the person holding the IC card key 100 is a user who has already rented a bicycle (B) or a person other than this user (B) (step S43).
[0089]
Next, in step S43, since the card ID information (i2 ') and the card ID information (i2) match, the user (secondary) who has already rented the bicycle 1' returns the bicycle 1 '. If it is determined that the IC card key 100 is held over the user (user), the station device 120 is connected from the station device 120 via a part of the charging cable 111 in order to specify the station to which the bicycle (self) is to be returned. The station number where the (Number) information (I33) is received (step S44). This reception process is performed by a communication driver 46 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the station number 120 is transferred from the lock device 40 ′ to the station device 120 via the charging cord 111. , The station No. transmitted from the station device 120 via the charging cable 111 is received. This is done by receiving information (I33).
[0090]
Next, in order to write information (I3 ′) indicating that the self (bicycle) has been returned to the IC card key 100, the information (I3 ′) is wirelessly transmitted to the IC card key 100 (step S45 ′). In this information (I3 ′), in addition to the returned information (I31) and return date information (I32) included in the information (I2), the return station No. obtained in step S42 is included. Information (I33) is included. As a result, not only the station device 120 side but also the IC card key 100 side has returned the station No. Can be grasped.
[0091]
Next, the lock device 40 ′ transmits the card ID information (i2) read out in step S39 to the station device 120 through a part of the charging cable 111, thereby returning the IC of the returned user (secondary person). The card ID information (i2) of the card key 100 is notified to the station device 120 (step S46). Thereby, also on the station apparatus 120 side, the card ID of the IC card key 100 used for returning can be grasped. And the process after step S47 is performed similarly to the said 1st Embodiment. Note that the order of the processing of the above steps S45 ′, 46, 47 is not limited.
[0092]
Next, operations of the lock device 40 ′, the station device 120, and the bicycle management server 140 when the user (B) returns the bicycle 1 will be described.
[0093]
First, when returning the bicycle 1 to any station, the user (B) places the bicycle 1 at a predetermined position in the returning station and manually moves the circle lock gripping portion 29a. The circle lock 29 is moved in the locking direction. Then, the charging cable 111 is connected to the charging terminal 30 to prepare for charging.
[0094]
Next, the user (B) moves to the place where the station device 120 is installed, and holds his / her IC card key 100 over the card reader 125 (or kosuru). Thus, the card information (i) held by the IC card key 100 is read by the card reader 125 of the station apparatus 120 (step S101).
[0095]
Next, the station apparatus 120 displays a selection screen as shown in FIG. 8 on the monitor 123 (step S102). This screen includes an “abnormal item input” menu 151 for proceeding to an abnormal item input screen for registering an abnormal item when the user (O) has an abnormality in the bicycle 1 used this time, and a user ( A “use history confirmation” menu 152 is displayed for proceeding to the use history screen for displaying the use history so far.
[0096]
Next, when the user (B) presses the “abnormal item input” menu 151 portion on the touch panel 124, the station device 120 has the lock device ID information in the history of the card information (i) read in step S101. Based on (I4), the bicycle 1 that the user (secondary) has borrowed this time is specified (step S103). Then, the station device 120 inquires of the abnormality information (I1) to the lock device 40 ′ of the bicycle 1 via the charging cable 111 (step S104). Thereby, in the locking device 40 ′, when the abnormality information (I1) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53, the abnormality information (I1) is read (step S105), and the abnormality information (I1) is read. It transmits to the station apparatus 120 via a part of cable 111 for charging (step S106). In step S103, when the “use history confirmation” menu 152 is pressed without pressing the “abnormal item input” menu 151, the use history information such as the bicycle and date and time used by the user (O) has been monitored. 123.
[0097]
Next, the station apparatus 120 displays an input screen for abnormal items as shown in FIG. 9 on the monitor 123 (step S107). This screen is a screen on which buttons for various abnormal items are displayed in order to register the abnormal part of the bicycle 1 that the user (B) has confirmed. If abnormality information (I1) has already been received from the bicycle 1 side in step S104, the screen reflects this. For example, when the abnormality information (I1) indicates an abnormality in the assist mechanism of the bicycle 1, as shown in FIG. 9, the word “Assist” is displayed in the self-diagnosis display area 154, and the abnormality occurs in the assist mechanism. Let them know
[0098]
Next, when the user (B) presses the button portion of any abnormal item on the touch panel 124, the station device 120 transmits new abnormality information (I1 ′) regarding the pressed abnormal item to the charging cable. 111 is transmitted to the bicycle 1 through a part of 111, and the abnormality information (I1 ′), the abnormality information (I1) received from the bicycle 1, and the lock device ID information (I4) of the lock device 40 ′ are transmitted to the communication network. It transmits to the management server via 130 (step S108).
[0099]
Next, in the bicycle 1, the received abnormality information (I1 ′) is stored in the user / vehicle state storage unit 53 (step S109). Further, the vehicle management server 140 associates the received abnormality information (I1, I1 ′) with the lock device ID information (I2) and stores it in the abnormality information central management DB 143, and stores the abnormality information (I1, I1 ′) for each bicycle. Management is performed (step S110).
[0100]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the joint user returns the bicycle 1, the abnormality of the bicycle 1 can be confirmed, and the abnormality of the bicycle 1 can be input to the station device 120 of the returning station. Therefore, it is possible to obtain an abnormality (for example, tire puncture or chain detachment) that cannot be determined by the sensor or the like of the bicycle 1 itself. As described above, by grasping the abnormality of the bicycle 1 in detail, in addition to the effect in the first embodiment, there is an effect that it can be further reflected in the repair of the bicycle 1 and the prohibition of the next lending.
[0101]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the station device 120 and the vehicle management server 140 manage the abnormality information of each bicycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may make it accept the borrowing reservation of a bicycle via. In this case, the reservation is accepted using the IC card ID information (i2) related to the IC card key of each joint user, and the joint user whose card IC information (i2) matches the IC card key 100 The lock may be released only when the is held over the lock device 40 '.
[0102]
Further, the shared user may access the station device 120 and the vehicle management server 140 from his / her personal computer or mobile phone and check the lending status.
[0103]
Furthermore, in each of the above embodiments, the shared use of the bicycle with electric assist has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vehicle may be a bicycle, a motorcycle, an electric scooter or the like that does not have a power battery.
[0104]
Further, the lending display, return display, lending display, error displays 1 to 4 and error display 5 shown in the upper right of FIG. 4 are not limited to the display modes shown above, and the notification sound from the speaker 45 is also displayed. It is not restricted to the dial tone shown above. For example, the red LED 44a may blink once and the green LED 44b blink twice, and this may be repeated. Further, the notification sound may be an electronic sound such as “now rented out” instead of a beeping sound (electronic sound).
[0105]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the locking device that locks the wheels of the vehicle is provided with means for reading information from an external recording medium such as an IC card, so that the vehicle can be borrowed and received at the place where the vehicle is parked. The vehicle can be returned and a unique identifier assigned to each joint user can be used to enable selective use of the vehicle to one of the plurality of joint users. Therefore, when renting a vehicle that can be shared, such as a bicycle with electric assistance, to one of the shared users, the shared user can easily borrow and return the vehicle at the parking place of the vehicle. There is an effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a bicycle 1 with an electric assist according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an image view when a user holds his / her IC card key 100 against the bicycle lock device 40 provided in the bicycle 1;
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functions and storage units that the bicycle 1 and the IC card key 100 have, respectively.
FIG. 4 is a process flow diagram according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram showing functions, storage units, and the like included in a bicycle 1 ′ station device 120 with electric assist and a vehicle management server 140 according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a processing flowchart according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a processing flowchart according to the second embodiment.
8 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the monitor 123. FIG.
9 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on the monitor 123. FIG.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a key management apparatus 200 according to a conventional invention.
FIG. 11 is a view showing a parking place of a bicycle 300 with an electric assist according to a conventional invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Bicycle with electric assist
20 Rear wheel
40 Locking device
41 unlocking solenoid
42 Card reader / writer
43 Antenna
44 Battery for locking device
45 Control unit
46 Communication driver
51 Abnormality storage unit (an example of abnormality storage means)
52 Temporary storage
53 User / vehicle state storage unit (an example of user identifier storage means and vehicle state information storage means)
100 IC card key
101 Antenna
102 storage unit
103 Control unit
110 Charger
111 Charging cable
(i) Card information
(i1) Expiration date information
(i2) Card ID information
(I1) Error information
(I2) Information indicating that it is lent
(I21) Information on loan [borrowed]
(I22) Lending start date and time [Borrowing start date and time] information
(I23) Station No. (rented) (Number) information
(I3) Information indicating that it has been returned
(I31) Returned information
(I32) Return date information
(I33) Station No. (returned) (Number) information
(I4) Lock device ID information

Claims (14)

A locking device that is provided in a vehicle that can be selectively used by a plurality of joint users and that locks the wheels of the vehicle ,
User identifier storage means for storing a unique identifier that is allocated for each joint user and used for registration for lending a vehicle to the joint user;
Identifier reading means for reading the unique identifier from an external recording medium;
Triggered by reading a unique identifier by the identifier reading means, an identifier search means for searching whether or not the read unique identifier is stored in the user identifier storage means;
If the unique identifier read the the search by the identifier search unit determines that not stored, stores the unique identifier read the by the identifier reading unit to the user identifier storage means A lending registration means for registering lending a vehicle to the joint user related to the read unique identifier,
Unlocking means for unlocking the wheel upon completion of lending registration by the lending registration means;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1,
Vehicle state information storage means for storing abnormality information relating to an abnormal state of the vehicle that occurred during the lending of the vehicle to the previous joint user;
Abnormality information retrieval means for retrieving whether or not abnormality information is stored in the vehicle state information storage means when a unique identifier is read from an external recording medium by the identifier reading means;
If it is determined that the abnormality information is stored by the search by the abnormality information search means, any one of the search by the identifier search means, the lending registration by the lending registration means, or the lock release by the lock release means A first error display means for displaying an error without performing processing;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1,
Lock detecting means for detecting whether or not the wheel of the vehicle is locked when the unique identifier is read from an external recording medium by the identifier reading means;
If it is determined by detection by the lock detection means that the wheel is not locked, any one of the search by the identifier search means, the lending registration by the lending registration means, or the unlocking by the lock releasing means A second error display means for displaying an error without performing
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 2,
First charger connection detection means for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to a charger for the vehicle when it is determined that a unique identifier is stored by the search by the identifier search means When,
When it is determined that the connection is made by the detection by the first charger connection detection means, the unique identifier already stored in the user identifier storage means and the unique identifier read this time by the identifier reading means First identifier verification means for verifying
When it is determined that the two identifiers are matched by collation by the first identifier collating unit, an identifier deleting unit that deletes the stored unique identifier from the user identifier storage unit;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 4,
Lending abnormality information for searching whether or not abnormality information is stored in the abnormality storage means for storing abnormality information relating to an abnormal state of the vehicle that has been provided while renting the vehicle. Search means;
When it is determined that abnormality information is stored by the search by the abnormality information searching means during lending, the abnormality information storage means during lending that stores the abnormality information in the vehicle state information storage means;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1,
Second charger connection detection means for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to a charger for the vehicle when it is determined that a unique identifier is stored by the search by the identifier search means. When,
If it is determined that the connection is not established by detection by the second charger connection detection means, the unique identifier already stored in the user identifier storage means and the unique identifier read this time by the identifier reading means Second identifier verification means for verifying
When it is determined that the two identifiers are matched by collation by the second identifier collating means, a lock re-releasing means for releasing the lock of the wheel again;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1,
First station number receiving means for receiving a station number sent from a station device installed at a station where the vehicle is parked through a charging cable and used for identifying the station;
First station number writing means for writing the station number received by the first station number receiving means to the external recording medium;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1 or 7,
First identifier transmission means for transmitting the unique identifier read by the identifier reading means to a station device installed in a station where the vehicle is parked via a charging cable;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 1 or 7,
Third charger connection detection means for detecting whether or not the vehicle is connected to a charger for the vehicle when it is determined that a unique identifier is not stored by the search by the identifier search means When,
If it is determined by the detection by the third charger connection detection means that the charger is not connected, the lending registration by the lending registration means, the unlocking by the lock releasing means, or the station by the station number receiving means A third error display means for displaying an error without performing any process of receiving the number;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 5,
Second station number receiving means for receiving a station number sent from a station device installed at a station where the vehicle is parked via a charging cable and used for identifying the station;
Second station number writing means for writing the station number received by the second station number receiving means to the external recording medium;
A locking device comprising: The locking device according to claim 5 or 10,
Locking device and having a second identifier transmission means for transmitting the unique identifier read by the identifier reading means, via a charging cable to the installed station device to a station where the vehicle is parked . The locking device according to claim 1 , wherein the external recording medium is an IC card. A program used in a computer that is provided in a vehicle that can be selectively used by a plurality of co-users and that is provided in a lock device that locks the wheels of the vehicle ,
Further, in the case where the locking device has a user identifier storage means for storing a unique identifier that is allocated for each joint user and used when performing registration for lending a vehicle to the joint user,
The computer,
Identifier reading means for reading the unique identifier from an external recording medium;
Triggered by reading a unique identifier by the identifier reading means, an identifier search means for searching whether or not the read unique identifier is stored in the user identifier storage means;
If the unique identifier read the the search by the identifier search unit determines that not stored, stores the unique identifier read the by the identifier reading unit to the user identifier storage means A lending registration means for registering lending a vehicle to the joint user related to the read unique identifier,
Unlocking means for unlocking the wheel after completion of registration of lending by the lending registration means;
A program characterized by functioning as The program used in a computer provided in the locking device according to claim 13 recorded, readable locking device for the recording medium by the computer.

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