KR20220142400A - Method for Exchanging the Battery Packs by using Battery Station - Google Patents

Abstract

In a method executed through an operation server, a battery pack exchange method using a battery station comprises: communicating with a battery station maintaining an empty state in which a battery pack is not inserted into at least one s^th (1 <= s <= S ) slot among S (S >= 2) slots into which a battery pack can be inserted and confirming that a battery pack is inserted into an empty s^th slot of the battery station; and performing a process of extracting a battery pack inserted into at least one s'^th (1 <= s '<= S, s' ≠ s) slot based on remaining battery amount information for a battery pack inserted into each slot of the battery station and providing the battery pack to a user. Accordingly, even when a fully charged battery pack is not present in the battery station, a battery pack charged with a remaining amount greater than that of the battery pack inserted into the empty slot can be provided to the user.

Description

Method for Exchanging the Battery Packs by using Battery Station}

The present invention, in the method executed through the operation server, at least one s (1≤s≤S) slot among the S (S≥2) slots in which the battery pack can be inserted is empty in which the battery pack is not inserted It communicates with the battery station maintaining the state and confirms that the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot of the battery station, and at least one It relates to a battery pack exchange method using a battery station that performs a process of extracting a battery pack inserted into the s' (1≤s'≤S, s'≠s) slot and providing it to a user.

The present invention automatically identifies a user who wants to exchange a battery pack through a battery station using the nth (n≥1) battery pack provided to the user as a user identification means, and then uses the battery station to automatically identify the identified user. A new battery pack is provided to the user in the (n+1)-th order, and the (n+1)-th battery pack provided to the user is registered as a new user identification means for the user.

Conventionally, when exchanging a battery pack through a battery station, a user interface for user authentication is output through the battery station to perform a procedure for authenticating a user exchanging the battery pack (Utility Model Publication No. 20-2021-0000588 (Utility Model Publication No. 20-2021-0000588) March 11, 2021), Patent Publication No. 10-2228640 (March 17, 2021)).

On the other hand, although user authentication for exchanging the battery pack through the battery station is a necessary procedure, it is complicated to stand in front of the battery station and authenticate the user through the user interface displayed on the battery station every time the battery pack is replaced. It has an inconvenient problem. In addition, if the information entered into the battery station for user authentication is incorrectly entered or exposed (or stolen), the problem of abnormally handling the charge for the exchange of the battery pack, and even if the battery pack provided to the user is lost, it is difficult to check it has a problem.

It is an object of the present invention, in a method executed through an operation server, the battery pack is not inserted into at least one s (1≤s≤S) slot among the S (S≥2) slots into which the battery pack can be inserted. A first step of communicating with a battery station that maintains an empty state to confirm that a battery pack is inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station, and the remaining battery level information on the battery pack inserted into each slot of the battery station A battery station comprising a second step of performing a procedure of extracting the battery pack inserted into the at least one s' (1≤s'≤S, s'≠s) slot and providing it to the user based on the To provide a method for replacing a battery pack used.

The battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, in a method executed through an operation server, at least one s (1≤s≤S) among S (S≥2) slots into which the battery pack can be inserted A first step of communicating with a battery station maintaining an empty state in which the battery pack is not inserted into the slot and confirming that the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot of the battery station, and A system that performs a procedure of extracting the battery pack inserted in the at least one s' (1≤s'≤S, s'≠s) slot based on the remaining battery capacity information on the battery pack and processing it to provide it to the user It is characterized in that it includes two steps.

In the battery pack replacement method using the battery station according to the present invention, the battery station is an interface for identifying a user using a separate user identification means through a display unit before the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot. It is characterized by not outputting the screen.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the battery pack is provided for the first time (or first) to the user in the form that the user pays a specified purchase amount and purchases, or the user pays a specified deposit and is characterized in that it is initially (or firstly) provided to the user in the form of a lease.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, in the first step, a battery pack is inserted into an empty s-th slot of the battery station, and from the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot to the battery station. Receiving the battery identification information from the battery station when the battery station transmits battery identification information corresponding to the battery pack inserted into the s slot by receiving the battery-related information related to the battery pack; and confirming that the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot of the battery station based on the received battery confirmation information.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, d (1≤d≤D') pieces of information designated for battery management among D' (D'≥1) pieces of information included in the battery confirmation information are It characterized in that it further comprises the step of storing the included battery management information in a designated management DB.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, in the first step, a battery pack is inserted into an empty s-th slot of the battery station, and from the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot to the battery station. When receiving battery-related information related to the battery pack and storing it in a designated storage area of the battery station, the battery station configures and transmits station status information based on at least one information stored in the storage area, the battery and receiving the station status information from a station and confirming that a battery pack is inserted into an empty s-th slot of the battery station based on the received station status information.

In the battery pack exchange method using a battery station according to the present invention, d (1≤d≤D") pieces of information designated for battery management among D" (D"≥1) pieces of information included in the station status information It characterized in that it further comprises the step of storing the included battery management information in a designated management DB.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, the first step includes checking battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s-th slot of the battery station. characterized.

In the battery pack exchange method using a battery station according to the present invention, when a battery pack is provided to a user, battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack provided to the user and user identification information uniquely identifying the user are checked and stored The method further includes mapping and storing to a medium, wherein the first step includes: identifying battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s-th slot of the battery station; and using the identified battery identification information. and confirming user identification information for a user provided with a battery pack inserted into the s-th slot of the battery station.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when the battery pack is provided to the user, it corresponds to battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack provided to the user and the remaining amount of the battery charged in the battery pack provided to the user The method further comprises the step of checking and storing the battery charge amount information to be mapped to a storage medium, wherein the first step includes: checking battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station; and checking the battery charge amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount at the time when the battery pack inserted into the s slot of the battery station is provided to the user by using the checked battery identification information.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when battery state information is configured in a designated battery pack and transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack, the battery pack is transmitted through a wireless network connected to the communication module of the battery pack. Receiving the battery status information and sending battery management information including d (1≤d≤D) pieces of information designated for battery management among D (D≥1) pieces of information included in the battery status information to a designated management DB It is characterized in that it further comprises the step of storing.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the battery state information includes: remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack, battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value of the battery pack, and the battery Battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the pack, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack, and temperature values sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in the battery pack T temperature information, voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to voltage values for each C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack, and an error code or event code detected in the battery pack Code information corresponding to , location information of the battery pack, and time information corresponding to a time to configure or transmit the battery state information, characterized in that it further comprises at least one specified information.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the step of checking the received battery state information transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack inserted into the s slot and included in the checked battery state information The method may further include reading i (i≥1) pieces of information and authenticating whether the battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is inserted into the slot of the battery station.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the battery management information stored in the designated management DB is checked based on the received battery state information transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack inserted into the s slot. and reading i (i≥1) pieces of information included in the checked battery management information and authenticating whether a battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is inserted into a slot of a battery station. characterized in that

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when the battery state information transmitted through the communication module of the designated battery pack is received, the battery identification information included in the received battery state information includes the user identification information and the user identification information. It characterized in that it further comprises the step of checking whether the mapping is stored.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, when the battery identification information of the received battery state information is mapped and stored with user identification information, j (j≥1) pieces of information included in the battery state information are stored. Reading and checking whether charging is started or being charged while the battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station, and the battery pack mapped with the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station When charging is started or charging, generating and storing unauthorized charging notification information of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information, or processing to provide the unauthorized charging notification information to an app of a designated operating terminal or user wireless terminal It is characterized in that it is done.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when the battery pack mapped to the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station and charging is started or being charged, the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information It characterized in that it further comprises the step of processing to provide the charging stop information for stopping the charging.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when the battery identification information of the received battery state information is not mapped and stored with the user identification information, k (k≥1) pieces included in the battery state information Checking whether the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot of the battery station by reading the information, or is being retrieved or stored at a designated center, and the battery pack that is not mapped with the user identification information is placed in the slot of the battery station When inserting or charging, or collecting or storing to a designated center, generating and storing state management request information for requesting state management of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information, or processing to be provided to a designated operating terminal It is characterized in that it further comprises.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, when a battery pack is inserted into the s-th slot that is empty of the battery station, the battery pack is used after being provided to the user until it is inserted into the s-th slot. It characterized in that it further comprises; calculating a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage and performing a billing procedure corresponding to the numerical value.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is determined by the remaining amount of the battery at the time the battery pack is provided to the user and after the battery pack is inserted into the s slot. It characterized in that it is made by including a numerical value corresponding to the difference in the remaining battery capacity between the checked remaining battery capacity.

In the battery pack replacement method using the battery station according to the present invention, the remaining battery capacity at the time the battery pack is provided to the user includes the remaining battery capacity corresponding to the fully charged state.

In the battery pack exchange method using the battery station according to the present invention, the remaining battery capacity at the time the battery pack is provided to the user is checked at the time when the battery pack is provided to the user, so that the battery identification information of the battery pack and the The remaining battery amount corresponding to the mapped and stored battery charge amount information, or the battery station that provided the battery pack to the user at the time of providing the battery pack to the user, or received through the communication module of the battery pack and included in the stored battery management information It is characterized in that it comprises a remaining battery amount corresponding to the remaining battery level information.

In the battery pack replacement method using the battery station according to the present invention, the second step further comprises the step of confirming that the battery pack is maintained in the inserted state in the s slot of the battery station. characterized.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, the second step is performed in a state in which a battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is maintained in an s slot of the battery station while maintaining the state in which the battery pack is inserted. and extracting the battery pack inserted into the s' slot of

In the battery pack replacement method using the battery station according to the present invention, the battery pack inserted into the s' slot has the largest number of battery packs in a fully charged state or the battery packs inserted into each slot of the battery station. It is characterized in that it comprises a battery pack in the remaining battery state.

In the method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station according to the present invention, the method is performed through a battery station having S (S≧2) slots into which a battery pack can be inserted, at least one of the S slots The first step of maintaining an empty state in which the battery pack is not inserted into the s (1≤s≤S) slot, the second step of confirming that the battery pack is inserted into the sth slot that is empty among the S slots, and the battery Extract the battery pack inserted in at least one s' (1≤s'≤S, s'≠s) slot based on the remaining battery level information for the battery pack inserted in each slot of the station and provide it to the user. and a third step of performing a processing procedure.

The battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, in a method executed through an operation server, includes battery identification information that uniquely identifies the nth (n≥1)th provided battery pack to the user and the user who identifies the user A first step of mapping and storing identification information to a specified storage medium and a battery for identifying a battery pack inserted in an empty s (1≤s≤S) slot among S (S≥2) slots provided in a specified battery station A second step of checking identification information, a third step of checking user identification information for a user who has received the nth battery pack corresponding to the checked battery identification information, and a third step of the battery station s' (1≤s '≤S, s' ≠s) extracting the battery pack inserted in the slot and performing a process to provide the (n+1)-th to the user or the battery pack inserted in the s' slot of the battery station A fourth step of confirming whether this is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order, and when the battery pack inserted into the s' slot is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order, the (n+1)th is provided to the user +1) a fifth step of confirming battery identification information uniquely identifying the first provided battery pack, and battery identification information uniquely identifying the (n+1)th provided battery pack to the user and user identification information identifying the user and a sixth step of updating and storing the .

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, the battery station maintains at least one of the S slots in an empty state in order to identify the user through the battery pack inserted into the slot.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, the battery station does not output an interface screen for identifying a user using a separate user identification means through the display unit before the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot. It is characterized by not

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, the battery pack is provided for the first time (or first) to the user in a form in which the user pays a specified purchase amount and purchases, or the user pays a specified deposit and leases the battery pack It is characterized in that it is provided to the user for the first time (or first).

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, in the first step, when the battery pack is first (or first) provided to the user, the battery uniquely identifies the first (or first) provided battery pack to the user The method further comprises identifying identification information and user identification information for uniquely identifying the user, wherein the first step includes mapping and storing the identified battery identification information and user identification information in a designated storage medium. characterized in that

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when connector communication between the connector of the s-th slot and the connector of the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot is connected, the battery station is connected to the s-th slot through the connector communication. Receiving battery-related information including battery identification information of the inserted battery pack, and the battery station receiving battery identification information including battery identification information of the battery pack inserted into the s slot based on the battery-related information The method further includes configuring and transmitting the information to an operation server, wherein the second step includes receiving the battery confirmation information from the battery station and inserting the battery confirmation information into the s slot of the battery station based on the received battery confirmation information It characterized in that it comprises the step of confirming the battery identification information for identifying the old battery pack.

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, the battery identification information further includes slot identification information for identifying an s-th slot in which the battery pack is inserted.

In the battery pack exchanging method according to the present invention, the battery confirmation information includes, when connector communication is not connected within a predetermined time after the battery pack is inserted into the s-th slot, the battery of the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot. It is characterized in that it does not include identification information or includes code information corresponding to a connector communication connection failure of the s-th slot.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, battery management including d (1≤d≤D') pieces of information designated for battery management among D' (D'≥1) pieces of information included in the battery identification information It characterized in that it further comprises the step of storing the information in a designated management DB.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when connector communication between the connector of the s-th slot and the connector of the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot is connected, the battery station is connected to the s-th slot through the connector communication. Receiving battery-related information including battery identification information of an inserted battery pack, the battery station storing the received battery-related information in a designated storage area within the battery station, and the battery station using the S slots Station state information including slot state information including a separate battery insertion state or an empty state, and including battery identification information included in battery-related information received or stored through connector communication of a slot in which a battery pack is inserted among the S slots and transmitting to a designated operation server by configuring a It characterized in that it comprises the step of confirming the battery identification information for identifying the battery pack inserted in the.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, the station state information is configured for each designated period or based on a designated event and transmitted to the operation server.

In the battery pack exchanging method according to the present invention, the station state information includes a state in which the battery pack is inserted into the s slot when connector communication is not connected within a predetermined time after the battery pack is inserted into the s slot. Including but characterized in that it comprises the slot state information corresponding to the failure of the connector communication connection of the s-th slot.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, battery management including d (1≤d≤D") pieces of information designated for battery management among D" (D"≥1) pieces of information included in the station status information It characterized in that it further comprises the step of storing the information in a designated management DB.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when the connector communication connection is not confirmed, the battery station uses a designated separate user identification means other than the battery pack inserted into the s slot to identify a user. It characterized in that it further comprises the step of performing the procedure.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, receiving battery state information including battery identification information for identifying the battery pack through a communication module of a designated battery pack, and D (D≥ 1) It characterized by further comprising the step of storing battery management information including d (1≤d≤D) pieces of information designated for battery management among pieces of information in a designated management DB.

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, the battery state information includes: remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack, battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value of the battery pack, and battery current of the battery pack Battery current information corresponding to the value, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack, and T temperature information corresponding to temperature values sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in the battery pack , voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to voltage values for each C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack, and a code corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack information, location information of the battery pack, and time information corresponding to a time to configure or transmit the battery state information, characterized in that it further comprises at least one specified information.

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, the d pieces of information include battery identification information included in the battery status information, and include information designated for battery management among information included in the battery status information. characterized in that

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when the battery identification information of the battery pack inserted into the s slot of the battery station is checked, the latest time based on the time when the battery identification information of the battery pack inserted into the s slot is checked Check the battery status information including the battery identification information of the battery pack inserted in the s slot from among the battery status information received within a predetermined time or use the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information of the battery pack inserted in the s slot Checking the received battery status information upon request, and reading i (i≥1) pieces of information included in the checked battery status information, so that the battery pack corresponding to the battery status information is inserted into the slot of the battery station It is characterized in that it further comprises the step of cognitive authentication.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when battery state information is received through a communication module of a specified battery pack, it is checked whether battery identification information included in the received battery state information is mapped with user identification information and stored It is characterized in that it further comprises a step.

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, when the battery identification information of the received battery state information is mapped and stored with user identification information, j (j≥1) pieces of information included in the battery state information are read and the battery Checking whether charging is started or being charged while the battery pack corresponding to the state information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station, and charging is started or charged while the battery pack mapped with the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station In the case of being in operation, generating and storing unauthorized charging notification information of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information, or processing to provide the unauthorized charging notification information to an app of a designated operating terminal or user wireless terminal do it with

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when the battery pack mapped with the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station and charging is started or being charged, the charging is performed with the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information. It characterized in that it further comprises the step of processing to provide charging stop information for stopping.

In the battery pack replacement method according to the present invention, when the battery identification information of the received battery state information is not mapped and stored with the user identification information, k (k≥1) pieces of information included in the battery state information are read and Checking whether the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot of the battery station, or being retrieved or stored at a designated center, and the battery pack not mapped with the user identification information is being inserted or charged or, if it is not being collected or stored at a designated center, generating and storing state management request information for requesting state management of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information, or further comprising the step of processing to be provided to a designated operating terminal; characterized by being made.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when a user is identified through a battery pack inserted into the sth slot that is empty of the battery station, a numerical value corresponding to the amount of battery usage using the battery pack inserted into the sth slot performing a procedure of calculating a value and charging a value corresponding to the battery usage by imposing a specified value corresponding to the calculated numerical value to the user or subtracting the value from the user's holding value It is characterized in that it further comprises.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, when a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is calculated, a value to be imposed on the user is checked in response to the calculated numerical value or subtracted from the value held by the user It characterized in that it further comprises the step of confirming the value to be done.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, the fourth step further includes the step of confirming that the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is maintained in the s-th slot of the battery station, characterized by being made.

In the battery pack exchange method according to the present invention, in the fourth step, the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is maintained in the s-th slot of the battery station while the battery pack is inserted into the s'th slot of the battery station. A procedure of extracting the battery pack inserted into the slot and providing the (n+1)-th to the user is performed, or the battery pack inserted into the s' slot of the battery station is extracted and presented to the user. 1) It is characterized in that it is made including the step of checking whether the primary is provided.

According to the present invention, the user provided with the battery pack can place the battery pack provided to him or her in an empty slot of the battery station without going through a complicated process of identifying or authenticating himself according to the interface screen displayed on the display while standing in front of the battery station. There is an advantage of automatically identifying a user exchanging the battery pack by using the battery pack inserted into the slot as a user identification means for user identification through a simple act of inserting and exchanging the battery pack.

According to the present invention, when the user provided with the battery pack inserts the battery pack into an empty slot of the battery station, the user is identified through the battery pack inserted into the empty slot of the battery station, and then the battery usage of the battery pack By charging the identified user for a value according to the value of , there is an advantage that a battery pack with a remaining amount charged more than the remaining amount of the battery pack inserted into the empty slot can be provided to the user even if a fully charged battery pack is not present in the battery station.

1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a battery pack 180 operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping and storing battery identification information of the battery pack 180 provided to a user and user identification information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of receiving battery state information from the battery pack 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of managing the state of the battery pack 180 through the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing the nth battery pack 180 to a user through the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6A and 6B are flowcharts illustrating a process of identifying a user using the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7A and 7B are flowcharts illustrating a process of identifying a user using the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to another embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of identifying a user by authenticating a state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of charging a value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 illustrates a process of providing the battery pack 180 to a user who has inserted the battery pack 180 into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 in the (n+1)th order according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart.

Hereinafter, the principle of operation of the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and description. However, the drawings shown below and the description to be given below relate to a preferred implementation method among various methods for effectively explaining the characteristics of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited only to the following drawings and description.

That is, the following embodiment corresponds to an embodiment of a preferred union type among numerous embodiments of the present invention, and an embodiment in which a specific configuration (or step) is omitted in the following embodiment, or a specific configuration (or step) An embodiment in which the implemented function is divided into a specific configuration (or step), or an embodiment in which the function implemented in two or more configurations (or step) is integrated into any one configuration (or step), a specific configuration (or step) of Embodiments in which the order of operation is replaced, etc. are clearly stated to be within the scope of the present invention, even if not separately mentioned in the following embodiments. Therefore, based on the following examples, it is clearly specified that various examples corresponding to a subset or a complement can be divided retroactively from the filing date of the present invention.

In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related well-known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the terms described below are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the content throughout the present invention.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. only

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a battery pack 180 operating system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 1 shows a user who wants to exchange the battery pack 180 through the battery station 170 using the nth (n≥1)th battery pack 180 (Battery Pack) provided to the user as a user identification means. After automatically identifying the new battery pack 180 to the identified user through the battery station 170, the (n+1)th battery pack 180 is provided to the user and the (n+1)th battery pack 180 is provided to the user. ) as a new user identification means of the user, showing the configuration of the system, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to and/or modify this figure 1 for various An implementation method (eg, an implementation method in which some components are omitted, subdivided, or combined) may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the implementation method shown in FIG. 1 Only the technical characteristics are not limited.

The system of the present invention includes a plurality of battery packs 180 and a plurality of slots 172 into which the battery pack 180 can be inserted or extracted, and charging the battery pack 180 inserted in the designated slot 172 . It includes a plurality of battery stations 170 and an operation server 100 that communicates with the plurality of battery stations 170 through a designated communication network. On the other hand, the operation server 100 may be implemented in the form of an independent server, a combination of two or more servers, and at least one or a combination of two or more of a server program installed and driven on a pre-installed server. The present invention is not limited by the implementation method.

The battery pack 180 includes C (C≥2) battery cells capable of charging or discharging power. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery pack 180 may include d (d ≥ 1) battery modules including c (2 ≤ c ≤ C) battery cells, in this case The battery pack 180 includes C (C=c*d) battery cells. Meanwhile, the battery pack 180 may include T (T≥1) temperature sensors for sensing the internal temperature at each designated internal location.

The battery pack 180 includes a management module 182 called a so-called BMS (Battery Management System). The management module 182 has a battery protection function (eg, an overcharge protection function, an overdischarge protection function, an overcurrent cutoff function, a short circuit protection function, etc.), and designates battery identification information that uniquely identifies the battery pack 180 . Save to storage area.

The battery pack 180 includes a power terminal (eg, a '+' power terminal, a '-' power terminal, etc.) for charging or discharging power to the C battery cells and a communication terminal (eg, a tx terminal) for data communication. , rx terminal, gnd terminal, etc.). When the battery pack 180 is inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 , the connector of the battery pack 180 is connected to a connector provided in the slot 172 . Preferably, the power terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 is connected to the power terminal of the connector provided in the slot 172, and the communication terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 is connected to the slot ( 172) is connected to the communication terminal of the connector provided.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery pack 180 may include a communication module 186 capable of network communication with a designated target via a designated wireless network (eg, a mobile communication network, an IoT network, etc.). Meanwhile, when the communication module 186 is provided in the battery pack 180, the battery pack 180 may include a positioning module 184 for positioning a global positioning system (GPS)-based position. Meanwhile, the positioning module 184 may be mounted in the form of a separate module linked to the management module 182 or the communication module 186 , or may be mounted in the communication module 186 .

The management module 182 of the battery pack 180 may measure or calculate the remaining battery amount of power charged in the C battery cells included in the battery pack 180 according to a preset remaining amount calculation method.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 may measure (or check) a battery voltage value corresponding to battery power charged in the C battery cells included in the battery pack 180 . For example, the management module 182 may measure (or check) the battery voltage value on a circuit connecting the power terminal and the C battery cells. Meanwhile, the management module 182 may measure (or check) a voltage value for each of the C battery cells included in the battery pack 180 through a designated cell terminal. On the other hand, when the voltage values for each of the C battery cells are measured (or checked), the management module 182 performs a structure in which the C battery cells are connected (eg, a series connection structure, a parallel connection structure, or a series and parallel connection). The battery voltage value may be calculated using the voltage values for each of the C battery cells based on a mixed hybrid connection structure, etc.).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 may measure (or check) a battery current value corresponding to battery power charged in the C battery cells included in the battery pack 180 . For example, the management module 182 may measure (or check) the battery current value on a circuit connecting the power terminal and the C battery cells.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 may measure (or check) an internal resistance value corresponding to the internal resistance of the C battery cells included in the battery pack 180 . For example, the management module 182 may measure (or check) the internal resistance value on a circuit connecting the power terminal and the C battery cells.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 may sense T temperature values through T temperature sensors provided at a designated location (eg, between cells, etc.) within the battery pack 180 . have.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the management module 182 may have an error detection function for detecting a specified error according to a preset error detection rule, and when detecting a specified error, an error for identifying the detected error code can be generated. Preferably, the management module 182 has a basic error detection function such as detecting whether the battery voltage value or the battery current value is out of a preset effective range, as well as a voltage value for each of the C battery cells. A cell balance error detection function for detecting whether the voltage value of at least one battery cell among the voltage values for each of the C battery cells is outside a preset allowable range from the other battery cell voltage values, regardless of whether it exists within a set effective range, or the T Detecting a balance error such as a temperature balance error detection function that detects whether at least one of the T temperature values is out of a preset allowable range from the other temperature values regardless of whether the temperature values are within a preset effective range It may include more functions.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the management module 182 may have an event detection function for detecting a specified event according to a preset event detection rule, and when the specified event is detected, an event for identifying the detected event code can be generated. Preferably, the management module 182 charges the battery pack 180, a charging start event corresponding to the charging start event of the battery pack 180, a charging state event corresponding to the charging state of the battery pack 180, A charging stop event corresponding to the stopped event, a full charge event corresponding to a designated full charge state of the battery pack 180, a discharge start event corresponding to an event that starts discharging the battery pack 180, A discharging state event corresponding to the discharging state, a discharging stop event corresponding to an event in which the battery pack 180 stops discharging, a full discharging event corresponding to a designated full discharging state of the battery pack 180, and the battery station 170 . The slot 172 insertion event corresponding to the event of inserting the battery pack 180 into the slot 172, the slot 172 corresponding to the state of inserting the battery pack 180 into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 ) state event and the slot 172 extraction event corresponding to the extraction event of the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 may be detected. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 monitors the terminal state or state change of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 to detect the event, and/or separates for detecting the event. of the sensor may be provided. On the other hand, the management module 182 is a terminal corresponding to an electrical connection state between the terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 and the terminal of the connector provided in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 (or electric movement device). A connection event, a terminal disconnection event corresponding to an electrical disconnection state between the terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 and the terminal of the connector provided in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 (or electric movement device), the battery pack To the communication terminal connection event corresponding to the electrical connection state between the designated communication terminal among the terminals of the connector provided in 180 and the designated communication terminal of the connector provided in the slot 172 of the battery station 170, the battery pack 180 A communication terminal disconnection event corresponding to an electrical disconnection state between a designated communication terminal among terminals of the provided connector and a designated communication terminal of a connector provided in the slot 172 of the battery station 170, the connector provided in the battery pack 180 A connector communication connection event corresponding to a connector communication connection state that communicates with the battery station 170 using a communication terminal, corresponding to a disconnection state of connector communication connected through a communication terminal of a connector provided in the battery pack 180 At least one of a connector communication disconnection event and a station confirmation event in which the battery station 170 corresponding to the slot 172 in which the battery pack 180 is inserted using the communication terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 is checked events can be detected. On the other hand, if the connector provided in the slot 172 of the electric mobile device to which the battery pack 180 can be mounted also has a communication terminal or connector communication is possible, an event related to the communication terminal among the events may also occur by the electric mobile device, , may further include a mobile device confirmation event of confirming the electric mobile device into which the battery pack 180 is inserted using a communication terminal. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 monitors the state or state change of the communication terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 to detect an event related to the connector and/or the connector A separate sensor for detecting a related event may be provided. On the other hand, the management module 182 is a network communication connection event corresponding to the state of connecting to the designated wireless network through the communication module 186 of the battery pack 180, designated through the communication module 186 of the battery pack 180. A network communication connection event corresponding to a network communication connection state capable of communicating with a designated communication target via a wireless network, a network communication standby state event corresponding to a standby state of network communication connected through the communication module 186 of the battery pack 180 , it is possible to detect at least one event among network communication disconnection events corresponding to the disconnection state of network communication connected through the communication module 186 of the battery pack 180 . According to the embodiment of the present invention, the management module 182 monitors the communication state or state change of the communication module 186 provided in the battery pack 180 to detect an event related to the network communication and/or Alternatively, a separate sensor for detecting an event related to the network communication may be provided.

When the communication terminal of the connector provided in the battery pack 180 and the communication terminal of the connector provided in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 are electrically connected, the management module 182 is A specified procedure is performed to connect the battery station 170 and connector communication. If the connector communication is connected, the management module 182 configures battery-related information including battery identification information of the battery pack 180 according to a specified procedure and sends it to the battery station 170 through the connector communication. can provide According to the implementation method of the present invention, the management module 182 configures battery-related information for each designated period and provides it to the battery station 170, and/or configures battery-related information based on detection of a designated event and configures the battery-related information. The battery-related information may be provided to the battery station 170 and/or configured based on a request from the battery station 170 through the connector communication and provided to the battery station 170 .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery-related information includes battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack 180, remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180, the battery pack ( 180) battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value, battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the battery pack 180, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack 180, the battery pack T temperature information corresponding to a temperature value sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in 180, C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack 180 ) voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to each voltage value, code information corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack 180, and a time corresponding to a time for configuring or transmitting the battery-related information It may further include at least one designated piece of information among the information.

On the other hand, when the battery pack 180 is provided with a communication module 186 for network communication and the communication module 186 is connected to a designated wireless network, the management module 182 controls the battery pack ( 180), the battery state information including the battery identification information may be configured and transmitted to the designated operation server 100 through network communication using the communication module 186. According to the implementation method of the present invention, the management module 182 configures battery state information for each designated period and transmits it to the operation server 100 through network communication, and/or battery state information based on detection of a designated event. configure and transmit to the operation server 100 through network communication, and/or configure battery status information based on a request from the operation server 100 using the network communication to configure the operation server 100 through network communication ) can be transmitted.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery state information includes battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack 180, remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180, the battery pack ( 180) battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value, battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the battery pack 180, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack 180, the battery pack T temperature information corresponding to a temperature value sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in 180, C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack 180 ) voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to each voltage value, code information corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack 180, and the positioning module 184 of the battery pack 180 through It may further include at least one piece of information designated from the determined location information and time information corresponding to the time to configure or transmit the battery state information.

The battery station 170 is provided at a designated base, and has S (S≧2) slots 172 into which the battery pack 180 can be inserted or extracted. The slot 172 may be connected to an insertion part into which the battery pack 180 can be inserted or extracted, and a terminal of a connector provided in the battery pack 180 when the battery pack 180 is inserted into the insertion part. A connector having a terminal is provided. The connector of the slot 172 includes a power terminal connected to a power terminal provided in the connector of the battery pack 180 inserted into the insertion part and a communication terminal connected to the communication terminal of the battery pack 180 .

The battery station 170 includes a control module 176 for controlling a specified operation, a display unit 174 for displaying a specified screen, and a communication unit 178 for communicating with the operation server 100 through a specified communication network. .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery station 170 is provided to the user to automatically identify the user through the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172, and the used battery pack 180 is pre-inserted. At least one slot 172 among the S slots 172 may be maintained in an empty state. In this case, the user outputs an interface screen related to user identification through the display unit 174 and enters the slot 172 that maintains an empty state among the S slots 172 without having to perform a procedure for identifying himself/herself. By pre-inserting the battery pack 180 provided and used therein, the user can be identified using the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 as a user identification means.

Meanwhile, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the battery station 170 may not maintain at least one slot 172 among the S slots 172 in an empty state. For example, at least one empty slot 172 of the original S slots 172 was maintained, but the previous user inserted his or her battery pack 180 into the empty slot 172 and then inserted it into another slot 172 . If the battery pack 180 is not extracted, the empty slot 172 may not be temporarily maintained, and in some cases, the empty slot 172 may not be maintained as a policy. In this case, the user may be identified through a separate user identification means in addition to the battery pack 180 .

According to an example of a separate user identification means according to another embodiment of the present invention, user identification information is provided through a touch screen (not shown) or an input unit (not shown) provided on the display unit 174 of the battery station 170 . When input is possible, the separate user identification means includes user identification information that can be input through the touch screen or input unit (eg, user account (eg, user ID or ID/PW combination), user email address, user mobile phone number, user related identification number, etc.). In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 displays an interface screen for inputting the user identification information through the display unit 174, and inputs the user identification information through the touch screen or the input unit. After receiving, the user can be identified by transmitting the user identification information to the designated operation server 100 through the communication unit 178 .

According to another example of the separate user identification means according to another embodiment of the present invention, the separate user identification means can be recognized through a medium recognition unit (not shown) provided in the battery station 170, and user identification A portable medium that stores/encodes information or stores/encodes a unique code stored in association with the user identification information (eg, NFC medium recognizable through NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth medium recognizable through Bluetooth, 1/2-dimensional In this case, a code image medium capable of displaying/outputting a designated code image including a barcode, a user wireless terminal equipped with an app implementing at least one of the NFC medium function, the Bluetooth medium function, or the code image medium function, etc.) The control module 176 of the battery station 170 displays an interface screen guiding the medium recognition unit to recognize the user's portable medium through the display unit 174, and the portable medium through the medium recognition unit After recognizing the user identification information or unique code from the communicator 178, the user can be identified by transmitting the recognized user identification information or unique code to the designated operation server 100 through the communication unit 178.

According to another example of the separate user identification means according to another embodiment of the present invention, the separate user identification means stores user identification information in an internal memory area or stores a unique code associated with the user identification information, When the stored/encoded unique information is recognized in the medium (eg, NFC medium, Bluetooth medium, code image medium) provided in the battery station 170, the recognized unique information and the stored user identification information or unique code are stored in the operating server It may include an app of the user's wireless terminal that is transmitted to ( 100 ). In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 displays an interface screen for inducing recognition of the medium provided in the battery station 170 through the app of the user wireless terminal through the display unit 174, , the app of the user wireless terminal recognizes the unique information through the medium provided in the battery station 170, and then transmits the recognized unique information and the stored user identification information or unique code to identify the user. can

Meanwhile, when at least one slot 172 among the S slots 172 provided in the battery station 170 maintains an empty state according to the embodiment of the present invention, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 ) is an interface for identifying a user using a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 through the display unit 174 before the battery pack 180 is inserted into the slot 172 that maintains the empty state. It is preferable not to output the screen. However, the control module 176 may display an interface screen for inducing insertion of the battery pack 180 into the slot 172 maintaining the empty state through the display unit 174 . Accordingly, the user identifies the user by inserting the battery pack 180 used by the user into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 without having to perform a procedure for identifying himself/herself using a separate user identification means. procedure can be initiated.

Referring to Figure 1, the operation server 100, the nth (n ≥ 1) provided to the user battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 and user identification information to identify the user to a designated storage medium It includes an information storage unit 115 for mapping and storing, and a battery providing unit that performs a battery provision procedure for providing the battery pack 180 to the user or checks whether the battery pack 180 is provided to the user through a specified battery provision procedure. and a battery identification unit 110 for identifying battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 provided to the user through the battery providing procedure.

When a user terminal (eg, a wired terminal used by the user, a user wireless terminal, etc.) performs a membership registration procedure for a user's membership registration through a designated communication network, the information storage unit 115 performs the membership registration procedure through the Member information including personal information of the user and user identification information uniquely identifying the user is stored in a designated member DB. Here, the user identification information includes at least one of a user account (eg, user ID or ID/PW combination) registered through a user terminal during the membership registration procedure, a user email address, a user mobile phone number, and a user-related unique number. It may include, and may include unique identification information uniquely assigned (or generated) not to be duplicated in order to uniquely identify the registered user.

According to an embodiment in which the battery pack 180 is provided to the user for the first time (or the first (n = 1)) in the present invention, the battery pack 180 is purchased by the user after paying a specified purchase amount. It may be provided to the user for the first time (or first). In this case, the battery providing unit 105 delivers (or delivers) a procedure for selling the battery pack 180, a procedure related to payment of the purchase amount, and the battery pack 180 purchased by the user to the user. It is checked whether the battery pack 180 is provided to the user by performing at least one battery provision procedure among the procedures for Check battery identification information uniquely identifying the provided battery pack 180 , and the information storage unit 115 identifies the user with battery identification information of the battery pack 180 initially (or first) provided to the user The user identification information to be mapped is stored in a designated storage medium.

Meanwhile, according to another embodiment in which the battery pack 180 is provided to the user for the first time (or first) in the present invention, the battery pack 180 is the first (or first) ( or first) may be provided. In this case, the battery providing unit 105 provides a procedure for renting the battery pack 180, a procedure related to payment of the deposit, and delivery (or delivery) of the battery pack 180 rented by the user to the user. It is checked whether the battery pack 180 is provided to the user by performing at least one battery providing procedure or through a separately designated battery providing procedure, and the battery identification unit 110 is provided to the user in conjunction with the battery providing procedure. Checking the battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack 180, the information storage unit 115 to identify the user and the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 first (or first) provided to the user The user identification information is mapped and stored in a designated storage medium.

On the other hand, when the battery pack 180 is provided to the user in the nth (n≥1) order, the battery identification unit 110 interworks with the battery providing procedure for providing the battery pack 180 to the user in the nth order. The battery identification information for uniquely identifying the nth provided battery pack 180 to the user is confirmed, and the information storage unit 115 provides the user with the battery identification information of the nth provided battery pack 180 to the user. The user identification information to be identified is mapped and stored in a designated storage medium.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, after the battery pack 180 is provided to the user for the first time (or first), the battery providing procedure for providing the battery pack 180 to the user is performed by the battery station 170 provided at each designated base. ) can be done through When a user approaches the battery station 170 of a designated base and inserts the used battery pack 180 provided to him or her into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170, the A user identification procedure for identifying the user may be performed using the battery pack 180 as a user identification means. Meanwhile, when the empty slot 172 is not maintained in the battery station 170 , a user identification procedure for identifying the user using a separate user identification means may be performed. When the user identification procedure is performed in connection with the battery station 170 , the information storage unit 115 checks user identification information for identifying the user in conjunction with the user identification procedure. Meanwhile, when the battery providing procedure for extracting the battery pack 180 inserted into the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 and providing it to the user is performed after the user identification procedure is performed, the information storage unit 115 checks battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 provided to the user in conjunction with the battery providing procedure, and uniquely identifies the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 provided to the user and the user The user identification information to be mapped is stored in a designated storage medium.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the operation server 100 includes a station interworking unit 120 that interworks with a specified battery station 170 through a specified communication network, and a station management unit that manages the state or operation of the battery station 170 . 125, a battery interworking unit 130 that interworks with a specified battery pack 180 through a specified wireless network, a battery management unit 135 that manages the state or operation of the battery pack 180, and a specified battery station Based on the information received through 170, it is inserted into the s (1≤s≤S) slot 172 that is empty among the S (S≥2) slots 172 provided in the battery station 170 . It includes a battery identification unit 145 that identifies battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180, and a user identification unit 150 that identifies a user using the verified battery identification information. On the other hand, the operation server 100, the information management unit 140 for storing and managing battery management information including information for battery management among the information received from the battery station 170 or the battery pack 180 in a designated management DB. includes

The control module 176 of the battery station 170 provides real-time (or periodic) status information of the slot 172 including the battery insertion state or the empty state for each of the S slots 172 provided in the corresponding battery station 170 . to check and manage. For example, the control module 176 is a battery insertion state or empty for each S slot 172 through a sensor (eg, a proximity sensor, a magnetic sensor, a circuit connection detection sensor, etc.) provided in the S slots 172 . The slot 172 status information including the status is checked and managed in real time (or periodically) and/or the battery insertion status for each S slot 172 based on the connection status of the connector provided in the S slots 172 Alternatively, the slot 172 state information including the empty state may be checked and managed in real time (or periodically).

The control module 176 of the battery station 170 is located in the s slot 172 that maintained an empty state among the S slots 172 provided in the battery station 170 based on the slot 172 status information. A state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted and switched to the battery insertion state may be confirmed. If the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that was empty of the battery station 170 , the control module 176 is configured to include a connector provided in the s-th slot 172 and the s-th slot. A specified procedure is performed to connect the connector communication between the connectors of the battery pack 180 inserted in the 172 . Meanwhile, the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 can also detect a slot 172 insertion event, a slot 172 state event, or a communication terminal connection event according to a specified event detection rule, and the slot 172 insertion event Alternatively, when a state event or a communication terminal connection event is detected in the slot 172, it is designated to connect the connector communication between the connector of the battery pack 180 and the connector provided in the s slot 172 of the battery station 170. procedure can be performed.

If connector communication between the connector of the battery pack 180 and the connector provided in the s-th slot 172 is connected, the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 controls the battery pack 180 according to a specified procedure. ) configures battery-related information including battery identification information and provides it to the battery station 170 through the connector communication, and the control module 176 of the battery station 170 configures the battery-related information including the battery identification information of the battery station 170 through the connector communication. The battery-related information may be received from the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172 . The battery-related information includes battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 , battery remaining amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180 , and corresponding to a battery voltage value of the battery pack 180 . battery voltage information, battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the battery pack 180, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack 180, T ( T pieces of temperature information corresponding to temperature values sensed through T≥1) temperature sensors, C corresponding to voltage values for each C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack 180 . At least one information specified among voltage information for each battery cell, code information corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack 180, and time information corresponding to a time for configuring or transmitting the battery-related information may include more.

On the other hand, according to the first embodiment of the present invention for checking the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 After the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172, which is empty among the S slots 172, at least one battery-related information is obtained from the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172. Upon receiving, based on the received battery-related information, battery identification information including battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is configured, and the battery identification information is configured through the designated communication unit 178 . Battery confirmation information may be transmitted to the operation server 100 . Preferably, the battery identification information includes battery identification information included in the battery-related information, and information included in the battery-related information (eg, remaining battery capacity information, battery voltage information, battery current information, battery resistance information, T temperature information, voltage information for each C battery cells, code information, etc.) may further include specified information. Meanwhile, the battery identification information includes at least one of the station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 and the slot 172 identification information for identifying the s-th slot 172 in which the battery pack 180 is inserted. may include more.

On the other hand, when the control module 176 of the battery station 170 configures and transmits the battery confirmation information, the station interworking unit 120 receives the battery confirmation information via a designated communication network, and the battery confirmation unit 145 reads the battery identification information and confirms battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . If valid battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-slot 172 of the battery station 170 is checked through the battery check unit 145 , the user identification unit 150 checks the The user is identified using the battery identification information. Preferably, the user identification unit 150 checks the battery identification information and the stored user identification information through a designated storage medium, so that the battery station having the s-th slot 172 into which the battery pack 180 is inserted. A user who wants to exchange the battery pack 180 is automatically identified through 170 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the station manager 125 reads the received battery check information and checks an error occurring in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . do. If an error does not occur in the battery pack 180 , the station management unit 125 sets a battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted, and the battery pack Slot 172 control information set to proceed with charging 180 may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 . Meanwhile, when an error occurs in the battery pack 180 , the station management unit 125 reads the type and range of the error occurring in the battery pack 180 , and the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot 172 ( 180) or whether to perform a designated error recovery procedure through the battery station 170 is determined. If the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is retrieved, the station manager 125 removes the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . In order to recover the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is configured. and/or battery recovery request information including station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 and slot 172 identification information for identifying the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 It can be created and stored or provided to a designated operating terminal (not shown). Meanwhile, when recovering the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 , the station manager 125 controls the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . Slot 172 control to set the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 is not extracted for error recovery and to proceed with the error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 Information may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 . On the other hand, when the error recovery procedure of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is performed, the station management unit 125 uses the station state information received through the station interworking unit 120 to perform the s-th slot 172 . It is checked whether the error of the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172 is recovered or valid, and if the error of the battery pack 180 is recovered or valid, the battery pack 180 is charged. The slot 172 control information to be set may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 .

Meanwhile, when receiving the battery confirmation information from the battery station 170 , the information management unit 140 sets d(1) designated for battery management among D' (D'≥1) pieces of information included in the battery confirmation information. Battery management information including ≤d≤D') pieces of information can be stored and managed in a designated management DB. Preferably, the d pieces of information include battery identification information included in the battery identification information, and information designated for battery management among information included in the battery identification information.

Meanwhile, according to the exception of the first embodiment of checking the battery identification information, the s-th slot within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that was empty among the S slots 172 . When at least one piece of valid battery-related information is not received from the battery pack 180 inserted into the battery pack 172 , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 transmits the s-th slot ( ) through the display unit 174 . 172) may display an interface screen requesting that the battery pack 180 be extracted and inserted again, and/or the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-slot 172 is not included. Alternatively, battery check information including code information corresponding to the connector communication connection failure of the s-th slot 172 may be configured and transmitted to the operation server 100 through the designated communication unit 178 . In this case, the station interworking unit 120 receives the battery confirmation information via a designated communication network, and the station manager 125 reads the battery confirmation information to the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . It can be confirmed that an error related to connector communication has occurred in the battery pack 180 inserted in the . Meanwhile, when a connector communication-related error occurs in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 , the station management unit 125 controls the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . ) to recover the battery pack 180 inserted into the battery station by configuring the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted. Slot 172, which can be transmitted to the control module 176 of 170, and/or station identification information identifying the battery station 170 and the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 Battery recovery request information including identification information may be generated and stored or may be provided to a designated operating terminal. On the other hand, when a connector communication-related error occurs in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 or the app of the user's wireless terminal A procedure for identifying a user may be performed using a designated separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172. In this case, the user identification unit 150 also The user may be identified through a separate user identification means designated in conjunction with the control module 176 of the battery station 170 or the app of the user's wireless terminal.

On the other hand, according to the second embodiment of the present invention for checking the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 The battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that was empty among the S slots 172 and receives at least one battery-related information from the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 . In one case, the received battery-related information is stored and managed in a designated storage area in the control module 176 of the battery station 170 . Preferably, the control module 176 can store and manage the received battery-related information for each of the S slots 172 .

On the other hand, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 includes the slot 172 state information including the battery insertion state or the empty state for each of the S slots 172 according to a preset rule, and the S slots ( Among 172), station state information including battery identification information included in received or stored battery-related information is configured through connector communication of the slot 172 into which the battery pack 180 is inserted, and the station state information is configured through the designated communication unit 178. Station state information may be transmitted to the operation server 100 .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 may configure the station status information for each designated period and transmit it to the operation server 100 , and/or the battery station 170 . An event designated within (eg, an event in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the empty slot 172 and/or an event of connector communication connection success or connector communication connection failure by attempting connector communication with the battery pack 180, etc.) ), the station status information may be configured and transmitted to the operation server 100 . Preferably, the station status information includes the slot 172 status information for the S slots 172 provided in the battery station 170 and the battery pack inserted into a designated slot 172 among the S slots 172 . Including battery identification information of 180, information included in the battery-related information (eg, remaining battery amount information, battery voltage information, battery current information, battery resistance information, T temperature information, voltage information for each C battery cells) , code information, etc.) may further include at least one designated information. Meanwhile, the station state information may further include station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 .

Meanwhile, when the control module 176 of the battery station 170 configures and transmits the station status information, the station linkage unit 120 receives the station status information via a designated communication network, and the battery check unit 145 reads the station state information and confirms battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 among the S slots 172 provided in the battery station 170 . . If valid battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-slot 172 of the battery station 170 is checked through the battery check unit 145 , the user identification unit 150 checks the The user is identified using the battery identification information. Preferably, the user identification unit 150 checks the battery identification information and the stored user identification information through a designated storage medium, so that the battery station having the s-th slot 172 into which the battery pack 180 is inserted. A user who wants to exchange the battery pack 180 is automatically identified through 170 .

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the station manager 125 reads the received station state information and checks an error occurring in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . do. If an error does not occur in the battery pack 180 , the station management unit 125 sets a battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted, and the battery pack Slot 172 control information set to proceed with charging 180 may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 . Meanwhile, when an error occurs in the battery pack 180 , the station management unit 125 reads the type and range of the error occurring in the battery pack 180 , and the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot 172 ( 180) or whether to perform a designated error recovery procedure through the battery station 170 is determined. If the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is retrieved, the station manager 125 removes the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . In order to recover the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is configured. and/or battery recovery request information including station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 and slot 172 identification information for identifying the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 It can be created and stored or provided to a designated operating terminal (not shown). Meanwhile, when recovering the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 , the station manager 125 controls the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . Slot 172 control to set the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 is not extracted for error recovery and to proceed with the error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 Information may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 . On the other hand, when the error recovery procedure of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is performed, the station management unit 125 uses the station state information received through the station interworking unit 120 to perform the s-th slot 172 . It is checked whether the error of the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172 is recovered or valid, and if the error of the battery pack 180 is recovered or valid, the battery pack 180 is charged. The slot 172 control information to be set may be configured and transmitted to the control module 176 of the battery station 170 .

Meanwhile, when receiving the station status information from the battery station 170, the information management unit 140 sets d(1) designated for battery management among D" (D"≥1) pieces of information included in the station status information. The battery management information including ≤d≤D") information can be stored and managed in a designated management DB. Preferably, the d pieces of information include battery identification information included in the station state information, and the station Among the information included in the status information, information designated for battery management is included.

Meanwhile, according to the exception of the second embodiment in which the battery identification information is checked, the s-th slot within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that was empty among the S slots 172 . When at least one piece of valid battery-related information is not received from the battery pack 180 inserted into the battery pack 172 , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 transmits the s-th slot ( ) through the display unit 174 . 172) may display an interface screen requesting to extract and reinsert the battery pack 180, and/or include a state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-slot 172. The station status information including the slot 172 status information corresponding to the connector communication connection failure of the s slot 172 may be configured and transmitted to the operation server 100 through the designated communication unit 178 . In this case, the station interworking unit 120 receives the station status information via a designated communication network, and the station manager 125 reads the station status information to the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . It can be confirmed that an error related to connector communication has occurred in the battery pack 180 inserted in the . Meanwhile, when a connector communication-related error occurs in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 , the station management unit 125 controls the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . ) to recover the battery pack 180 inserted into the battery station by configuring the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state so that the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is not extracted. Slot 172, which can be transmitted to the control module 176 of 170, and/or station identification information identifying the battery station 170 and the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 Battery recovery request information including identification information may be generated and stored or may be provided to a designated operating terminal. On the other hand, when a connector communication-related error occurs in the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 or the app of the user's wireless terminal A procedure for identifying a user may be performed using a designated separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172. In this case, the user identification unit 150 also The user may be identified through a separate user identification means designated in conjunction with the control module 176 of the battery station 170 or the app of the user's wireless terminal.

Meanwhile, the battery pack 180 of the present invention includes a communication module 186 capable of network communication through a designated wireless network, and the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 periodically identifies the battery pack 180 . Battery identification for configuring battery status information including battery identification information to transmit to the operation server 100 through the communication module 186, and/or identifying the battery pack 180 based on the occurrence of a specified event The battery pack ( 180) may be configured and transmitted to the operation server 100 through the communication module 186 by configuring the battery status information including the battery identification information. For example, the event may include a charge start event, a charge state event, a charge stop event, a full charge event, a discharge start event, a discharge state event, a discharge stop event, a full discharge event, a slot 172 insertion event, a slot 172 It may include at least one event of a state event and a slot 172 extraction event.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery state information includes battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack 180, remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180, the battery pack ( 180) battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value, battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the battery pack 180, battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack 180, the battery pack T temperature information corresponding to a temperature value sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in 180, C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack 180 ) voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to each voltage value, code information corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack 180 , location information of the battery pack 180 , and the battery state information It may further include at least one piece of information designated among the time information corresponding to the time to configure or transmit.

The battery interworking unit 130 connects the battery pack 180 through the communication module 186 of the designated battery pack 180 among M (M≥1) battery packs 180 having the communication module 186 . Receives battery state information including identifying battery identification information, and the information management unit 140 sets d (1≤d) designated for battery management among D (D≥1) pieces of information included in the received battery state information. Stores battery management information including ≤D) pieces of information in a designated management DB. Preferably, the d pieces of information include battery identification information included in the battery status information, and include information designated for battery management among information included in the battery status information.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery manager 135 reads the received battery state information to check an error occurring in the battery pack 180 . Meanwhile, when an error occurs in the battery pack 180 , the battery management unit 135 reads the type and range of the error occurring in the battery pack 180 to determine whether to retrieve the battery pack 180 in which the error occurred. and/or determine whether to urgently stop using the error-generating battery pack 180 (eg, stop discharging or stop charging).

If, as a result of reading the type and range of the error occurring in the error occurring battery pack 180 , it is necessary to urgently stop using the error generating battery pack 180 , the battery management unit 135 controls the error according to a preset rule. Battery use stop information for stopping use of the generated battery pack 180 may be configured and transmitted to the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 through a designated wireless network, and the management module of the battery pack 180 182 may perform a procedure to stop using the battery pack 180 based on the battery use stop information.

If, as a result of reading the type and range of the error occurring in the error generating battery pack 180 , it is determined to retrieve the error generating battery pack 180 , the user identification unit 150 is A user provided with the faulty battery pack 180 is identified using the battery identification information. If the user provided with the faulty battery pack 180 is identified, the battery manager 135 allows the user to insert the faulty battery pack 180 into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 . After that, the battery exchange request information for requesting to receive the new battery pack 180 may be configured and processed to be transmitted to the app of the user wireless terminal corresponding to the identified user.

On the other hand, if the user provided with the battery pack 180 is not identified at the time of determining the number of times the battery pack 180 in which the error has occurred, the battery management unit 135 inquires the battery management information stored in a designated management DB to obtain the It is checked whether the faulty battery pack 180 is inserted into the designated slot 172 of the designated battery station 170 .

If the error-generating battery pack 180 is inserted into the designated slot 172 of the designated battery station 170 , the station manager 125 determines the error among the slots 172 of the battery station 170 . The control module 176 of the battery station 170 configures the slot 172 control information for setting the faulty battery pack 180 to stop charging through the slot 172 into which the generated battery pack 180 is inserted. ), and/or station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 and the slot 172 in which the faulty battery pack 180 is inserted among the slots 172 of the battery station 170 It is possible to generate and store battery recovery request information including identification information of the slot 172 to identify it or to provide it to a designated operating terminal. On the other hand, if the user provided with the faulty battery pack 180 is not identified and the battery station 170 into which the faulty battery pack 180 is inserted is not identified, the battery management unit 135 displays the battery state information Based on , the location information of the battery pack 180 in which the error occurred may be checked, and battery recovery request information including the location information of the battery pack 180 in which the error occurred may be generated and stored, or may be provided to a designated operating terminal.

Meanwhile, when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is checked through the battery check unit 145 , the battery management unit 135 is configured in the s-th slot Based on the time when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted in the 172 is confirmed, the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 is among the battery state information received within a recent predetermined time. Checking the battery state information that includes or requesting the battery state information from the battery pack 180 to the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 . Check the received battery state information, read i (i≥1) pieces of information included in the checked battery state information, and the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery state information is installed in the slot ( 172) to verify whether it is in the inserted state. Preferably, the i pieces of information include a charging start event, a charging state event, a full charging event, a slot 172 insertion event, a slot 172 state event, a slot 172 extraction event, a terminal connection event, a terminal disconnection event, communication Code information corresponding to at least one or a combination of two or more of a terminal connection event, a communication terminal disconnection event, a connector communication connection event, a connector communication disconnection event, and a station confirmation event, each of the remaining battery level information, the remaining battery level information comparable to the remaining battery level information included in the battery management information stored within the latest predetermined time, It may include at least one or a combination of two or more of the location information of the battery pack 180 .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the slot 172 of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 based on the battery state information through the battery manager 135 is inserted. When the state is authenticated, the user identification unit 150 detects the battery pack 180 through the battery station 170 using the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 that has authenticated the slot 172 insertion state. The exchange user can be automatically identified. Meanwhile, the battery pack 180 is being charged at the time when the slot 172 insertion state of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is authenticated based on the battery state information. If not, the station manager 125 may perform a process of charging the authenticated battery pack 180 through the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 .

Meanwhile, when battery status information is received from the specified battery pack 180 through the battery linkage unit 130 , the battery management unit 135 maps the battery identification information included in the received battery status information to user identification information. Make sure it is saved.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the battery pack 180 can be managed to be charged by being inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 after being provided to the user for safe charge management, or being collected and charged to a designated center. have. Accordingly, if the battery identification information included in the received battery status information is mapped and stored with the user identification information, the battery management unit 135 reads j (j≥1) pieces of information included in the battery status information and reads the It is checked whether the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery state information is being charged or is being charged while the battery pack 180 is not inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 . Preferably, the j pieces of information include a charging start event, a charging state event, a full charging event, a slot 172 insertion event, a slot 172 state event, a slot 172 extraction event, a terminal connection event, a terminal disconnection event, communication Code information corresponding to at least one or a combination of at least two of a terminal connection event, a communication terminal disconnection event, a connector communication connection event, a connector communication disconnection event, and a station confirmation event, each of the remaining battery level information, including the same battery identification information among the remaining battery capacity information included in the battery status information received within a recent predetermined time, and the remaining battery level information comparable to the remaining battery level information included in the recently stored battery management information within a predetermined time, the above It may include at least one or a combination of two or more of the location information of the battery pack 180 .

If the battery pack 180 mapped to the user identification information is not inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 and charging is started or being charged, the battery management unit 135 is configured to correspond to the battery identification information. Unauthorized charging notification information for notifying an unauthorized charging attempt or unauthorized charging state of the battery pack 180 may be generated and stored, or may be processed to provide the unauthorized charging notification information to an app of a designated operating terminal or user wireless terminal. Alternatively, when the battery pack 180 mapped with user identification information is not inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 and charging is started or being charged, the battery manager 135 controls the battery through a designated wireless network. A process may be performed to provide charging stop information for stopping the unauthorized charging to the battery pack 180 corresponding to the identification information, whereby the battery pack 180 may stop the unauthorized charging.

On the other hand, when the battery identification information included in the received battery state information is not mapped and stored with the user identification information, the battery manager 135 reads k (k ≥ 1) pieces of information included in the battery state information and reads the It is checked whether the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 or is being collected or stored at a designated center. If the battery pack 180 that is not mapped with the user identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 or is not being collected or stored at a designated center, the battery management unit 135 controls the battery. State management request information for requesting to manage the current state of the battery pack 180 corresponding to the identification information may be generated and stored or may be provided to a designated operating terminal. Preferably, the k pieces of information include a charging start event, a charging state event, a full charging event, a slot 172 insertion event, a slot 172 state event, a slot 172 extraction event, a terminal connection event, a terminal disconnection event, communication Code information corresponding to at least one or a combination of two or more of a terminal connection event, a communication terminal disconnection event, a connector communication connection event, a connector communication disconnection event, and a station confirmation event, each of the remaining battery level information, the remaining battery level information comparable to the remaining battery level information included in the battery management information stored within the latest predetermined time, It may include at least one or a combination of two or more of the location information of the battery pack 180 . Meanwhile, the status management request information preferably includes battery identification information of the battery pack 180 and current location information (eg, location information included in recently received battery status information, etc.), whereby the status management Based on the request information, a procedure for collecting the battery pack 180 to a designated center may be performed, or a procedure for discarding or losing (or losing) the battery pack 180 may be performed.

Referring to Figure 1, when the operation server 100 identifies the user through the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170, the s-th slot ( 172) a numerical calculation unit 155 for calculating a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage using the battery pack 180 inserted into the battery pack 180, and a designated value corresponding to the calculated numerical value is imposed on the user or and a value processing unit 165 that performs a procedure of charging a value corresponding to the battery usage by subtracting the value from the holding value, and when a numeric value corresponding to the battery usage is calculated, the calculated numeric value is Correspondingly, it includes a value confirmation unit 160 for confirming a value to be imposed on the user or a value to be deducted from the holding value held by the user.

When a user is identified through the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 through the user identification unit 150 , the numerical calculation unit 155 determines the user After the battery pack 180 is provided to the user identified through the identification unit 150 before being inserted into the s-th slot 172, a numerical value corresponding to the amount of battery used by the user using the battery pack 180 Calculate.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is the remaining amount of the battery at the time when the battery pack 180 is provided to the user and the battery pack 180 in the s slot of the battery station 170 . It may include a battery residual amount difference value corresponding to the battery residual amount difference between the time points inserted at 172 , or the number of battery use cycles calculated based on the residual battery amount difference. For example, when the remaining battery amount information generated for each battery usage time point through the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 includes a specified linear relationship or a specified functional relationship, corresponding to the battery usage The numerical value may include a difference value of the remaining battery power between the time when the battery pack 180 is provided and the time when the slot 172 is inserted. On the other hand, when the number of battery usage cycles calculated based on the remaining battery power difference value includes a specified linear relationship or a specified functional relationship, the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is determined according to a preset battery usage cycle calculation rule. may include the number of battery use cycles calculated by applying . On the other hand, when the remaining battery power information generated for each battery usage time point through the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 includes a non-linear relationship, the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is the difference in the remaining battery power of the non-linear relationship. may include the number of battery usage cycles normalized to a maximum specified linear relationship or a functional relationship by applying to a preset battery usage cycle calculation rule.

* According to the implementation method of the present invention, when the battery pack 180 is provided to the user through a specified battery providing procedure, the information storage unit 115 interlocks with the battery providing procedure to provide the battery pack 180 provided to the user. ), check the remaining battery level information corresponding to the remaining battery level, and/or read the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 provided to the user, or the battery pack provided to the user from among the battery management information stored in the designated management DB The battery management information corresponding to 180 is read and the remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180 provided to the user is checked. On the other hand, when the battery pack 180 is provided to the user through the battery station 170 , the information storage unit 115 immediately before or providing the battery pack 180 to the user through the battery station 170 . During the operation, information received from the battery station 170 may be read to check remaining battery capacity information corresponding to the remaining battery capacity of the battery pack 180 provided to the user.

If the remaining battery amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180 provided to the user is checked, the information storage unit 115 provides the battery charge amount information corresponding to the checked remaining battery amount information to the battery pack provided to the user. It is stored in a designated storage medium in association with battery identification information (or user identification information mapped with the battery identification information) that identifies 180 .

Meanwhile, the battery pack 180 provided to the user is inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 and the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the battery check unit 145 . ), the numerical calculation unit 155 includes the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 among the information received from the battery station 170 . Check the remaining battery level information included in the battery check information or station status information. Alternatively, the numerical calculation unit 155 is included in the battery state information including the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 among the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 . Check the remaining battery level information.

If the remaining battery amount information corresponding to the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is checked, the numerical calculation unit 155 is configured in the s-th slot ( 172), check the battery identification information and the stored battery charge information in connection with the inserted battery pack 180, and provide the battery pack 180 to the user by subtracting the confirmed remaining battery information from the checked battery charge information A battery residual amount difference value corresponding to a battery residual amount difference between a point in time and a point in time when it is inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 may be calculated as a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage. Meanwhile, when the number of battery usage cycles is used as a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage, the numerical calculation unit 155 determines the time when the battery pack 180 is provided to the user and the s-th slot of the battery station 170 . The number of battery use cycles calculated by applying the difference in the remaining battery power between the time points inserted at 172 to a preset battery use cycle calculation rule may be processed as a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage.

According to the first embodiment of the present invention, a value to be imposed on the user in response to a numerical value corresponding to the calculated battery usage or a value to be deducted from a value possessed by the user, the value is the battery Numerical values corresponding to usage may be included as it is. For example, based on the result (or contract) of paying a specified fee by the user, a numerical value corresponding to the maximum battery usage that the user can use may be set in response to the fee. In this case, the value is the It may include a numerical value that can be accumulated and summed in comparison with a numerical value corresponding to the set maximum battery usage, or a numerical value that can be accumulated and subtracted from the numerical value corresponding to the set maximum battery usage.

Meanwhile, according to the second embodiment of the present invention for the value value, the value value may include a numerical value set in a preset relationship (eg, a ratio relationship or a function relationship) with a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage. . For example, a numeric value corresponding to a point charged to the user in response to the fee may be set based on a result (or contract) of the user paying a specified fee, and the numeric value corresponding to the point is the It may include a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage and a preset relationship. In this case, the value value is a numerical value that can be accumulated and summed in comparison with a numerical value corresponding to a point charged to the user based on a predetermined relationship between a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage and a numerical value corresponding to the point or may include a numerical value that can be accumulated and deducted from a numerical value corresponding to the points charged to the user. On the other hand, the numerical value corresponding to the point intuitively facilitates the relationship between the charge paid by the user and the battery usage compared to the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage (eg, a real value including a decimal point or a percentage, etc.) As a generic term for numerical values set to be easily recognized, the present invention is not limited by the name or type that refers to it.

When the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is calculated through the numerical calculation unit 155, the value check unit 160 is a value to be imposed on the user in response to the numerical value corresponding to the calculated battery usage or check the value to be deducted from the holding value held by the user. Preferably, the value value may include a numeric value corresponding to the battery usage as it is, or a numeric value set in a preset relationship (eg, a ratio relationship or a function relationship) with a numeric value corresponding to the battery usage. have. On the other hand, when the value includes a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage as it is, the value confirmation unit 160 may be omitted.

The value processing unit 165 performs a procedure of charging a value corresponding to the battery usage by imposing a designated value corresponding to the calculated numerical value to the user or subtracting the value value from the user's holding value. . For example, when the value includes a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage as it is, the value processing unit 165 accumulates and sums the value so that it can be compared with a numerical value corresponding to the maximum battery usage set for the user. or a procedure of subtracting the value from a numerical value corresponding to the maximum battery usage set for the user. Alternatively, when the value includes a numerical value corresponding to a point including a preset relationship with a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage, the value processing unit 165 compares the value with a numerical value corresponding to the point charged to the user. Possibly, a procedure of accumulating and summing the value values may be performed, or a procedure of subtracting the value value from a numerical value corresponding to points charged to the user may be performed.

* Referring to FIG. 1, the operation server 100 identifies the user through the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170, or identifies the user through the s-th slot ( 172), when a value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 inserted in the battery station is charged to the identified user, s' (1≤s'≤S, s'≠s) of the battery station 170 A procedure of extracting the battery pack 180 inserted into the slot 172 and providing the (n+1)-th order to the user is performed or inserted into the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 The battery providing unit 105 that checks whether the existing battery pack 180 is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th, and the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 are extracted. When the (n+1)th is provided to the user, the battery identification information is inserted into the s' slot 172 and extracted to uniquely identify the (n+1)th provided battery pack 180 to the user. The battery identification unit 110 for checking, the battery identification information for uniquely identifying the (n+1)th battery pack 180 provided to the user, and the user identification information for identifying the user are mapped to a designated storage medium and updated and an information storage unit 115 to store it.

The battery providing unit 105 identifies the user through the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 through the user identification unit 150 , and/or When the value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is charged to the identified user through the value processing unit 165, the S provided in the battery station 170 Among the slots 172 , the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 is identified as the battery pack 180 to be provided to the user.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is confirmed through the battery check unit 145, the battery Study 105 is the first s of the S slots 172 in a state in which the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information is inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170. ' It is preferable to identify the battery pack 180 inserted in the slot 172 as the battery pack 180 to be provided to the user.

* According to an embodiment of the present invention for confirming the battery pack 180 to be provided to the user in the (n+1)-th order, the battery providing unit 105 includes the station state information received from the battery station 170 and Based on at least one of the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 and the battery management information stored in the designated management DB, the designated s' slot ( The battery pack 180 inserted in the 172 may be identified as the battery pack 180 to be provided to the user in the (n+1)th order. For example, the battery providing unit 105 is in a fully charged state or not fully charged among the battery packs 180 inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 , or has the largest remaining battery capacity, or At least, the battery pack 180 having a battery remaining amount greater than the remaining amount of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 may be identified as the (n+1)th battery pack 180 to be provided to the user. .

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is confirmed through the battery check unit 145, the battery The study 105 is the battery station 170 through at least one of the station status information received from the battery station 170, the battery status information received from the battery pack 180, and the battery management information stored in the designated management DB. ), it can be confirmed that the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information is kept inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 , and the battery is inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . The battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 among the S slots 172 is provided to the user in a state that the battery pack 180 corresponding to the identification information is maintained in the inserted state It can be confirmed with the battery pack 180 to be used.

Meanwhile, according to another exemplary embodiment of confirming the (n+1)th battery pack 180 to be provided to the user, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is configured in a designated slot ( 172), check the remaining battery level information for each slot 172 of the battery pack 180 and display it through the display unit 174, based on the remaining battery level information for each slot 172 displayed on the display unit 174 The user may select the battery pack 180 of the s' slot 172 to be provided to the user through a designated touch screen or input unit. In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is a slot including station identification information for identifying the battery station 170 and slot 172 identification information for identifying the selected s' slot 172 . (172) selection information can be configured and transmitted to the operation server 100, and the battery providing unit 105 receives the slot 172 selection information from the battery station 170 and The battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 may be identified as the (n+1)th battery pack 180 to be provided to the user.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is confirmed through the battery check unit 145, the battery The study 105 is the battery station 170 through at least one of the station status information received from the battery station 170, the battery status information received from the battery pack 180, and the battery management information stored in the designated management DB. ), it can be confirmed that the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information is kept inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 , and the battery is inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 . In a state in which it is confirmed that the battery pack 180 corresponding to the identification information maintains the inserted state, the user uses the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 corresponding to the slot 172 selection information. It can be confirmed with the battery pack 180 to be provided to .

When the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is identified as the (n+1)th battery pack 180 to be provided to the user, the battery providing unit 105 ) is a procedure of unlocking the s' slot 172, extracting the battery pack 180 inserted into the s' slot 172, and providing the (n+1)th order to the user. Configures the slot 172 control information for performing , and provides it to the battery station 170 .

On the other hand, the battery providing unit 105 reads the station state information received from the battery station 170 and the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 , and reads the s′ slot 172 of the battery station 170 . It is checked whether the (n+1)th battery pack 180 inserted in the is extracted and provided to the user. For example, the battery providing unit 105 reads the slot 172 status information included in the station status information or reads code information corresponding to an event related to the slot 172 included in the battery status information to obtain the It can be checked whether the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order.

When the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order, the battery identification unit 110 provides the user with the second order. The (n+1)th battery pack 180 that is inserted into the s' slot 172 and is extracted and provided to the user in conjunction with the procedure for checking the (n+1)th battery pack 180 to be provided to the user ), the information storage unit 115 identifies battery identification information uniquely identifying the (n+1)th provided battery pack 180 to the user and the user identifying the user. It updates and stores identification information by mapping it to a designated storage medium.

On the other hand, when the (n+1)th battery pack 180 inserted into the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is provided to the user, the information storage unit 115 provides the battery to the user. In conjunction with the procedure of providing the pack 180 in the (n+1)-th order, the remaining battery capacity information corresponding to the remaining battery capacity of the (n+1)-th provided battery pack 180 is checked to the user, and the confirmed The battery charge amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount information may be stored in a designated storage medium in association with battery identification information identifying the battery pack 180 provided to the user (or user identification information mapped with the battery identification information), thereby When the (n+1)th battery pack 180 provided to the user is inserted into the empty slot 172 of the designated battery station 170, the (n+1)th battery pack 180 provided to the user Through the identification of the user, a numerical value corresponding to the amount of battery used by the user using the (n+1)th provided battery pack 180 may be calculated.

2 is a flowchart illustrating a process of mapping and storing battery identification information and user identification information of the battery pack 180 provided to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 2 shows battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 initially (or first (n=1)) provided to the user and user identification information for identifying the user provided with the battery pack 180 . As a process of setting the battery pack 180 provided to the user as a user identification means for identifying the user by mapping and storing the Various implementation methods for the above process (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) may be inferred by referring and/or modifying the and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method shown in FIG. 2 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the operation server 100 performs a membership registration procedure for a user in conjunction with a user terminal ( 200 ), and uniquely identifies the user's personal information and the user based on the user's membership registration procedure The member information including the user identification information is stored in the designated member DB (205).

On the other hand, the operation server 100 performs a battery provision procedure for providing the battery pack 180 to the user for the first time (or first (n = 1) car) during or after the user's membership registration (210), or separately It is checked whether the battery pack 180 is provided to the user through the battery providing procedure of ( 210 ).

If the battery pack 180 is provided for the first time (or first) to the registered user, the operation server 100 checks battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 provided to the user ( 215), by mapping and storing battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack 180 provided to the user and user identification information uniquely identifying the user in a designated storage medium (220), the battery pack 180 provided to the user is set as a user identification means for identifying the user.

Meanwhile, the operation server 100 checks the battery charge amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180 provided to the user in order to charge the user the value according to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to the user. and ( 225 ), the battery charge amount information and the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 provided to the user may be mapped and stored in the storage medium ( 230 ).

3 is a flowchart illustrating a process of receiving battery state information from the battery pack 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 3 shows that battery status information is received via a wireless network through the communication module 186 of the battery pack 180, and battery management information for battery management is configured based on the battery status information to manage designated management. As showing the process of storing in DB, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to and/or modify this figure 3 to various implementation methods for the process (eg, some steps are omitted or , or an implementation method in which the order is changed) may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method illustrated in FIG. 3 .

Referring to FIG. 3 , the management module 182 of the battery pack 180 configures battery state information including battery identification information ( 300 ), and a designated operation server via a wireless network designated through the communication module 186 . The battery state information is transmitted to 100 ( 305 ), and the operation server 100 receives the battery state information via the wireless network ( 310 ). Meanwhile, the operation server 100 may configure battery management information including d pieces of information designated for battery management among D pieces of information included in the received battery status information and store it in a designated management DB (315).

4 is a flowchart illustrating a process of managing the state of the battery pack 180 through the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 4 , when battery state information is received from the battery pack 180 through the process of FIG. 3 , it is determined whether or not the battery pack 180 is being charged without authorization in a state in which the battery pack 180 is provided to the user by using the battery state information. It shows the process of managing, inserting or charging in the battery station 170, or managing whether it is being collected or stored at a designated center. Alternatively, various implementation methods for the above process (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) may be inferred by modification, but the present invention is made including all the inferred implementation methods, and this drawing The technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method shown in 4 .

Referring to FIG. 4 , when receiving battery state information from the battery pack 180 through the process of FIG. 3 , the operation server 100 identifies the battery included in the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 . It is checked whether the information is mapped and stored with user identification information (400).

If the battery identification information included in the battery state information is stored mapped with the user identification information, the operation server 100 reads j pieces of information included in the battery state information and a battery pack corresponding to the battery state information ( In the state that 180 is not inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170, it is checked whether charging is started or charging is in progress (405).

If the battery pack 180 mapped to the user identification information is not inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 and charging is started or being charged, the operation server 100 corresponds to the battery identification information. Unauthorized charging notification information for notifying an unauthorized charging attempt or unauthorized charging state of the battery pack 180 is generated and stored or processed to provide the unauthorized charging notification information to an app of a designated operating terminal or user wireless terminal (410). On the other hand, when the unauthorized charging of the battery pack 180 is confirmed, the operation server 100 provides charging stop information for stopping the unauthorized charging to the battery pack 180 corresponding to the unauthorized charging state through the wireless network. can be done ( 415 ), whereby unauthorized charging of the battery pack 180 may be stopped. On the other hand, when the unauthorized charging of the battery pack 180 mapped with the user identification information is not confirmed, the operation server 100 is a battery including d pieces of information for battery management among the D pieces of information included in the battery status information. Management information can be stored in the designated management DB.

On the other hand, when the battery identification information included in the battery status information is not stored mapped with the user identification information, the operation server 100 reads k pieces of information included in the battery status information and a battery corresponding to the battery identification information. It is checked whether the pack 180 is being inserted or charged in the slot 172 of the battery station 170 or being retrieved or stored at a designated center ( 420 ).

If the battery pack 180 that is not mapped with the user identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot 172 of the battery station 170, or is not being collected or stored at a designated center, the operation server 100 is the battery State management request information for requesting state management of the battery pack 180 corresponding to the identification information is generated and stored or processed to be provided to a designated operating terminal ( 425 ). On the other hand, if the battery pack 180 that is not mapped with the user identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot 172 of the battery station 170, or is being collected or stored at a designated center, the operation server 100 provides the battery state information Battery management information including d pieces of information for battery management among the D pieces of information included in the .

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of providing the nth battery pack 180 to a user through the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 5 shows the process of providing the nth battery pack 180 inserted in the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 to the user, and is a common method in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Those skilled in the art will be able to infer various implementation methods for the above process (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) by referring and/or modifying this figure 5, but the present invention provides the It is made including all inferred implementation methods, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method illustrated in FIG. 5 .

Referring to FIG. 5 , when the user who inserts the battery pack 180 into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 is identified, the operation server 100 performs the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 . A procedure of extracting the battery pack 180 inserted into the n-th to be provided to the user is performed ( 500 ), or the battery pack 180 inserted into the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 . It is extracted and checked whether the nth order is provided to the user (500). Alternatively, when the user is identified and the value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 inserted in the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 is charged to the user, the A procedure of extracting the battery pack 180 inserted in the designated slot 172 of the station 170 and processing it to provide the nth order to the user is performed (500), or the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted. ), it can be checked whether the nth battery pack 180 is extracted and provided to the user (500).

When the nth battery pack 180 inserted into the designated slot 172 of the battery station 170 is provided to the user, the operation server 100 provides the nth battery pack 180 to the user. Check battery identification information uniquely identifying (505), and update and store battery identification information uniquely identifying the nth battery pack 180 provided to the user and user identification information identifying the user in a designated storage medium By doing (510), the battery pack 180 provided to the user is set as a user identification means for identifying the user.

On the other hand, the operation server 100 is a battery charge amount corresponding to the remaining battery amount of the battery pack 180 provided to the nth car to the user in order to charge the user the value according to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to the user. The information may be checked ( 515 ), and battery charge amount information and battery identification information of the n-th battery pack 180 provided to the user may be mapped and stored in a storage medium ( 520 ).

6A and 6B are flowcharts illustrating a process of identifying a user using the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIGS. 6A and 6B show that when the battery pack 180 provided to the user is inserted into the s-slot 172 of the battery station 170 , the battery confirmation information transmitted from the battery station 170 is used. As showing a process of confirming the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172 and identifying a user using the confirmed battery identification information, it is common in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Those skilled in the art will be able to infer various implementation methods for the above process (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) by referring and/or modifying the drawings 6a and 6b, but this The invention is made including all the implementation methods inferred above, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation methods shown in Figs. 6a and 6b.

Referring to FIG. 6A , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 checks the state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that is empty among the S slots 172 ( 600 ). If it is confirmed that the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is connected to the s-th slot through the connector of the s-th slot 172 . An attempt is made to connect the battery pack 180 inserted in the 172 to the connector communication (605).

If the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172, the connector communicates with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time. When this is connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives battery-related information including battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector communication, and (610), based on the received battery-related information by configuring the battery identification information including D' pieces of information including the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172, the designated communication network It is transmitted to the operation server 100 through (615).

On the other hand, connector communication with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 If this is not connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 includes the identification information of the slot 172 of the s-th slot 172 in which the insertion state of the battery pack 180 is confirmed. The operation server through the communication network by configuring the battery identification information that does not include the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted in the slot 172 or includes code information corresponding to the failure of the connector communication connection of the second slot 172 It can be transmitted to (100) (620).

On the other hand, connector communication with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 If this is not connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 performs a procedure for identifying the user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 . By performing the process, a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 may be identified ( 625 ).

Referring to FIG. 6B , the operation server 100 receives the battery confirmation information from the battery station 170 through a designated communication network ( 630 ).

Meanwhile, the operation server 100 may read the received battery confirmation information to determine whether an error related to connector communication between the connector of the battery pack 180 and the connector of the s-th slot 172 has occurred ( 635 ). If the connector communication-related error occurs, the operation server 100 generates and stores battery recovery request information for recovering the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172, or provides it to a designated operating terminal. may (640). In addition, the operation server 100 may configure the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and transmit it to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (645), In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network ( 650 ), and the s-th slot 172 based on the received slot 172 control information. By setting the battery lock of 655 , the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 by a designated person can be stored until the battery pack 180 is recovered.

Alternatively, the operation server 100 may check whether an error has occurred in the battery pack 180 by reading the received battery check information ( 635 ). If a recoverable error occurs in the battery pack 180 through the control module 176 of the battery station 170, the operation server 100 sets the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172, Slot 172 control information for performing a specified error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 inserted in the s slot 172 may be configured and transmitted to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (645) ), in this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through the communication network (650), and based on the received slot 172 control information, the s-th slot After setting the battery lock in step 172 , a specified error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172 may be performed ( 655 ). On the other hand, when the user cannot be identified by using the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 as a user identification means based on the battery confirmation information due to the occurrence of an error in the battery pack 180, the battery The control module 176 of the station 170 performs a procedure for identifying a user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 to perform a procedure for identifying the user in the s-th slot 172 . ) may be processed to identify a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted in ( 625 ).

On the other hand, when a fatal error occurs in the battery pack 180, the operation server 100 generates and stores battery recovery request information for recovering the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172, and stores or designated it. It can be provided to the operating terminal (640). In addition, the operation server 100 may configure the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and transmit it to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network ( 645 ). In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network ( 650 ), and the s-th slot 172 based on the received slot 172 control information. ) by setting the battery lock ( 655 ), the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 by a designated person can be stored until the battery pack 180 is recovered. On the other hand, when the user cannot be identified by using the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 as a user identification means based on the battery confirmation information due to the occurrence of an error in the battery pack 180, the battery The control module 176 of the station 170 performs a procedure for identifying a user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 to perform a procedure for identifying the user in the s-th slot 172 . ) may be processed to identify a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted in ( 625 ).

On the other hand, if an error in the battery pack 180 or an error related to connector communication is not confirmed, the operation server 100 includes d pieces of information designated for battery management among D' pieces of information included in the battery check information. Battery management information may be configured and stored in a designated management DB (660). Alternatively, the operation server 100 sets the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and sets the charging progress for the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172. Slot 172 control information can be configured and transmitted to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (665). In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network ( 650 ), and the s-th slot 172 based on the received slot 172 control information. ), a procedure of charging the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 may be performed ( 655 ).

Meanwhile, the operation server 100 checks battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 based on the battery identification information ( 670 ). If the battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is confirmed, the operation server 100 determines the user corresponding to the identified battery identification information and the stored user identification information. Identify (675).

7A and 7B are flowcharts illustrating a process of identifying a user using the battery pack 180 inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIGS. 7A and 7B show the station state transmitted from the battery station 170 according to a specified procedure after the battery pack 180 provided to the user is inserted into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 . As showing a process of confirming the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 using the information and identifying the user using the confirmed battery identification information, the technology to which the present invention belongs Those of ordinary skill in the art can infer various implementation methods for the above process (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) by referring to and/or modifying the drawings 7a and 7b. However, the present invention is made including all the implementation methods inferred above, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation methods shown in Figs. 7a and 7b.

Referring to FIG. 7A , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 checks the state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 that is empty among the S slots 172 ( 700 ). If it is confirmed that the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 , the control module 176 of the battery station 170 is configured in a slot corresponding to the battery insertion state of the s-th slot 172 . (172) The state information is stored (705), and a connector communication connection is attempted with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 (710).

If the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172, the connector communicates with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time. If this is not connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 includes a state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172, but the connector communication connection of the s-th slot 172 is included. Stores the slot 172 state information corresponding to the failure (715).

On the other hand, connector communication with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 If this is not connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 performs a procedure for identifying the user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 . By performing a process to identify a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 (720).

On the other hand, connector communication with the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the connector of the s-th slot 172 within a predetermined time after the battery pack 180 is inserted into the s-th slot 172 When this is connected, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 stores the slot 172 state information corresponding to the communication connection state of the s-th slot 172 (725), and the The battery-related information including the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is received and stored in a designated storage area related to the s-th slot 172 ( 730 ).

Referring to FIG. 7A , the above process is preferably repeated periodically or whenever the battery pack 180 is inserted into an empty slot 172 among the S slots 172 . On the other hand, when transmitting the station status information to the designated operation server 100, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 includes the slot 172 status information for each of the S slots 172 and includes the S slots. Among 172, the operating server 100 through a designated communication network by configuring station status information including D" pieces of information including battery identification information stored in the storage area corresponding to the slot 172 into which the battery pack 180 is inserted. ) to (735).

Referring to FIG. 7B , the operation server 100 receives the station status information from the battery station 170 through a designated communication network ( 740 ).

Meanwhile, the operation server 100 may read the received station state information to determine whether a connector communication-related error has occurred between the connector of the battery pack 180 and the connector of the s-th slot 172 (745). If the connector communication-related error occurs, the operation server 100 generates and stores battery recovery request information for recovering the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172, or provides it to a designated operating terminal. may (750). In addition, the operation server 100 may configure the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and transmit it to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (755), and this In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network (760), and the s-th slot 172 based on the received slot 172 control information. By setting the battery lock of 765 , it is possible to store the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 by a designated person until the battery pack 180 is recovered.

Alternatively, the operation server 100 may read the received station state information to determine whether an error has occurred in the battery pack 180 ( 745 ). If a recoverable error occurs in the battery pack 180 through the control module 176 of the battery station 170, the operation server 100 sets the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172, Slot 172 control information for performing a specified error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 may be configured and transmitted to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (755) ), in this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network (760), and based on the received slot 172 control information, the s-th slot After setting the battery lock in step 172 , a specified error recovery procedure for the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 may be performed ( 765 ). On the other hand, when the user cannot be identified by using the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 as a user identification means based on the station state information due to the occurrence of an error in the battery pack 180, the battery The control module 176 of the station 170 performs a procedure for identifying a user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 to perform a procedure for identifying the user in the s-th slot 172 . ) may be processed to identify a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted in (720).

On the other hand, when a fatal error occurs in the battery pack 180, the operation server 100 generates and stores battery recovery request information for recovering the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172, and stores or designated it. It can be provided to the operating terminal (750). In addition, the operation server 100 may configure the slot 172 control information for setting the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and transmit it to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (755). In this case, the control module 176 of the battery station 170 receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network (760), and based on the received slot 172 control information, the s-th slot 172 ), the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 by a designated person in charge may be stored until the battery pack 180 is recovered. On the other hand, when the user cannot be identified by using the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 as a user identification means based on the station state information due to the occurrence of an error in the battery pack 180, the battery The control module 176 of the station 170 performs a procedure for identifying a user through a separate user identification means other than the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 to perform a procedure for identifying the user in the s-th slot 172 . ) may be processed to identify a user corresponding to the battery pack 180 inserted in (720).

On the other hand, if an error in the battery pack 180 or a connector communication-related error is not confirmed, the operation server 100 includes d pieces of information designated for battery management among D" pieces of information included in the station status information. The battery management information can be configured and stored in a designated management DB (770), or the operation server 100 sets the battery lock state of the s-th slot 172 and the battery inserted into the s-th slot 172. The slot 172 control information for setting the charging progress for the pack 180 can be configured and transmitted to the battery station 170 through a designated communication network (775). In this case, the control module of the battery station 170 ( 176) receives the slot 172 control information through a communication network (760), sets the battery lock of the s-th slot 172 based on the received slot 172 control information, and then sets the s-th slot A procedure for charging the battery pack 180 inserted in 172 may be performed ( 765 ).

Meanwhile, the operation server 100 checks battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted in the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 based on the station state information ( 780 ). If the battery identification information for identifying the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is confirmed, the operation server 100 determines the user corresponding to the identified battery identification information and the stored user identification information. Identify (785).

8 is a flowchart illustrating a process of identifying a user by authenticating the state in which the battery pack 180 is inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 8 shows when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is confirmed through the process of FIG. 6b or 7b. After authenticating whether the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information is actually inserted into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 using the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 corresponding to As showing a process of identifying a user, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and/or modify FIG. 8 and various implementation methods for the process (eg, some steps are omitted or , or an implementation method in which the order is changed) may be inferred, but the present invention is made including all the inferred implementation methods, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method illustrated in FIG. 8 .

Referring to FIG. 8, when the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 is checked through the process of FIG. 6b or 7b, the operation server 100 confirms the battery state information received from the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 through the checked battery identification information ( 800 ). Preferably, the operation server 100 confirms the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172. Based on the time of the confirmation of the battery status, the battery state recently received through the process of FIG. 3 Among the information, the battery state information including the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is checked (800), or the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 is By requesting the battery state information from the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery identification information, it is possible to check the received battery state information through the process of FIG. 3 ( 800 ).

On the other hand, when checking the battery status information corresponding to the battery identification information, the operation server 100 reads i pieces of information included in the checked battery status information, and the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery status information It is authenticated whether it is inserted into the slot 172 of the battery station 170 ( 805 ).

If the battery pack 180 corresponding to the battery state information authenticates the inserted state into the slot 172 of the battery station 170, the operation server 100 authenticates the slot 172 insertion state. A user corresponding to the battery identification information of the battery pack 180 and the stored user identification information is identified ( 810 ).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a process of charging a value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to a user according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 9 shows the value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to the user when the user is identified through the process of FIG. 6a or 6b or 7a or 7b or 8 to the user. As an illustration of the charging process, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to and/or modify this figure 9 and various implementation methods for the process (eg, some steps are omitted, or implementation method in which the order is changed), but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method illustrated in FIG. 9 .

Referring to FIG. 9 , a user who has inserted the battery pack 180 into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 is identified through the process of FIG. 6a or 6b or 7a or 7b or 8. In this case, the operation server 100 calculates a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage using the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 of the battery station 170 ( 900 ). Preferably, the operation server 100 checks the remaining battery capacity information of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172, and for the battery pack 180 inserted into the s-th slot 172 After checking the stored battery charge amount information through the process of Figure 2, Figure 5 or Figure 10, the battery pack 180 is provided to the user using the battery charge amount information and the remaining battery amount information of the battery pack 180, A numerical value corresponding to the amount of battery used before being inserted into the s slot 172 is calculated ( 900 ).

If a numerical value corresponding to the battery usage is calculated, the operation server 100 determines a value to be imposed on the user in response to the calculated numerical value or a value to be deducted from the holding value held by the user. After confirming (905), a procedure of charging a value corresponding to the battery usage by imposing the checked value to the user or subtracting the value from the user's holding value is performed (910).

FIG. 10 shows a process of providing the battery pack 180 to a user who has inserted the battery pack 180 into the empty slot 172 of the battery station 170 in the (n+1)th order according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart.

In more detail, FIG. 10 identifies a user who inserts the battery pack 180 into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 through the process of FIG. 5A or FIG. 5B or FIG. 6A or 6B or FIG. 7 . Alternatively, when the value corresponding to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 inserted into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 is charged to the identified user through the process of FIG. 8, the battery station 170 ) shows the process of providing the (n+1)th battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the identified user to the identified user. As a child, various implementation methods (eg, an implementation method in which some steps are omitted or the order is changed) for the above process can be inferred by referring and/or modifying this figure 10, but the present invention provides all the analogous The implementation method is included, and the technical characteristics are not limited only to the implementation method illustrated in FIG. 10 .

Referring to FIG. 10 , the user who inserted the battery pack 180 into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 is identified through the process of FIG. 5A or 5B or 6A or 6B or 7 . In this case, the operation server 100 extracts the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 and performs a process to provide the (n+1)-th order to the user. Otherwise (1000), it is checked whether the battery pack 180 inserted into the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order (1000). Preferably, the operation server 100 sends the battery pack 180 to the user who has identified the user and inserted the battery pack 180 into the s slot 172 of the battery station 170 through the process of FIG. 9 . ), the battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted and provided to the user in the (n+1)th order when the value corresponding to the battery usage is charged. It can be checked whether the (n+1)th battery pack 180 inserted into the s′ slot 172 of the battery station 170 is extracted and provided to the user by performing the processing procedure ( 1000 ). (1000).

When the (n+1)th battery pack 180 inserted in the s' slot 172 of the battery station 170 is provided to the user in the (n+1)th order, the operation server 100 provides the (n+)th battery pack to the user. 1) Checking ( 1005 ) battery identification information for uniquely identifying the first provided battery pack 180 , and comparing the user with battery identification information uniquely identifying the (n+1)th provided battery pack 180 to the user By mapping and storing the user identification information to be identified to a designated storage medium (1010), the battery pack 180 provided to the user is set as a user identification means for identifying the user.

On the other hand, the operation server 100 is based on the remaining battery capacity of the (n+1)th battery pack 180 provided to the user in order to charge the user the value according to the battery usage of the battery pack 180 provided to the user. Corresponding battery charge amount information is checked (1015), and battery charge amount information and battery identification information of the (n+1)th battery pack 180 provided to the user may be mapped and stored in a storage medium (1020).

100: operation server 105: battery providing unit
110: vanity identification unit 115: information storage unit
120: station interlocking unit 125: station management unit
130: battery interlocking unit 135: battery management unit
140: information management unit 145: battery check unit
150: user identification unit 155: numerical calculation unit
160: value verification unit 165: value processing unit
170: battery station 172: slot
174: display unit 176: control module
178: communication unit 180: battery pack
182: management module 184: positioning module
186: communication module

Claims (26)

In the method executed through the operation server,
In communication with the battery station maintaining an empty state in which the battery pack is not inserted into at least one s (1≤s≤S) slot among the S (S≥2) slots into which the battery pack can be inserted, the A first step of confirming that the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot; and
The battery pack inserted in at least one s'(1≤s'≤S,s'≠s) slot is extracted based on the remaining battery capacity information on the battery pack inserted into each slot of the battery station and provided to the user. A battery pack exchange method using a battery station comprising; a second step of performing a process to provide.
According to claim 1, wherein the battery station,
A method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that an interface screen for identifying a user is not output through the display unit before the battery pack is inserted into the s slot in an empty state.
According to claim 1, wherein the battery pack,
It is provided for the first time (or first) to the user in the form of a purchase by the user after paying the specified purchase amount;
A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that the first (or first) provided to the user in the form of a lease after the user pays a specified deposit.
According to claim 1, wherein the first step,
A battery pack is inserted into the s-th slot that is empty of the battery station, and the battery-related information related to the battery pack is received from the battery pack inserted into the s-th slot to the battery station, and the battery station enters the s-th slot. receiving the battery identification information from the battery station when transmitting battery identification information corresponding to the inserted battery pack; and
and confirming that the battery pack is inserted into the empty s slot of the battery station based on the received battery confirmation information.
5. The method of claim 4,
Storing battery management information including d (1≤d≤D') pieces of information designated for battery management among D'(D'≥1) pieces of information included in the battery confirmation information in a designated management DB. A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, comprising:
According to claim 1, wherein the first step,
A battery pack is inserted into the s-th slot that is empty of the battery station, and the battery-related information related to the battery pack is received from the battery pack inserted in the s-th slot to the battery station and stored in a designated storage area of the battery station. receiving the station status information from the battery station when the battery station configures and transmits station status information based on at least one piece of information stored in the storage area; and
and confirming that a battery pack is inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station based on the received station state information.
7. The method of claim 6,
Storing battery management information including d (1≤d≤D") pieces of information designated for battery management among D"(D"≥1) pieces of information included in the station status information in a designated management DB. A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, comprising:
7. The method of claim 1 or 4 or 6, wherein the first step comprises:
and checking battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station.
7. The method of claim 1 or 4 or 6,
If you provide the battery pack to the user,
Further comprising the step of checking the battery identification information uniquely identifying the battery pack provided to the user and the user identification information uniquely identifying the user, and storing the mapping in a storage medium,
The first step is
checking battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station; and
using the identified battery identification information to confirm user identification information for a user provided with a battery pack inserted into the s slot of the battery station; Way.
7. The method of claim 1 or 4 or 6,
If you provide the battery pack to the user,
Further comprising the step of checking the battery identification information for uniquely identifying the battery pack provided to the user and the battery charge amount information corresponding to the remaining amount of the battery charged in the battery pack provided to the user, and mapping and storing the information in a storage medium,
The first step is
checking battery identification information for identifying a battery pack inserted into an empty s slot of the battery station; and
checking battery charge amount information corresponding to the remaining battery amount at the time when the battery pack inserted into the s slot of the battery station is provided to the user by using the confirmed battery identification information; How to change the battery pack using the station.
The method of claim 1,
receiving the battery state information via a wireless network connected to the communication module of the battery pack when the battery state information is configured in a designated battery pack and transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack;
Storing battery management information including d (1≤d≤D) pieces of information designated for battery management among D (D≥1) pieces of information included in the battery status information in a designated management DB; further including A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that it is made.
The method of claim 11, wherein the battery state information,
remaining battery level information corresponding to the remaining battery level of the battery pack;
battery voltage information corresponding to the battery voltage value of the battery pack;
battery current information corresponding to the battery current value of the battery pack;
battery resistance information corresponding to the internal resistance value of the battery pack;
T pieces of temperature information corresponding to the temperature values sensed through T (T≥1) temperature sensors provided in the battery pack;
Voltage information for each C battery cells corresponding to the voltage values for each C (C≥2) battery cells provided in the battery pack;
Code information corresponding to an error code or an event code detected in the battery pack;
location information of the battery pack;
The battery pack replacement method using a battery station, characterized in that it further includes at least one piece of information designated among time information corresponding to a time for configuring or transmitting the battery state information.
12. The method of claim 11,
checking the received battery state information transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack inserted into the s slot; and
and authenticating whether a battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is inserted into a slot of a battery station by reading i (i≥1) pieces of information included in the checked battery state information. How to change the battery pack using the battery station.
12. The method of claim 11,
checking battery management information stored in a designated management DB based on the received battery state information transmitted through the communication module of the battery pack inserted into the s slot; and
and authenticating whether the battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is inserted into the slot of the battery station by reading i (i≥1) pieces of information included in the checked battery management information. How to change the battery pack using the battery station.
12. The method of claim 11,
When the battery status information transmitted through the communication module of the specified battery pack is received,
and checking whether the battery identification information included in the received battery state information is mapped and stored with user identification information.
16. The method of claim 15,
When the battery identification information of the received battery state information is mapped and stored with user identification information, j (j≥1) pieces of information included in the battery state information are read and the battery pack corresponding to the battery state information is stored in the battery station. Checking whether charging is started or charging in a state not inserted into the slot; and
When the battery pack mapped with the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station and charging is started or charging, unauthorized charging notification information of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is generated and stored, or a designated operating terminal or user The method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that it further comprises; processing to provide the unauthorized charging notification information to the app of the wireless terminal.
17. The method of claim 16,
When the battery pack mapped with the user identification information is not inserted into the slot of the battery station and charging is started or being charged, the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information provides charging stop information for stopping the charging Battery pack replacement method using a battery station, characterized in that it further comprises the step.
16. The method of claim 15,
When the battery identification information of the received battery state information is not mapped with the user identification information, k (k ≥ 1) pieces of information included in the battery state information are read and the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is the battery. checking whether it is being inserted or charged into a slot of a station or being retrieved or stored at a designated center;
State management request for requesting state management of the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information when the battery pack that is not mapped with the user identification information is being inserted or charged in the slot of the battery station, or is not being collected or stored at a designated center The method of exchanging a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that it further comprises; generating and storing information or processing it to be provided to a designated operating terminal.
The method of claim 1,
When the battery pack is inserted into the empty third slot of the battery station,
calculating a numerical value corresponding to the amount of battery used after the battery pack is provided to the user before being inserted into the s-th slot; and
and performing a charging procedure corresponding to the numerical value.
The method of claim 19, wherein the numerical value corresponding to the battery usage,
A battery station, characterized in that it includes a numerical value corresponding to a difference in the remaining battery capacity between the remaining battery amount at the time the battery pack is provided to the user and the remaining battery amount checked after the battery pack is inserted into the s slot. How to replace the battery pack.
The method of claim 19, wherein the remaining amount of the battery at the time of providing the battery pack to the user,
A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that it includes a remaining battery amount corresponding to a fully charged state.
The method of claim 19, wherein the remaining amount of the battery at the time of providing the battery pack to the user,
The remaining battery capacity corresponding to the battery identification information of the battery pack and the stored battery charge amount information, which is confirmed at the time of providing the battery pack to the user, or
At the time of providing the battery pack to the user, the battery station that provided the battery pack to the user or a battery remaining amount corresponding to the remaining battery amount information included in the battery management information received and stored through a communication module of the battery pack, A method of replacing a battery pack using a battery station, characterized in that it is made.
According to claim 1, wherein the second step,
The battery pack replacement method using the battery station, characterized in that it further comprises the step of confirming that the battery pack is maintained in the inserted state in the s-th slot of the battery station.
According to claim 1, wherein the second step,
A procedure of extracting the battery pack inserted into the s' slot of the battery station and providing it to the user while the battery pack corresponding to the battery identification information is maintained in the s' slot of the battery station A battery pack exchange method using a battery station, characterized in that it comprises the step of performing.
According to claim 1, wherein the battery pack inserted into the s' slot,
a fully charged battery pack; or
and a battery pack having the largest remaining battery capacity among the battery packs inserted into each slot of the battery station.
In the method performed through a battery station having S (S≥2) slots into which a battery pack can be inserted,
a first step of maintaining an empty state in which a battery pack is not inserted into at least one s (1≤s≤S) slot among the S slots;
a second step of confirming that a battery pack is inserted into an empty s slot among the S slots; and
The battery pack inserted in at least one s'(1≤s'≤S,s'≠s) slot is extracted based on the remaining battery capacity information on the battery pack inserted into each slot of the battery station and provided to the user. A battery pack exchange method using a battery station comprising; a third step of performing a process to provide.

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