Computer program, power storage element information processing method, and power storage element information processing device

Abstract

To provide a computer program, a power storage element information processing method, and a power storage element information processing device that allow an explicit identification of the handling determined for a used power storage element.SOLUTION: A computer program causes a computer to execute the processing of: obtaining both an appearance image of a used power storage element of an electric apparatus or electric mobile body and identification data of the power storage element; specifying the power storage element by the identification data; obtaining a determination result for handling as a resource of the power storage element which is determined according to the state of the power storage element based on the appearance image; creating new identification data that is to be newly given to the power storage element, on the basis of the determination result; and outputting the new identification data to an output device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a computer program, a storage element information processing method, and a storage element information processing device that promote utilization of storage elements mounted on an electric vehicle as a resource. [Background technology]

[0002] The widespread use of electric vehicles and other electric vehicles has resulted in the generation of many used energy storage elements. The full charge capacity of most of the energy storage elements used in electric vehicles has dropped to only about 70% to 80% of the initial capacity, and they are sufficiently safe and can be used for a long time for other purposes. Therefore, attempts are being made to reuse and recycle the energy storage elements that were installed in electric vehicles.

[0003] Various methods have been proposed for determining how to reuse batteries installed in electric vehicles after they are collected (Patent Document 1, etc.). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2011 / 162014 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] It is necessary to collect not only storage elements of a limited number of manufacturers and types, but also storage elements of a wide variety of manufacturers and types, and distinguish between reuse and recycling. Even storage elements installed in vehicles of the same series may have storage elements with different designs depending on the version and model. When dealing with storage elements of a wide variety of manufacturers and types, it is difficult to distinguish new storage elements from reused storage elements by appearance.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a computer program, an energy storage element information processing method, and an energy storage element information processing device that enable clearly identifying the handling determined for a used energy storage element. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A computer program according to one embodiment of the present disclosure causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring an external image of a used energy storage element in an electric equipment or an electric vehicle and identification data for the energy storage element, identifying the energy storage element using the identification data, acquiring a determination result regarding the treatment of the energy storage element as a resource that is determined according to the state of the energy storage element based on the external image, creating new identification data to be newly assigned to the energy storage element based on the determination result, and outputting the new identification data to an output device. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to a computer program according to one aspect of the present invention, the handling of used energy storage elements can be clearly identified. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing device. [Diagram 3] An example of the data stored in the battery DB is shown below. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a terminal device. [Diagram 5] 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in the information processing system. [Figure 6] 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in the information processing system. [Figure 7] 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for acquiring identification data in an information processing device. [Figure 8] 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of a determination process. [Figure 9] 13 shows an example of a result screen displayed on the terminal device. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of attaching a new label. [Figure 11] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a registration process procedure of the completion of attachment. [Figure 12] An example of data on completion of attachment stored in the battery DB is shown below. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 14] 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure in an information processing system according to a second embodiment. [Figure 15] 13 shows an example of data stored in a battery DB according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a determination process procedure in the third embodiment. [Figure 17] 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for identifying a state in the third embodiment. [Figure 18] 13 shows an example of an examination screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] First, an overview of the computer program, the energy storage element information processing method, and the energy storage element information processing device disclosed in this specification will be described.

[0011] (1) A computer program causes a computer to execute a process of acquiring an external image of a used storage element in an electric equipment or an electric vehicle and identification data of the storage element, identifying the storage element using the identification data, acquiring a determination result on whether the storage element should be treated as a resource based on the state of the storage element based on the external image, creating new identification data to be newly assigned to the storage element based on the determination result, and outputting the new identification data to an output device.

[0012] In the present disclosure, the energy storage element is preferably a rechargeable secondary battery such as a lithium ion battery or a lead acid battery, or a capacitor. The energy storage element may be a single energy storage cell such as a lithium ion battery, a module in which a plurality of energy storage cells are connected, or a battery pack in which a plurality of such modules are connected.

[0013] The electric vehicle in the present disclosure is a vehicle equipped with an electricity storage element, such as an electric car, a plug-in hybrid car, an airplane, or a ship. The electric vehicle may be manned or unmanned. At least a part of the driving power source of the electric vehicle is the electricity storage element, and the power source may include other power sources such as an engine.

[0014] According to the computer program of the present disclosure, when a computer acquires an appearance image obtained by capturing an image of a used energy storage element and identification data for identifying the energy storage element, the computer executes a process for obtaining a judgment result regarding the handling of the energy storage element based on the state of the energy storage element. The judgment based on the state may be executed by a processor other than the computer, or may be executed by the computer itself. The computer creates new identification data based on the acquired judgment result, and outputs the new identification data to an output device that prints out the new identification data, an output device that outputs control data to a device that imprints the new identification data, an output device that outputs the new identification data to another computer, or the like.

[0015] With the above configuration, when an external image of the storage element and the identification data itself or data from which the identification data can be obtained are sent to the computer at a location where used storage elements are collected, the computer creates new identification data corresponding to the fact that the element is a used storage element.

[0016] When collecting used energy storage elements limited to a small number of varieties from a single manufacturer, it is possible to trace the usage status using the identification data by adding whether the element is to be reused or recycled to the manufacturer's database, which stores data from the time the element was shipped, in association with the identification data of the original energy storage element.

[0017] However, when collecting various types of used energy storage elements manufactured by different manufacturers to reuse or recycle them, it is difficult to freely access databases held by each manufacturer and trace the usage status.

[0018] The computer program disclosed herein makes it possible to create and assign new identification data that can refer to the next handling (reuse / recycle / disposal) of used energy storage elements at a location where various types of used energy storage elements are collected, regardless of the manufacturer, etc. This makes it possible to reuse and recycle a wide variety of energy storage elements.

[0019] (2) In the computer program of (1) above, the output device may be a printing device that prints out a label, and the computer may be caused to execute a process of creating label data for a new label to be newly attached to the storage element corresponding to the new identification data, outputting the label data to the printing device, and outputting an instruction to affix the new label to a specific position on the storage element.

[0020] With the above configuration, the computer outputs, to a print output device, label data for printing a label according to the result of the determination of how the used storage element should be handled (reuse / recycle / disposal), and also outputs an instruction to affix the label.

[0021] As a result, when an operator at a site where used energy storage elements are collected transmits an external image of the energy storage element and identification data to the computer, the operator can obtain a label indicating the next handling of the energy storage element without having to manually look up information about the energy storage element's manufacturer or design information such as an instruction manual. The operator can also obtain information about the specific position where the label should be affixed, so can proceed with the work without getting lost. This makes it possible to promote the reuse and recycling of a wide variety of used energy storage elements.

[0022] (3) In the computer program of (2) above, the computer may be caused to output an instruction to register the completion of affixing the label printed out from the printing device to a specific position of the storage element, and to execute a process of storing the judgment result of the storage element in association with new identification data of the storage element to which the label is affixed.

[0023] With the above configuration, the computer accepts registration of the affixing of the label output in accordance with the result of the handling determination of the used energy storage element, and stores the next handling of the energy storage element on the condition that the registration has been made. In this way, in addition to outputting the handling determination result, it also stores that the target energy storage element has entered the recycling or reuse stage based on the new identification data, making it easy to diagnose the state thereafter.

[0024] (4) In any one of the computer programs (1) to (3) above, the judgment result is classified into whether the storage element is to be discarded, reused, or recycled depending on a state of the storage element.

[0025] With the above configuration, the computer creates new identification data depending on whether the used storage element is to be discarded, reused, or recycled, and can identify a used storage element in order to determine its subsequent condition and lifespan for a wide variety of storage elements.

[0026] (5) In any one of the computer programs (1) to (4) above, the identification data is identified by pattern recognition of an appearance included in an appearance image of the storage element, by recognition processing of a two-dimensional code or a barcode included in the appearance image, by pattern recognition of a label included in the appearance image, by text recognition of a manufacturing lot number included in the appearance image, or is data read out via near-field wireless communication from a tag attached to the storage element.

[0027] With the above configuration, the identification data may be assigned in accordance with the existing management method of each manufacturer, without conforming to a unified rule for a wide variety of energy storage elements, such as a rule of assigning a two-dimensional code of identification data of the same standard. By allowing a variety of methods for specifying the identification data, it is possible to realize reuse and recycling that is compatible with a wide variety of manufacturers and product types.

[0028] (6) In any one of the computer programs (1) to (5) above, the computer may be caused to execute a process of identifying identification data of a target storage element using a database storing at least one of an external image of the storage element, data of a two-dimensional code or barcode attached to the storage element, a label attached to the storage element, and a manufacturing lot number attached to the storage element, in correspondence with at least one of the identification data of the manufacturer of the storage element, the on-board equipment or the electric vehicle, the product number of the storage element, and the unique identification data of the storage element.

[0029] With the above configuration, the computer can identify at least one of the manufacturer, identification data, product number, and unique identification data for accurately obtaining a handling judgment result based on the appearance image and / or identification data that can be obtained. If any of them can be accurately identified, it is possible to accurately obtain the design information of the storage element (such as the manufacturer's instruction manual and SDS (Safety Data Sheet)) and create new identification data corresponding to it.

[0030] (7) In any one of the computer programs described above in (1) to (6), the computer may be caused to execute a process of identifying the state of the storage element from at least one of a temperature history, cumulative charge / discharge capacity information, error records, a period of use of the storage element, and a full charge capacity obtained from a management device for the storage element.

[0031] With the above configuration, the computer can accurately determine how to treat the target storage element as a resource based on at least one of the temperature history, cumulative charge / discharge capacity information, error record, usage period of the storage element, and full charge capacity obtained from the storage element management device (BMU: Battery Management Unit).

[0032] (8) In any one of the computer programs described above in (1) to (7), the computer may be caused to acquire one of the charge capacity, discharge capacity, internal resistance, presence or absence of external abnormalities, and voltage of the storage element, and execute a process of identifying the state of the storage element from the acquired information.

[0033] With the above configuration, the computer can accurately determine how to treat the target storage element as a resource based on parameters for identifying the state of the storage element from the BMU, from inspection results at the collection location of the storage element, or from measurement data stored in the remote monitoring system.

[0034] (9) In any one of the computer programs described in (1) to (8) above, the computer may be caused to execute a process of identifying a state of the electric device or electric mobile body from a usage history recorded in correspondence with identification data of the electric device or electric mobile body in which the storage element was mounted, and obtaining a determination result on the treatment of the storage element as a resource based on the state of the storage element and the state of the electric device or electric mobile body in which the storage element was mounted.

[0035] With the above configuration, the computer may determine whether to discard, reuse, or recycle the target energy storage element based not only on the measurement data of the energy storage element but also on information such as whether or not an accident occurred with the electric device or electric vehicle in which the energy storage element was installed, such as an electric car. Even if the external appearance of the energy storage element does not appear to be abnormal, if there is a high suspicion that it has been subjected to an impact, it is better to recycle rather than reuse it. By also using the usage history of the electric device or electric vehicle, the computer can accurately predict the future risk assessment and future state of the target energy storage element.

[0036] (10) In the computer program of any one of (1) to (9) above, the computer may be caused to execute a process of storing information indicating that the product is a reused product in association with the new identification data.

[0037] With the above configuration, the computer itself associates the new identification data with the storage element in question, memorizes that the element will be used as a reused product in the future, and can refer to this data when determining the value, condition, or lifespan of the storage element thereafter.

[0038] (11) In the computer program of (2) or (3) above, the label may be printed with a two-dimensional code, a barcode, a label indicating that the product is a reused product, and a lot number after reuse.

[0039] With the above configuration, a label that clearly identifies the used energy storage element as a reused product is printed on the used energy storage element that is determined to be reused, and this makes it possible to prevent reused items from being mistakenly treated as new items, even when dealing with a wide variety of energy storage elements.

[0040] (12) In the computer program of (2) or (3) above, the computer may instruct, as the affixing instruction, to affix a new label in a position that covers part or all of the label at the time of manufacture of the storage element.

[0041] With the above configuration, the computer can align the affixing position of the new label to cover the label affixed when the product was new, making it possible to clearly visually identify the product as reused. When recognizing the identification data based on an appearance image, if multiple two-dimensional codes or the like are all affixed in a visible manner, there is a possibility that the identification data from when the product was new will be mistakenly read. By instructing the computer to affix the new label so that it is not visible, it is possible to more reliably make the old label not visible.

[0042] (13) A storage element information processing method in which a computer acquires an external image of a storage element that has been used as a driving power source in an electric equipment or an electric vehicle and identification data of the storage element, identifies the storage element using the identification data, acquires a determination result on whether the storage element should be treated as a resource based on the state of the storage element based on the acquired external image, creates new identification data to be newly assigned to the storage element based on the determination result, and outputs the new identification data to an output device.

[0043] (14) An energy storage element information processing device includes an acquisition unit that acquires an appearance image of a energy storage element that has been used as a driving power source in an electric equipment or an electric vehicle and identification data of the energy storage element, an identification unit that identifies the energy storage element using the identification data, a judgment result acquisition unit that acquires a judgment result on the treatment of the energy storage element as a resource that is determined based on the state of the energy storage element based on the acquired appearance image, a creation unit that creates new identification data to be newly assigned to the energy storage element based on the judgment result, and an output unit that outputs the new identification data to an output device.

[0044] A computer program, a storage element information processing method, and a storage element information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to drawings illustrating embodiments thereof.

[0045] (First embodiment) 1 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system 100 according to a first embodiment. The information processing system 100 includes a terminal device 2 used by each of the recovery businesses that dismantles, reassembles, etc., used energy storage elements, and an information processing device 1 that can be connected for communication from the terminal device 2. An operator who performs operations such as dismantling and reassembly at each of the multiple recovery businesses can use the terminal device 2 and a print output device (output device) 3 to check a page of operating procedures for the energy storage elements and new identification data obtained from the information processing device 1. The terminal device 2 and the information processing device 1 are connected for communication via a network N.

[0046] In the following, the storage element will be described as an example of a battery pack including a plurality of storage cells of a lithium-ion battery mounted on an electric vehicle. However, the storage element may be a module including a plurality of storage cells, or may be a single storage cell. The device or electric vehicle on which the storage element is mounted is not limited to the electric vehicle described below, but may also be a drone or an electric ship. The storage element is not limited to a lithium-ion battery, but may be a lead-acid battery, other secondary battery, a capacitor, or may include a primary battery.

[0047] The information processing device 1 has a battery DB (Data Base) 110 that stores design information provided by a plurality of different manufacturers of the energy storage element in association with label information, the manufacturer of the energy storage element, product number, unique identification data, and the like. The battery DB 110 stores data such as the model, grade, and specifications of the electric vehicle in which the energy storage element is mounted. The information processing device 1 transmits and receives data to and from each of the terminal devices 2 such as a smartphone or tablet used by an operator of each business, and outputs, via the terminal device 2, a determination result of the handling of the energy storage element (reuse / recycle / disposal) using the battery DB 110 and new identification data according to the determination result, according to a processing procedure to be described later. The information processing device 1 may present, via the terminal device 2, a dismantling procedure according to the determination result of the target energy storage element, to the operator.

[0048] In the first embodiment, the operator uses the terminal device 2 to capture an image of the exterior of the energy storage element, and uploads the obtained exterior image to the information processing device 1. The terminal device 2 may obtain identification data for identifying the energy storage element by, for example, reading the data, and transmit the data to the information processing device 1. The information processing device 1 determines whether the target energy storage element should be discarded, reused, or recycled while referring to the battery DB 110, and notifies the terminal device 2 of the determination result. The terminal device 2 can confirm the determination result. The information processing device 1 causes the print output device 3 to output print data for a label according to the determination result. When it is determined that the target energy storage element should be recycled or discarded, the information processing device 1 causes the terminal device 2 to display the dismantling procedure and the contents of the operation to be executed next. This allows the operator to confirm the dismantling procedure and the contents of the operation, and to perform operations such as dismantling.

[0049] The network N includes a network N1 which is a local network or a dedicated line, and may further include a public communication network N2, which is the so-called Internet, and a carrier network N3.

[0050] 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing device 1. The information processing device 1 is a server computer, or a laptop or desktop personal computer, and can function as a Web server. In the following description, the information processing device 1 is described as being configured by one server computer, but may be configured in such a way that multiple server computers are communicatively connected via a network to perform distributed processing.

[0051] The information processing device 1 includes a processing unit 10, a storage unit 11, and a communication unit 12. The processing unit 10 is a processor using a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and / or a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Based on an information processing program P1 stored in the storage unit 11, the processing unit 10 executes information processing, which will be described later, regarding the handling of used energy storage elements as resources.

[0052] The storage unit 11 uses a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk, a flash memory, or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The storage unit 11 stores data referenced by the processing unit 10. The storage unit 11 stores an information processing program P1. The information processing program P1 may be an information processing program P9 stored in the storage medium 9 that is read by the processing unit 10 and copied to the storage unit 11. The information processing program P1 may be downloaded from another program server device via the communication unit 12 and stored therein.

[0053] The storage unit 11 stores multiple types of image data of labels to be newly affixed to used energy storage elements. The image data of the labels includes at least one of text, two-dimensional code, barcode, illustration, photograph, design, and pattern indicating that the product is a reused product. The image data of the labels may include at least one of text, two-dimensional code, barcode, illustration, photograph, design, and pattern indicating that the product is to be recycled or discarded, in addition to indicating that the product is a reused product.

[0054] The storage unit 11 may have an internal battery DB 110 that stores design information in association with identification data of the energy storage element, or the battery DB 110 may be stored in an external storage device and the processing unit 10 may be able to read and write to the battery DB 110.

[0055] The communication unit 12 realizes communication with the terminal device 2 via the network N. Specifically, the communication unit 12 is a network card. The communication unit 12 may be a wireless communication module that connects to a carrier network, or may be a wireless communication module for WiFi. The processing unit 10 can transmit and receive data to and from the terminal device 2 via the communication unit 12.

[0056] FIG. 3 shows an example of the contents of data stored in the battery DB 110. The battery DB 110 stores information on the energy storage element in association with manufacturer identification data for identifying the manufacturer of the energy storage element and the product number. The manufacturer identification data and the product number of the energy storage element are, for example, a JAN code. The identification data is not limited to the JAN code and may be identification data given by the information processing device 1 or its management organization. In the example of FIG. 3, the product name, inspection procedure and dismantling procedure, link data to an instruction manual, and link data to an SDS data sheet are stored in association with the identification data that combines the manufacturer identification data and the product number. The battery DB 110 may store, in association with the identification data, an external image (for pattern recognition) of the energy storage element, image data of the affixed label, data of characters or images printed on the label, a lot number, and data identifying the model and grade of the electric vehicle in which the element is mounted.

[0057] 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 includes a communication unit and a user interface. The terminal device 2 is, for example, a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The terminal device 2 may be a laptop or desktop personal computer.

[0058] The terminal device 2 includes a processing unit 20, a storage unit 21, a communication unit 22, a display unit 23, an operation unit 24, an imaging unit 25, and a reading unit 26.

[0059] The processing unit 20 is a processor using a CPU and / or a GPU. The processing unit 20 executes various application programs stored in the storage unit 21. The various application programs include a terminal program P2. The processing unit 20 transmits and receives data to and from the information processing device 1 based on the terminal program P2. The terminal program P2 is a program that transmits and receives information between the terminal device 2 and the information processing device 1 and displays the determination result, etc. on the display unit 23. The terminal program P2 may be a Web browser program.

[0060] The storage unit 21 uses a non-volatile memory such as a hard disk, a flash memory, or an SSD. The storage unit 21 stores data referenced by the processing unit 20. The storage unit 21 stores various application programs including a terminal program P2. The terminal program P2 may be a terminal program P8 stored in a storage medium 8 that is read by the processing unit 20 and copied to the storage unit 21. The terminal program P2 may be a program downloaded from a program server device via the communication unit 22 and stored.

[0061] The communication unit 22 realizes communication with the information processing device 1 via the network N. The communication unit 22 is, for example, a network card. The communication unit 22 may be a wireless communication device that connects to a carrier network, or may be a wireless communication device for WiFi. The processing unit 20 can transmit and receive data to and from the information processing device 1 via the communication unit 22.

[0062] The display unit 23 is a display such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display. The display unit 23 displays GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) of various application programs. The processing unit 20 displays data provided from the information processing device 1 based on the terminal program P2 on the display unit 23. The terminal device 2 includes an audio output unit, and the processing unit 20 may cause the audio output unit to output audio based on audio data provided from the information processing device 1.

[0063] The operation unit 24 is a user interface such as a keyboard and a mouse capable of inputting and outputting data to and from the processing unit 20. The operation unit 24 may be a voice input unit. The processing unit 20 receives input from a user via the operation unit 24.

[0064] The imaging unit 25 is a camera having a housing, a lens, and an imaging element. The imaging element may be, for example, a charge-coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS).

[0065] The reading unit 26 is a device for acquiring identification data of the energy storage element. The reading unit 26 may be, for example, a camera, and may be integrated with the imaging unit 25. When the reading unit 26 is a camera, it acquires the identification data by capturing an image of the identification data printed on the energy storage element, or the identification data printed on a sticker, paper, card, or the like attached to the energy storage element. The identification data may be characters, or may be a two-dimensional code or a barcode. The reading unit 26 may be, for example, a short-range wireless communication device, and may acquire the identification data by communication from a wireless tag with a storage medium attached to the energy storage element.

[0066] The process up to the point where the information processing system 100 configured as above performs an operation on a used energy storage element according to the determination result such as reuse, recycling, disposal, etc. will be described. Figures 5 and 6 are flowcharts showing an example of a processing procedure in the information processing system 100. When an operator starts up the terminal program P2 on the terminal device 2 in front of the target energy storage element, the following process is started.

[0067] The processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 establishes a communication connection with the information processing device 1 (step S201), and displays an operation screen (Web page) provided by a Web server function of the information processing device 1 on the display unit 23 (step S202). In step S201, the processing unit 20 establishes a communication connection with the information processing device 1, for example, by HTTP communication. In step S201, the processing unit 20 may execute a process of transmitting identification data of the business entity to which the operator belongs, login data including a password, and identification data of the terminal device 2 to the Web server of the information processing device 1.

[0068] The processing unit 20 starts up the imaging unit 25 in response to a reception interface selection of an appearance image included in the operation screen displayed in step S202 or an operation to start up the imaging unit 25 outside the program (step S203). The processing unit 20 captures an image of the appearance of the energy storage element by the imaging unit 25 (step S204).

[0069] The processing unit 20 reads the identification data of the storage element from the storage element by the reading unit 26 (step S205). In step S205, if the reading unit 26 is integrated with the imaging unit 25, the processing unit 20 may obtain the identification by decoding an image of a two-dimensional code or a barcode with the identification data attached to a predetermined position of the storage element. The processing unit 20 may obtain the identification by recognizing characters corresponding to numbers such as a JAN code or a manufacturing lot number from the image. In step S205, if the reading unit 26 is a short-range wireless communication device, the identification data is read from a wireless tag attached to the storage element. In step S205, there is a possibility that the reading unit 26 cannot read the identification data, and in that case, the processing unit 20 may skip the process of step S205.

[0070] The processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 transmits a determination request including at least the external image of the energy storage element captured in step S204 to the information processing device 1 (step S206). The determination request includes data that can identify the terminal device 2 that has made the request.

[0071] When the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 receives a determination request (step S101), it acquires an appearance image included in the determination request (step S102), and executes a process of acquiring identification data of the energy storage element (step S103). The process of acquiring the identification data in step S103 will be described later.

[0072] The processing unit 10 reads out the design information stored in the battery DB 110 based on the appearance image acquired in step S102 and the identification data acquired in step S103 (step S104). The processing unit 10 acquires the determination result of the handling of the target energy storage element as a resource (step S105). The acquisition of the determination result will be described later.

[0073] The processing unit 10 determines new identification data according to the judgment result (reuse / recycle / discard) acquired in step S105 (step S106). In step S106, the processing unit 10 creates new identification data including the identification data of the recovery company and the product number to be assigned to the reused product. If the judgment result is recycling, the processing unit 10 may also create new identification data including the product number to be assigned to the recycled product, and similarly, if the judgment result is discard, the processing unit 10 may create new identification data indicating that the product is discarded.

[0074] The processing unit 10 reads out the image data of the label from the storage unit 11 according to the determination result acquired in step S105 (step S107). The processing unit 10 creates label data including a barcode or two-dimensional code indicating the determined new identification data and image data of the label (step S108).

[0075] The processing unit 10 creates result screen data including the determination result acquired in step S105, new identification data determined accordingly, and a script for outputting the label data created in step S108 to the print output device 3 (step S109). In step S109, the processing unit 10 may add audio data to the result screen data so that sound effects or audio according to the determination result are output. Disassembly procedures when the determination result is recycling, and operating procedures when the determination result is reuse or disposal, which are read from the design information, may be attached to the result screen.

[0076] The processing unit 10 transmits the data of the result screen created in step S109 to the terminal device 2 that has made the judgment request (step S110).

[0077] The processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 receives the data of the result screen transmitted from the information processing device 1 (step S207), and displays the result screen on the display unit 23 based on the received data (step S208). In step S208, the new identification data determined for the target energy storage element on the result screen is displayed on the display unit 23. In step S208, the processing unit 20 may execute a process of outputting a sound effect or a voice if a sound effect according to the determination result is added to the data of the result screen.

[0078] Based on the operation on the result screen, the processing unit 20 sends the label data included in the result screen to the print output device 3 (step S209), and ends the process. When the operator selects an operation to execute a script for print output included in the output screen, the label data is sent to the print output device 3, and new identification data for the reused product and a label indicating that it is a reused product are printed out.

[0079] 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure for acquiring identification data in the information processing device 1. The procedure shown in FIG. 7 corresponds to details of the process of step S103 in the procedure shown in FIG.

[0080] The processing unit 10 judges whether the determination request includes identification data (step S301). If the determination request includes identification data read from a two-dimensional code or a barcode, identification data recognized by text recognition of a manufacturing lot number, or identification data read by short-range wireless communication (S301: YES), the processing unit 10 acquires the identification data as identification data of the energy storage element (step S302). The processing unit 10 returns to the processing procedure shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 and proceeds to step S104.

[0081] If it is determined in step S301 that the determination request does not include identification data (S301: NO), the processing unit 10 attempts to identify identification data by pattern recognition of the acquired appearance image using the appearance image for pattern recognition stored in the battery DB 110 (step S303). In step S303, the processing unit 10 calculates the degree of match with the appearance image for pattern recognition for each piece of identification data stored in the battery DB 110, and identifies the identification data of the storage element having the highest degree of match equal to or higher than a predetermined degree as the identification data of the target storage element.

[0082] The processing unit 10 judges whether the identification data has been identified by the process of step S303 (step S304). If it is judged that the identification data has been identified (S304: YES), the processing unit 10 acquires the identified identification data as the identification data of the target storage element (step S305). The processing unit 10 returns to the process procedure shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, and proceeds to step S104.

[0083] If it is determined that the identification data cannot be identified by pattern recognition (S304: NO), the processing unit 10 attempts to identify the identification data by label pattern recognition of the label image included in the appearance image (step S306). In step S306, similar to step S303, the processing unit 10 calculates the degree of match with the label image data stored in the battery DB 110 for each identification data, and identifies the identification data of the storage element having the highest degree of match equal to or higher than a predetermined degree as the identification data of the target storage element.

[0084] The processing unit 10 judges whether or not the identification data has been identified by the processing of step S306 (step S307). If it is judged that the identification data has been identified (S307: YES), the processing unit 10 acquires the identified identification data as the identification data of the target storage element (step S308). The processing unit 10 returns to the processing procedure shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, and proceeds to step S104.

[0085] If it is determined that the identification data cannot be identified by pattern recognition using the label (S307: NO), the processing unit 10 attempts to acquire (read) a number, a barcode, or a two-dimensional code contained in the external appearance image (step S309). In step S309, the processing unit 10 determines whether acquisition of an identification code from the number, barcode, or two-dimensional code has been successful (step S310). If acquisition of the identification code is successful (S310: YES), the processing unit 10 returns to the processing procedure shown in Figs. 5 and 6 and proceeds to step S104.

[0086] In step S309, if acquisition of the identification code fails (S310: NO), the processing ends. In this case, the processing unit 10 executes error processing for acquisition of the identification data of the energy storage element, notifies the terminal device 2 of an error that the identification data cannot be acquired, displays an error screen on the display unit 23 of the terminal device 2, and ends the processing once.

[0087] As shown in Fig. 7, it is possible to not limit the acquisition of identification data to a specific method. The method of assigning identification data does not need to be unified for a wide variety of energy storage elements, and the identification data may be assigned using the existing management method of the manufacturer. By making the acquisition of identification data compatible with a wide variety of methods, the processing of the information processing device 1 can be made compatible with a wide variety of manufacturers and product types.

[0088] The process procedure for acquiring identification data by the information processing device 1 of the present disclosure is not limited to the process procedure shown in Fig. 7, and may be unified to reading identification data from a barcode. In addition, even if the identification data is included in the determination request, the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 may acquire the identification data read from the appearance image if the identification data can be read by pattern recognition or character recognition of the appearance image. The processing unit 10 may specify the identification data as the identification data only when the identification data included in the determination request matches the read identification data.

[0089] Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a determination process. The process shown in Fig. 8 may be executed by the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 in the process of step S105 shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, or may be executed by another device that can access the battery DB 110. In the following, the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 will be described as executing the following process in step S105.

[0090] The processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 uses an external image of the energy storage element to identify the condition of the energy storage element with the manufacturer and product number identified using the identification code acquired in step S103 shown in Figure 5, based on the presence or absence of scratches that can be seen from the outside or the presence or absence of expansion of the energy storage cell (step S501).

[0091] In step S501, the processing unit 10 uses a threshold value previously stored in the battery DB 110 in association with the manufacturer and product number of the target energy storage element, for example, and if it can be determined from the image that any of the energy storage cells included in the energy storage element is expanded to more than the threshold value, it determines that the energy storage element should be discarded. For example, if the thickness of the energy storage cell that is the most expanded among the energy storage cells included in the energy storage element is less than the threshold value, the processing unit 10 determines that the energy storage element is in a recyclable state. If it can be determined that there is no damage to the appearance, the processing unit 10 can also determine that the energy storage element is in a reusable state. Various other methods can be adopted as a method for determining the state from the appearance image.

[0092] In step S501, the processing unit 10 may identify the state using a learning model trained for each manufacturer and / or product number of the energy storage element using deep learning such as a recurrent neural network (RNN), a long short term memory (LSTM), or a transformer. For example, such a learning model is trained to output a state when an appearance image is input for each manufacturer and / or product number. The processing unit 10 may identify the state using a learning model trained in this way.

[0093] The state in step S501 may be specified by temperature history, cumulative charge / discharge capacity information, error records, the usage period of the storage element, and full charge capacity obtained from the BMU and stored in advance in the battery DB 110 in association with the unique identification data of the target storage element. In this case, the temperature history, cumulative charge / discharge capacity information, error records, the usage period of the storage element, and full charge capacity obtained from the BMU are stored in the battery DB 110 in association with the unique identification data of the storage element at the time of removal from the electric vehicle. The battery DB 110 may also store the usage history of the electric vehicle in which the storage element was mounted in association with the unique identification data of the storage element at the time of removal from the electric vehicle. The usage history of the electric vehicle is information such as the mileage of the electric vehicle and whether or not an accident has occurred.

[0094] The processing unit 10 determines whether to discard, reuse, or recycle the item based on the state identified in step S501 (step S502).

[0095] The processing unit 10 temporarily stores the determination result in step S502, terminates the process, and advances the process to step S106 shown in FIG.

[0096] Fig. 9 shows an example of a result screen 230 displayed on the terminal device 2. The result screen 230 shown in Fig. 9 includes the determination result "reuse" regarding the handling (disposal / reuse / recycle) of the target energy storage element, and the newly assigned new identification data "99912345-0011".

[0097] The result screen 230 includes a button 231 for issuing a print instruction. When the button 231 is selected, a list of print output devices 3 with which the terminal device 2 can be connected is superimposed on the result screen 230. When a print output device 3 is selected from the list, the label data is output to the selected print output device 3.

[0098] The result screen 230 includes an illustration of the external appearance of the energy storage element. The illustration of the external appearance includes a suggested location for attaching a label to the target energy storage element, indicated by a dashed line in the illustration. The result screen 230 in FIG. 9 includes a message stating "covering the other label," which instructs the user to attach the new label in a position that will cover all or part of the original label of the energy storage element when it is manufactured.

[0099] As shown in FIG. 9, the operating procedure for the target storage element is included in the result screen 230, so that even an unexperienced operator can operate smoothly by performing the operation while checking the operating procedure displayed on the display unit 23 of the terminal device 2.

[0100] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of attaching a new label. FIG. 10 shows a rectangular parallelepiped battery pack (energy storage element). A plurality of labels 51 are attached to the battery pack when it is new, depending on the manufacturer and the model of the electric vehicle in which the battery pack is mounted. An operator who visually checks the result screen 230 shown in FIG. 9 attaches a new label 52 so as to cover a part of the label 51. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the two-dimensional code of the label 51 when it is new cannot be read. In this way, the operator can understand the position of the label attachment and perform the operation, and it is possible to more reliably make the old label invisible and prevent the reused product from being mistakenly treated as a new product.

[0101] In the information processing system 100, the information processing device 1 accepts registration of the affixing of a new label. Fig. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a registration process for affixing completion. The process shown in Fig. 11 is executed following the process shown in Figs. 5 and 6.

[0102] After executing the process of outputting the label data to the print output device 3 in step S209, the processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 requests registration screen data from the information processing device 1 and receives the data transmitted in response to the request (step S210).

[0103] The processing unit 20 displays a registration screen on the display unit 23 based on the received data (step S211), and accepts an operation on a confirmation button included in the registration screen indicating completion of pasting to the specific position (step S212). Upon accepting the confirmation button, the processing unit 20 transmits a notice of pasting completion to the information processing device 1 in association with the new identification data included in the received result screen (step S213).

[0104] The processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 receives the notification of attachment completion associated with the new identification data (step S111), and stores in the battery DB 110 the determination result of the handling as a resource of the target storage element for which the new identification data has been determined, and data indicating the attachment completion (step S112). The processing unit 10 ends the process. The processing unit 10 does not store the new identification data in the battery DB 110 until the notification of attachment completion is received.

[0105] FIG. 12 shows an example of data on the completion of attachment stored in the battery DB 110. The battery DB 110 includes a reused battery table 1102 that holds data on storage elements that are to be handled as released products thereafter in association with the determined new identification data. As shown in FIG. 12, the reused battery table 1102 stores the new identification data, the determination result, and data indicating the completion of attachment in association with each other. As described above, the processing unit 10 does not store the new identification data in the battery DB 110 until a notification of the completion of attachment is received. This allows traceable quality management of reused products to be performed in the future for storage elements of various manufacturers and types that are to be reliably handled as reused products.

[0106] Second embodiment 13 is a schematic diagram of an information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment. The hardware configuration of the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment is similar to that of the first embodiment. Among the configurations of the information processing system 100 according to the second embodiment, the configurations common to the information processing system 100 according to the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0107] In the second embodiment, the new identification data is output to a marking device (output device) 4. The marking device 4 is, for example, a laser marker that marks given characters on the outer surface of the housing of the energy storage element. The marking device 4 is not limited to a laser marker. In the second embodiment, the terminal device 2 is communicatively connected to the marking device 4 within the local network of each recovery company. The marking process can be executed by the marking device 4 under the control of the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 and the marking device 4 may be connected by wireless communication or wired serial communication. The print output device 3 and the marking device 4 may be used together.

[0108] Fig. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure in the information processing system 100 of the second embodiment. When an operator starts the terminal program P2 on the terminal device 2 in front of a target energy storage element, the following processing is started. Among the processing procedures shown below, those steps common to the processing procedures shown in Figs. 5 and 6 of the first embodiment are given the same step numbers and detailed explanations are omitted.

[0109] In the second embodiment, when the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 determines new identification data in step S106, it creates data for a result screen including the judgment result acquired in step S105 and the new identification data determined accordingly (step S121). The result screen of step S121 may include an interface for acquiring data for marking the new identification data on the marking device 4. The interface is, for example, a download screen. The result screen may include voice data or an operating procedure.

[0110] The processing unit 10 transmits the data of the result screen created in step S121 to the terminal device 2 that has made the judgment request (step S122).

[0111] The processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 receives the data of the result screen transmitted from the information processing device 1 (S207), and displays the received result screen on the display unit 23 (S208). In the second embodiment, the processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 transmits control data instructing the marking of the new identification data included in the result screen to the marking device 4 based on an operation on the result screen (step S219), and ends the process. If the result screen includes a download screen, the operator obtains the downloaded control data via this download screen, and performs an operation to provide the obtained control data to the marking device 4 connected in the same local network and instruct marking. As a result, the new identification data as a reused product and text indicating that it is a reused product are engraved on the outer surface of the housing of the battery pack.

[0112] In this way, the output destination of the new identification data is not limited to the print output device 3 of the first embodiment, and does not have to be a label. As described above, the print output of the label data by the print output device 3 and the marking by the marking device 4 may be used together, and it is preferable to allow the recycling company to select which output method to use.

[0113] Third embodiment In the third embodiment, measurement data obtained from the BMU is stored in the battery DB 110 in association with individual identification data (serial code) for identifying an individual energy storage element. In the third embodiment, the usage history of the electric vehicle in which the used energy storage element was mounted is stored.

[0114] The hardware configuration of the information processing system 100 in the third embodiment is similar to that in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, it is assumed that a rule is set for reporting the usage history of the electric vehicle in which the storage element was installed to a management organization that manages the information processing device 1 when the storage element is removed by an electric vehicle maintenance company before the storage element is collected by a collection company (see FIG. 1). The maintenance company transmits data for identifying the individual of the removed storage element and individual identification data of the electric vehicle in which the storage element was installed to the information processing device 1 in association with each other. The maintenance company also transmits to the information processing device 1, as the usage history of the electric vehicle, whether or not an accident occurred and the mileage until removal in association with the individual identification data of the electric vehicle. The information processing device 1 stores, in the battery DB 110, the individual identification data of the electric vehicle in which the storage element was installed and the usage history of the electric vehicle in association with the individual identification data of each battery pack (storage element) removed from the electric vehicle. The usage history associated with the individual identification data of the electric vehicle may be stored in another storage medium and may be in a state that can be referred to by the information processing device 1.

[0115] Fig. 15 shows an example of the contents of data stored in the battery DB 110 of the second embodiment. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the battery DB 110 includes a design information table 1101 that stores information on the energy storage element associated with manufacturer identification data that identifies the manufacturer of the energy storage element and a product number, and an individual battery table 1103 that stores the correspondence between the individual identification data of the energy storage element and measurement data associated with the identification data of the electric vehicle in which the energy storage element was installed.

[0116] As described in FIG. 3 of the first embodiment, the design information table 1101 stores inspection procedures, disassembly procedures, link data to instruction manuals, link data to SDS data sheets, etc., in correspondence with manufacturer identification data that identifies the manufacturer of the storage element and the product number.

[0117] The individual battery table 1103 stores the identification data of the electric vehicle in which the battery was installed, the usage history, and the inspection results described below in association with the individual identification data of the power storage element, as shown in Fig. 15. In the example shown in Fig. 15, the usage history includes whether or not an accident has occurred, and if so, the details of the accident and the mileage.

[0118] 15, the electric vehicle identification data is data for individually identifying an electric vehicle, but the reason for storing the data for individually identifying an electric vehicle is to enable reference to the usage history as described above. Since the individual battery table 1103 also stores the usage history in association with the individual identification data of the energy storage element, in this case, the electric vehicle identification data may only identify the vehicle model, grade, options, specifications, etc.

[0119] In the information processing system 100 of the third embodiment, the information processing device 1 executes the same processing as the processing procedures shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 of the first embodiment, and prints out a label from the label data.

[0120] In the third embodiment, the handling of the energy storage element as a resource is determined by referring to the measurement data obtained from the BMU as described above and the usage history of the electric vehicle in which the energy storage element is mounted.

[0121] Fig. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of a determination process procedure in the third embodiment. The process procedure shown in Fig. 16 may be executed by the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 in the process procedure of step S105 shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. 6, or may be executed by another device that can access the battery DB 110. In the following, the processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 will be described as executing the following process procedure in step S105.

[0122] The processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 extracts an inspection procedure from the design information of the target energy storage element read out in step S104 shown in Fig. 5 (step S531). Since the inspection procedure is stored in the battery DB 110 in association with the identification data acquired in step S103, the processing unit 10 extracts it.

[0123] The processing unit 10 creates an examination screen including the extracted examination procedure (step S532), and transmits the created examination screen to the terminal device 2 that has sent the judgment request (step S533).

[0124] The processing unit 20 of the terminal device 2 receives the inspection screen transmitted from the information processing device 1 (step S231) and displays the received inspection screen on the display unit 23 (step S232). The inspection screen includes a field for inputting individual identification data (serial code) of the target storage element. The inspection screen includes fields for inputting, for example, whether the battery pack is scratched and the measurement results of the thickness of the storage cell. The inspection screen includes a field for inputting measurement data such as voltage acquired from the BMU of the battery pack via an inspection device. The processing unit 20 acquires data that is the inspection result including the individual identification data entered on the displayed inspection screen (step S233) and transmits the data to the information processing device 1 (step S234).

[0125] The processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 receives the data transmitted from the terminal device 2 that has made the determination request (step S534), and stores the received data in the individual battery table 1103 in association with the individual identification data contained in the data (step S535).

[0126] The processing unit 10 uses the individual identification data to read out the usage history of the electric vehicle equipped with the target power storage element, which is transmitted from the electric vehicle maintenance business and stored (step S536). In step S126, the processing unit 10 reads out the usage history associated with the individual identification data of the power storage element from the individual battery table 1103 of the battery DB 110.

[0127] The processing unit 10 identifies the state of the target energy storage element based on the external image of the energy storage element, the read design information, the data stored in the individual battery table 1103, and the usage history of the electric vehicle (step S537). The method of identifying the state will be described later.

[0128] The processing unit 10 determines whether to discard, reuse, or recycle the item based on the state determined in step S537 (step S538).

[0129] The processing unit 10 temporarily stores the determination result in step S528, terminates the process, and advances the process to step S106 shown in FIG. 5 and FIG.

[0130] 17 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure for identifying a state in the third embodiment. The procedure shown in FIG 17 corresponds to details of the process in step S537 in FIG 16.

[0131] The processing unit 10 of the information processing device 1 uses an external image of the energy storage element to determine whether or not there are any scratches that can be seen from the outside for the energy storage element with the manufacturer and product number identified using the identification code acquired in step S103 (step S701).

[0132] If it is determined that there is a scratch (S701: YES), the item is determined to be in a state to be recycled (step S702), and the process returns to the procedure shown in FIG. 16, proceeding to step S538.

[0133] If it is determined that there is no damage (S701: NO), it is determined whether the expansion of the storage cell is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step S703). If it is determined that the expansion of the storage cell is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (S703: YES), the processing unit 10 determines that the storage cell is in a state to be discarded (step S704), returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 16, and proceeds to step S538.

[0134] If it is determined that the expansion of the storage cell is less than the predetermined value (S703: NO), the processing unit 10 determines whether or not the average temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature and the usage period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period from the temperature history based on the information stored in the individual battery table 1103 of the target storage element (step S705). If it is determined that the average temperature is equal to or higher than a predetermined temperature and the usage period is equal to or longer than a predetermined period (S705: YES), the processing unit 10 identifies the target storage element as being in a state to be discarded (step S706), returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 16, and proceeds to step S538.

[0135] If the processing unit 10 determines that the average temperature is below a predetermined temperature or that the usage period is less than a predetermined period (S705: NO), it determines whether the cumulative charge / discharge capacity is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount (step S707). If the cumulative charge / discharge capacity is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount (S707: YES), the processing unit 10 identifies the target energy storage element as being in a recycling state (step S708), and returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 16, proceeding to step S538.

[0136] If it is determined that the cumulative charge / discharge capacity is less than the predetermined amount (S707: NO), the processing unit 10 determines whether the full charge capacity is equal to or greater than the predetermined capacity (step S709). If it is determined that the full charge capacity is equal to or greater than the predetermined capacity (S709: YES), the processing unit 10 determines whether or not there has been a collision accident based on the usage history of the electric vehicle in which the target storage element is mounted (step S710). If it is determined that there has been no collision accident (S710: NO), the processing unit 10 identifies the target storage element as being in a state to be reused (step S711), returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 16, and proceeds to step S538.

[0137] If it is determined in step S710 that a collision accident has occurred (S710: YES), the processing unit 10 identifies the target battery pack as being in a state to be recycled (step S712), returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 5, and advances the process to step S106.

[0138] If it is determined that the full charge capacity is less than the predetermined capacity (S709: NO), the processing unit 10 identifies the target battery pack as being in a state to be recycled (step S713), returns to the processing procedure shown in FIG. 16, and proceeds to step S538.

[0139] The order of the processing steps shown in Fig. 17 may be appropriately modified. For example, the processing unit 10 may first determine whether or not a collision accident has occurred before the target energy storage element is removed from the electric vehicle in which the target energy storage element is mounted.

[0140] FIG. 18 shows an example of the inspection screen 232. The inspection screen 232 includes text indicating the specified identification data. The inspection screen 232 includes a screen 233 indicating a portion of the inspection procedure extracted from the design information associated with the identification data. The inspection screen 232 includes a field 234 for inputting the presence or absence of scratches on the battery pack and the measurement results of the thickness of the storage cell. The inspection screen 232 includes a field for inputting measurement data such as voltage acquired from the BMU of the battery pack via an inspection device. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the inspection screen 232 includes a button 235 for selecting measurement data acquired from the BMU. When the operator selects the button 235 using the operation unit 24, a selection screen for a file describing the measurement data to be uploaded is displayed.

[0141] With the above configuration, the decision as to whether to discard, reuse, or recycle the target energy storage element is made based not only on the measurement data of the energy storage element, but also on information such as whether or not an accident occurred with the electric device or electric mobile body in which the energy storage element was installed, such as an electric vehicle. Even if the exterior of the energy storage element does not appear to be abnormal, if there is a high suspicion that it has been subjected to an impact, it is better to recycle rather than reuse it. By also using the usage history of the electric vehicle, the computer can accurately determine the future risk assessment and future condition of the target energy storage element.

[0142] The configuration described in the third embodiment in which measurement data is received on the inspection screen and used to determine the state is also applicable to the aspect in which the marking device 4 of the second embodiment is used.

[0143] The embodiments disclosed above are illustrative in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims, and includes all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0144] 100 Information Processing Systems 1. Information processing device 10 Processing section 11 Storage section 110 Battery DB (database) P1 Information Processing Program 2 Terminal Equipment 23 Display section 3 Print output device (output device) 4. Engraving device (output device) 51 Label (old label) 52 Label (New Label)

Claims

1. On the computer, Acquiring an external image of a used electric storage element in an electric device or an electric vehicle and identification data of the electric storage element; Identifying the storage element by the identification data; obtaining a determination result of the handling of the energy storage element as a resource, the determination being made according to a state of the energy storage element based on the appearance image; Based on the result of the determination, new identification data to be newly assigned to the storage element is generated; The new identification data is output to an output device. A computer program that executes a process.

2. the output device is a print output device that prints out a label, The computer includes: creating label data for a new label to be newly attached to the storage element corresponding to the new identification data; outputting the label data to the print output device; Output an instruction to attach the new label to a specific position of the storage element.

2. A computer program product as claimed in claim 1, which is adapted to carry out a process.

3. The computer includes: outputting an instruction to register the completion of affixing the label printed out from the printing device to the specific position of the storage element; The determination result of the storage element is stored in association with new identification data of the storage element to which the label is attached.

3. A computer program product as claimed in claim 2, which causes a process to be carried out.

4. The determination result is classified into whether the electric storage element is to be discarded, reused, or recycled depending on the state of the electric storage element.

2. The computer program product of claim 1.

5. The identification data is identified by pattern recognition of an appearance included in an appearance image of the energy storage element, by recognition processing of a two-dimensional code or a barcode included in the appearance image, by pattern recognition of a label included in the appearance image, by text recognition of a manufacturing lot number included in the appearance image, or is data read out from a tag attached to the energy storage element by short-range wireless communication. A computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The computer includes: Identification data of the target energy storage element is specified using a database that stores at least one of an external image of the energy storage element, data of a two-dimensional code or barcode attached to the energy storage element, a label attached to the energy storage element, and a manufacturing lot number attached to the energy storage element, in association with at least one of identification data of a manufacturer of the energy storage element, an on-board device or an electric vehicle, a product number of the energy storage element, and unique identification data of the energy storage element.

5. A computer program product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes a process to be carried out.

7. The computer includes: The state of the storage element is identified from at least one of the temperature history, the cumulative charge / discharge capacity information, the error record, the usage period of the storage element, and the full charge capacity obtained from a management device of the storage element.

5. A computer program product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes a process to be carried out.

8. The computer includes: Obtaining any one of the charge capacity, discharge capacity, internal resistance, presence or absence of an appearance abnormality, and voltage of the storage element; The state of the storage element is identified from the acquired information.

5. A computer program product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes a process to be carried out.

9. The computer includes: Identifying a state of the electric device or electric vehicle from a usage history recorded in association with identification data of the electric device or electric vehicle in which the storage element was mounted; Obtain a determination result of the handling of the storage element as a resource, the determination result being determined based on the state of the storage element and the state of the electric device or electric mobile body in which the storage element is mounted.

5. A computer program product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes a process to be carried out.

10. The computer includes: The fact that the product is a reused product is stored in association with the new identification data.

5. A computer program product according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which causes a process to be carried out.

11. The label is printed with a two-dimensional code, a barcode, a label indicating that the product is a reused product, and a lot number after reuse.

4. A computer program according to claim 2 or 3.

12. The computer includes: The affixing instruction instructs that the new label be affixed to a position that covers a part or all of the label at the time of manufacturing the energy storage element.

4. A computer program according to claim 2 or 3.

13. The computer Acquiring an external image of an electric storage element that has been used as a driving power source in an electric device or an electric vehicle and identification data of the electric storage element; Identifying the storage element by the identification data; acquiring a determination result of the handling of the energy storage element as a resource, the determination being made according to a state of the energy storage element based on the acquired appearance image; Based on the result of the determination, new identification data to be newly assigned to the storage element is generated; The new identification data is output to an output device. Storage element information processing method.

14. an acquisition unit that acquires an external image of an electric storage element that has been used as a driving power source in an electric device or an electric vehicle and identification data of the electric storage element; an identification unit that identifies the energy storage element based on the identification data; a determination result acquisition unit that acquires a determination result of a handling of the energy storage element as a resource, the determination result being determined according to a state of the energy storage element based on the acquired appearance image; a creating unit that creates new identification data to be newly assigned to the storage element based on the determination result; an output unit that outputs the new identification data to an output device; A storage element information processing device comprising:

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