US-12620270-B2 - Information system, data collection device, and information terminal

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Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a technique that enables a driver to approve transmission of vehicle data to a data center. The information system includes a first device ( 101 - a ) mounted in a vehicle, a second device ( 102 - a ) operated by a driver, and a third device ( 103 ). The first device classifies the vehicle data into the first data and the second data according to preset classification conditions. The first data is data for which an approval operation by the driver is requested. The second data is data for which the approval operation by the driver is not requested. The first device transmits the first data to the second device and transmits the second data to the third device. The second device receives the first data from the first device, and transmits the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation by the driver.

Inventors

Keita Nakazawa
Tetsuya Yamada
Mikio Kataoka
Taisetsu Tanimichi

Assignees

HITACHI ASTEMO, LTD.

Dates

Publication Date: 20260505
Application Date: 20210907
Priority Date: 20210127

Claims (11)

1 . An information system, comprising: a first device mounted in a vehicle; a second device operated by a driver of the vehicle; and a third device, wherein the first device is configured to classify a plurality of types of vehicle data acquired in the vehicle into first data and second data according to preset classification conditions, the first data being data for which an approval operation by the driver is requested, and the second data being data for which the approval operation is not requested, wherein: the first device is configured to transmit the first data to the second device and transmit the second data to the third device in response to data provision instructions received from an outside, wherein the data provision instructions include a first instruction transmitted when another vehicle is involved in a traffic accident and a second instruction transmitted when another vehicle is damaged, the second device is configured to receive the first data from the first device, transmit the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation, and transmit a first condition for classifying the vehicle data into the first data and the second data to the first device in response to an operation by the driver, and the first device is configured to pre-store a second condition being set for each type of the data provision instructions and set the classification conditions by comparing the first condition with the second condition.
2 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the second device includes a display unit, and wherein the second device is configured to: display, on the display unit, a settings screen for setting the classification conditions, and transmit the classification conditions to the first device in response to the operation by the driver on the settings screen.
3 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the second device includes a display unit, and wherein the second device is configured to: display, on the display unit, an approval screen for accepting the approval operation, and transmit the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation on the approval screen.
4 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the second device includes a storage device for storing the first data, and wherein the first device is configured to transmit the first data to the second device in a case where a remaining capacity of the storage device is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold value.
5 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the first device is configured to: monitor a traffic volume of a network in the vehicle, and transmit the second data to the third device in a case where the traffic volume is equal to or less than a predetermined threshold value.
6 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the first device is configured to assign, to each of the first data and the second data, an identifier for identifying the first data and the second data as a group of data.
7 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the second device is configured to: determine whether a connection to a communication device is established, and transmit the first data to the third device after the connection to the communication device is established.
8 . The information system according to claim 1 , wherein the first device pre-stores the second condition for classifying the vehicle data into the first data and the second data, the second condition being set for each region.
9 . A data collection device mounted in a vehicle, the data collection device comprising: a memory that stores a program; and a processor; wherein the processor is configured to execute the program to: collect a plurality of types of vehicle data in the vehicle; classify the vehicle data into first data and second data according to preset classification conditions; and transmit the first data to a second device operated by a driver of the vehicle and transmit the second data to a third device in response to data provision instructions received from an outside, wherein the data provision instructions include a first instruction transmitted when another vehicle is involved in a traffic accident and a second instruction transmitted when another vehicle is damaged, the first data being data for which an approval operation by the driver of the vehicle is requested, and the second data being data for which the approval operation is not requested wherein: the second device is configured to receive the first data from the data collection device, transmit the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation, and transmit a first condition for classifying the vehicle data into the first data and the second data to the data collection device in response to an operation by the driver, and the processor is configured to execute the program to pre-store a second condition being set for each type of the data provision instructions and set the classification conditions by comparing the first condition with the second condition.
10 . An information terminal operated by a driver of a vehicle, the information terminal comprising: a memory that stores a program; a processor; and a display unit; wherein the processor is configured to execute the program to: display, on the display unit, a settings screen for setting classification conditions; and transmit the classification conditions to the vehicle in response to an operation on the settings screen, and wherein the classification conditions are conditions for classifying vehicle data acquired in the vehicle into first data and second data, the first data being data for which an approval operation by the driver is requested, and the second data being data for which the approval operation is not requested wherein: a first device is mounted in the vehicle, the first device is configured to: classify a plurality of types of the vehicle data acquired in the vehicle into the first data and second data according to the classification conditions, and transmit the first data to the information terminal and transmit the second data to a third device in response to data provision instructions received from an outside, wherein the data provision instructions include a first instruction transmitted when another vehicle is involved in a traffic accident and a second instruction transmitted when another vehicle is damaged; the processor is configured to receive the first data from the first device and execute the program to transmit the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation and transmit a first condition for classifying the vehicle data into the first data and the second data to the first device in response to an operation by the driver, and the first device is configured to pre-store a second condition being set for each type of the data provision instructions and set the classification conditions by comparing the first condition with the second condition.
11 . The information terminal according to claim 10 , wherein the processor is configured to: receive the first data from the vehicle, display, on the display unit, an approval screen for accepting the approval operation, and transmit the first data in response to the approval operation on the approval screen.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to an information system, a data collection device, and an information terminal, for a vehicle. BACKGROUND ART In recent years, various services (for example, telematics services) have been provided by connecting a vehicle to an external network. Telematics services include collecting various data in a vehicle and providing various services by using the collected data. For example, the system disclosed in Patent Literature 1 collects data from a vehicle according to predetermined data collection conditions, in order to provide telematics services. CITATION LIST Patent Literature PTL 1: JP 2018-55191 A SUMMARY OF INVENTION Technical Problem The number of types of data collected from vehicles is expected to increase in the future. For example, a moving image captured by an in-vehicle camera, information detected by in-vehicle sensors, and the like, can be collected from the vehicle. Meanwhile, along with the collection and use of data, regulations relating to the handling of personal data are being enforced. For example, in the European Union (EU), the “General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)”, which is a law with the objective of protecting personal data, is being enforced. In this regulation, it is specified that the collection and use of personal data, when performed without the clear consent of the subject of the personal data, constitute a violation. In contrast, with regard to data collected from a vehicle, it is typical for a driver to consent to the terms of use when purchasing a vehicle or when starting to use a telematics service. A system (for example, a data center) providing a telematics service collects data from a vehicle based on consent to the terms of use. However, efforts for data protection are expected to become stricter in the future. Arrangements for obtaining driver consent when purchasing a vehicle or starting to use a telematics service may also be insufficient from the viewpoint of data protection. In consideration of the foregoing, there is demand for a system for obtaining driver consent/approval regarding data when the data is transmitted to a data center. Therefore, the present disclosure provides a technique that enables driver consent/approval regarding data when the data is transmitted to a data center. Solution to Problem An information system is provided in one or more embodiments. The information system includes a first device mounted in a vehicle, a second device operated by a driver of the vehicle, and a third device. The first device is configured to classify a plurality of types of vehicle data acquired in the vehicle into first data and second data, according to preset classification conditions. The first data is data for which an approval operation by the driver is requested. The second data is data for which the approval operation is not requested. The first device is configured to transmit the first data to the second device and to transmit the second data to the third device. The second device is configured to receive the first data from the first device, and to transmit the first data to the third device in response to the approval operation. In one or more embodiments, a data collection device mounted in a vehicle is provided. The data collection device includes a memory that stores a program, and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the program to collect a plurality of types of vehicle data in the vehicle, classify the vehicle data into first data and second data according to preset classification conditions, and transmit the first data and transmit the second data according to a data provision instruction received from the outside. The first data is data for which an approval operation by the driver of the vehicle is requested. The second data is data for which the approval operation is not requested. In one or more embodiments, an information terminal operated by a driver of a vehicle is provided. The information terminal includes a memory that stores a program, a processor, and a display unit. The processor is configured to execute the program to display, on the display unit, a settings screen for setting classification conditions, and transmit the classification conditions to the vehicle in response to an operation on the settings screen. The classification conditions are conditions for classifying vehicle data acquired in the vehicle into first data and second data. The first data is data for which an approval operation by the driver is requested. The second data is data for which the approval operation is not requested. Advantageous Effects of Invention With the above configuration, the driver is able to approve the transmission of the first data. The first data is accordingly prevented from being transmitted without driver approval. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a view illustrating an entire information system according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a view illustrating a config