Controller, system, external server, and notification method

Abstract

The invention relates to a controller, a system, an external server, and a notification method. A battery information server (controller) includes a processor (first processor) that obtains position information of an electric vehicle (vehicle) and battery information based on a battery pack ID (information) of a battery pack (battery) mounted on the electric vehicle. The battery information server includes a communication unit and a processor (third processor) that determines whether the battery pack complies with battery laws and regulations in a country (region) corresponding to the location information, based on information on battery laws and regulations preset for each country and the battery information. When the battery pack is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, the communication unit transmits a determination result of the processor to the electric vehicle.

Description

[0001] Cross - reference to related applications

[0002] This non - provisional application is based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2023 - 201946 filed with the Japan Patent Office on November 29, 2023, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a controller, a system, an external server, and a notification method. Background art

[0004] Japanese Patent Laid - Open No. 2012 - 128548 discloses a vehicle in which the battery of the vehicle can be replaced at a battery distributor. The battery installed in the vehicle due to battery replacement includes an IC chip storing an ID. Code information is printed on the packaging of the battery. The ID is read by the vehicle and sent to a center. The code information is read at the battery distributor and sent to the center. The center authenticates whether the ID and the code information form an authorized group. When the ID and the code information form an authorized group, the use of the battery is permitted. Summary of the invention

[0005] In Japanese Patent Laid - Open No. 2012 - 128548, it is determined whether the battery is an authorized product, but it is not determined whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used.

[0006] The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present disclosure is to provide a controller, a system, an external server, and a notification method that can suppress the use of a battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used.

[0007] The controller according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a communication unit, a first processor including an information acquisition unit, a second processor controlling the communication unit, and a third processor. The information acquisition unit acquires the position information of the vehicle and battery information based on information about the battery installed in the vehicle. The third processor determines whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the position information based on information about the battery laws and regulations set in advance for each region and the battery information. When it is determined that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations, the communication unit sends the determination result of the processor to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal owned by the user of the vehicle.

[0008] In the controller according to the first aspect of the present disclosure, when it is determined as described above that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information, the determination result of the third processor is sent to at least one of the vehicle and the user's terminal. Therefore, the user can recognize that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region. Therefore, the user can be invited to leave the region or replace the battery with another battery. Therefore, the use of a battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used can be suppressed.

[0009] In the controller according to the first aspect, preferably, together with the determination result, the communication unit sends information about a facility to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal, at which facility battery replacement with another battery that complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information can be performed. According to this configuration, the user can be invited to replace the battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations installed on the electric vehicle with another battery that complies with the battery laws and regulations.

[0010] In the controller according to the first aspect, preferably, when the battery installed on the vehicle is an unauthorized product, the third processor determines that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations. According to this configuration, the user can be invited to stop using the unauthorized battery.

[0011] In the controller according to the first aspect, preferably, when the region corresponding to the location information changes, the third processor determines the compliance of the battery with the battery laws and regulations corresponding to the changed region. According to this configuration, the above determination can be suppressed even though the region where the electric vehicle is located has not changed. Therefore, the processing load imposed on the controller can be reduced.

[0012] In this case, preferably, when the vehicle stays in the region where the battery laws and regulations that the battery does not comply with are enacted for a specified period or longer, the communication unit sends the determination result to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal. According to this configuration, the sending of the above determination result to the user due to only the vehicle temporarily (for a short time) entering the region can be suppressed. Therefore, the processing load imposed on the controller can be reduced.

[0013] The controller according to the first aspect preferably includes a storage device that stores information about the battery laws and regulations corresponding to each region. According to this configuration, it is possible to determine whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in each region without obtaining information about the battery laws and regulations corresponding to each region from the outside.

[0014] The system according to the second aspect of the present disclosure includes the controller according to the first aspect, and at least one of a vehicle and a terminal owned by a user of the vehicle. The controller determines whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations of the region corresponding to the vehicle location information based on the battery laws and regulations information preset for each region and the battery information based on the battery installed in the vehicle, and when it is determined that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations, sends the determination result to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal.

[0015] In the system according to the second aspect of the present disclosure, when it is determined that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations as described above, the determination result is sent to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal. Therefore, a system can be provided that can achieve suppression of the use of a battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used.

[0016] The external server according to the third aspect of the present disclosure includes an information acquisition unit that acquires the location information of the vehicle and the battery information based on the information of the battery installed in the vehicle. The external server includes a determination unit that determines whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information based on the battery laws and regulations information preset for each region and the battery information.

[0017] The external server according to the third aspect of the present disclosure determines whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information based on the battery laws and regulations information preset for each region and the battery information as described above. Therefore, the user of the vehicle can identify that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region based on the determination result of the determination unit in the external server. Therefore, an external server can be provided that can achieve suppression of the use of a battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used.

[0018] The notification method according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure includes: acquiring the location information of the vehicle; acquiring the battery information based on the information of the battery installed in the vehicle; determining whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information based on the information of the battery laws and regulations preset for each region and the battery information; and when it is determined that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations, sending the determination result of the determination to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal owned by the user of the vehicle.

[0019] In the notification method according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, as described above, when it is determined that the battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information, the determination result is sent to at least one of the vehicle and the user's terminal. Therefore, a notification method can be provided that can achieve suppression of the use of a battery that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used.

[0020] The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0021] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of a system according to an embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 is a diagram showing information stored in a memory of a battery information server according to an embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 is a sequence diagram showing control in a system according to an embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 is a diagram showing information displayed on a car navigation device of an electric vehicle according to an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 is a diagram showing information displayed on a user terminal according to a modification example of an embodiment. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or corresponding elements in the drawings have the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will not be repeated.

[0027] <System Configuration>

[0028] Figure 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of system 1 according to the present embodiment. System 1 includes a battery information server 100, an intelligent center 200, and an electric vehicle 300. Figure 1 A user terminal 400 (e.g., a smart phone) owned by a user of the electric vehicle 300 is shown. The battery information server 100 represents an exemplary "controller" and an exemplary "external server" in the present disclosure. The electric vehicle 300 and the user terminal 400 represent an exemplary "vehicle" and an exemplary "terminal" in the present disclosure, respectively.

[0029] The electric vehicle 300 includes, for example, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), a battery electric vehicle (BEV), or a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

[0030] The electric vehicle 300 includes an electronic control unit (ECU) 310, a battery pack 320, a human-machine interface (HMI) device 330, a data communication module (DCM) 340, and a global positioning system (GPS) module 350. The battery pack 320 represents an exemplary "battery" in the present disclosure.

[0031] The electric power for driving the electric vehicle 300 is stored in the battery pack 320. A plurality of battery cells are accommodated in the battery pack 320. The battery pack 320 is provided in the electric vehicle 300 and can be replaced with another battery pack by a battery replacement device (not shown) or at a dealership.

[0032] The battery pack 320 is composed of, for example, lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP batteries). The battery pack 320 can be composed of batteries other than LFP batteries (for example, ternary batteries).

[0033] ID information is set for the battery pack 320 (hereinafter referred to as the battery pack ID). The battery pack ID is recorded in a memory (not shown) or the like of the battery pack 320. The battery pack ID is sent to the DCM 340 via Controller Area Network (CAN) communication. The battery pack ID represents exemplary "information about the battery" in the present disclosure.

[0034] The HMI device 330 includes, for example, a car navigation device 331 (see Figure 4 ) or a speaker (not shown).

[0035] The DCM 340 is configured to communicate with each of the battery information server 100 (communication unit 130 to be described later) and the smart center 200 (communication unit 230 to be described later). Accordingly, the electric vehicle 300 can exchange various types of information with each of the battery information server 100 and the smart center 200 via the DCM 340.

[0036] The GPS module 350 receives GPS signals transmitted from at least three (preferably at least four) satellites via the electric vehicle 300 and determines the position of the electric vehicle 300 (host vehicle). The position information of the electric vehicle 300 determined by the GPS module 350 is sent to the DCM 340 via CAN communication. The GPS module 350 can be included in the car navigation device 331 (see Figure 4 ).

[0037] The ECU 310 is configured to send information to and receive information from the battery pack 320, the HMI device 330, the DCM 340, and the GPS module 350, and control each device. The detailed control of the ECU 310 will be described later.

[0038] The battery information server 100 includes processors 110, 111, 112, a memory 120, and a communication unit 130. The processor 110 includes an information acquisition unit 110a. The processor 111 controls the communication unit 130. The processor 112 represents an exemplary "third processor" and an exemplary "determination unit" in the present disclosure. The processors 110 and 111 respectively represent an exemplary "first processor" and an exemplary "second processor" in the present disclosure. The information acquisition unit 110a may represent software, which is a functional feature of the processor 110 and is represented as a block.

[0039] Not only programs to be executed by each of the processors 110, 111, and 112 but also information used in the programs (e.g., maps, mathematical expressions, and various parameters) are stored in the memory 120. The memory 120 represents an exemplary "storage device" in the present disclosure.

[0040] As Figure 2 shown, information on battery laws and regulations preset for each country (hereinafter may be referred to as battery laws and regulations information) is stored in the memory 120. Specifically, a table 121 associating countries with the corresponding battery laws and regulations information is stored in the memory 120. In Figure 2 the example shown, the battery laws and regulations information corresponding to France is represented as battery laws and regulations information F. The battery laws and regulations information corresponding to Germany is represented as battery laws and regulations information G. The battery laws and regulations information corresponding to Italy is represented as battery laws and regulations information I. The battery laws and regulations information includes, for example, information on the minimum value of the usage ratio of recyclable materials.

[0041] In addition, battery information corresponding to each of the multiple battery packs registered in the battery information server 100 is stored in the memory 120. Specifically, a table 122 associating battery pack IDs, the battery information corresponding to the battery pack IDs, and the positions of the battery packs with each other is stored in the memory 120. The battery information includes information such as the usage ratio of recyclable materials. The information on the usage ratio of recyclable materials represents an exemplary "battery information" in the present disclosure.

[0042] Referring again to Figure 1 , the communication unit 130 is configured to communicate with each of the DCM 340 of the electric vehicle 300 and the communication unit 230 of the smart center 200 (to be described later).

[0043] The smart center 200 includes a processor 210, a memory 220, and a communication unit 230. Not only programs to be executed by the processor 210 but also information used in the programs (e.g., maps, mathematical expressions, and various parameters) are stored in the memory 220.

[0044] The communication unit 230 is configured to communicate with each of the DCM 340 of the electric vehicle 300 and the communication unit 130 of the battery information server 100. The communication unit 230 is controlled by the processor 210.

[0045] The conventional controller does not determine whether the battery pack complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region where the vehicle is used. Therefore, a battery pack that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations may be used.

[0046] In the present embodiment, the processor 112 of the battery information server 100 determines whether the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations of the country corresponding to the position information of the electric vehicle 300 based on the battery laws and regulations information preset for each country and the battery information of the battery pack 320. Then, when the battery pack 320 is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, the communication unit 130 of the battery information server 100 sends the determination result of the processor 112 to the electric vehicle 300 (DCM 340). Details will be described with reference to Figure 3 the sequence diagram in. This country represents an exemplary "region" in the present disclosure.

[0047] <Sequence control in the system>

[0048] Figure 3 is a diagram showing the sequence control in the system 1. Figure 3 The processing in the electric vehicle 300 shown is executed by the ECU 310. The processing in the smart center 200 is executed by the processor 210.

[0049] In step S1, the electric vehicle 300 obtains the position information of the electric vehicle 300 (itself) using the GPS module 350. The processing in step S1 can be executed at regular intervals (for example, one second).

[0050] In step S2, the electric vehicle 300 sends the position information obtained in step S1 to the smart center 200 through the DCM 340.

[0051] In step S3, the smart center 200 determines the country (location country) where the electric vehicle 300 is located based on the position information sent from the electric vehicle 300 in step S2.

[0052] In step S4, the smart center 200 determines whether the location country determined in step S3 has changed from the previously determined location country. It can be determined whether the location country of the electric vehicle 300 has changed from the country where the electric vehicle 300 is usually used (for example, the country of the user's household registration). When the location country changes (Yes in S4), the processing proceeds to step S5. When the location country has not changed (No in S4), the processing in the smart center 200 ends.

[0053] In step S5, the intelligent center 200 notifies each of the electric vehicle 300 and the battery information server 100 of the location country determined in step S3 through the communication unit 220. Thereafter, the processing in the intelligent center 200 ends.

[0054] In step S6, the electric vehicle 300 determines whether it has received the notification in step S5. When the electric vehicle has received the notification in step S5 (Yes in S6), the processing proceeds to step S7. When the electric vehicle has not received the notification in step S5 (No in S6), the processing in the electric vehicle 300 ends.

[0055] In step S7, the electric vehicle 300 obtains the battery pack ID from the battery pack 320.

[0056] In step S8, the electric vehicle 300 sends the information about the battery pack ID obtained in step S7 to the battery information server 100 (communication unit 130) through the DCM 340. When the electric vehicle 300 fails to obtain the battery pack ID in step S7, it notifies the battery information server 100 through the DCM 340 that it has failed to obtain the battery pack ID. The failure to obtain the battery pack ID is caused by the fact that the battery pack 320 is an unauthorized product or the like. This notification can be sent to the battery information server 100 via the intelligent center 200.

[0057] In step S9, the battery information server 100 determines whether the processor 110 (information acquisition unit 110a) has obtained the information about the location country in step S5. When the battery information server 100 has obtained the information about the location country (Yes in S9), the processing proceeds to step S10. When the battery information server 100 has not obtained the information about the location country (No in S9), the processing in the battery information server 100 ends.

[0058] In step S10, the battery information server 100 determines whether the processor 110 (information acquisition unit 110a) has obtained the information about the battery pack ID in step S7. When the battery information server 100 has obtained the information about the battery pack ID (Yes in S10), the processing proceeds to step S11. When the battery information server 100 has not obtained the information about the battery pack ID (No in S10), the processing proceeds to step S12.

[0059] In step S11, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) determines whether the received battery pack ID is an unauthorized ID. For example, when the received battery pack ID is not included in the battery pack IDs in Table 122 (see Figure 2), the battery information server 100 authenticates the received battery pack ID as an unauthorized ID. When the battery pack ID is an unauthorized ID (Yes in S11), the process proceeds to step S12. When the battery pack ID is not an unauthorized ID (No in S11), the process proceeds to step S13.

[0060] In step S12, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) authenticates the battery pack 320 installed on the electric vehicle 300 as an unauthorized product and determines that the battery pack 320 does not comply with battery laws and regulations. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S16.

[0061] In step S13, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) obtains battery information corresponding to the received battery pack ID based on the information in Table 122 (see Figure 2 ). The battery information server 100 (processor 112) then determines whether the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations in the location country based on the information in Table 121 (see Figure 2 ) and the battery information. For example, it determines whether the ratio of recyclable materials corresponding to the obtained battery information is equal to or greater than the minimum value of the ratio of recyclable materials defined by the battery laws and regulations information in the location country. When the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations (Yes in S13), the process in the battery information server 100 ends. When the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations (No in S13), the process proceeds to step S14.

[0062] In step S14, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) determines whether the electric vehicle 300 stays in the location country (the country corresponding to the battery laws and regulations information in S13). For example, when the battery information server 100 does not newly receive the notification in step S5, it determines that the electric vehicle 300 stays in the location country. When the electric vehicle 300 stays in the location country (Yes in S14), the process proceeds to step S15. When the electric vehicle 300 does not stay in the location country (No in S14), the process returns to step S10.

[0063] In step S15, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) determines whether the residence period of the electric vehicle 300 in the location country is equal to or longer than one week. For example, when one week or more has passed since receiving the notification in step S5, the battery information server 100 determines that the residence period of the electric vehicle 300 in the location country is equal to or longer than one week. When the residence period in the location country is equal to or longer than one week (Yes in S15), the process proceeds to step S16. When the residence period in the location country is shorter than one week (No in S15), the process returns to step S14. The criterion in step S15 does not have to be set to one week. A period other than one week can be defined as the criterion as long as the period can be used as a threshold for determining a temporary stay of the electric vehicle 300 in the location country for travel or the like.

[0064] In step S16, the battery information server 100 (processor 111) sends, via the communication unit 130, information indicating that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations of the location country to the electric vehicle 300. The information can be sent to the electric vehicle 300 via the smart center 200.

[0065] In step S17, the battery information server 100 (processor 111) sends, via the communication unit 130, information about a facility to the electric vehicle 300, where battery replacement with another battery pack that complies with the battery laws and regulations of the location country can be performed. The information can be sent to the electric vehicle 300 via the smart center 200. The processing in steps S9 to S17 represents an exemplary "notification method" in the present disclosure.

[0066] In step S18, the electric vehicle 300 shows each of the information in step S16 and the information in step S17 on the car navigation device 331 (see Figure 4 )

[0067] As Figure 4 shown, a message 331b "The installed battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations of the location country" is shown on the display screen 331a of the car navigation device 331. In addition, a code 331c corresponding to the facility is shown on the display screen 331a, where battery replacement with another battery pack that complies with the battery laws and regulations of the location country can be performed. When the user selects the code 331c in the display screen 331a, the home page of the facility (a screen for reserving battery replacement in the facility) or the like can be shown. The facility corresponding to the code 331c can be the facility closest to the location of the electric vehicle 300. The code 331c can be, for example, a QR code or a barcode.

[0068] In addition, when a user uses a facility corresponding to code 331c, an incentive can be given to the user. The incentive includes, for example, a waiver (or discount) of the cost of battery replacement.

[0069] As described above, in the present embodiment, the battery information server 100 (processor 112) determines whether the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations in the country corresponding to the location information of the electric vehicle 300 based on the battery laws and regulations information preset for each country and the battery information of the battery pack 320. When the battery pack 320 is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, the battery information server 100 (communication unit 130) sends the determination result to the electric vehicle 300. Therefore, a user of the electric vehicle 300 using the battery pack 320 that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the location country can be notified that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the user from continuing to use the battery pack 320 that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the use of a battery pack 320 that does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the area where the electric vehicle 300 is used.

[0070] Although the present embodiment shows an example in which information about a facility where battery replacement can be performed is given to the user together with a notification (determination result) that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It is possible to simply notify the user that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations.

[0071] Although the present embodiment shows an example in which a user is notified that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations information when the battery pack 320 is an unauthorized product, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. When the battery pack 320 is an unauthorized product, it is possible to notify the user that the battery pack 320 is an unauthorized product or that the battery pack 320 has not been registered in the battery information server 100.

[0072] Although the present embodiment shows an example in which the compliance of the battery pack 320 is determined when the country (region) where the electric vehicle 300 is located changes, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the compliance of the battery pack 320 can be determined each time the location information of the electric vehicle 300 is obtained.

[0073] Although the present embodiment shows an example in which a notification that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations is given when the electric vehicle 300 stays in a country (region) where the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations for one week (prescribed period) or longer, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. A notification that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations can be given at the moment when the electric vehicle 300 enters a country (region) where the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations.

[0074] Although this embodiment shows an example in which battery laws and regulations information corresponding to each country (region) is stored in the memory 120 of the battery information server 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The battery information server 100 may receive battery laws and regulations information stored on the cloud from the cloud.

[0075] Although this embodiment shows an example in which it is shown on the in-vehicle navigation device 331 that the battery pack 320 does not comply with battery laws and regulations, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It may be shown on the user terminal 400 that the battery pack 320 does not comply with battery laws and regulations. It may be shown on both the in-vehicle navigation device 331 and the user terminal 400 that the battery pack 320 does not comply with battery laws and regulations.

[0076] In Figure 5 In the example shown, a message 420 "The installed battery does not comply with the battery laws and regulations in the country of the location" is shown on the display screen 410 of the user terminal 400. In addition, a code 430 indicating information about the facility is shown on the display screen 410, at which facility a battery replacement with another battery pack that complies with the battery laws and regulations in the country of the location can be performed.

[0077] Although this embodiment shows an example in which the electric vehicle 300 is provided in the system 1, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Instead of the electric vehicle 300, the user terminal 400 may be provided in the system 1. In this case, Figure 3 the electric vehicle 300 shown is controlled by the user terminal 400.

[0078] Although this embodiment shows an example in which it is determined whether the battery pack 320 in which the electric power for driving the electric vehicle 300 is stored complies with battery laws and regulations, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It may be determined whether the auxiliary battery or the portable battery of the electric vehicle 300 complies with battery laws and regulations.

[0079] Although this embodiment shows an example in which it is determined whether the battery pack 320 complies with battery laws and regulations, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It may be determined whether each of the plurality of battery cells accommodated in the battery pack 320 complies with battery laws and regulations. In this case, a separate ID is set for each battery cell.

[0080] Although this embodiment shows an example in which the battery information server 100 determines whether the battery pack 320 complies with battery laws and regulations, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The ECU of the electric vehicle may determine whether the battery pack 320 complies with battery laws and regulations. In this case, the electric vehicle 300 may obtain battery laws and regulations information corresponding to each country (region) from the outside.

[0081] Although this embodiment shows an example of determining whether the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations preset for each country, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, it may be determined whether the battery pack 320 complies with the battery laws and regulations set for each different region in a country.

[0082] Although this embodiment shows an example in which information about the position of the battery pack is stored in the memory 120 of the battery information server 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The information about the position of the battery pack does not have to be stored in the memory 120.

[0083] Although this embodiment shows an example in which a notification that the battery pack 320 does not comply with the battery laws and regulations and a notification of a facility where battery replacement can be performed are shown on the in-vehicle navigation device 331, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The notification may be given by sound from a speaker or the like.

[0084] Although this embodiment shows an example in which the system 1 includes the intelligent center 200 and the battery information server 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The control system may include a single server that integrates the intelligent center 200 and the battery information server 100.

[0085] Although this embodiment shows an example in which the battery pack ID is sent from the electric vehicle 300 to the battery information server 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Battery information (for example, information about the usage ratio of recyclable materials) may be sent from the electric vehicle 300 to the battery information server 100.

[0086] Although this embodiment shows an example in which the processors 110, 111, and 112 that perform different controls are provided in the battery information server 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, only a single processor may be provided in the battery information server, and it may execute the controls performed by each of the processors 110, 111, and 112.

[0087] The controls in the above embodiments and the above various modifications can be executed in combination.

[0088] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described, it should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in every respect and not restrictive. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the terms of the claims and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

Claims

1. A controller, comprising: Communication unit; A first processor, the first processor comprising an information acquisition unit; a second processor, the second processor controlling the communication unit; as well as A third processor, wherein the information acquisition unit acquires position information of the vehicle and battery information based on information about a battery mounted on the vehicle, The third processor determines whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information based on information about battery laws and regulations set in advance for each region and the battery information, and When the battery is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, the communication unit transmits a determination result of the third processor to at least one of the vehicle and a terminal owned by a user of the vehicle.

2. The controller according to claim 1, wherein The communication unit transmits information about a facility at which battery replacement with another battery complying with battery laws and regulations in a region corresponding to the location information is possible to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal together with the determination result.

3. The controller according to claim 1 or 2, wherein When the battery mounted on the vehicle is an unauthorized product, the third processor determines the battery as not complying with the battery laws and regulations.

4. The controller according to claim 1 or 2, wherein When the region corresponding to the location information changes, the third processor determines compliance of the battery with battery laws and regulations corresponding to the changed region.

5. The controller according to claim 4, wherein When the vehicle has stayed for a prescribed period of time or longer in an area where battery laws and regulations that the battery does not comply with are established, the communication unit transmits the determination result to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal. 6 . The controller according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage device in which information on battery laws and regulations corresponding to each region is stored.

7. A system comprising: The controller according to claim 1 or 2; as well as at least one of a vehicle and a terminal owned by a user of the vehicle, wherein The controller determining whether the battery complies with battery laws and regulations in a region corresponding to location information of the vehicle based on information about battery laws and regulations set in advance for each region and battery information based on information about a battery mounted on the vehicle, and When the battery is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, a determination result is transmitted to at least one of the vehicle and the terminal.

8. An external server, comprising: an information acquisition unit that acquires position information of a vehicle and battery information based on information about a battery mounted on the vehicle; and A determination unit determines whether the battery complies with battery laws and regulations in a region corresponding to the location information based on information about battery laws and regulations set in advance for each region and the battery information.

9. A notification method, comprising: Get the vehicle's location information; acquiring battery information based on information about a battery mounted on the vehicle; determining whether the battery complies with the battery laws and regulations in the region corresponding to the location information based on information about battery laws and regulations set in advance for each region and the battery information; as well as When the battery is determined not to comply with the battery laws and regulations, a determination result in the above determination is transmitted to at least one of the vehicle and a terminal owned by a user of the vehicle.

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