Information processing apparatus

Abstract

The invention provides an information processing apparatus. The purpose of the present invention is to efficiently recover batteries. The information processing device determines the priority of recovery of a battery to be subjected to a rebuilding process, among a plurality of batteries to be subjected to a recycling process for recycling as a resource, and a rebuilding process for rebuilding for reusing a part or all of the components, to be high, among the plurality of batteries to be subjected to one of the recycling process and the rebuilding process. Furthermore, according to the determined priority of the recovery of the plurality of batteries, instruction information for instructing the recovery of the plurality of batteries is output.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device. Background Art

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a method for planning waste transportation. In the method for planning waste transportation disclosed in patent document 1, a plan is formulated to collect waste discharged from each recycling location within a certain area and transport it to a relay processing base toward a waste treatment facility. In the method for planning waste transportation, a path that enables the transportation of waste within a certain area is saved. In addition, in the method for planning waste transportation, the amount and packaging shape of waste to be recycled are obtained at multiple recycling locations on the transportable path. Moreover, in the method for planning waste transportation, the following recycling path is required, which, based on the amount and packaging shape of waste collected at each recycling location, circulates at each recycling location, collects waste at each collection location, and returns it to the relay processing base.

[0003] [Prior art literature]

[0004] [Patent Document]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-192268 Summary of the invention

[0006] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0007] An object of the present disclosure is to enable efficient recycling of batteries.

[0008] [Methods for solving the problem]

[0009] The information processing device according to the present disclosure includes a control unit configured to execute the following processing: Determining a high priority for collection of a battery that has undergone a recycling process or a rebuilding process among a plurality of batteries that have undergone either a recycling process for reuse as a resource or a rebuilding process for rebuilding in which a part or all of the components are reused; and According to the determined priorities of recycling of the plurality of batteries, instruction information for instructing recycling of the plurality of batteries is output.

[0010] [Effects of the invention]

[0011] According to the present disclosure, batteries can be recycled efficiently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a recovery system.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the functional configuration of a server constituting the recycling system.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an example of the table structure of battery information.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the process executed by the control unit.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing an example of the temporal change of battery degradation.

[0017] [Explanation of Reference Numerals]

[0018] 1…Recycling system

[0019] 100…Dealer Terminal

[0020] 200…Server

[0021] 201…Control Department

[0022] 202…Ministry of Communications

[0023] 203…Battery information DB

[0024] 300…Recycling Enterprise Terminal DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Consider the case where a battery that has been recycled or rebuilt is recovered. Here, recycling is a process for reusing a battery as a resource. In addition, rebuilding is a process for reusing a part or all of the battery components. In this case, the longer the storage period, the more the battery deteriorates due to storage degradation, etc. Therefore, due to the deterioration of the battery, the recovered battery may not be used for reconstruction. On the other hand, since the battery used for recycling is reused as a resource, it can be imagined that even if the battery deteriorates, the impact is smaller than that of the battery used for reconstruction. Therefore, the information processing device disclosed in the present invention solves such a problem.

[0026] The control unit of the information processing device of the present disclosure determines the recycling priority of the battery undergoing the rebuilding process among the plurality of batteries undergoing either the recycling process or the rebuilding process to be high, and outputs instruction information for instructing the recycling of the plurality of batteries according to the determined recycling priority of the plurality of batteries.

[0027] As described above, the priority of recycling a battery undergoing a rebuilding process is determined to be higher than that of a battery undergoing a recycling process by the information processing device. Therefore, in the case where a plurality of batteries include both batteries undergoing a recycling process and batteries undergoing a rebuilding process, the battery undergoing a rebuilding process can be recycled with priority. Therefore, the recycling period of the battery undergoing a rebuilding process can be advanced, and the situation where the battery deteriorates and cannot be reused can be suppressed. In this way, the battery can be recycled efficiently.

[0028] The specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described below with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the hardware configuration, module configuration, functional configuration, etc. described in each embodiment are not intended to limit the technical scope of the disclosure to these.

[0029] <Implementation Method>

[0030] (System Overview)

[0031] based on Figure 1 The recovery system 1 in this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 1 is a diagram showing a schematic structure of a recycling system 1. The recycling system 1 is configured to include a dealer terminal 100, a server 200, and a recycling enterprise terminal 300. In the recycling system 1, the dealer terminal 100, the server 200, and the recycling enterprise terminal 300 are connected to each other via a network N1. The network N1 can be, for example, a world-scale public communication network such as the Internet, i.e., a WAN (Wide Area Network), or a telephone communication network such as a mobile phone.

[0032] (Dealer Terminal)

[0033] The dealer terminal 100 is a terminal used by a dealer of a vehicle (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as a “dealer”). The dealer terminal 100 is, for example, a computer or a portable information terminal used by the dealer.

[0034] The dealer removes the battery (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "battery") installed in the vehicle. At this time, the dealer removes the battery from the vehicle for either recycling or rebuilding. Then, the dealer stores the removed battery. Here, the battery is a battery for driving a motor of a battery electric vehicle or a hybrid electric vehicle. In addition, the battery may be a battery used in an auxiliary machine battery in the vehicle.

[0035] Recycling is a process for reusing batteries as resources. For example, batteries are crushed to extract metals (iron, copper, gold, lithium, nickel, cobalt, etc.) contained in the batteries as resources. The extracted metals and other resources can be used in the manufacture of new products.

[0036] In addition, the reconstruction process is a process used in the reconstruction of reusing part or all of the components. The reconstruction process is a process of disassembling the battery into components and reusing the reusable components as batteries for other vehicles. Here, the components of the battery are, for example, single cells that constitute the battery. In addition, the components of the battery may also be, for example, modules or substrates that constitute the battery. In such a case, the components removed from the battery are reused as components of a newly manufactured battery. In addition, in the reconstruction process, the battery may not be disassembled, but reassembled as a battery for other vehicles, thereby using the battery directly.

[0037] The dealer terminal 100 transmits battery information to the server 200 via the network N1. Here, the battery information is information about the batteries kept by the dealer. The battery information includes information on whether each battery is a battery for recycling (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a "battery for recycling") or a battery for rebuilding (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a "battery for rebuilding"). The battery information is generated, for example, by the dealer determining whether the battery is reused for recycling or rebuilding, and inputting information related to the battery to the dealer terminal 100. Here, the determination of whether the battery is a battery for recycling or a battery for rebuilding is made by the dealer confirming the state of the battery. That is, the dealer registers the battery in good condition as a battery for rebuilding in the battery information.

[0038] (server)

[0039] The server 200 is a server device that manages the collection of batteries stored by dealers. The server 200 receives battery information from the dealer terminal 100 via the network N1.

[0040] In addition, the server 200 sends instruction information to the recycling enterprise terminal 300 via the network N1. Here, the instruction information is information for instructing the recycling of multiple batteries kept by the dealer. At this time, sometimes the amount of multiple batteries kept by the dealer exceeds the amount of batteries that the recycling enterprise can recycle. In this case, the server 200 needs to give priority to the multiple batteries kept by the dealer, and determine the battery to be recycled among the multiple batteries according to the priority.

[0041] Here, it can be assumed that the longer the storage period, the more the battery deteriorates due to storage degradation, etc. Therefore, due to the degradation of the battery, the recovered battery may not be used for reconstruction. On the other hand, since the battery for recycling is reused as a resource, it can be assumed that the impact is smaller than that of using it for reconstruction even if the battery deteriorates. Therefore, the server 200 determines the priority of recycling the battery for reconstruction to be higher than the recovery degree of the battery for recycling. The details of the method by which the server 200 determines the priority of recycling of multiple batteries will be described later.

[0042] The server 200 is configured to include a computer having a processor 210, a main storage unit 220, an auxiliary storage unit 230, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 240. The processor 210 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The main storage unit 220 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The auxiliary storage unit 230 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory). In addition, the auxiliary storage unit 230 is, for example, a disk recording medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or a Blu-ray disk. In addition, the auxiliary storage unit 230 may also be a removable medium (removable storage medium). Here, as a removable medium, for example, a USB memory or an SD card can be exemplified. The communication I / F 240 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board or a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication.

[0043] In the server 200, an operating system (OS), various programs, various information tables, etc. are stored in the auxiliary storage unit 230. In addition, in the server 200, the processor 210 loads the program stored in the auxiliary storage unit 230 into the main storage unit 220 and executes it, thereby realizing various functions described later. However, part or all of the functions in the server 200 can also be realized by a hardware circuit such as ASIC or FPGA. In addition, the server 200 does not necessarily need to be realized by a single physical structure, and can also be composed of multiple computers that cooperate with each other. In addition, the dealer terminal 100 is configured to include a computer in the same manner as the server 200.

[0044] (Recycling enterprise terminal)

[0045] The recycling enterprise terminal 300 is a terminal used by an enterprise (recycling enterprise) that recycles batteries. The recycling enterprise terminal 300 is configured to include a computer in the same manner as the server 200. The recycling enterprise terminal 300 receives instruction information from the server 200 via the network N1. As a result, the recycling enterprise can grasp the batteries to be recycled among the multiple batteries kept by the dealer. As a result, the multiple batteries kept by the dealer are recycled by the recycling enterprise. In addition, the battery does not have to be stored in a state of being unloaded from the vehicle. For example, the battery can also be in a state of being mounted on the vehicle and unloaded from the vehicle when the recycling enterprise recycles it. In addition, the recycling enterprise can also recycle batteries for each vehicle.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the server 200 sends the instruction information to the recycling enterprise terminal 300. However, the server 200 does not have to send the instruction information to the recycling enterprise terminal 300. The server 200 may also send the instruction information directly to the vehicle (recycling vehicle) that recycles the battery, for example. In this case, the instruction information includes information indicating the location where the battery is to be recycled and information indicating the battery to be recycled. Then, the recycling vehicle that has received the instruction information drives autonomously to the place where the dealer keeps the battery in accordance with the instruction information, and displays information indicating the battery to be recycled to the dealer. The dealer loads the battery onto the recycling vehicle based on the information indicating the displayed battery to be recycled. In this way, the battery is recycled.

[0047] (Functional structure)

[0048] Next, based on Figures 2 to 3 The functional configuration of the server 200 constituting the collection system 1 will be described. Figure 2 This is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 200 constituting the collection system 1 .

[0049] The server 200 includes a control unit 201, a communication unit 202, and a battery information database 203 (battery information DB 203). The server 200 can be implemented by a processor 210 in the server 200. The communication unit 202 has a function of connecting the server 200 to the network N1. The communication unit 202 can be implemented by a communication I / F 240 in the server 200.

[0050] The battery information DB 203 has a function of storing battery information. The battery information DB 203 can be realized by the auxiliary storage unit 230 in the server 200. The control unit 201 receives the battery information from the dealer terminal 100 via the communication unit 202. The control unit 201 stores the received battery information in the battery information DB 203.

[0051] Figure 32 is a diagram showing an example of a table structure of battery information. The battery information includes a dealer ID field, a battery ID field, a storage start date and time field, a processing method field, a metal ID field, and an amount field.

[0052] In the dealer ID field, an identifier (dealer ID) for identifying the dealer that sent the battery information is stored. In the case where the server 200 manages the recycling of batteries kept by multiple dealers, multiple dealer IDs are stored in the battery information. In the battery ID field, an identifier (battery ID) for identifying the battery kept by the dealer corresponding to the dealer ID is stored. In the storage start date and time field, information indicating the date and time when the storage of the battery corresponding to the battery ID starts (storage start date and time) is stored. Here, the storage start date and time is the date and time when the battery is removed from the vehicle. In addition, the storage start date and time may also be the date and time when the vehicle is subscribed by the dealer, or the date and time when the battery is last discharged or charged.

[0053] In the processing method field, information indicating the processing method of the battery of the corresponding battery ID is stored. In the processing method field, information indicating either a recycling process or a rebuild process is stored. In the processing method field, if the battery is a battery for recycling, "recycle" is input. In addition, in the processing method field, if the battery is a battery for rebuilding, "rebuild" is input.

[0054] The metal ID field stores an identifier (metal ID) for identifying the type of metal contained in the battery of the corresponding battery ID. In addition, the battery information contains metal IDs corresponding to the metals contained in the battery of the corresponding battery ID. The quantity field stores information indicating the quantity of the metal of the type of the corresponding metal ID contained in the battery of the corresponding battery ID.

[0055] The control unit 201 can obtain information about the batteries stored by the dealer by acquiring the battery information stored in the battery information DB 203. At this time, sometimes the amount of multiple batteries stored by the dealer exceeds the amount that can be recycled by the recycling company (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "company recycling amount"). In this case, the control unit 201 refers to the battery information and determines the recycling priority of the multiple batteries.

[0056] Specifically, the control unit 201 obtains the respective treatment methods of the plurality of batteries stored by the dealer. Then, the control unit 201 determines the priority of recycling the batteries for the rebuilding process to be higher than that for the batteries for the recycling process. At this time, a plurality of batteries for the rebuilding process may be stored by the dealer. In addition, a dealer may store a plurality of batteries for the rebuilding process exceeding the recycling amount of the enterprise.

[0057] Therefore, the control unit 201 determines the recycling priority of the battery with a long storage period among the plurality of batteries for reconstruction processing to be high. Specifically, the control unit 201 calculates the storage period by referring to the storage start date and time in the storage start date and time field stored in the battery information. Then, the control unit 201 determines the recycling priority of the battery with a long storage period among the plurality of batteries for reconstruction processing to be high. Thus, in the case where the amount of batteries for reconstruction processing stored exceeds the recycling amount of the enterprise, the batteries for reconstruction processing with a long storage period can be recycled preferentially.

[0058] In addition, in this embodiment, the recycling company recycles batteries stored in one dealer. However, the recycling company may also recycle multiple batteries stored in multiple dealers existing in a specified area. In this case, when the amount of multiple batteries stored in multiple dealers exceeds the recycling amount of the company, the control unit 201 determines the priority of recycling the multiple batteries stored in multiple dealers.

[0059] The control unit 201 generates instruction information for instructing the recycling of multiple batteries stored in dealers according to the determined priority. Here, the control unit 201 generates instruction information for instructing the recycling of batteries in order of priority from high to low. That is, the control unit 201 generates instruction information in a manner of preferentially recycling batteries for reconstruction processing in order of storage period from long to short. In addition, when the amount of batteries for reconstruction processing is less than the amount recycled by the enterprise, the control unit 201 instructs in a manner of also recycling batteries for recycling processing. In this way, the control unit 201 generates instruction information for instructing the recycling of batteries of the amount recycled by the enterprise. Then, the control unit 201 sends the instruction information to the recycling enterprise terminal 300 through the communication unit 202.

[0060] (flow chart)

[0061] Next, based on Figure 4 The process executed by the control unit 201 in the server 200 in the collection system 1 will be described. Figure 4 2 is a flowchart of a process executed by the control unit 201. This process is a process for outputting instruction information. This process is executed at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing is, for example, a timing when a recycling company recycles batteries.

[0062] exist Figure 4In the process shown, first in S101, the battery information is obtained from the battery information DB 203. Then, in S102, it is determined whether the amount of batteries stored at the dealer exceeds the amount of batteries that can be recycled by the enterprise. In the case of a negative determination in S102, the amount of batteries stored at the dealer does not exceed the amount of batteries that can be recycled by the enterprise. Therefore, the recycling enterprise can recycle all of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Therefore, in S105, instruction information is generated to instruct that all of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer be recycled, and is output to the recycling enterprise terminal 300. Then, Figure 4 The shown processing ends.

[0063] If the judgment in S102 is affirmative, the amount of batteries stored at the dealer exceeds the amount that the company recycles. Therefore, the recycling company cannot recycle all of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the recycling priority for the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Therefore, in S103, refer to the battery information to obtain the respective treatment methods of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Then, in S104, the recycling priority is determined based on the respective treatment methods of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Then, in S105, instruction information corresponding to the recycling priority is generated and output to the recycling company terminal 300. That is, in S105, instruction information for recycling the batteries in the amount that the company recycles is generated and output in order of priority from high to low. Then, Figure 4 The shown processing ends.

[0064] As described above, in the recycling system 1, the priority of recycling the rebuilt battery is determined to be higher than that of the recycled battery. Therefore, in the case where the dealer keeps both the recycled battery and the rebuilt battery, the rebuilt battery can be recycled with priority. Therefore, the recycling period of the rebuilt battery can be advanced, and the situation where the battery deteriorates and cannot be reused can be suppressed. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the case where the dealer keeps a plurality of rebuilt batteries, the priority of the battery with a long storage period is determined to be high. Thus, the rebuilt battery with a long storage period can be recycled with priority. Therefore, the situation where the rebuilt battery deteriorates due to the prolonged storage period and cannot be reused can be suppressed. In this way, the battery can be recycled efficiently.

[0065] (Variant 1)

[0066] In addition, in the present embodiment, the server 200 prioritizes the battery with a long storage period among the plurality of batteries for the reconstruction process. However, it is conceivable that the battery with a storage period longer than a certain period among the batteries for the reconstruction process is not suitable as a battery for the reconstruction process due to the development of storage degradation and the like. Therefore, the server 200 may prioritize the battery for the reconstruction process that has been stored for a predetermined period or longer, lower than the priority of the battery for the reconstruction process that has been stored for a period shorter than the predetermined period. Here, the predetermined period is a period during which it is assumed that the influence of storage degradation and the like becomes greater and it is not suitable as a battery for the reconstruction process.

[0067] At this time, the server 200 determines the priority of the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for more than the prescribed period to be the same as the priority of the battery for recycling processing. In addition, the server 200 may determine the priority of the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for more than the prescribed period to be lower than the priority of the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for a period shorter than the prescribed period and higher than the priority of the battery for recycling processing. At this time, the priority of the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for more than the prescribed period may be determined in the same way. In addition, even for the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for more than the prescribed period, it can be assumed that the battery with a short storage period is less affected by deterioration than the battery with a long storage period. Therefore, the priority of the battery for reconstruction processing that has been stored for more than the prescribed period may be determined to be higher in order of storage period from short to long.

[0068] In this way, the priority of the battery for rebuilding that has been stored for more than the prescribed period is determined to be lower than the priority of the battery for rebuilding that has been stored for less than the prescribed period. As a result, the recovery of the battery for rebuilding that is less affected by storage degradation and has a storage period of less than the prescribed period can be prioritized. As a result, the recovery of the battery for rebuilding that is not suitable for rebuilding can be suppressed, and the recovery of the battery for rebuilding that is suitable for rebuilding can be prioritized. Even in this way, the battery can be recovered efficiently.

[0069] (Variant 2)

[0070] In addition, it is conceivable that the shorter the storage period, the smaller the impact of storage degradation on the battery. Therefore, the server 200 may also prioritize the batteries with a short storage period among the plurality of batteries for the rebuilding process. Thus, by preferentially recycling the rebuilding batteries with a short storage period, it is possible to preferentially recycle the rebuilding batteries suitable for the rebuilding process compared to the rebuilding batteries with a long storage period.

[0071] (Variant 3)

[0072] Sometimes a recycling company collects multiple batteries for recycling. In this case, the server 200 may also determine the priority of the multiple batteries for recycling. Specifically, the server 200 determines the priority of recycling each battery for recycling based on the type of metal contained in the battery for recycling and the amount of the metal.

[0073] Specifically, the server 200 obtains the metal ID field and the amount field of each recycling battery in the battery information stored in the battery information DB 203. Then, the server 200 determines the priority from the largest amount of the predetermined type of metal to the smallest amount. In this way, the recycling battery containing the predetermined type of metal can be collected efficiently.

[0074] Here, the predetermined type of metal is, for example, a precious metal, a base metal, or a rare metal. The predetermined type of metal is preset by the administrator of the server 200 or the like. In addition, the predetermined type of metal may be determined based on the demand as a recycling resource. In this case, the server 200 obtains the demand as a recycling resource from, for example, a server that manages the demand. Then, the server 200 determines the predetermined type of metal based on the acquired demand.

[0075] In addition, the server 200 may also determine the priority by referring to a plurality of types of metals and their amounts. In this case, the server 200, for example, calculates the product of the points set for the plurality of types of metals and the amount, and determines the priority to be high in descending order of the calculated values. Here, the points set for the metals are, for example, pre-set by the administrator of the server 200. In addition, the points set for the metals may also be set to be larger as the demand for them as recycling resources increases. Even in this way, batteries can be efficiently recycled.

[0076] (Variant 4)

[0077] The battery in this embodiment is a battery installed in a vehicle. However, the recycled battery does not have to be a battery installed in a vehicle. For example, it can be any battery such as a battery installed in an electrical appliance or a stationary storage battery, and it can be a battery that is recycled or rebuilt.

[0078] (Variant 5)

[0079] In this modification, it is assumed that the ratio of change in battery degradation changes with time. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the time variation of battery degradation. Figure 5 In the example shown, the rate of change of the battery degradation degree (the ratio of change in battery degradation) decreases as time passes from the storage start date.

[0080] In this way, when the rate of change of the battery degradation changes, the rate of change of the battery degradation degree in the period close to the storage start date and time is greater than the rate of change of the battery degradation degree in the period far from the storage start date and time. Therefore, the degradation progresses more in the period close to the storage start date and time than in the period far from the storage start date and time.

[0081] Therefore, for the rebuilt batteries whose storage period is included in the period after the specified time from the storage start date (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "specific period"), the server 200 determines the recycling priority of the rebuilt batteries with a shorter storage period to be higher than the recycling priority of the rebuilt batteries with a longer storage period. In addition, at this time, for the rebuilt batteries whose specific period is included in the storage period, the server 200 determines the recycling priority of the rebuilt batteries with a longer storage period to be higher than the recycling priority of the rebuilt batteries with a shorter storage period.

[0082] Here, the battery for reconstruction processing whose storage period is included in the specific period has a greater progress of deterioration than the battery for reconstruction processing whose specific period is included in the storage period. Therefore, the recycling of the battery for reconstruction processing whose storage period is included in the specific period needs to be performed with priority over the recycling of the battery for reconstruction processing whose specific period is included in the storage period. Therefore, the priority of recycling the battery for reconstruction processing whose storage period is included in the specific period is determined to be higher than the priority of recycling the battery for reconstruction processing whose specific period is included in the storage period. In addition, the specific period is determined by the date and time when the ratio of the change in the degradation of the battery becomes less than the specified value. The specified value is predetermined as a value judged to have little influence caused by the progress of degradation.

[0083] In this way, the server 200 changes the method of determining the priority of recycling according to whether the storage period is included in the specific period or the specific period is included in the storage period. As a result, for the battery for rebuilding processing whose storage period is included in the specific period, the shorter the storage period, the higher the priority for recycling. As a result, the battery for rebuilding processing in the period of rapid deterioration can be recycled with priority. Therefore, the battery for rebuilding processing with less deterioration can be recycled with priority.

[0084] In addition, for batteries for reconstruction during a specific period included in the storage period, the priority of recycling is determined as described above. Here, for batteries for reconstruction during a specific period included in the storage period, even if time passes, the impact caused by the development of deterioration is small. However, although the impact caused by the development of deterioration is small, if the storage period exceeds a certain period, it is conceivable that the battery is not suitable for reconstruction due to degradation. In addition, it is conceivable that the battery is not suitable for reconstruction due to reasons other than degradation due to long-term storage. Reasons other than degradation refer to, for example, corrosion accompanied by storage conditions such as high temperature or high humidity, or damage caused by external reasons. Therefore, by determining the priority of recycling as described above, it is possible to prevent the battery for reconstruction from being unsuitable for reconstruction due to long-term storage.

[0085] As described above, the server 200 changes the priority determination method as described above, depending on whether the storage period is included in the specific period. This can suppress the influence of the progress of deterioration and suppress the situation where the battery is not suitable for reconstruction due to deterioration. In this way, the battery can be efficiently recovered.

[0086] <Other Implementation Methods>

[0087] The above-mentioned embodiment is only an example, and the present disclosure can be implemented with appropriate changes within the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the processing and means described in the present disclosure can be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical contradiction occurs.

[0088] In addition, a process described as being performed by one device may be shared and executed by a plurality of devices. Alternatively, a process described as being performed by different devices may be executed by a single device. In a computer system, it is possible to flexibly change the hardware structure (server structure) by which each function is implemented.

[0089] The present disclosure can also be implemented by supplying a computer program with the functions described in the above-mentioned embodiments to a computer, and one or more processors of the computer read out and execute the program. Such a computer program can be provided to the computer through a non-temporary computer-readable storage medium that can be connected to the system bus of the computer, or it can be provided to the computer through a network. Non-temporary computer-readable storage media include, for example, any type of medium, such as any type of disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk drive (HDD)), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD disk or Blu-ray disk, etc.), read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), EPROM, EEPROM, magnetic card, flash memory, or optical card, etc., any type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions.

Claims

1. An information processing device, wherein: A control unit is provided, and the control unit is configured to execute the following processing: Determining a high priority for collection of a battery that has undergone a recycling process or a rebuilding process among a plurality of batteries that have undergone either a recycling process for reuse as a resource or a rebuilding process for rebuilding in which a part or all of the components are reused; and According to the determined priorities of recycling of the plurality of batteries, instruction information for instructing recycling of the plurality of batteries is output.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The process of determining the priority includes determining a higher priority for a battery having a longer storage period among the one or more batteries subjected to the rebuilding process.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The process of determining the priority includes determining a battery that has been stored for a predetermined period or longer, among the one or more batteries undergoing the rebuilding process, to have a lower priority than a battery that has been stored for a period shorter than the predetermined period.

4. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: The process of determining the priority includes determining the priority of a battery having a short storage period among the one or more batteries subjected to the rebuilding process to be high.

5. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The process of determining the priority includes determining the priority according to the type of metal contained in the battery to be recycled and the amount of the metal.

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