Data processing apparatus and method for providing battery test information

Abstract

A data processing device for providing battery inspection information according to one embodiment of the present invention may include at least one processor; and a memory for storing at least one instruction executed by the at least one processor. Here, the at least one instruction may include an instruction to collect battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; an instruction to consolidate the battery inspection information collected from the plurality of battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information regarding the battery; and an instruction to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This application claims the benefit of the filing date of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0180228, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on December 13, 2023, and all of the contents disclosed in the documents of that Korean patent application are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a data processing device and method, and more particularly to a data processing device and method for providing battery testing information that can further improve the efficiency of battery testing. [Background technology]

[0003] Secondary batteries are batteries that can be reused by recharging after discharge and can be used as energy sources for small devices such as mobile phones, tablet PCs, and vacuum cleaners, as well as medium- to large-sized devices such as automobiles and smart grid ESS (Energy Storage Systems).

[0004] Secondary batteries can be classified into can-type batteries, in which an electrode assembly is housed in a cylindrical metal can, and pouch-type batteries, in which an electrode assembly is housed in a pouch-shaped case. Generally, cylindrical can-type batteries are known to have relatively large capacity and high structural stability.

[0005] The battery can be manufactured by sequentially performing an electrode manufacturing process, an electrode winding process, an assembly process, an activation process, and the like.

[0006] Generally, to prevent the shipment of defective batteries, defect inspections can be performed at each process step. For example, during an electrode manufacturing process, images of the electrode surface are collected by an imaging device, and workers can use the collected images to monitor the presence, location, and type of defects on the electrode surface. However, because inspection devices are individually applied to each piece of process equipment, workers must access inspection information for each battery and each manufacturing process, which can be time-consuming and limit the accuracy of the inspection.

[0007] To solve the above problems, there is a need for an appropriate data processing technique that can further improve the time efficiency and accuracy of battery testing. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a data processing device for providing battery inspection information.

[0009] Another object of the present invention to solve the above problems is to provide a data processing method that can be performed in such a data processing device. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To achieve the above object, a data processing device for providing battery inspection information according to one embodiment of the present invention may include at least one processor; and a memory for storing at least one instruction to be executed by the at least one processor.

[0011] Here, the at least one instruction may include an instruction to collect battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; an instruction to consolidate the battery inspection information collected from the plurality of battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information regarding the battery; and an instruction to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0012] The command to collect battery inspection information may include a command to collect battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

[0013] The instruction to collect the battery inspection information may include an instruction to collect the battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0014] The instruction to generate the integrated inspection information may include an instruction to combine surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

[0015] The command to generate the integrated inspection information may include a command to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by combining the external inspection information of the battery collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment and the external inspection information of the battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0016] The command to generate the integrated inspection information may include a command to generate integrated appearance inspection information of the battery by combining electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0017] The command to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the integrated test information according to output items input by a user.

[0018] The command to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the location of defects on the electrode surface using the integrated surface inspection information.

[0019] The instruction to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include an instruction to visualize and output a dimensional trend for a plurality of batteries using the integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0020] The command to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the defect location on the outer surface of the battery using the integrated visual inspection information.

[0021] To achieve the above-mentioned other object, a data processing method for providing battery inspection information according to one embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of collecting battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; aggregating the battery inspection information collected from the plurality of battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information regarding the battery; and outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0022] The step of collecting the battery inspection information may include collecting the battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

[0023] The step of collecting the battery inspection information may include steps of collecting the battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0024] The step of generating the integrated inspection information may include a step of aggregating the surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and the surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

[0025] The step of generating the integrated inspection information may include a step of aggregating the battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment and the battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery.

[0026] The step of generating the integrated inspection information may include a step of aggregating electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to assembly process equipment, and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment to generate integrated appearance inspection information of the battery.

[0027] The step of outputting the integrated test information via a predefined GUI may include the step of visualizing and outputting the integrated test information in accordance with output items input by a user.

[0028] The step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include the step of visualizing and outputting the location of defects on the electrode surface using the integrated surface inspection information.

[0029] Outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include using the integrated dimensional inspection information to visualize and output a dimensional trend for a plurality of batteries.

[0030] The step of outputting the integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a step of visualizing and outputting the defect location on the outer surface of the battery using the integrated visual inspection information. [Effects of the Invention]

[0031] According to the above-described embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to further improve the time efficiency and accuracy of battery testing. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0032] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is an operational flow diagram of a data processing method performed by a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which integrated examination information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which integrated dimension inspection information according to an embodiment of the present invention is output. [Figure 10] 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which integrated dimension inspection information according to an embodiment of the present invention is output. [Figure 11] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated visual inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 10 is an example of a screen on which integrated visual inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13]1 is a block diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Since the present invention can be modified in various ways and can have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, it is understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments, but rather to include all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout the drawings.

[0034] Terms such as "first," "second," "A," and "B" may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be termed a "second component," and similarly, a second component may be termed a "first component," without departing from the scope of the present invention. The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple associated listed items or any of multiple associated listed items.

[0035] When a component is said to be "coupled" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that the component may be directly coupled or connected to the other component, but that there may be other components in between. Conversely, when a component is said to be "directly coupled" or "directly connected" to another component, it is understood that there are no other components in between.

[0036] The terms used in this application are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expressions include the plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be understood that in this application, the terms "comprise" or "have" are intended to specify the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0037] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning they have in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal unless expressly defined in this application.

[0038] The invention and various embodiments thereof will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to the present invention.

[0040] The battery inspection system according to the present invention can be used to monitor the presence or absence of defects, defect locations or defect types of batteries during the battery manufacturing process or at the completion of manufacturing, or to analyze battery defect information.

[0041] The battery testing system may include a data processing device 100 and a plurality of battery testing devices 200 .

[0042] The battery inspection device 200 may refer to a device that is applied to specific battery process equipment, collects data for battery inspection, and generates battery inspection information. For example, the battery inspection device 200 may generate image data for a specific area of ​​a battery through an image sensor disposed at a specific position, and generate battery inspection information including one or more of dimensions, presence or absence of defects, defect locations, and defect types using a predefined image analysis algorithm.

[0043] The battery inspection device 200 may include one or more of a 2D camera and a 3D scanner. Here, the 2D camera is a device that captures an image of a specific area of ​​a battery or battery component to generate a 2D image, and the 3D scanner is a device that generates 3D shape data for a battery or battery component.

[0044] The battery inspection device 200 may include an image analysis unit that generates battery inspection information including one or more of dimensions, presence or absence of defects, defect locations, and defect types based on the two-dimensional image or three-dimensional shape data. Here, the image analysis unit may generate the battery inspection information using a predefined image analysis algorithm.

[0045] The data processing device 100 is connected to a plurality of battery testing devices 200 via a network and can receive battery testing information from each of the battery testing devices 200. Here, the data processing device 100 can generate integrated testing information related to the battery using the battery testing information received from the battery testing devices 200.

[0046] The data processing device 100 may output the integrated test information through a display device. Here, the data processing device 100 may be connected to the display device through a network and may output the integrated test information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0047] The data processing device 100 can visualize and output the integrated inspection information according to the output items input by the user. Here, the operator can check or analyze the battery dimensions, presence or absence of defects, defect locations, or defect types based on the visualized and output integrated inspection information.

[0048] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] A battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment, where the battery inspection system may include one or more of a first inspection device 200-1 applied to an electrode manufacturing process equipment 300-1, a second inspection device 200-2 applied to a winding process equipment 300-2, a third inspection device 200-3 applied to an assembly process equipment 300-3, and a fourth inspection device 200-4 applied to an activation process equipment 300-4.

[0050] The first inspection device 200-1 is applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment 300-1 and can collect surface images of the electrodes and generate electrode surface inspection information based on the electrode surface images. Here, the electrode surface inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier (e.g., battery ID, battery tray ID, lot ID, etc.), the presence or absence of defects on the electrode surface, the identifier of the defective battery, the defect location, and the defect type.

[0051] The second inspection device 200-2 is applied to the winding process equipment 300-2 and can collect one or more surface images of electrodes or electrode structures (e.g., jelly roll electrode structures) and generate electrode surface inspection information based on the collected images. Here, the electrode surface inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier, presence or absence of defects on the electrode surface or electrode structure surface, an identifier of the defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0052] The third inspection device 200-3 is applied to the assembly process equipment 300-3 and can collect 3D shape data on the battery outer shape and generate battery outer shape inspection information based on the 3D shape data. Here, the battery outer shape inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier, dimensions of the battery outer shape (e.g., outer diameter dimensions, total height dimensions, flatness, etc. of the battery cell), whether or not there is a defect in the battery outer shape, an identifier of the defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0053] The fourth inspection device 200-4 is applied to the activation process equipment 300-4 and can collect 3D shape data on the battery outer shape and generate battery outer shape inspection information based on the 3D shape data. Here, the battery outer shape inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier, battery outer shape dimensions, presence or absence of a defect in the battery outer shape, an identifier of the defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0054] Data processing device 100 is connected to a plurality of battery inspection devices 200-1 to 200-4 via a network, and can collect battery inspection information from each of battery inspection devices 200-1 to 200-4.

[0055] The data processing device 100 can aggregate battery test information collected from two or more battery test devices to generate integrated test information about the battery.

[0056] For example, the data processing device 100 can compile electrode surface inspection information collected from the first inspection device 200-1 and electrode surface inspection information collected from the second inspection device 200-2 to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

[0057] As another example, the data processing device 100 can compile battery external shape inspection information collected from the third inspection device 200-3 and battery external shape inspection information collected from the fourth inspection device 200-4 to generate integrated dimensional inspection information for the battery.

[0058] As another example, the data processing device 100 can compile electrode surface inspection information collected from the second inspection device 200-2, battery external shape inspection information collected from the third inspection device 200-3, and battery external shape inspection information collected from the fourth inspection device 200-4 to generate integrated appearance inspection information of the battery.

[0059] The data processing device 100 can output the integrated test information through a predefined GUI. Here, the data processing device 100 can visualize and output the integrated test information according to the output items input by the user.

[0060] FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of a data processing method performed by a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] The data processing device can collect battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices (S310). Here, the data processing device can receive the battery inspection information generated by the battery inspection devices at set intervals (e.g., every second).

[0062] The data processing device can collect battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment. Here, the data processing device can receive battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment. Specifically, the data processing device can receive electrode surface inspection information from the first inspection device, electrode surface inspection information from the second inspection device, battery external shape inspection information from the third inspection device, and battery external shape inspection information from the fourth inspection device.

[0063] The data processing device can aggregate battery test information collected from two or more battery test devices to generate consolidated test information about the battery (S320).

[0064] The data processing device may identify the same battery using a battery ID included in each piece of battery inspection information, and may generate integrated inspection information by combining the dimensions, presence or absence of defects, defect locations, or defect types for each battery. Here, the integrated inspection information may include one or more of the battery identifier, dimensions, presence or absence of defects, defect locations, defect types, and process equipment where the defects occurred for each of the plurality of batteries.

[0065] In an embodiment, the data processing device may combine electrode surface inspection information collected from a first inspection device and electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrodes, where the integrated surface inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier for each battery, the presence or absence of a defect on the electrode surface, the location of the defect, the type of the defect, and the process equipment in which the defect occurred.

[0066] In another embodiment, the data processing device may generate integrated dimensional inspection information for the batteries by combining the battery external inspection information collected from the third inspection device and the battery external inspection information collected from the fourth inspection device, where the integrated dimensional inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier, an outer diameter, an overall height, flatness, the presence or absence of a defect, a defect location, a defect type, and a process equipment in which the defect occurred, for each battery.

[0067] In yet another embodiment, the data processing device may generate integrated appearance inspection information for the battery by combining electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device, battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device, and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device, where the integrated appearance inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier for each battery, the presence or absence of a defect in the battery external surface or internal electrodes, the location of the defect, the type of the defect, and the process equipment in which the defect occurred.

[0068] The data processing device may output the integrated test information through a predefined GUI (S330). Here, the data processing device may visualize and output the integrated test information according to the output items input by the user.

[0069] For example, when a user requests output of the integrated surface inspection information, the data processing device can visualize the defect locations on the electrode surface contained in the integrated surface inspection information and output the visualized information via a GUI.

[0070] As another example, when a user requests output of the integrated dimensional inspection information, the data processing device can visualize and output a dimensional trend in the form of a graph based on the dimensions of the multiple batteries included in the integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0071] As another example, when a user requests output of the integrated visual inspection information, the data processing device can visualize the location of defects on the exterior of the battery contained in the integrated visual inspection information and output it via a GUI.

[0072] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen on which integrated examination information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] 4, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated test information corresponding to output items input by a user via a GUI, where the GUI can include an output item selection window 410 and a test information output window 420.

[0074] The data processing device may receive a selection signal for an output item input by a user via an output item selection window 410. Here, the output item may include one or more of a surface inspection, a dimension inspection, and a visual inspection.

[0075] If surface inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output the integrated surface inspection information via the inspection information output window 420 .

[0076] Furthermore, if dimensional inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output the integrated dimensional inspection information via an inspection information output window 420 .

[0077] Furthermore, when visual inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output the integrated visual inspection information via the inspection information output window 420 .

[0078] 5 to 8 are examples of screens on which integrated surface inspection information according to an embodiment of the present invention is output.

[0079] 5 to 8, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated surface inspection information in response to detailed output items input by a user.

[0080] 5, when a user inputs a specific period or a specific group (e.g., lot ID), the data processing device can visualize and output defect locations for the electrodes of the batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the defect locations can be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph as shown in Fig. 5. Furthermore, when visualizing the defect locations, the data processing device can visualize and output different shapes (e.g., square, triangle, circle, etc.) for each defect type (e.g., crater, protrusion, etc.) so that the defect types can be intuitively distinguished.

[0081] 6, when a user inputs a selection signal for a specific defect location, the data processing device may output detailed inspection information for the corresponding defect location, where the detailed inspection information may include one or more of the defect detection time, battery identifier, defect type, location coordinates, and process equipment where the defect occurred for the corresponding defect location.

[0082] 7, when a user inputs a selection signal for a plurality of battery inspection devices, the data processing device can visualize and output surface inspection information generated by each of the corresponding battery inspection devices. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when a selection signal for an electrode inspection device (first inspection device) and a winding inspection device (second inspection device) is input, the data processing device can distinguish and output the locations of electrode defects generated in the electrode manufacturing process and the locations of electrode defects generated in the winding process based on the electrode surface inspection information collected from the first and second inspection devices.

[0083] 8, when a user inputs a signal requesting output of surface inspection information of an electrode structure, the data processing device can visualize and output surface inspection information for one or more of the upper surface, lower surface, and side surface of the electrode structure. Here, the location of defects on the surface of the electrode structure can be visualized by being displayed on a graphic corresponding to each of the upper surface, lower surface, and side surface of the electrode structure, as shown in FIG.

[0084] 9 and 10 are examples of screens on which integrated dimension inspection information according to an embodiment of the present invention is output.

[0085] 9 and 10, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated dimension inspection information in response to detailed output items input by a user.

[0086] 9, when a user inputs a specific period or a specific group (e.g., lot ID), the data processing device can visualize and output the dimensional trend of the batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the dimensional trend of the batteries can be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph as shown in FIG.

[0087] 10, when visualizing battery dimension information, the data processing device may output maximum, average, and minimum dimension values ​​for each battery group, along with upper specification limits (USL) and lower specification limits (LSL). For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the data processing device may output maximum, average, and minimum outer diameter values ​​for each lot, along with USL and LSL.

[0088] 11 and 12 are examples of screens on which integrated visual inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] 11 and 12, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated visual inspection information in response to detailed output items input by a user.

[0090] 11, when a user inputs a specific period or a specific group (e.g., a lot ID), the data processing device can visualize and output the locations of defects on the exterior of the battery for batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the locations of defects can be visualized by being displayed on figures corresponding to the top, bottom, and side surfaces of the battery cell, as shown in FIG. 11. Meanwhile, the integrated visual inspection information reflects not only the external inspection information collected from the third and fourth inspection devices but also the surface inspection information of the electrode structure collected from the second inspection device (winding machine inspection device), so that the locations of defects occurring in the electrode structure located inside the battery can be displayed on the exterior surface of the battery.

[0091] 12, when a user inputs a signal requesting output of defect distribution information, the data processing device may generate and output the defect distribution information based on the integrated visual inspection information. Here, the defect distribution information may be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph that represents the distance from the center point of the battery cell and the number of defects occurring at each distance, as shown in FIG.

[0092] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] The data processing device 1300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include at least one processor 1310, a memory 1320 for storing at least one instruction executed by the processor, and a transceiver 1330 connected to a network for communication.

[0094] The at least one instruction may include an instruction to collect battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; an instruction to combine the battery inspection information collected from the two or more battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information for the battery; and an instruction to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0095] The command to collect the inspection information may include a command to collect battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

[0096] The instruction to collect the inspection information may include an instruction to collect battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0097] The instruction to generate the integrated inspection information may include an instruction to combine surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

[0098] The command to generate the integrated inspection information may include a command to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by combining the external inspection information of the battery collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment and the external inspection information of the battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0099] The command to generate the integrated inspection information may include a command to generate integrated appearance inspection information of the battery by combining electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0100] The command to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the integrated test information according to output items input by a user.

[0101] The command to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the location of defects on the electrode surface using the integrated surface inspection information.

[0102] The instruction to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include an instruction to visualize and output a dimensional trend for a plurality of batteries using the integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0103] The command to output the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI may include a command to visualize and output the defect location on the outer surface of the battery using the integrated visual inspection information.

[0104] The data processing device 1300 may further include an input interface device 1340, an output interface device 1350, a storage device 1360, etc. The components included in the data processing device 1300 are connected by a bus 1370 to communicate with each other.

[0105] Here, the processor 1310 may refer to a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which a method according to an embodiment of the present invention is performed. The memory (or storage device) may be composed of at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory may be composed of at least one of a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

[0106] The operations of the methods according to the embodiments of the present invention can be embodied as a computer-readable program or code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all kinds of storage devices in which data that can be read by a computer system is stored. In addition, the computer-readable recording medium can be distributed among computer systems connected via a network, so that the computer-readable program or code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

[0107] Some aspects of the invention have been described in the context of an apparatus, but they may also be described in terms of a corresponding method, where a block or apparatus corresponds to a method step or feature of a method step. Similarly, aspects described in the context of a method may be described in terms of a corresponding block or item or feature of a corresponding apparatus. Some or all of the method steps may be performed by (or using) a hardware apparatus, such as a microprocessor, a programmable computer, or an electronic circuit. In some embodiments, one or more of the most important method steps may be performed by such an apparatus.

[0108] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and variations of the present invention can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0109] 100: Data processing device 200: Battery inspection equipment 300:Battery process equipment 410: Output item selection window 420: Inspection information output window

Claims

1. 1. A data processing device for providing battery testing information, comprising: at least one processor; and a memory for storing at least one instruction to be executed by said at least one processor; The at least one instruction: instructions for collecting battery testing information from a plurality of battery testing devices; instructions for aggregating battery test information collected from the plurality of battery test devices to generate consolidated test information for the battery; and A data processing device including instructions for outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined graphical user interface (GUI).

2. The instructions to collect battery test information include: The data processing device of claim 1 , further comprising instructions for collecting battery testing information from battery testing devices applied to different pieces of process equipment.

3. The instructions to collect battery test information include:

3. The data processing device of claim 2, further comprising instructions to collect battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to an electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to a winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to an assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment.

4. The instructions for generating the integrated test information include:

4. The data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising instructions for aggregating surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

5. The instructions for generating the integrated test information include:

4. The data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising an instruction to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by aggregating external inspection information of the battery collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembly process facility and external inspection information of the battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process facility.

6. The instructions for generating the integrated test information include:

4. The data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising instructions for generating integrated appearance inspection information of the battery by compiling electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, battery appearance inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to assembly process equipment, and battery appearance inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

7. The instruction to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI includes:

4. The data processing device according to claim 1, further comprising instructions for visualizing and outputting the integrated inspection information in accordance with output items input by a user.

8. The instruction to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI includes:

5. The data processing device according to claim 4, further comprising instructions for visualizing and outputting the location of defects on the electrode surface using the integrated surface inspection information.

9. The instruction to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI includes: The data processing apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising instructions for using the integrated dimensional inspection information to visualize and output dimensional trends for a plurality of batteries.

10. The instruction to output the integrated test information via a predefined GUI includes: The data processing device according to claim 6 , further comprising instructions for visualizing and outputting the locations of defects on the outer surface of the battery using the integrated visual inspection information.

11. 1. A data processing method for providing battery testing information, comprising: collecting battery testing information from a plurality of battery testing devices; aggregating battery test information collected from the plurality of battery test devices to generate integrated test information about the battery; and A data processing method including the step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

12. The step of collecting battery test information includes: The data processing method according to claim 11, further comprising collecting battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

13. The step of collecting battery test information includes:

13. The data processing method according to claim 12, further comprising the step of collecting battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

14. The step of generating the integrated inspection information includes:

14. The data processing method according to claim 11, further comprising a step of aggregating surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment to generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode.

15. The step of generating the integrated inspection information includes:

14. The data processing method according to claim 11, further comprising a step of aggregating battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembly process equipment and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery.

16. The step of generating the integrated inspection information includes:

14. The data processing method according to claim 11, further comprising a step of generating integrated appearance inspection information of the battery by aggregating electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device applied to assembly process equipment, and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

17. The step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI includes: The data processing method according to any one of claims 11 to 13, further comprising the step of visualizing and outputting the integrated inspection information in accordance with output items input by a user.

18. The step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI includes:

15. The data processing method according to claim 14, further comprising the step of visualizing and outputting the location of defects on the electrode surface using the integrated surface inspection information.

19. The step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI includes:

16. The data processing method of claim 15, further comprising using the integrated dimensional inspection information to visualize and output dimensional trends for a plurality of batteries.

20. The step of outputting the integrated inspection information via a predefined GUI includes: The data processing method according to claim 16, further comprising a step of visualizing and outputting a defect occurrence location on the outer surface of the battery using the integrated visual inspection information.

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