阅读说明：本技术 搭载于车辆的控制装置、车辆、车辆的控制方法和车辆管理系统 (Control device mounted on vehicle, control method for vehicle, and vehicle management system ) 是由 藤原崇雄 于 2021-03-11 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明提供搭载于车辆的控制装置、车辆、车辆的控制方法和车辆管理系统。促进贷款的支付,并且抑制用户的便利性降低。自动二轮车(2)的车辆控制装置(20)搭载于自动二轮车(2),具有：车辆通信部(21),其接收与自动二轮车(2)的贷款的支付状况有关的支付信息(JP)；以及限制部(222),其根据支付信息(JP),以排除不可起动状态的方式限制自动二轮车(2)的行驶状态。(The invention provides a control device mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle, a control method of the vehicle, and a vehicle management system. The payment of the loan is facilitated, and the reduction in the convenience of the user is suppressed. A vehicle control device (20) for a motorcycle (2) is mounted on the motorcycle (2), and comprises: a vehicle communication unit (21) that receives payment information (JP) relating to the payment status of a loan on a motorcycle (2); and a restriction unit (222) that restricts the traveling state of the motorcycle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).)

1. A control device (20) mounted on a vehicle (2), the control device (20) comprising:

a receiving unit (21) that receives payment information (JP) relating to the payment status of a loan on the vehicle (2); and

a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

2. The control device according to claim 1,

the running state of the vehicle (2) includes a function related to running of the vehicle (2).

3. The control device according to claim 1 or 2,

the restriction unit (222) extends a start time from when a user (U) instructs the vehicle (2) to start a drive source (34) until the start of the drive source (34) is started.

4. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,

the limiting unit (222) limits the maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle (2).

5. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,

the limiting unit (222) limits the maximum acceleration of the vehicle (2).

6. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,

the receiving unit (21) acquires position information (JQ) of the vehicle (2),

the limiting unit (222) limits a region where the vehicle (2) can travel, based on the position information (JQ).

7. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,

the limiting unit (222) limits the time during which the vehicle (2) can continuously travel.

8. The control device according to any one of claims 1 to 7,

the receiving unit (21) receives, as the payment information (JP), urging information (JD) indicating that the status of payment of the loan on the vehicle (2) is not good.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle has:

a receiving unit (21) that receives payment information (JP) relating to the payment status of a loan on a vehicle (2); and

a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

10. A control method of a vehicle, characterized in that,

receiving payment information (JP) relating to a payment status of a loan of a vehicle (2),

according to the payment information (JP), the travel state of the vehicle (2) is restricted in such a manner that the non-startable state is excluded.

11. A vehicle management system (100) including a vehicle (2), and a server apparatus (1) that generates payment information (JP) related to a payment condition of a loan of the vehicle (2),

the vehicle (2) has:

a receiving unit (21) configured to be capable of communicating with the server device (1) and receive the payment information (JP) from the server device (1); and

a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

12. The vehicle management system according to claim 11,

the server device (1) generates, as the payment information (JP), urging information (JD) indicating that the payment status of the loan on the vehicle (2) is not good.

13. The vehicle management system according to claim 12,

the server device (1) generates the supervision information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when the number of times of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle (2) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times.

14. The vehicle management system according to claim 12 or 13,

the server device (1) generates the urging information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when an elapsed time from the occurrence of non-repayment of the loan of the vehicle (2) is equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

15. The vehicle management system according to any one of claims 12 to 14,

the server device (1) generates the urging information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when an evaluation value determined according to a non-repayment status of the vehicle (2) loan is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

16. The vehicle management system according to claim 15,

the server device (1) determines the evaluation value on the basis of the number of occurrences of non-payment of the vehicle (2) loan and the elapsed time since the occurrence of the non-payment of the vehicle (2) loan.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a control device mounted on a vehicle, a vehicle control method, and a vehicle management system.

Background

Conventionally, there is known a technique of restricting use of purchased vehicles according to a loan agreement (for example, see patent document 1).

Patent document 1 describes a vehicle remote control system including: when the user does not pay for the vehicle for a predetermined period of time, the vehicle running on the engine is switched to the non-startable state by cutting off the engine start control line (ST line) using an external relay.

Patent document 1: international publication No. 2018-116480

However, in the vehicle remote control system described in patent document 1, since the vehicle is switched to the non-start-able state when the user does not pay for the vehicle for a predetermined period of time, there is a limit in prompting the user to pay for the loan, and there is a possibility that the convenience of the user may be reduced.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to promote payment of a loan by a user and suppress a reduction in convenience of the user.

A control device (20) is mounted on a vehicle (2), and the control device (20) is characterized by comprising: a receiving unit (21) that receives payment information (JP) relating to the payment status of a loan on the vehicle (2); and a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

In the above configuration, the traveling state of the vehicle (2) may include a function related to traveling of the vehicle (2).

In the above configuration, the restriction unit (222) may extend a start time from when a user instructs the vehicle (2) to start the drive source (34) to when the drive source (34) starts.

In the above configuration, the limiting unit (222) may limit a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle (2).

In the above configuration, the limiting unit (222) may limit the maximum acceleration of the vehicle (2).

In the above configuration, the receiving unit (21) may acquire position information (JQ) of the vehicle (2), and the limiting unit (222) may limit a region where the vehicle (2) can travel, based on the position information (JQ).

In the above configuration, the limiting unit (222) may limit a time during which the vehicle (2) can continuously travel.

In the above configuration, the receiving unit (21) may receive, as the payment information (JP), urging information indicating that the payment status of the loan on the vehicle (2) is not good.

The vehicle is characterized in that the vehicle is provided with: a receiving unit (21) that receives payment information (JP) relating to the payment status of a loan on a vehicle (2); and a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

The control method of a vehicle is characterized in that payment information (JP) relating to a payment condition of a loan of the vehicle (2) is received, and the running state of the vehicle (2) is restricted so as to exclude an inactivated state on the basis of the payment information (JP).

A vehicle management system (100) is provided with a vehicle (2) and a server device (1) for generating payment information (JP) related to the payment status of a loan on the vehicle (2), and is characterized in that the vehicle (2) is provided with: a receiving unit (21) configured to be capable of communicating with the server device (1) and receive the payment information (JP) from the server device (1); and a limiting unit (222) that limits the traveling state of the vehicle (2) so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information (JP).

In the above configuration, the server device (1) may generate, as the payment information (JP), urging information (JD) indicating that the payment status of the loan on the vehicle (2) is not good.

In the above configuration, the server device (1) may generate the urging information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when the number of times of occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle (2) is equal to or more than a predetermined number of times.

In the above configuration, the server device (1) may generate the urging information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when an elapsed time from occurrence of non-payment of the loan of the vehicle (2) is equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

In the above configuration, the server device (1) may be configured to generate the urging information (JD) as the payment information (JP) when an evaluation value determined based on a status of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle (2) is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

In the above configuration, the server device (1) may determine the evaluation value based on the number of occurrences of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle (2) and an elapsed time since the occurrence of the non-payment of the loan on the vehicle (2).

Effects of the invention

A control device is mounted on a vehicle, and the control device includes: a receiving unit that receives payment information regarding a payment status of a loan on the vehicle; and a limiting unit that limits the traveling state of the vehicle so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information.

According to this configuration, the driving state of the vehicle is restricted so as to exclude the non-activated state based on the payment information on the payment status of the loan, and therefore, the user can be prompted to pay the loan.

In the above configuration, the traveling state of the vehicle may include a function related to traveling of the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay the loan by limiting a part of the functions related to the travel of the vehicle.

In the above configuration, the restriction unit may extend a start time from a start instruction of the drive source by a user to the vehicle to start the drive source.

According to this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay the loan by extending the startup time.

In the above configuration, the limiting unit may limit a maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay the loan by limiting the maximum vehicle speed of the vehicle.

In the above configuration, the limiting unit may limit a maximum acceleration of the vehicle.

According to this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay the loan by limiting the maximum acceleration of the vehicle.

In the above configuration, the receiving unit may acquire position information of the vehicle, and the limiting unit may limit a region where the vehicle can travel, based on the position information.

With this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay a loan by restricting the region where the vehicle can travel.

In the above configuration, the limiting unit may limit a time period during which the vehicle can continuously travel.

According to this configuration, the user can be effectively prompted to pay the loan by limiting the time during which the vehicle can continuously travel.

In the above configuration, the receiving unit may receive, as the payment information, urging information indicating that the payment status of the loan on the vehicle is not good.

According to this configuration, the driving state of the vehicle can be restricted when the urging information is received, and the user who has a bad loan payment status can be urged to pay the loan.

A vehicle is provided with: a receiving unit that receives payment information regarding a payment status of a loan on the vehicle; and a limiting unit that limits the traveling state of the vehicle so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information.

According to this configuration, the driving state of the vehicle is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information, and therefore, the user can be prompted to pay the loan.

In a control method of a vehicle, payment information relating to a payment condition of a loan of the vehicle is received, and a travel state of the vehicle is restricted so as to exclude an inactivated state based on the payment information.

According to this configuration, the driving state of the vehicle is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information, and therefore, the user can be prompted to pay the loan.

A vehicle management system is provided with a vehicle and a server device for generating payment information related to the payment status of a loan on the vehicle, and the vehicle is characterized by comprising: a receiving unit configured to be capable of communicating with the server apparatus and receive the payment information from the server apparatus; and a limiting unit that limits the traveling state of the vehicle so as to exclude the non-startable state, based on the payment information.

According to this configuration, the driving state of the vehicle is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information, and therefore, the user can be prompted to pay the loan.

In the above configuration, the server device may generate, as the payment information, urging information indicating that the payment status of the loan on the vehicle is not good.

According to this configuration, since the driving state of the vehicle is restricted based on the urging information, the user whose payment status of the loan is bad can be urged to pay the loan.

In the above-described configuration, the server device may generate the urging information as the payment information when the number of occurrences of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times.

According to this configuration, the urging information is generated when the number of occurrences of non-payment is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, and therefore the urging information can be appropriately generated.

In the above configuration, the server device may generate the urging information (JD) as the payment information when an elapsed time from occurrence of non-payment of the loan of the vehicle is equal to or longer than a predetermined time.

According to this configuration, since the urging information is generated when the elapsed time since the occurrence of the non-payment is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, the urging information can be appropriately generated.

In the above configuration, the server device may be configured to generate the urging information as the payment information when an evaluation value determined based on a status of non-payment of the loan on the vehicle is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

According to this configuration, the urging information is generated as the payment information when the evaluation value determined according to the non-repayment state of the vehicle loan is equal to or less than the predetermined value, and therefore the urging information can be appropriately generated.

In the above configuration, the server device may determine the evaluation value based on a number of occurrences of non-payment of the vehicle loan and an elapsed time since the occurrence of the non-payment of the vehicle loan.

According to this configuration, the evaluation value is determined based on the number of occurrences of non-payment and the elapsed time since the occurrence of non-payment, and therefore, the evaluation value can be appropriately determined.

Drawings

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a vehicle management system according to the present embodiment.

Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the server control unit.

Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the vehicle control unit.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the activation time limiting process of the vehicle control unit.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the vehicle speed limiting process of the vehicle control unit.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the acceleration limiting process of the vehicle control unit.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the position restriction processing of the vehicle control unit.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the travel time limiting process of the vehicle control unit.

Description of the reference symbols

1: a server device;

2: a motorcycle (vehicle);

11: a server communication unit;

12: a server control unit;

12A: a memory;

12B: a processor;

13: a server storage unit;

20: a vehicle control device;

21: a vehicle communication unit (receiving unit);

22: a vehicle control unit;

22A: a memory;

22B: a processor;

31: an IGN switch;

32: a battery;

33: starting the motor;

34: an engine (drive source);

35: a vehicle speed detector;

100: a vehicle management system;

221: an information acquisition unit;

222: a restricting section;

JD: supervising and urging information;

JG: good information;

JP: payment information;

JQ: location information;

n: the number of occurrences;

NW: a network;

p: evaluating the value;

t: (ii) elapsed time;

u: a user.

Detailed Description

The present embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a vehicle management system 100 according to the present embodiment.

The vehicle management system 100 includes a server device 1 and a motorcycle 2. The server device 1 and the motorcycle 2 are connected to each other through a network NW so as to be able to communicate with each other.

The network NW is, for example, the internet. The Network NW may be a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

The motorcycle 2 corresponds to an example of a "vehicle". In the present embodiment, a case where the vehicle is a motorcycle will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled automobile, for example. The vehicle may be a bicycle with an electric motor, for example.

The server device 1 generates payment information JP relating to the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2. The server device 1 is held and managed by, for example, a financial institution or the like that manages payment of a loan on the motorcycle 2. The server device 1 includes a server communication unit 11, a server control unit 12, and a server storage unit 13.

The server control unit 12 controls the operation of the server apparatus 1. The server control unit 12 includes a memory 12A and a processor 12B.

The memory 12A is a storage device that nonvolatilely stores programs and data executed by the processor 12B. The Memory 12A is formed of a semiconductor Memory element such as a magnetic Memory device or a flash ROM (Read Only Memory), or another type of nonvolatile Memory device. The Memory 12A may also include a RAM (Random Access Memory) constituting a work area of the processor 12B. The memory 12A stores data processed by the server control section 12 and a control program executed by the processor 12B.

The processor 12B may be configured by one processor, or may be configured by a plurality of processors to function as the processor 12B. The processor 12B executes a control program to control each part of the server apparatus 1.

The server control unit 12 generates payment information JP relating to the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2, for example. The payment information JP includes supervision information JD indicating that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is not good.

The server control unit 12 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP when the number N of occurrences of unpaid loan payments of the motorcycle 2 is equal to or greater than the threshold number NA, for example. The threshold number NA is, for example, 3 or 5.

Further, the server control unit 12 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP when, for example, an elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or longer than a threshold time TA. The threshold time TA is, for example, 2 weeks or 1 month.

The server control unit 12 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP when the evaluation value P determined based on the unrevealed state of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or less than the predetermined value PA, for example.

The server control unit 12 determines the evaluation value P based on the number of occurrences N of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 and the elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2.

The evaluation value P is, for example, a value from "0" to "100", and the larger the value is, the better the evaluation of the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is. The predetermined value PA is, for example, "50".

When the payment period has ended, the server control unit 12 transmits payment period end information to the motorcycle 2. For example, when the payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is completed, the server control unit 12 determines that the payment period has ended.

The server storage unit 13 stores payment information JP relating to the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 in correspondence with the identification information of the motorcycle 2. The payment information JP includes, for example, the number of occurrences N of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2, the elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2, and the evaluation value P.

The identification information of the motorcycle 2 includes, for example, an IP (Internet Protocol) address, a vehicle number, and a vehicle body number. The IP address is given to the vehicle communication unit 21 of the vehicle control device 20 of the motorcycle 2.

The server communication unit 11 communicates with the motorcycle 2 via the network NW. The server communication unit 11 transmits the payment information JP to the motorcycle 2, for example. Specifically, the server communication unit 11 transmits the payment information JP to the vehicle communication unit 21 of the vehicle control device 20 of the motorcycle 2, for example.

The motorcycle 2 is driven by the user U riding thereon. The user U uses the motorcycle 2 by making a loan contract with a financial institution or the like.

The motorcycle 2 includes an IGN (Ignition) switch 31, a battery 32, a starter motor 33, an engine 34, a vehicle speed detector 35, and a vehicle control device 20.

For example, the user U inserts a key into a keyhole and turns to the on position, whereby the IGN switch 31 is turned on. The IGN switch 31 is turned on, and thereby the ignition system of the engine 34 is energized.

The starter motor 33 is supplied with electric power from the battery 32 to start the engine 34. For example, the user U turns the key from the on position to the start position, whereby the starter motor 33 is driven.

The engine 34 is driven by the starter motor 33. The engine 34 is, for example, a gasoline engine, and rotationally drives wheels by reciprocating pistons by burning gasoline.

The engine 34 corresponds to an example of the "driving source".

In the present embodiment, the drive source is the engine 34, but is not limited thereto. The drive source may be a motor. Further, the drive source may also be the engine 34 and the motor.

The vehicle speed detector 35 detects the vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2. The vehicle speed detector 35 detects the vehicle speed by detecting the rotation speed of the front wheel of the motorcycle 2, for example. The vehicle speed signal is transmitted to the vehicle control portion 22.

Further, the vehicle control device 20 has a vehicle communication unit 21 and a vehicle control unit 22.

The vehicle communication unit 21 wirelessly communicates with the server device 1 via the network NW. The vehicle communication Unit 21 is constituted by, for example, a TCU (Telematics Control Unit).

The vehicle communication unit 21 performs communication in accordance with Wi-Fi (registered trademark) standard, for example. The vehicle communication unit 21 may communicate with other devices such as a 4G device, a 5G device, or a wireless LAN device, without being limited to Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

The vehicle communication section 21 receives the payment information JP from the server apparatus 1, for example. The payment information JP contains the urging information JD.

The vehicle communication unit 21 has a GPS (Global Positioning System) function, and acquires position information JQ. The position information JQ includes, for example, latitude information and longitude information.

The vehicle communication unit 21 corresponds to an example of the "receiving unit".

The vehicle control unit 22 controls the operation of the motorcycle 2. The vehicle Control Unit 22 is constituted by, for example, an ECU (Electronic Control Unit).

The vehicle control unit 22 includes a memory 22A and a processor 22B.

The memory 22A is a storage device that nonvolatilely stores programs and data executed by the processor 22B. The memory 22A is constituted by a magnetic storage device, a semiconductor memory element such as a flash ROM, or other types of nonvolatile storage devices. The Memory 22A may also include a RAM (Random Access Memory) constituting a work area of the processor 22B. The memory 22A stores data processed by the vehicle control portion 22 and a control program executed by the processor 22B.

The processor 22B may be configured by one processor, or may be configured by a plurality of processors to function as the processor 22B. The processor 22B executes a control program to control each part of the motorcycle 2.

The vehicle control unit 22 includes an information acquisition unit 221 and a restriction unit 222. Specifically, the processor 22B of the vehicle control unit 22 executes the control program, thereby functioning as the information acquisition unit 221 and the restriction unit 222.

The information acquisition unit 221 acquires the payment information JP and the position information JQ via the vehicle communication unit 21. The payment information JP is information related to the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2. The payment information JP contains the urging information JD. The supervision information JD shows that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is not good. The position information JQ shows the position of the motorcycle 2.

The restriction unit 222 restricts the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP. The traveling state of the motorcycle 2 includes functions related to traveling of the motorcycle 2.

In the present invention, "the running state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state" means, for example, that the running of the motorcycle 2 is not prohibited by prohibiting the start of the engine 34 or the like. That is, "restricting the traveling state of the motorcycle 2" means that the motorcycle 2 can travel and that restriction is imposed on the traveling state of the motorcycle 2.

The restriction unit 222 extends the start time from when the user instructs the motorcycle 2 to start the engine 34 to when the start of the engine 34 is started. For example, when the information acquiring unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the restricting unit 222 extends the start time from the time point when the user turns the key from the on position to the start position to instruct the start motor 33 to be driven to the start motor 33 by a predetermined time. The prescribed time is, for example, 10 seconds or 30 seconds.

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2. For example, when the information acquiring unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the limiting unit 222 limits the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2 to a predetermined speed or less. The specified speed is, for example, 60 km/hour or 40 km/hour.

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2 by, for example, limiting the number of revolutions of the engine 34 of the motorcycle 2.

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2. For example, when the information acquiring unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the limiting unit 222 limits the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2 to a predetermined acceleration or less. The specified acceleration is, for example, 4 m/sec²Or 2 m/sec²。

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2 by limiting the number of revolutions per second of the engine 34 of the motorcycle 2, for example.

The restriction unit 222 acquires the position information JQ via the vehicle communication unit 21, and restricts the region where the motorcycle 2 can travel based on the position information JQ. For example, when the information acquisition unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the restriction unit 222 restricts the region where the motorcycle 2 can travel to a specific region. The specific region is, for example, a region where the user U lives, such as a world valley region or tokyo. In the following description, the specific region may be referred to as a "travelable region".

The restriction unit 222 restricts the region in which the motorcycle 2 can travel by, for example, stopping the engine 34 when the position of the motorcycle 2 is in a region other than the specific region.

The restriction unit 222 restricts the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel. For example, when the information acquiring unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the limiting unit 222 limits the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel to less than the maximum travel time. The maximum travel time is, for example, 3 hours or 5 hours. The time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is, for example, a time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels or stops without stopping the engine 34.

The limiting unit 222 limits the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel, for example, by stopping the engine 34 when the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels exceeds the maximum travel time.

Although the restriction unit 222 restricts the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel in the present embodiment, the restriction unit 222 may restrict the distance over which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel.

Next, the processing of the server control unit 12 will be described with reference to fig. 2.

Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing of the server control unit 12.

As shown in fig. 2, in step SA101, the server control unit 12 determines whether the number N of occurrences of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or greater than a threshold number NA.

When the server control unit 12 determines that the number of occurrences N is equal to or greater than the threshold number NA (yes in step SA 101), the process proceeds to step SA 109. When the server control unit 12 determines that the number of occurrences N is not equal to or greater than the threshold number NA (no in step SA 101), the process proceeds to step SA 103.

Then, in step SA103, the server control unit 12 determines whether or not the elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or longer than a threshold time TA.

When the server control unit 12 determines that the elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment is equal to or longer than the threshold time TA (yes in step SA 103), the process proceeds to step SA 109. When the server control unit 12 determines that the elapsed time T from the occurrence of non-payment is not equal to or longer than the threshold time TA (no at step SA 103), the process proceeds to step SA 105.

Then, in step SA105, the server control unit 12 calculates an evaluation value P. The evaluation value P is calculated from, for example, the number of occurrences N and the elapsed time T.

Next, in step SA107, the server control unit 12 determines whether the evaluation value P is equal to or less than a predetermined value PA.

When the server control unit 12 determines that the evaluation value P is equal to or less than the predetermined value PA (yes in step SA 107), the process proceeds to step SA 109.

Then, in step SA109, the server control unit 12 generates the urging information JD indicating that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is not good. Then, the process ends.

When the server control unit 12 determines that the evaluation value P is not equal to or less than the predetermined value PA (no in step SA 107), the process proceeds to step SA 111.

Then, in step SA111, the server control unit 12 generates goodness information JG indicating that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is good. Then, the process ends.

For example, the server control unit 12 executes the processing shown in fig. 2 each time at least one of the number of occurrences N, the elapsed time T, and the evaluation value P stored in the server storage unit 13 is updated. The server control unit 12 executes the processing shown in fig. 2 for each of the motorcycles 2 having the identification information stored in the server storage unit 13, for example.

The server communication unit 11 transmits the supervision information JD or the good information JG to the motorcycle 2 every time the server control unit 12 generates the supervision information JD or the good information JG.

In this way, the server control section 12 can appropriately generate the urging information JD and the good information JG as the payment information JP. Therefore, when the motorcycle 2 receives the urging information JD as the payment information JP, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately limited.

In the present embodiment, the server control unit 12 generates the urging information JD from the number of occurrences N, the elapsed time T, and the evaluation value P, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. The server control unit 12 may generate the urging information JD from at least one of the number of occurrences N, the elapsed time T, and the evaluation value P.

Next, the processing of the vehicle control unit 22 of the motorcycle 2 will be described with reference to fig. 3 to 8.

Fig. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing of the vehicle control unit 22.

First, in step SB101, the information acquisition unit 221 determines whether or not the urging information JD is received from the server apparatus 1.

When the information acquisition unit 221 determines that the urging information JD has been received (yes in step SB 101), the process proceeds to step SB 105. When the information acquisition unit 221 determines that the supervision information JD has not been received (no in step SB 101), the process proceeds to step SB 103.

Then, in step SB103, the information acquisition unit 221 determines whether or not good information JG is received from the server apparatus 1.

If the information acquisition unit 221 determines that the good information JG has been received (yes in step SB 103), the process proceeds to step SB 115. If the information acquisition unit 221 determines that the good information JG has not been received (no in step SB 103), the process returns to step SB 101.

When the information acquiring unit 221 determines that the urging information JD has been received (yes in step SB 101), the limiting unit 222 executes the "activation time limiting process" in step SB 105. The "start time limitation processing" is processing for extending the start time from when the user U instructs the motorcycle 2 to start the engine 34 to when the start of the engine 34 is started. The "activation time limiting process" will be described later with reference to fig. 4.

Next, at step SB107, limiting unit 222 executes a "vehicle speed limiting process". The "vehicle speed limiting process" is a process of limiting the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2 to a predetermined speed or less. The "vehicle speed limit processing" will be described later with reference to fig. 5.

Next, in step SB109, the limiting unit 222 executes "acceleration limiting processing". The "acceleration limiting process" is a process of limiting the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2 to a predetermined acceleration or less. The "acceleration limiting process" will be described later with reference to fig. 6.

Next, in step SB111, the limiting unit 222 executes "position limiting processing". The "position restriction process" refers to a process of restricting the region where the motorcycle 2 can travel to a specific region. The "position restriction processing" will be described later with reference to fig. 7.

Next, at step SB113, limiting unit 222 executes "travel time limiting processing". Then, the process proceeds to step SB 125. The "travel time limiting process" is a process of limiting the time during which the motorcycle 2 can travel continuously to the maximum travel time or less. The "travel time limit processing" will be described later with reference to fig. 8.

When the information acquisition unit 221 determines that the good information JG has been received (yes at step SB 103), the restriction unit 222 ends the execution of the "activation time restriction process" at step SB 115.

Next, at step SB117, limiting unit 222 ends the execution of the "vehicle speed limiting process".

Next, at step SB119, the limiting unit 222 ends the execution of the "acceleration limiting process".

Next, in step SB121, the limiting unit 222 ends the execution of the "position limiting process".

Next, at step SB123, the limiting unit 222 ends the execution of the "travel time limiting process".

Next, at step SB125, the vehicle control unit 22 determines whether or not the payment period has ended based on the payment period end information from the server device 1.

If the vehicle control unit 22 determines that the payment period has not ended (no at step SB 125), the process returns to step SB 101. When the vehicle control unit 22 determines that the payment period has ended (yes in step SB 125), the process ends.

In this way, when the information acquisition unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the restriction unit 222 executes the activation time restriction process, the vehicle speed restriction process, the acceleration restriction process, the position restriction process, and the travel time restriction process, and therefore, the user U can be effectively urged to pay the loan.

In the present embodiment, when the information acquisition unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the limiting unit 222 executes the activation time limiting process, the vehicle speed limiting process, the acceleration limiting process, the position limiting process, and the travel time limiting process, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. When the information acquiring unit 221 receives the urging information JD, the limiting unit 222 may execute at least one of the activation time limiting process, the vehicle speed limiting process, the acceleration limiting process, the position limiting process, and the travel time limiting process.

Next, the activation time limiting process will be described with reference to fig. 4.

Fig. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the activation time limiting process of the vehicle control unit 22. The activation time limitation processing is executed in step SB105 of fig. 3.

First, in step SB201, the limiter 222 determines whether or not an instruction to turn on the starter motor 33 is accepted. The instruction to turn on the starter motor 33 corresponds to an operation by the user U to turn the key from the on position to the start position.

If the limiting unit 222 determines that the instruction to turn on the starter motor 33 has not been accepted (no at step SB 201), the process proceeds to step SB107 in fig. 3. If the limiting unit 222 determines that the instruction to turn on the starter motor 33 is accepted (yes in step SB 201), the process proceeds to step SB 203.

Then, in step SB203, the vehicle control portion 22 notifies the user U that the start time limiting process is being executed. The vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the activation time limitation process is being executed, for example, by at least one of outputting a voice from a speaker, displaying an image on an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), and lighting or blinking an LED (Light Emitting Diode).

Next, at step SB205, the limiter 222 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the instruction to turn on the starter motor 33 was received.

If the limiting unit 222 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed (no at step SB 205), the process proceeds to step SB107 in fig. 3. When the limiting unit 222 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed (yes in step SB 205), the process proceeds to step SB 207.

Then, at step SB207, the vehicle control unit 22 starts the starter motor 33 to start the engine 34. Then, the process proceeds to step SB107 of fig. 3.

Thus, in the case where the urging information JD is received, the start time of the engine 34 is delayed, and therefore, the user U may wish to cancel the delay of the start time of the engine 34. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

Further, since the user U is notified that the start time limiting process is being executed, it is possible to prevent the user U from erroneously determining that the motorcycle 2 has failed when the start time until the starter motor 33 is started is extended by the start time limiting process.

Next, the vehicle speed limit processing will be described with reference to fig. 5.

Fig. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the vehicle speed limiting process of the vehicle control unit 22. The vehicle speed limiting process is executed in step SB107 in fig. 3.

First, in step SB301, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the motorcycle 2 is traveling. Here, "traveling" means, for example, that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. The specified speed is, for example, 10 km/hour or 20 km/hour.

When the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not traveling (no at step SB 301), the process proceeds to step SB109 in fig. 3. If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is traveling (yes in step SB 301), the process proceeds to step SB 303.

Then, in step SB303, the limiting unit 222 acquires the vehicle speed from the vehicle speed detector 35.

Next, at step SB305, limiting unit 222 determines whether or not the vehicle speed is equal to or greater than the maximum vehicle speed.

When limiting unit 222 determines that the vehicle speed is not equal to or greater than the maximum vehicle speed (no at step SB 305), the process proceeds to step SB109 in fig. 3. When the limiting unit 222 determines that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than the maximum vehicle speed (yes in step SB 305), the process proceeds to step SB 307.

Next, at step SB307, the vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the vehicle speed limiting process is being executed. The vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the vehicle speed limiting process is being executed, for example, by at least one of outputting a voice from a speaker, displaying an image on an LCD, and lighting or blinking an LED.

Next, in step SB309, the restriction unit 222 prohibits the acceleration of the motorcycle 2. The vehicle control unit 22 prohibits the acceleration of the motorcycle 2 by prohibiting the upshift and prohibiting the increase of the rotation speed of the engine 34, for example. Then, the process proceeds to step SB109 of fig. 3.

When the urging information JD is received in this way, the vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2 is limited to be equal to or less than the maximum vehicle speed, and therefore the user U may wish to cancel the limitation of the maximum vehicle speed. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

Further, since the user U is notified that the vehicle speed limiting process is being executed, it is possible to prevent the user U from erroneously determining that the motorcycle 2 is malfunctioning when the acceleration of the motorcycle 2 is prohibited by the vehicle speed limiting process.

Next, the acceleration limiting process will be described with reference to fig. 6.

Fig. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the acceleration limiting process of the vehicle control unit 22. The acceleration limiting process is executed in step SB109 of fig. 3.

First, in step SB401, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the motorcycle 2 is traveling. Here, "traveling" means, for example, that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. The specified speed is, for example, 10 km/hour or 20 km/hour.

When the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not traveling (no in step SB 401), the process proceeds to step SB111 in fig. 3. If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is traveling (yes in step SB 401), the process proceeds to step SB 403.

Then, in step SB403, the limiting unit 222 acquires the vehicle speed from the vehicle speed detector 35. The limiting unit 222 obtains a plurality of vehicle speeds at predetermined time intervals, for example. The prescribed time is, for example, 1 second. The plurality is, for example, 3.

Next, at step SB405, limiting unit 222 calculates the acceleration using a plurality of vehicle speeds.

Next, at step SB407, the limiting unit 222 determines whether or not the acceleration is equal to or greater than the maximum acceleration.

When the limiting unit 222 determines that the acceleration is not equal to or greater than the maximum acceleration (no at step SB 407), the process proceeds to step SB111 in fig. 3. When the limiting unit 222 determines that the acceleration is equal to or higher than the maximum acceleration (yes in step SB 407), the process proceeds to step SB 409.

Then, in step SB409, the vehicle control portion 22 notifies the user U that the acceleration limiting process is being executed. The vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the acceleration limiting process is being executed, for example, by at least one of outputting a voice from a speaker, displaying an image on an LCD, and lighting or blinking an LED.

Next, in step SB411, the limiting unit 222 prohibits the acceleration of the motorcycle 2 from increasing. The vehicle control unit 22 prohibits the acceleration of the motorcycle 2 from increasing, for example, by prohibiting an increase in the amount of increase per unit time of the rotation speed of the engine 34 and prohibiting an upshift. Then, the process proceeds to step SB111 of fig. 3.

When the urging information JD is received in this way, the acceleration of the motorcycle 2 is limited so that the acceleration becomes equal to or less than the maximum acceleration, and therefore the user U wants to cancel the limitation of the acceleration. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

Further, since the user U is notified that the acceleration limiting process is being executed, it is possible to prevent the user U from erroneously determining that the motorcycle 2 is malfunctioning when the acceleration limiting process prohibits an increase in the acceleration of the motorcycle 2.

Next, the position restricting process will be described with reference to fig. 7.

Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the position restriction process of the vehicle control unit 22. The position restriction process is executed in step SB111 in fig. 3.

First, in step SB501, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the motorcycle 2 is traveling. Here, "traveling" means, for example, that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. The specified speed is, for example, 10 km/hour or 20 km/hour.

If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not traveling (no at step SB 501), the process proceeds to step SB113 in fig. 3. When the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is traveling (yes in step SB 501), the process proceeds to step SB 503.

Then, in step SB503, the information acquisition unit 221 acquires the position information JQ via the vehicle communication unit 21. The position information JQ shows the position of the motorcycle 2.

Next, in step SB505, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the motorcycle 2 is located in a traveling region, i.e., a drivable region. The travelable zone corresponds to a "specific zone".

If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is located within the travelable area (yes in step SB 505), the process proceeds to step SB113 in fig. 3. When the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not located in the travelable area (no in step SB 505), the process proceeds to step SB 507.

Then, in step SB507, the vehicle control portion 22 notifies the user U that the position restriction process is being executed. The vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the position restriction process is being executed, for example, by at least one of outputting a voice from a speaker, displaying an image on an LCD, and lighting or blinking an LED.

Next, in step SB509, the limiting unit 222 decelerates and stops the motorcycle 2. The limiting unit 222 reduces the rotation speed of the engine 34 and then stops the rotation of the engine 34, for example, to decelerate and stop the motorcycle 2. Then, the process proceeds to step SB113 of fig. 3.

In this way, when the urging information JD is received, the position where the motorcycle 2 can travel is limited to the travelable area, and therefore the user U wants to release the position limitation. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

Further, since the user U is notified that the position restricting process is being executed, it is possible to prevent the user U from erroneously determining that the motorcycle 2 has failed when the motorcycle 2 is decelerated and stopped by the position restricting process.

In the present embodiment, when the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not located in the travelable area, the restriction unit 222 decelerates and stops the motorcycle 2, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. When the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not located within the travelable region, the restriction unit 222 can restrict the travel of the motorcycle 2 more strongly than when the motorcycle 2 is located within the travelable region. For example, the traveling speed of the motorcycle 2 may be limited to a specific speed or less. The specific speed is for example 10 km/hour. In this case, a reduction in convenience for the user U can be suppressed compared to a case where the motorcycle 2 is stopped.

Next, the travel time limit processing will be described with reference to fig. 8.

Fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the travel time limiting process of the vehicle control unit 22. The travel time limiting process is executed in step SB113 in fig. 3.

First, in step SB601, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the motorcycle 2 is traveling. Here, "traveling" means, for example, that the vehicle speed is equal to or higher than a predetermined speed. The specified speed is, for example, 10 km/hour or 20 km/hour.

If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is not traveling (no in step SB 601), the process proceeds to step SB125 in fig. 3. If the restriction unit 222 determines that the motorcycle 2 is traveling (yes in step SB 601), the process proceeds to step SB 603.

Then, in step SB603, the restriction unit 222 calculates the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels.

Next, in step SB605, the restriction unit 222 determines whether or not the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is equal to or longer than the maximum travel time.

When the limiting unit 222 determines that the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is not equal to or longer than the maximum travel time (no at step SB 605), the process proceeds to step SB125 of fig. 3. When the limiting unit 222 determines that the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is equal to or longer than the maximum travel time (yes in step SB 605), the process proceeds to step SB 607.

Then, in step SB607, the vehicle control portion 22 notifies the user U that the travel time limit processing is being executed. The vehicle control unit 22 notifies the user U that the travel time limiting process is being executed, for example, by at least one of outputting a voice from a speaker, displaying an image on an LCD, and lighting or blinking an LED.

Next, in step SB609, the restricting unit 222 decelerates and stops the motorcycle 2. The limiting unit 222 reduces the rotation speed of the engine 34 and then stops the rotation of the engine 34, for example, to decelerate and stop the motorcycle 2. Then, the process proceeds to step SB125 of fig. 3.

In this way, when the urging information JD is received, the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is limited, and therefore the user U wants to release the limitation on the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

Further, since the user U is notified that the travel time limiting process is being executed, it is possible to prevent the user U from erroneously determining that the motorcycle 2 has failed when the motorcycle 2 is decelerated and stopped by the travel time limiting process.

In the present embodiment, when the restriction unit 222 determines that the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is equal to or longer than the maximum travel time, the restriction unit 222 decelerates and stops the motorcycle 2, but the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this. When the restriction unit 222 determines that the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels is equal to or longer than the maximum travel time, the restriction unit 222 can restrict the travel of the motorcycle 2 more strongly than when the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels does not reach the maximum travel time. For example, the traveling speed of the motorcycle 2 may be limited to a specific speed or less. The specific speed is for example 10 km/hour. In this case, a reduction in convenience for the user U can be suppressed compared to a case where the motorcycle 2 is stopped.

In the present embodiment, when the restriction unit 222 determines that the time during which the motorcycle 2 is continuously traveling is equal to or longer than the maximum travel time, the user U is notified that the travel time restriction process is being executed. The user U may be notified that the travel time limit processing is being executed. For example, when the time during which the motorcycle 2 continuously travels reaches a predetermined percentage of the maximum travel time, the user U may be notified that the travel time limiting process is being executed. The specified ratio is, for example, 80% or 90%. In this case, the deterioration of the convenience of the user U can be further suppressed.

As described above, the vehicle control device 20 of the motorcycle 2 according to the present embodiment is mounted on the motorcycle 2, and includes: a vehicle communication unit 21 that receives payment information JP relating to a payment status of a loan on the motorcycle 2; and a limiting unit 222 that limits the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, since the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP, the user U may wish to cancel the restriction on the traveling state of the motorcycle 2. Thus, the user U can be prompted to pay the loan. Further, as compared with the case where the motorcycle 2 is made to be non-drivable, it is possible to suppress a reduction in convenience of the user U.

The traveling state of the motorcycle 2 includes functions related to traveling of the motorcycle 2.

According to this configuration, since the restriction unit 222 restricts the function related to the traveling of the motorcycle 2, the user U wants to release the restriction on the function of the motorcycle 2. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

The restriction unit 222 extends the start time from when the user U instructs the motorcycle 2 to start the engine 34 to when the start of the engine 34 is started.

According to this configuration, since the start time from when the user U instructs the motorcycle 2 to start the engine 34 to when the start of the engine 34 is started is extended, the user U may wish to cancel the extension of the start time. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2.

According to this configuration, since the maximum vehicle speed of the motorcycle 2 is limited, the user U wants to cancel the limitation of the maximum vehicle speed. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

The limiting unit 222 limits the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2.

According to this configuration, the maximum acceleration of the motorcycle 2 is restricted, and therefore the user U wants to cancel the restriction of the maximum acceleration. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan.

The vehicle communication unit 21 acquires position information JQ of the motorcycle 2, and the restriction unit 222 restricts a region where the motorcycle 2 can travel, based on the position information JQ.

With this configuration, since the travelable region of the motorcycle 2 is restricted, the user U wants to release the restriction of the travelable region. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan. Further, since the travelable region of the motorcycle 2 is limited, the user U can be prevented from escaping to avoid paying the loan.

The restriction unit 222 restricts the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel.

With this configuration, since the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel is limited, the user U wants to release the limitation of the travelable time. Therefore, the user U can be effectively prompted to pay the loan. Further, since the time during which the motorcycle 2 can continuously travel is limited, the user U can be prevented from escaping to avoid paying the loan.

The vehicle communication unit 21 receives, as the payment information JP, urging information JD indicating that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is not good.

With this configuration, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately restricted according to the supervision information JD.

The motorcycle 2 of the present embodiment includes: a vehicle communication unit 21 that receives payment information JP relating to a payment status of a loan on the motorcycle 2; and a limiting unit 222 that limits the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, since the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP, the user U may wish to release the restriction on the traveling state of the motorcycle 2. Thus, the user U can be prompted to pay the loan. Further, as compared with the case where the motorcycle 2 is made to be non-drivable, it is possible to suppress a reduction in convenience of the user U.

In the control method of the motorcycle 2 according to the present embodiment, the payment information JP regarding the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is received, and the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state from the payment information JP, and therefore the user U may wish to cancel the restriction on the traveling state of the motorcycle 2. Thus, the user U can be prompted to pay the loan. Further, as compared with the case where the motorcycle 2 is made to be non-drivable, it is possible to suppress a reduction in convenience of the user U.

The vehicle management system 100 of the present embodiment includes a motorcycle 2, and a server device 1 that generates payment information JP regarding a payment status of a loan on the motorcycle 2, wherein the motorcycle 2 includes: a vehicle communication unit 21 configured to be capable of communicating with the server apparatus 1 and to receive payment information JP from the server apparatus 1; and a limiting unit 222 that limits the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 so as to exclude the non-startable state based on the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 is restricted so as to exclude the non-startable state from the payment information JP, and therefore the user U may wish to cancel the restriction on the traveling state of the motorcycle 2. Thus, the user U can be prompted to pay the loan. Further, as compared with the case where the motorcycle 2 is made to be non-drivable, it is possible to suppress a reduction in convenience of the user U.

The server device 1 generates supervision information JD indicating that the payment status of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is not good as the payment information JP.

With this configuration, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately restricted according to the supervision information JD.

When the number of times of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, the server device 1 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, the urging information JD is generated when the number of times of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or more than the predetermined number of times, and therefore the urging information JD can be appropriately generated. Therefore, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately restricted.

When the elapsed time from the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, the server device 1 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP.

According to this configuration, the urging information JD is generated when the elapsed time from the occurrence of repayment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 is equal to or longer than the predetermined time, and therefore the urging information JD can be appropriately generated. Therefore, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately restricted.

The server device 1 generates the urging information JD as the payment information JP when the evaluation value determined based on the unpaid loan status of the motorcycle 2 is equal to or less than a predetermined value.

According to this configuration, the urging information JD is generated when the evaluation value determined based on the unpaid loan status of the motorcycle 2 is equal to or less than the predetermined value. Therefore, the traveling state of the motorcycle 2 can be appropriately restricted.

The server device 1 determines the evaluation value based on the number of occurrences of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 and the elapsed time since the non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 occurred.

According to this configuration, since the evaluation value is determined based on the number of occurrences of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2 and the elapsed time since the occurrence of non-payment of the loan on the motorcycle 2, the evaluation value can be appropriately determined.

The present embodiment described above shows an embodiment to which the present invention is applied, and the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

In the present embodiment, the motorcycle 2 is exemplified as the vehicle, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The vehicle may be a four-wheeled automobile, for example. The vehicle may be a bicycle with an electric motor, for example.

In the present embodiment, the case where the vehicle control unit 22 is constituted by the ECU is described, but the present invention is not limited to this. The vehicle control unit 22 may be configured by an electronic circuit, an LSI (Large Scale Integrated circuit), or the like. The vehicle control unit 22 may be in the form of an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic Device), or the like. Further, the vehicle control unit 22 may be a combination of a processor and an integrated circuit. The combination of the processor and the integrated circuit is called a Microcontroller (MCU), SoC (System-on-a-chip), System LSI, chipset, or the like.

Further, each functional portion shown in fig. 1 shows a functional structure, and a specific mounting form is not particularly limited. That is, it is not necessary to separately install corresponding hardware for each functional unit, and it is needless to say that the functions of a plurality of functional units can be realized by executing a program by one processor. In the above embodiments, a part of the functions realized by software may be realized by hardware, or a part of the functions realized by hardware may be realized by software. In addition, the specific detailed configuration of the other parts of the vehicle control unit 22 can be arbitrarily changed without departing from the scope of the invention.

The processing units in the flowcharts shown in fig. 2 to 8 are divided according to the main processing contents in order to facilitate understanding of the processing of the server control unit 12 or the vehicle control unit 22. The division method or name of the processing unit shown in the flowcharts of fig. 2 to 8 is not limited, and the processing unit may be divided into more processing units according to the processing content, or may be divided so that one processing unit includes more processing. The processing procedure of the flowchart is not limited to the illustrated example.

The control method of the motorcycle 2 can be realized by causing the processor 22B included in the motorcycle 2 to execute a control program corresponding to the control method of the motorcycle 2. The control program may be recorded in advance in a recording medium that is recorded in a computer-readable manner. As the recording medium, a magnetic recording medium, an optical recording medium, or a semiconductor storage device can be used. Specifically, examples of the recording medium include a removable type or a fixed type recording medium such as a floppy Disk, an HDD, a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a DVD, a Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc, an optical Disk, a flash Memory, and a card type recording medium. The recording medium may be a nonvolatile storage device such as a RAM, a ROM, or an HDD. Further, the control method of the motorcycle 2 can be realized by storing a control program corresponding to the control method of the motorcycle 2 in a server device or the like and downloading the control program from the server device to the motorcycle 2.