Information processing device

Abstract

To enable a battery to be efficiently recovered.SOLUTION: An information processing device determines to increase the priority of recovery of batteries subjected to rebuild processing of a plurality of batteries subjected to one of recycle processing of reusing them as a resource and rebuild processing of using them for rebuild of reusing a part or all of components. Then, the information processing device outputs instruction information for instructing recovery of the plurality of batteries according to the determined priority of recovery of the plurality of batteries.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a method for planning waste transportation. In the waste transportation planning method disclosed in Patent Document 1, a plan is made for collecting waste discharged at each collection point within a certain area and transporting it to a relay processing center for a waste treatment facility. In the waste transportation planning method, a route where waste can be transported within a certain area is maintained. In addition, in the waste transportation planning method, the amount and packaging of waste to be collected at a plurality of collection points on the transportable route are acquired. Then, in the waste transportation planning method, a collection route is determined that travels around each collection point, collects waste at each collection point, and returns to the relay processing center based on the amount and packaging of waste collected at each collection point. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2004-192268 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The present disclosure aims to enable efficient recovery of batteries. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The information processing device according to the present disclosure includes: determining, among a plurality of batteries that undergo either a recycling process for reusing them as resources or a rebuilding process for using them in rebuilding for reusing some or all of their components, to give a higher priority to collection of the batteries that undergo the rebuilding process; outputting instruction information for instructing the disposal of the plurality of batteries according to the determined disposal priorities of the plurality of batteries; The control unit is configured to: Effect of the Invention

[0006] The present disclosure enables efficient recovery of batteries. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the recovery system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of a server that constitutes the collection system. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration of battery information. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the process executed by the control unit. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of how battery deterioration changes over time. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] Assume that batteries are collected for recycling or rebuilding. Here, recycling is a process in which batteries are reused as resources. Rebuilding is a process in which some or all of the battery components are reused for rebuilding. In this case, the longer the storage period, the more the battery deteriorates due to storage deterioration, etc. In that case, due to battery deterioration, it becomes impossible to use the collected batteries for rebuilding. On the other hand, since batteries used in recycling are reused as resources, it is expected that the impact of deterioration of the batteries will be smaller than that of batteries used in rebuilding. Therefore, the information processing device according to the present disclosure solves such a problem.

[0009] A control unit of an information processing device according to the present disclosure determines, among a plurality of batteries that undergo either a recycling process or a rebuilding process, to give a high priority to the collection of the batteries that undergo a rebuilding process.The control unit of the information processing device then outputs instruction information for instructing the collection of the plurality of batteries according to the determined collection priority of the plurality of batteries.

[0010] As described above, the information processing device determines that the collection priority of batteries that undergo a rebuilding process is higher than that of batteries that undergo a recycling process. Therefore, when a plurality of batteries includes both batteries that undergo a recycling process and batteries that undergo a rebuilding process, the batteries that undergo a rebuilding process can be collected preferentially. This makes it possible to hasten the collection of batteries that undergo a rebuilding process, and to prevent the batteries from deteriorating and becoming unable to be reused. In this way, efficient collection of batteries is possible.

[0011] Specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the hardware configuration, module configuration, functional configuration, and the like described in each embodiment are not intended to limit the technical scope of the disclosure to only those.

[0012] <Embodiment> (System Overview) A collection system 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the collection system 1. The collection system 1 includes a dealer terminal 100, a server 200, and a collection company terminal 300. In the collection system 1, the dealer terminal 100, the server 200, and the collection company terminal 300 are connected to each other by a network N1. The network N1 may be, for example, a WAN (Wide Area Network), which is a global public communication network such as the Internet, or a telephone communication network such as a mobile phone.

[0013] (Dealer terminal) The dealer terminal 100 is a terminal used by a vehicle dealer (hereinafter, may be simply referred to as a "dealer"). The dealer terminal 100 is, for example, a computer or a mobile information terminal used by the dealer.

[0014] A dealer removes a battery (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as a "battery") installed in a vehicle. At this time, the dealer removes the battery from the vehicle to perform either a recycling process or a rebuilding process. The dealer then stores the removed battery. Here, the battery is a battery for driving a motor of a battery-powered electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, or the like. The battery may also be a battery used as an auxiliary battery in the vehicle.

[0015] Recycling is a process for reusing batteries as resources. For example, recycling is a process in which batteries are crushed and metals contained in the batteries (iron, copper, gold, lithium, nickel, cobalt, etc.) are extracted as resources. In this way, resources such as the extracted metals can be used for the manufacture of new products, etc.

[0016] The rebuilding process is a process in which some or all of the parts are reused for rebuilding. The rebuilding process involves disassembling the battery into parts and using the reusable parts as batteries for other vehicles. This is a process for recycling the battery parts. Here, the battery parts are, for example, the cells that make up the battery. The battery parts may also be, for example, modules or substrates that make up the battery. In such cases, the parts removed from the battery are reused as parts for a newly manufactured battery. Note that in the rebuild process, the battery may be used as is by reassembling the battery for another vehicle without disassembling it.

[0017] The dealer terminal 100 transmits battery information to the server 200 via the network N1. Here, the battery information is information about batteries stored by the dealer. The battery information includes information about whether each battery is a battery to be recycled (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "battery for recycling") or a battery to be rebuilt (hereinafter, may be referred to as a "battery for rebuilding"). The battery information is generated, for example, by the dealer determining whether the battery is to be reused as a battery for recycling or a battery for rebuilding, and inputting the information about the battery to the dealer terminal 100. Here, the determination as to whether the battery is a battery for recycling or a battery for rebuilding is made by the dealer checking the condition of the battery. In other words, the dealer registers a battery in good condition in the battery information as a battery for rebuilding.

[0018] (server) The server 200 is a server device that manages the collection of batteries stored by dealers. The server 200 receives battery information from the dealer terminal 100 via the network N1.

[0019] Furthermore, the server 200 transmits instruction information to the collection company terminal 300 via the network N1. Here, the instruction information is information instructing the collection of a plurality of batteries stored at the dealer. At this time, the amount of the plurality of batteries held by the dealer may exceed the amount of batteries that the collection company can collect. In this case, the server 200 must prioritize the plurality of batteries held by the dealer and determine which of the plurality of batteries to collect according to the priority.

[0020] Here, it is expected that the longer the storage period, the more the battery will deteriorate due to storage degradation and the like. As a result, there are cases where the battery deterioration makes it impossible for the collected battery to be used for rebuilding. On the other hand, since batteries for recycling are reused as resources, it is expected that the impact of deterioration is smaller than that of batteries used for rebuilding. Therefore, server 200 determines the collection priority of batteries for rebuilding to be higher than that of batteries for recycling. The method by which server 200 determines the collection priority of multiple batteries will be described later in detail.

[0021] The server 200 includes a computer having a processor 210, a main memory unit 220, an auxiliary memory unit 230, and a communication interface (communication I / F) 240. The processor 210 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The main memory unit 220 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory). The auxiliary memory unit 230 is, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory). The auxiliary memory unit 230 is, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or a disk recording medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or a Blu-ray disk. The auxiliary memory unit 230 may be a removable medium (portable storage medium). Here, examples of the removable medium include a USB memory or an SD card. The communication I / F 240 is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) interface board, or a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication.

[0022] In the server 200, the auxiliary storage unit 230 stores an operating system (OS), various programs, various information tables, and the like. In the server 200, the processor 210 loads the programs stored in the auxiliary storage unit 230 into the main storage unit 220 and executes them to realize various functions as described below. However, some or all of the functions of the server 200 may be realized by a hardware circuit such as an ASIC or an FPGA. The server 200 does not necessarily have to be realized by a single physical configuration, and may be configured by a plurality of computers that cooperate with each other. The dealer terminal 100 is configured to include a computer, similar to the server 200.

[0023] (Collector terminal) The recovery agent terminal 300 is a terminal used by a company (recovery agent) that recovers batteries. The recovery agent terminal 300 is configured to include a computer, similar to the server 200. The recovery agent terminal 300 receives instruction information from the server 200 via the network N1. This allows the recovery agent to know which batteries to recover from among the multiple batteries stored by the dealer. As a result, the multiple batteries stored at the dealer are recovered by the recovery agent. Note that the batteries do not necessarily have to be stored in a state where they are removed from the vehicle. For example, the batteries may remain installed in the vehicle and be removed from the vehicle when the recovery agent recovers the batteries. The recovery agent may also recover the batteries together with the vehicle.

[0024] In this embodiment, server 200 transmits instruction information to collection company terminal 300. However, server 200 does not necessarily have to transmit instruction information to collection company terminal 300. Server 200 may transmit instruction information directly to a vehicle (collection vehicle) that collects batteries, for example. In this case, the instruction information includes information indicating the location where the batteries are to be collected and information indicating the batteries to be collected. Then, the collection vehicle that receives the instruction information autonomously travels to a location where the dealer stores the batteries according to the instruction information, and displays information indicating the batteries to be collected to the dealer. The dealer loads the batteries onto the collection vehicle according to the displayed information indicating the batteries to be collected. In this manner, battery collection is performed.

[0025] (Functional configuration) Next, the functional configuration of the server 200 constituting the collection system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3. Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 200 constituting the collection system 1.

[0026] The server 200 includes a control unit 201, a communication unit 202, and a battery information database 203 (battery information DB 203). The server 200 can be realized by a processor 210 in the server 200. The communication unit 202 has a function of connecting the server 200 to the network N1. The communication unit 202 can be realized by a communication I / F 240 in the server 200.

[0027] The battery information DB 203 has a function of holding battery information. The battery information DB 203 can be realized by the auxiliary storage unit 230 in the server 200. The control unit 201 receives the battery information from the dealer terminal 100 via the communication unit 202. The control unit 201 stores the received battery information in the battery information DB 203.

[0028] 3 is a diagram showing an example of a table configuration of battery information. The battery information has a dealer ID field, a battery ID field, a storage start date and time field, a processing method field, a metal ID field, and a quantity field.

[0029] The dealer ID field contains an identifier to identify the dealer that sent the battery information ( In the battery information, a dealer ID (dealer ID) is stored. When server 200 manages the collection of batteries stored by multiple dealers, multiple dealer IDs are stored. In the battery ID field, an identifier (battery ID) for identifying a battery stored by the dealer with the corresponding dealer ID is stored. In the storage start date and time field, information indicating the date and time when storage of the battery with the corresponding battery ID began (storage start date and time) is stored. Here, the storage start date and time is the date and time when the battery was removed from the vehicle. The storage start date and time may also be the date and time when the vehicle was picked up by the dealer, or the date and time when the battery was last discharged or charged.

[0030] The processing method field stores information indicating the processing method for the battery with the corresponding battery ID. The processing method field stores information indicating either the recycle process or the rebuild process. If the battery is a battery for the recycle process, "recycle" is entered in the processing method field. Also, if the battery is a battery for the rebuild process, "rebuild" is entered in the processing method field.

[0031] The metal ID field stores an identifier (metal ID) for identifying the type of metal contained in the battery with the corresponding battery ID. The battery information also includes metal IDs corresponding to each metal contained in the battery with the corresponding battery ID. The amount field stores information indicating the amount of the type of metal with the corresponding metal ID contained in the battery with the corresponding battery ID.

[0032] The control unit 201 can grasp information about batteries stored at the dealer by acquiring battery information stored in the battery information DB 203. At this time, the amount of batteries stored at the dealer may exceed the amount that the collection company can collect (hereinafter, may be referred to as the "collection amount by the collection company"). In this case, the control unit 201 refers to the battery information and determines the collection priority of the batteries.

[0033] Specifically, the control unit 201 acquires the processing method for each of the multiple batteries stored at the dealer. Then, the control unit 201 determines the priority of collection of batteries for the rebuilding process to be higher than that of batteries for the recycling process. At this time, there are cases where multiple batteries for the rebuilding process are stored at the dealer. Furthermore, there are cases where the dealer stores multiple batteries for the rebuilding process that exceed the amount of batteries that the dealer can collect.

[0034] Therefore, the control unit 201 determines the collection priority of a battery with a long storage period to be high among multiple batteries for rebuilding processes. Specifically, the control unit 201 calculates the storage period by referring to the storage start date and time stored in the storage start date and time field in the battery information. Then, the control unit 201 determines the collection priority of a battery for rebuilding processes with a long storage period to be high among multiple batteries for rebuilding processes. This makes it possible to prioritize collection of batteries for rebuilding processes with a long storage period when the number of batteries for rebuilding processes stored exceeds the number of batteries collected by the contractor.

[0035] In this embodiment, the collection company collects batteries stored at one dealer. However, the collection company may collect multiple batteries stored at multiple dealers in a given area. In this case, if the amount of multiple batteries stored at the multiple dealers exceeds the amount of batteries collected by the company, the control unit 201 determines the priority of collection of the multiple batteries stored at the multiple dealers.

[0036] The control unit 201 generates instruction information to instruct the dealer to collect multiple batteries stored in accordance with the determined priority. Here, the control unit 201 generates instruction information to instruct the dealer to collect batteries in descending order of priority. In other words, the control unit 201 generates instruction information to preferentially collect batteries for rebuilding processes in descending order of storage period. The control unit 201 also If the amount of batteries for rebuilding is less than the amount of batteries to be collected by the dealer, an instruction is given to collect batteries for recycling as well. In this way, the control unit 201 generates instruction information to instruct the collection of the amount of batteries to be collected by the dealer. Then, the control unit 201 transmits the instruction information to the collection dealer terminal 300 via the communication unit 202.

[0037] (flowchart) Next, the process executed by the control unit 201 in the server 200 in the collection system 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a flowchart of the process executed by the control unit 201. This process is a process for outputting instruction information. This process is executed at a predetermined timing. The predetermined timing is, for example, the timing when a collection company collects batteries.

[0038] In the process shown in FIG. 4, first, in S101, battery information is obtained from battery information DB 203. Next, in S102, it is determined whether the amount of batteries stored at the dealer exceeds the amount of batteries to be collected by the dealer. If a negative determination is made in S102, the amount of batteries stored at the dealer does not exceed the amount of batteries to be collected by the dealer. Therefore, the collection company can collect all of the batteries stored at the dealer. Therefore, in S105, instruction information is generated to instruct the collection of all of the batteries stored at the dealer, and is output to collection company terminal 300. Then, the process shown in FIG. 4 is terminated.

[0039] If the determination in S102 is affirmative, the amount of batteries stored at the dealer exceeds the amount of batteries collected by the dealer. Therefore, the collection company cannot collect all of the batteries stored at the dealer. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the collection priority for the batteries stored at the dealer. Then, in S103, the battery information is referenced and a processing method for each of the batteries stored at the dealer is acquired. Next, in S104, the collection priority is determined according to the processing method for each of the batteries stored at the dealer. Next, in S105, instruction information according to the collection priority is generated and output to the collection company terminal 300. That is, in S105, instruction information for collecting the amount of batteries collected by the company is generated and output in order of the highest priority. Then, the process shown in FIG. 4 is terminated.

[0040] As described above, in the collection system 1, the priority of collection is determined to be higher for batteries for the rebuilding process than for batteries for the recycling process. Therefore, when a dealer stores both batteries for the recycling process and batteries for the rebuilding process, the batteries for the rebuilding process can be collected preferentially. Therefore, the time for collecting the batteries for the rebuilding process can be accelerated, and it is possible to prevent the batteries from deteriorating and becoming unable to be reused. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a plurality of batteries for the rebuilding process are stored in a dealer, the priority of the batteries that have been stored for a long time is determined to be higher. This makes it possible to collect the batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a long time preferentially. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the batteries for the rebuilding process from deteriorating and becoming unable to be reused due to the long storage period. In this way, batteries can be collected efficiently.

[0041] (Variation 1) In this embodiment, server 200 assigns a higher priority to batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a longer period of time among multiple batteries for the rebuilding process. However, it is expected that batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a certain period of time or longer will become unsuitable as batteries for the rebuilding process due to deterioration during storage or the like. Therefore, server 200 may assign a lower priority to batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a certain period of time or longer than batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a shorter period of time. Here, During this period, the effects of storage deterioration, etc. become significant and the battery is expected to become unsuitable for use in the rebuild process.

[0042] At this time, server 200 determines the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a predetermined period or more to be the same as that of batteries for the recycle process. Server 200 may also determine the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a predetermined period or more to be lower than the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a period shorter than the predetermined period and higher than the priority of batteries for the recycle process. At this time, the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a predetermined period or more may be determined uniformly. Also, it is assumed that batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a short period of time are less affected by deterioration than batteries that have been stored for a long period of time. Therefore, the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a predetermined period or more may be determined in ascending order of the shortest storage period.

[0043] In this way, the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a predetermined period or longer is determined to be lower than the priority of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for less than the predetermined period. This makes it possible to prioritize the collection of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for less than the predetermined period and are assumed to be less susceptible to storage deterioration, etc. This makes it possible to prioritize the collection of batteries for the rebuilding process that are suitable for the rebuilding process while suppressing the collection of batteries for the rebuilding process that are unsuitable for the rebuilding process. This also enables efficient collection of batteries.

[0044] (Variation 2) It is expected that the shorter the storage period, the smaller the impact of storage deterioration on the battery. Therefore, the server 200 may determine a higher priority for batteries with a short storage period among multiple batteries for the rebuilding process. This allows the server 200 to prioritize collection of batteries for the rebuilding process that are more suitable for the rebuilding process than batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a longer period by prioritizing collection of batteries for the rebuilding process that have been stored for a shorter period.

[0045] (Variation 3) There are cases where a collection business operator collects batteries for multiple recycling processes. In this case, the server 200 may determine the priority for the batteries for multiple recycling processes. Specifically, the server 200 determines the collection priority for each battery for recycling process according to the type and amount of metal contained in the battery for recycling process.

[0046] Specifically, the server 200 acquires the metal ID field and the amount field for each recycle battery in the battery information stored in the battery information DB 203. The server 200 then determines the priority in descending order of the amount of the predetermined type of metal. This allows efficient collection of recycle batteries that contain the predetermined type of metal.

[0047] Here, the predetermined type of metal is, for example, a precious metal, a base metal, or a rare metal. The predetermined type of metal is set in advance by an administrator of server 200 or the like. The predetermined type of metal may also be determined according to the demand amount as a recyclable resource. In this case, server 200, for example, acquires the demand amount as a recyclable resource from a server or the like that manages the demand amount. Then, server 200 determines the predetermined type of metal according to the acquired demand amount.

[0048] The server 200 may also determine the priority by referring to a plurality of types of metals and their amounts. In this case, the server 200, for example, calculates the product of the points set for each of the plurality of types of metals and the amount, and determines the priority in descending order of the calculated value. Here, the points set for the metals are, for example, stored in the server 200. The points are set in advance by an administrator of the recycling center. The points set for metals may be set so that the greater the demand for metals as recyclable resources, the higher the points will be. This also allows for efficient collection of batteries.

[0049] (Variation 4) The battery in this embodiment is a battery installed in a vehicle. However, the collected battery does not necessarily have to be a battery installed in a vehicle. For example, the collected battery may be any battery, such as a battery installed in an electrical appliance or a stationary storage battery, that is to be recycled or rebuilt.

[0050] (Variation 5) In this modification, it is assumed that the rate of change in battery deterioration changes over time. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the change in battery deterioration over time. In the example shown in Fig. 5, the rate of change in the degree of battery deterioration (the rate of change in battery deterioration) changes to become smaller as time passes from the storage start date and time.

[0051] When the rate of change in battery degradation changes in this way, the rate of change in the degree of battery degradation close to the start of storage will be greater than the rate of change in the degree of battery degradation far from the start of storage. Therefore, degradation will progress more rapidly close to the start of storage than far from the start of storage.

[0052] Therefore, for batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the period after a predetermined time from the storage start date and time (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the "specific period"), server 200 determines the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period is shorter to be higher than the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period is longer. Also, at this time, server 200 determines the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period to be higher than the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period is shorter.

[0053] Here, batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period deteriorate more than batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period. Therefore, collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period must be given priority over collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period. Thus, the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period is determined to be higher than the priority of collection of batteries for rebuilding processes whose storage period falls within the specific period. The specific period is determined by the date and time when the rate of change in battery deterioration falls below a predetermined value. The predetermined value is determined in advance as a value that is determined to be less affected by the progression of deterioration.

[0054] In this way, server 200 changes the method of determining the priority of collection depending on whether the storage period is included in the specific period or the specific period is included in the storage period. As a result, for batteries for the rebuilding process whose storage period is included in the specific period, batteries with shorter storage periods are collected with priority. This allows batteries for the rebuilding process that are at a stage where degradation is progressing rapidly to be collected with priority. Therefore, batteries for the rebuilding process that are less deteriorated can be collected with priority.

[0055] Furthermore, for batteries for use in rebuilding processes whose storage period includes a specific period, the priority for collection is determined as described above. Here, for batteries for use in rebuilding processes whose storage period includes a specific period, the impact of the progression of deterioration is small even with the passage of time. However, even if the impact of the progression of deterioration is small, it is expected that if the batteries are stored for a certain period or longer, they will become unsuitable as batteries for use in rebuilding processes due to deterioration. Also, if they are stored for a long period of time, Therefore, it is expected that a battery may become unsuitable for the rebuilding process due to factors other than deterioration. Factors other than deterioration include, for example, corrosion due to storage conditions such as high temperature or high humidity, or damage due to external factors. Therefore, by determining the priority of collection as described above, it is possible to prevent a battery for the rebuilding process from becoming unsuitable as a battery for the rebuilding process due to long-term storage.

[0056] As described above, server 200 changes the method of determining priority depending on whether the storage period is included in the specific period. This makes it possible to suppress the effects of the progression of deterioration while also suppressing the deterioration that makes the battery unsuitable for the rebuilding process. In this way, batteries can be efficiently collected.

[0057] <Other embodiments> The above-described embodiment is merely an example, and the present disclosure may be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the processes and means described in the present disclosure may be freely combined and implemented as long as no technical contradiction occurs.

[0058] Furthermore, a process described as being performed by one device may be shared and executed by multiple devices. Alternatively, a process described as being performed by different devices may be executed by one device. In a computer system, the hardware configuration (server configuration) by which each function is realized can be flexibly changed.

[0059] The present disclosure can also be realized by supplying a computer program implementing the functions described in the above embodiments to a computer, and having one or more processors of the computer read and execute the program. Such a computer program may be provided to the computer by a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium connectable to the system bus of the computer, or may be provided to the computer via a network. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium includes any type of medium suitable for storing electronic instructions, such as, for example, a magnetic disk (such as a floppy disk or a hard disk drive (HDD)), an optical disk (such as a CD-ROM, a DVD disk, or a Blu-ray disk), a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), an EPROM, an EEPROM, a magnetic card, a flash memory, or an optical card. [Explanation of symbols]

[0060] 1. Collection system 100··Dealer Terminal 200·Server 201 Control section 202 Communications Department 203...Battery information DB 300 ··Collection company terminal

Claims

1. determining, among a plurality of batteries that undergo either a recycling process for reusing them as resources or a rebuilding process for using them in rebuilding for reusing some or all of their components, to give a higher priority to collection of the batteries that undergo the rebuilding process; outputting instruction information for instructing the disposal of the plurality of batteries in accordance with the determined disposal priority of the plurality of batteries; A control unit configured to execute Information processing device.

2. determining the priority includes determining a battery having a long storage period as a high priority among the one or more batteries to be subjected to the rebuilding process. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

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

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

5. Determining the priority includes determining the priority according to the type and amount of metal contained in the battery to be recycled. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

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