Shared battery system and method of controlling battery and mobile sharing service system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a shared battery system and a method of controlling a battery and a mobile sharing service system, the system including: a battery having unique identification information; a communication unit communicatively connected with a user terminal to receive user information from the user terminal; and an authentication unit configured to perform user authentication based on the user information. A controller configured to control the authentication unit to perform user authentication when communicatively connected with the user terminal, to control the battery to supply power to a shared mobile device based on a use permission of the shared mobile device when the battery is mounted on the shared mobile device, to acquire use information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device when power is supplied to the shared mobile device, and to control the communication unit to transmit the acquired use information of the shared mobile device and state information of the battery.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a shared battery system and a method for controlling the battery. Background Technology

[0002] As a solution to improve the environment, electric vehicles, electric bicycles, electric scooters, and electric skateboards have been developed and are in operation. Further progress in these various types of electric mobile devices is expected in the future.

[0003] Recently, sharing services for various electric mobile devices have been developed to provide users with a lot of convenience.

[0004] With the current advanced e-bike and e-skateboard sharing services in businesses and public institutions, individual users can obtain permission to use e-bikes or e-skateboards and release their locking units via smartphone applications.

[0005] In addition, users can choose and use electric bicycles or electric skateboards that are already charged, or electric bicycles or electric skateboards that have been charged at a charging station.

[0006] However, in e-bike and e-skateboard sharing services, charging stations and dedicated personnel are required to recharge the used bikes or skateboards for reuse. Therefore, a suitable location for installing a charging station is needed, along with installation costs and additional labor costs for a dedicated staff member.

[0007] Furthermore, batteries account for a significant portion of the cost in shared mobile devices that use electricity. Therefore, battery theft and damage can reduce the quality of mobile sharing services.

[0008] Therefore, there is a need to develop a shared battery system in the future that can minimize the cost of charging batteries and the risk of battery theft and damage through personalized battery services, and can be applied to all shared mobile devices that use batteries. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The embodiments relate to a shared battery system, a method for controlling the battery of the shared battery system, and a mobile sharing service system including the shared battery system, which enables the use of multiple shared devices by matching users with personal authentication of the battery.

[0010] Therefore, the present invention relates to a shared battery system, a method for controlling the battery of the shared battery system, and a mobile sharing service system including the shared battery system. The embodiments can significantly eliminate one or more problems caused by the limitations and disadvantages of related technologies.

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention provide a shared battery system, a method for controlling the battery of the shared battery system, and a mobile sharing service system including the shared battery system. The shared battery system can perform user authentication to match the battery with unique identification information with the user information of the user terminal, and allow the user to install the battery that matches the user information into the shared mobile device to use the shared mobile device. In this way, the cost required for charging the battery and the risk of battery theft and damage can be minimized through battery personalization services, and it can be applied to all shared mobile devices using the battery.

[0012] The advantages of the present invention designed to solve the above problems are not limited to the problems described above, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other unmentioned objectives based on the following detailed description of the invention.

[0013] In one example, the shared battery system includes: a battery with unique identification information; a communication unit that communicates with a user terminal to receive user information from the user terminal; an authentication unit for user authentication based on the user information; and a controller for controlling the battery, the communication unit, and the authentication unit. When communicating with the user terminal, the controller controls the authentication unit to perform user authentication, thereby controlling the battery to supply power to the shared mobile device based on the shared mobile device's usage permission when the battery is installed on it. This allows the controller to obtain usage information of the shared mobile device while power is being supplied, and to control the communication unit to send the obtained usage information of the shared mobile device and the battery's status information to the user terminal.

[0014] In another aspect of the invention, a method for controlling the battery of a shared battery system includes: establishing a communication connection with a user terminal; authenticating the user terminal; determining whether the battery is installed on a shared mobile device; determining whether the use of the shared mobile device is permitted; supplying electrical energy to the shared mobile device when the use of the shared mobile device is permitted; obtaining usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device; sending the obtained usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery to the user terminal; and ending the control process when the battery is removed from the shared mobile device.

[0015] In another aspect of the invention, a method for controlling the battery of a shared battery system includes: establishing a communication connection with a user terminal; upon receiving a communication connection request from the user terminal, determining whether a communication connection is currently established with another user terminal; if no communication connection is currently established with another user terminal, diagnosing the state of health (SOH) of the battery; determining whether the battery is usable based on the diagnosis result; determining that the battery is usable when the battery SOH is greater than a reference value; authenticating the user terminal; completing pairing with the user terminal upon completion of user authentication; determining whether the battery is installed on a shared mobile device; determining whether the use of the shared mobile device is permitted; supplying power to the shared mobile device when the use of the shared mobile device is permitted; once the shared mobile device starts driving, acquiring usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device; sending the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the battery status information to the user terminal; determining whether the driving of the shared mobile device has ended; when the driving of the shared mobile device has ended, diagnosing the entire shared battery system to determine whether the entire shared battery system is functioning normally; and when the entire shared battery system is determined to be functioning normally, terminating the driving of the shared battery system.

[0016] In another aspect of the invention, a computer-readable recording medium for storing a program for performing a method of controlling a battery in a shared battery system executes a process included in the battery control method.

[0017] In another aspect of the invention, the mobile sharing service system includes: a shared battery system detachably installed on a shared mobile device to supply it with electrical energy; a user terminal communicatively connected to the shared battery system for user authentication and receiving usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device corresponding to its use; and a mobile sharing service server communicatively connected to the user terminal to receive the usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device from the user terminal and to charge based on the received usage information and battery information, wherein, when communicatively connected to the user terminal, the shared battery system performs user authentication; when the shared battery system is installed on the shared mobile device, it supplies electrical energy to the shared mobile device based on the shared mobile device's usage license; when electrical energy is supplied to the shared mobile device, it obtains the shared mobile device's usage information from the shared mobile device; and it sends the obtained shared mobile device's usage information and battery status information to the user terminal.

[0018] It should be understood that both the above general description of the invention and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative and are intended to provide further explanation of the claimed invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this application. The drawings illustrate one or more embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a mobile sharing service system including a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the mobile application of the shared battery system of the present invention to the power grid;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a battery in a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0024] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a battery in a shared battery system according to another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Reference will now be made in detail to preferred embodiments of the invention, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are given by way of example to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the concept of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not limited to the following embodiments and can be implemented in various other ways. For clarity of description, parts unrelated to the description of the invention have been omitted from the drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used throughout the specification to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0026] Unless otherwise stated, the terms “comprises” or “includes” as used herein should not be construed as excluding other elements but rather as including such other elements. Furthermore, the terms “unit” or “module” as used herein refer to a single unit that performs at least one function or operation and can be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination thereof.

[0027] In the following text, reference will be made to Figures 1 to 5 The invention provides a detailed description of a shared battery system applicable to embodiments of the present invention, a method for controlling the battery of the shared battery system, and a mobile sharing service system including the same.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] likeFigure 1 As shown, the shared battery system according to this embodiment, indicated by reference numeral 100, may include: a battery 110 having unique identification information; a communication unit 120 communicatively connected to a user terminal 200 to receive user information from the user terminal 200; an authentication unit 130 for authenticating users based on the user information; and a controller 150 for controlling the battery 110, the communication unit 120, and the authentication unit 130.

[0030] Here, when establishing a communication connection with the user terminal 200, the controller 150 can control the authentication unit 130 to perform user authentication, and when the battery 110 is installed in the shared mobile device 300, it can control the battery 110 to provide power to the shared mobile device 300 based on the usage license of the shared mobile device 300. Furthermore, when power is supplied to the shared mobile device 300, the controller 150 can obtain the usage information of the shared mobile device 300 from the shared mobile device, and control the communication unit 120 to send the obtained usage information of the shared mobile device 300 and the status information of the battery 110 to the user terminal 200.

[0031] In some cases, the shared battery system 100 may further include a storage unit 140 for storing status information of the battery 110 and usage information of the shared mobile device 300.

[0032] Furthermore, when the battery 110 is installed in the shared mobile device 300, the communication unit 120 can communicatively connect to the shared mobile device 300 to receive usage information of the shared mobile device.

[0033] Furthermore, when establishing a communication connection with user terminal 200, controller 150 can determine whether it is currently establishing a communication connection with another user terminal upon receiving a communication connection request from user terminal 200, and if it is not currently establishing a communication connection with another user terminal, then establish a communication connection with user terminal 200.

[0034] Here, if there is no current communication connection with another user terminal, the controller 150 can establish a communication connection with the user terminal 200 and control the communication unit 120 to generate an enable notification and send the enable notification to the user terminal 200.

[0035] Furthermore, when establishing a communication connection with user terminal 200, controller 150 can determine whether it is currently establishing a communication connection with another user terminal upon receiving a communication connection request from user terminal 200, and if it is currently establishing a communication connection with another user terminal, release the communication connection with user terminal 200.

[0036] Here, if a communication connection is currently established with another user terminal, the controller 150 can release the communication connection with the user terminal 200 and control the communication unit 120 to generate a disable notification and send the disable notification to the user terminal 200.

[0037] Next, when communicating with the user terminal 200, the controller 150 can diagnose the state of health (SOH) of the battery 110 and determine whether the battery 110 is usable based on the diagnostic results.

[0038] Here, when the battery SOH is greater than the reference value, the controller 150 can determine that the battery 110 is usable.

[0039] For example, when the battery SOH is greater than the reference value, the controller 150 can determine that the battery 110 is available, and control the communication unit 120 to generate an enable notification and send the enable notification to the user terminal 200.

[0040] On the other hand, when the battery SOH is less than or equal to the reference value, the controller 150 can determine that the battery 110 is unusable.

[0041] For example, when the battery SOH is less than or equal to a reference value, the controller 150 can determine that the battery 110 is unusable, and the control communication unit 120 generates a disable notification and sends the disable notification to the user terminal 200.

[0042] Next, when performing user authentication, the controller 150 can control the authentication unit 130 to perform user authentication based on user information and match the unique identification information of the battery 110 with the user terminal 200 when the user authentication is completed.

[0043] Here, the controller 150 can control the authentication unit 130 to perform user authentication based on user information for user payments and whether the user is an unauthorized user.

[0044] Then, when the battery 110 is installed in the shared mobile device 300, the controller 150 can control the communication unit 120 to establish a communication connection with the shared mobile device 300. When communicating with the shared mobile device 300, the controller 150 can request permission to use the shared mobile device 300 and, when permission is granted from the shared mobile device 300, control the battery 110 to supply power to the shared mobile device 300.

[0045] Here, when requesting permission to use the shared mobile device, the controller 150 can provide user authentication completion information to the shared mobile device 300.

[0046] Furthermore, when obtaining usage information from the shared mobile device 300, the controller 150 can obtain the usage information in real time once the shared mobile device 300 starts driving.

[0047] For example, the information used may include, but is not limited to, voltage, current, temperature, location, and speed information obtained based on the movement of the shared mobile device 300.

[0048] Next, when the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device 300 and the status information of the battery 110 are sent to the user terminal 200, the controller 150 can analyze the driving mode and battery usage mode of the user using the shared mobile device 300 based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device 300 and the status information of the battery 110, and control the communication unit 120 to send the analyzed user driving mode and battery usage mode to at least one of the user terminal 200 and an external server.

[0049] Furthermore, when the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device 300 and the status information of the battery 110 are sent to the user terminal 200, the controller 150 can analyze the battery usage pattern based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device 300 and the status information of the battery 110, and estimate the remaining lifespan of the battery 110 based on the analyzed battery usage pattern.

[0050] Then, when it is determined that the shared mobile device 300 has completed its operation, the controller 150 can diagnose the entire shared battery system, and when it is determined that the entire shared battery system is normal based on the diagnosis results, it terminates the operation of the shared battery system.

[0051] Here, unless the entire shared battery system is functioning normally, the controller 150 can control the communication unit 120 to generate notification information about abnormal parts of the shared battery system and send the notification information to the user terminal 200.

[0052] As described above, the present invention can provide authentication functionality by matching the user with the unique identifier (ID) of the battery itself, and after authentication, enable the user to use multiple shared devices.

[0053] The present invention can provide a system that includes a built-in battery for storing energy, the battery not only providing energy but also having a unique ID assigned to it.

[0054] Furthermore, when a user communicates with the communication module via a smartphone under specified conditions, the present invention can match a unique battery ID with an individual user. When the battery system of the present invention is installed in a shared mobile product (such as an electric bicycle), the communication function can determine that the user whose ID matches the one assigned to the battery is a valid user (authorized user), and the controller can supply power to the mobile product to enable its operation.

[0055] In shared mobility products that use electricity, batteries account for a significant portion of the cost. Therefore, frequent theft, damage, and recharging of batteries degrade the quality of the sharing business model. However, as mentioned above, according to the present invention, the battery system corresponding to the energy of the shared mobility product can be owned by an individual and can be effectively used as an energy source and authentication key.

[0056] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a mobile sharing service system that includes a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] like Figure 2 As shown, the shared battery system of the present invention is also applicable to mobile sharing service systems.

[0058] The mobile sharing service system may include: a shared battery system 100, detachably installed on a shared mobile device 300 to provide power to the shared mobile device; a user terminal 200, communicatively connected to the shared battery system 100 for user authentication and receiving usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device 300 corresponding to its use; and a mobile sharing service server 500, communicatively connected to the user terminal 200 to receive usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device 300 from the user terminal 200 and collect usage fees based on the received usage and battery information.

[0059] Here, when communicating with the user terminal 200, the shared battery system 100 can perform user authentication, and when installed on the shared mobile device 300, it supplies power to the shared mobile device 300 based on the shared mobile device 300's usage license. Furthermore, when power is supplied to the shared mobile device 300, the shared battery system 100 can obtain the shared mobile device 300's usage information from the shared mobile device, and send the obtained usage information and battery status information of the shared mobile device 300 to the user terminal 200.

[0060] The mobile sharing service server 500 can analyze the driving and battery usage patterns of users of the shared mobile device 300 based on the usage and battery information of the shared mobile device, and provide customized fee collection, rewards and promotions based on the analysis results.

[0061] In addition, the mobile sharing service server 500 can provide the user terminal 200 with charging station information for charging the battery of the shared battery system 100.

[0062] As described above, the present invention has a personal authentication function that enables users to use shared power mobile devices with a high-capacity battery, and has the function of processing battery usage and driving-related data.

[0063] exist Figure 2 In the first process P1, the user terminal 200 (such as a smartphone) is connected to the shared battery system 100, so that the unique ID of the individual user and the battery is paired for matching between the user and the battery.

[0064] At this point, determine whether the user has paid the usage fee or whether the user is an authorized user.

[0065] In addition, it determines whether the battery ID matches another user. A battery and a user can only be paired if the battery ID is available.

[0066] Here, the battery's State of Health (SOH) and any signs of damage can be checked via the battery ID. A battery can only be paired with a user if it is functional.

[0067] After the user pairs with the battery, the user can charge and use the battery as needed.

[0068] Next, in the second process P2, the charged and paired shared battery system 100 can be installed on the shared mobile device 300.

[0069] When the battery is confirmed to be a certified battery, the shared mobile device 300 enters an operable standby state.

[0070] Afterward, the user uses the shared mobile device 300 to obtain battery usage information while driving.

[0071] Then, the present invention can use battery usage information to check the battery's energy consumption distance to check power efficiency so that the user can use the shared mobile device 300, and can store usage patterns that accelerate battery aging (including high-rate discharge, temperature conditions, etc.).

[0072] In the service industry, rewards can be offered to ECO users based on the above information.

[0073] This information can be additional information used by the user on a shared mobile device.

[0074] Next, in the third process P3, a user-customized fee can be charged to the user based on driving history and battery usage status (load status, temperature status, etc.) after the user uses the shared mobile device 300.

[0075] User terminal 200 can use the charging station search function to search for charging stations that charge the battery.

[0076] That is, the present invention can invite users to check whether they can reach their destination with the current state of charge (SOC) of the battery, taking into account the distance to the destination obtained through driving information, and to charge the battery in advance according to the driving purpose and distance.

[0077] For example, the mobile sharing service server 500 can provide services such as membership management, billing, charging station information, and a set of user-shared mobile usage patterns.

[0078] Through the services of this invention, user terminal 200 can perform functions such as searching for shared mobile devices 300, searching for battery charging stations 400, and accessing driving information, discount information, battery information, and settings for shared mobile devices 300.

[0079] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the mobile application of the shared battery system of the present invention to the power grid.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, the shared battery system with user authentication function according to the present invention enables mobile applications to the power grid.

[0081] The significance of connecting to a general wired power grid to use electricity may itself involve the significance of the loads (nodes) used by the power supplier.

[0082] That is, connecting to an existing power plant via electrical wires will be used as a form of certification.

[0083] Assuming that future electricity use itself becomes a mobile form (battery) as described in this invention, it will be necessary to calculate power consumption as in existing electricity meters and methods for permissible connection to the main grid. In this context, batteries with user authentication capabilities will have significant advantages and implications.

[0084] This invention can be an effective technology for the construction of smart grid environments because the total mobile energy flow path within the entire grid can be seen through the battery discharge environment (energy usage location, temperature, environmental conditions, etc.).

[0085] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a battery in a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] like Figure 4As shown, the shared battery system of the present invention can communicate with a user terminal (S100).

[0087] Here, when a communication connection request is received from a user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether it is currently communicating with another user terminal, and if it is not currently communicating with another user terminal, the shared battery system establishes a communication connection with the user terminal.

[0088] When a communication connection is established with a user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can generate an activation notification and send the activation notification to the user terminal.

[0089] Alternatively, when a communication connection request is received from a user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether it is currently communicating with another user terminal, and if it is currently communicating with another user terminal, release the communication connection with the user terminal.

[0090] Here, when the communication connection with the user terminal is released, the shared battery system of the present invention can generate a disable notification and send the disable notification to the user terminal.

[0091] Furthermore, when communicating with a user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can diagnose the state of health (SOH) of the battery and determine whether the battery is usable based on the diagnostic results.

[0092] Here, when the battery's state of harm (SOH) is greater than a reference value, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine that the battery is available.

[0093] When it is determined that the battery is available, the shared battery system of the present invention can generate an activation notification and send the activation notification to the user terminal.

[0094] On the other hand, when the battery SOH is less than or equal to the reference value, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine that the battery is unusable.

[0095] When it is determined that the battery is unavailable, the shared battery system of the present invention can generate a disable notification and send the disable notification to the user terminal.

[0096] Then, the shared battery system of the present invention can perform user authentication on the user terminal (S200).

[0097] Here, the shared battery system of the present invention can perform user authentication based on user information, and when user authentication is completed, match the unique identification information of the battery with the user terminal.

[0098] For example, the shared battery system of the present invention can authenticate users based on user information, including payment and whether the user is an unauthorized user.

[0099] Then, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether the battery is installed on the shared mobile device (S300).

[0100] Next, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether to permit the use of the shared mobile device (S400).

[0101] Here, when the battery is installed on a shared mobile device, the shared battery system of the present invention can communicate with the shared mobile device. When communicating with the shared mobile device, the shared battery system of the present invention can request a license to use the shared mobile device, and upon receiving a license confirmation from the shared mobile device, determine that the use of the shared mobile device is permitted.

[0102] For example, the shared battery system of the present invention can provide user authentication completion information to a shared mobile device to request permission to use it.

[0103] When permission to use a shared mobile device is granted, the shared battery system of the present invention can supply electrical energy to the shared mobile device (S500).

[0104] Subsequently, the shared battery system of the present invention can obtain the usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device (S600).

[0105] Here, once the shared mobile device starts driving, the shared battery system of the present invention can obtain usage information in real time.

[0106] For example, the information used may include, but is not limited to, voltage, current, temperature, location, and speed information obtained based on the movement of the shared mobile device.

[0107] Next, the shared battery system of the present invention can send the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery to the user terminal (S700).

[0108] Here, the shared battery system of the present invention can analyze the driving mode and battery usage mode of the user using the shared mobile device based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the battery status information, and send the analyzed user driving mode and battery usage mode to at least one of the user terminal and the external server.

[0109] Furthermore, the shared battery system of the present invention can analyze battery usage patterns based on the acquired usage information of shared mobile devices and battery status information, and estimate the remaining battery life based on the analyzed battery usage patterns.

[0110] Subsequently, when the battery is removed from the shared mobile device (S800), the shared battery system of the present invention can end the control process.

[0111] Here, when it is determined that the shared mobile device has completed its operation, the shared battery system of the present invention can diagnose the entire shared battery system, and when it is determined based on the diagnosis results that the entire shared battery system is normal, the operation of the shared battery system is terminated.

[0112] Alternatively, unless the entire shared battery system is functioning normally, the shared battery system of the present invention can generate notification information about abnormal parts of the shared battery system and send the notification information to the user terminal.

[0113] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a battery in a shared battery system according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] like Figure 5 As shown, the shared battery system of the present invention can communicate with a user terminal (S1).

[0115] Then, when a communication connection request is received from a user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether it is currently communicating with another user terminal (S2).

[0116] Unless currently communicating with another user terminal, the shared battery system of the present invention can diagnose the state of health (SOH) of the battery and determine whether the battery is usable based on the diagnostic results (S3).

[0117] When the battery SOH is greater than the reference value, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine that the battery is available and perform user authentication on the user terminal (S4).

[0118] Then, upon completion of user authentication, the shared battery system of the present invention can complete pairing with the user terminal (S5).

[0119] Then, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether the battery is installed on the shared mobile device (S6).

[0120] Then, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether to permit the use of the shared mobile device (S7).

[0121] When permission to use a shared mobile device is granted, the shared battery system of the present invention can supply electrical energy to the shared mobile device (S8).

[0122] Subsequently, once the shared mobile device starts driving, the shared battery system of the present invention can obtain the usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device (S9), and process the data based on the obtained usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery (S13).

[0123] Then, the shared battery system of the present invention can use the processed data to diagnose the battery's state of health (SOH) or use the processed data to extract user information (S14) for user authentication.

[0124] Next, the shared battery system of the present invention can determine whether the driving of the shared mobile device has been completed (S10).

[0125] When it is determined that the shared mobile device has completed its journey, the shared battery system of the present invention can diagnose the entire shared battery system to determine whether the entire shared battery system is functioning properly (S11).

[0126] When the diagnostic results determine that the entire shared battery system is malfunctioning, the shared battery system of the present invention can perform battery management, such as repair or charging (S12).

[0127] Alternatively, when the diagnostic results determine that the entire shared battery system is functioning normally, the shared battery system of the present invention can terminate the operation of the shared battery system.

[0128] As described above, the shared battery system of the present invention can perform user authentication to match batteries with unique identification information with the user terminal's usage information, and allow users to install batteries with matching user information into shared mobile devices to use the mobile devices. Thus, through battery personalization services, the cost of charging batteries and the risk of battery theft and damage can be minimized, and it can be applied to all shared mobile devices using batteries.

[0129] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the authentication function can be applied to the battery itself, enabling the use of individual cell charging / discharging information and allowing for battery life and SOH information management and battery data collection based on the charging / discharging information.

[0130] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the price of shared power mobile devices can be reduced, the risk of battery theft and loss can be reduced, and a greater number of power mobile devices can be provided for the same cost.

[0131] Furthermore, according to the present invention, individual users can charge themselves, thus eliminating the cost and corresponding labor costs required to build independent charging station infrastructure for charging electric mobile devices.

[0132] That is, according to the present invention, since individual users can charge themselves, the managers providing mobile sharing services may not need to collect shared mobile devices (such as bicycles), charge the collected mobile devices, and then relocate the charging mobile devices themselves.

[0133] Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if there are only mobile devices with insufficient remaining energy to reach the destination when a user searches for available mobile devices nearby, the user can plan the amount of energy needed to reach the destination in advance and charge and schedule accordingly.

[0134] That is, according to the present invention, a differentiated toll system can be developed based on the user's driving pattern.

[0135] Furthermore, even when this invention is applied to personal private products and shared power mobile devices, it can prevent battery theft and improve ease of use.

[0136] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the flow / path and amount of mobile energy can be controlled within the power grid, thereby ensuring data security in the construction of a mobile smart grid environment.

[0137] Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if a person uses multiple batteries at once or user information changes, historical management can be performed and the use of limited resources can be maximized through authentication information updates.

[0138] In this way, since individual users can carry the battery and charge it themselves, the present invention is very effective in terms of management / maintenance and the establishment of data-based business models.

[0139] This invention can provide a shared battery with user authentication functionality, which can be a technology that allows it to be used only by a specific individual who obtains a license to use a public institution or shared electrical / electronic product (e.g., pays a legal price).

[0140] That is, the present invention can assign a specific ID to an auxiliary battery carried by an individual, determine a usage license based on the assigned ID, and then use the power of the auxiliary battery to power public institutions / shared electrical / electronic products.

[0141] Furthermore, the present invention can provide a computer-readable recording medium for storing a program for executing a method of controlling a battery in a shared battery system according to an embodiment of the present invention, the program being able to execute processes included in the battery control method.

[0142] The battery control method described above in this invention can be implemented as computer-readable code on a program storage medium. The computer-readable medium can be any type of recording device that stores data in a computer-readable manner. For example, computer-readable media may include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), silicon disk drives (SDDs), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), magnetic tape, floppy disks, and optical data storage devices.

[0143] As is evident from the above description, the shared battery system, the method for controlling the battery of the shared battery system, and the mobile sharing service system including the shared battery system according to at least one embodiment of the present invention can perform user authentication to match the battery with unique identification information with the user information of the user terminal, and allow the user to install the battery matching the user information into the shared mobile device to use the mobile device. Thus, the cost required for battery charging, the risk of battery theft and damage can be minimized through battery personalization services, and the system can be applied to all shared mobile devices using the battery.

[0144] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the authentication function can be applied to the battery itself, enabling the use of individual cell charging / discharging information and allowing for battery life and SOH information management and battery data collection based on the charging / discharging information.

[0145] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the price of shared power mobile devices can be reduced, the risk of battery theft and loss can be reduced, and a greater number of power mobile devices can be provided for the same cost.

[0146] Furthermore, according to the present invention, individual users can charge themselves, thus eliminating the cost and corresponding labor costs required to build independent charging station infrastructure for charging electric mobile devices.

[0147] That is, according to the present invention, since individual users can charge themselves, managers providing mobile sharing services may not need to collect shared mobile devices (such as bicycles), charge the collected mobile devices, and then relocate the charging mobile devices themselves.

[0148] Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if there are only mobile devices with insufficient remaining energy to reach the destination when a user searches for available mobile devices nearby, the user can plan the amount of energy needed to reach the destination in advance and charge and schedule accordingly.

[0149] That is, according to the present invention, a differentiated toll system can be developed based on the user's driving pattern.

[0150] Furthermore, even when this invention is applied to personal private products and shared power mobile devices, it can prevent battery theft and improve ease of use.

[0151] Furthermore, according to the present invention, the flow / path and amount of mobile energy can be controlled within the power grid, thereby ensuring data security in the construction of a mobile smart grid environment.

[0152] Furthermore, according to the present invention, even if a person uses multiple batteries at once or user information changes, historical management can be performed and the use of limited resources can be maximized through authentication information updates.

[0153] In this way, since individual users can carry the battery and charge it themselves, the present invention is very effective in terms of management / maintenance and the establishment of data-based business models.

[0154] Those skilled in the art will understand that the effects achievable by the present invention are not limited to those specifically described above, and other effects of the present invention can be more clearly understood from the above detailed description.

[0155] The above detailed description is not intended to limit the invention in any way, but is to be considered by way of example. The scope of the invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all equivalent modifications made without departing from the scope of the invention should be understood to be included in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shared battery system, comprising: Each battery has unique identification information; A communication unit is communicatively connected to a user terminal to receive user information from the user terminal. An authentication unit is configured to perform user authentication based on the user information; as well as The controller is configured to: control the authentication unit to perform user authentication when communicating with the user terminal; control the battery to supply power to the shared mobile device based on the usage license of the shared mobile device when the battery is installed on the shared mobile device; obtain usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device when supplying power to the shared mobile device; and control the communication unit to send the obtained usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery to the user terminal. The controller is further configured to control the communication unit to establish a communication connection with the shared mobile device when the battery is installed on the shared mobile device; to request permission to use the shared mobile device when establishing a communication connection with the shared mobile device; and to control the battery to supply power to the shared mobile device when the permission to use the shared mobile device is granted.

2. The shared battery system according to claim 1 further includes a storage unit configured to store the status information of the battery and the usage information of the shared mobile device.

3. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to diagnose the health status of the battery when communicating with the user terminal and to determine whether the battery is usable based on the diagnostic results.

4. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to control the authentication unit to perform user authentication based on the user information when the user authentication is performed, and to match the unique identification information of the battery with the user terminal when the user authentication is completed.

5. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to acquire the usage information in real time once the shared mobile device starts moving, when the usage information is acquired from the shared mobile device.

6. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to, when the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the battery status information are sent to the user terminal, analyze the driving mode and battery usage mode of the user using the shared mobile device based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the battery status information, and control the communication unit to send the analyzed driving mode and battery usage mode to the user terminal or an external server.

7. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to, when the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery are sent to the user terminal, analyze the battery usage pattern based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery, and estimate the remaining life of the battery based on the analyzed battery usage pattern.

8. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, The controller is configured to diagnose the entire shared battery system when it is determined that the shared mobile device has completed its journey, and to terminate the driving of the shared battery system when the diagnosis results indicate that the entire shared battery system is functioning normally.

9. The shared battery system according to claim 1, wherein, When the battery is installed on the shared mobile device, the communication unit communicates with the shared mobile device to receive the usage information of the shared mobile device.

10. A method for controlling a battery in a shared battery system, the method comprising: The shared battery system communicates with the user terminal. The shared battery system performs user authentication for the user terminal; The shared battery system determines whether the battery is installed on the shared mobile device, and the battery has unique identification information; The shared battery system determines whether the use of the shared mobile device is permitted. When it is determined that the use of the shared mobile device is permitted, the shared battery system supplies electrical energy to the shared mobile device; The shared battery system obtains the usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device; The shared battery system sends the usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery to the user terminal. as well as When the battery is removed from the shared mobile device, the shared battery system terminates the control process; The process of determining whether the use of the shared mobile device is permitted includes: establishing a communication connection with the shared mobile device when the battery is installed in the shared mobile device; requesting permission to use the shared mobile device when a communication connection is established; and determining that the use of the shared mobile device is permitted when a permission confirmation is received from the shared mobile device.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, Establishing a communication connection with a user terminal includes diagnosing the health status of the battery when communicating with the user terminal and determining whether the battery is usable based on the diagnosis results.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein, User authentication for the user terminal includes performing user authentication based on user information and matching the unique identification information of the battery with the user terminal when the user authentication is completed.

13. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The acquisition includes: acquiring the usage information in real time once the shared mobile device starts running.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein, The sending includes: analyzing the driving mode and battery usage mode of the user using the shared mobile device based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery, and sending the analyzed driving mode and battery usage mode to the user terminal or an external server.

15. The method according to claim 10, wherein, The transmission includes: analyzing battery usage patterns based on the acquired usage information of the shared mobile device and the status information of the battery, and estimating the remaining lifespan of the battery based on the analyzed battery usage patterns.

16. The method of claim 10, wherein, The termination includes: diagnosing the entire shared battery system when it is determined that the shared mobile device has completed its operation, and terminating the operation of the shared battery system when it is determined that the entire shared battery system is normal based on the diagnosis results.

17. A mobile sharing service system, comprising: A shared battery system that can be detachably installed on a shared mobile device to supply power to the shared mobile device; The user terminal communicates with the shared battery system to perform user authentication and receives usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device corresponding to the use of the shared mobile device from the shared battery system. as well as A mobile sharing service server is communicatively connected to the user terminal to receive usage information and battery information of the shared mobile device from the user terminal, and determines a usage fee based on the received usage information and battery information. The shared battery system is configured to perform user authentication when communicating with the user terminal; supply power to the shared mobile device based on the usage license of the shared mobile device when the shared battery system is installed on the shared mobile device; obtain usage information of the shared mobile device from the shared mobile device when supplying power to the shared mobile device; and send the obtained usage information and battery status information of the shared mobile device to the user terminal. The shared battery system is further configured to communicate with the shared mobile device when the shared battery system is installed on the shared mobile device; request permission to use the shared mobile device when communicating with the shared mobile device; and supply power to the shared mobile device when the permission to use the shared mobile device is granted.

18. The mobile sharing service system according to claim 17, wherein, The mobile sharing service server is configured to analyze the driving and battery usage patterns of users of the shared mobile devices based on their usage and battery information, and to provide customized fee collection, rewards, and promotions based on the analysis results.

19. The mobile sharing service system according to claim 17, wherein, The mobile sharing service server is configured to provide the user terminal with charging station information for charging the batteries of the shared battery system.

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