Electronic device and its operating method

Abstract

The electronic device according to the embodiments disclosed herein may include a communication circuit that communicates with a communication module of a battery unit, and a processor that receives battery identification information relating to the battery unit from the communication module and, in response to a request from a user, requests from a server at least a portion of battery passport information relating to the management history of the battery unit based on user information relating to the user and the battery identification information.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0116394 filed on September 1, 2023, and all the contents disclosed in the document of the Korean Patent Application are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device for managing information about a battery unit and an operating method thereof.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, research and development on secondary batteries have been actively conducted. Here, a secondary battery is a battery capable of charging and discharging, and can be interpreted to include all conventional Ni / Cd batteries, Ni / MH batteries, etc., and recent lithium-ion batteries. In recent years, its scope of use has expanded to the power source of electric vehicles and has attracted attention as a next-generation energy storage medium.

[0003] An electric vehicle receives electrical supply from the outside to charge a battery cell / module, and then discharges the battery cell / module to drive a motor to obtain power. The battery cell / module undergoes internal deformation and denaturation due to various charging and discharging during production and use, and its physicochemical properties change. Therefore, in order to manage and repair the state of an aged or deteriorated battery cell / module, it is required to manage and transmit / receive information of the battery cell / module.

[0004] NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables communication between wireless devices at a distance within 10 cm, and is a type of contactless short-range wireless communication using a 13.56 MHz RF (Radio Frequency) frequency band. A user can transmit and receive various information through an electronic device equipped with an NFC function.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] One objective of the embodiments disclosed in this document is to provide an electronic device for managing battery passport information related to the battery management history and a method for operating the same. One objective of the embodiments disclosed in this document is to provide an electronic device and a method for operating the same for efficiently transmitting information in the process of managing battery passport information.

[0006] The technical problems of the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The electronic device according to the embodiments disclosed herein may include a communication circuit that communicates with a communication module of a battery unit, and a processor that receives battery identification information relating to the battery unit from the communication module and, in response to a request from a user, requests from a server at least a portion of battery passport information relating to the management history of the battery unit based on user information relating to the user and the battery identification information.

[0008] According to the embodiment, the processor can receive battery information relating to the battery unit from the communication module and transmit the battery information to the server so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information for the battery unit.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the user information may include access permission information for the battery passport information. According to one embodiment, the processor can receive battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the communication module may include an NFC module. According to the embodiment, the NFC module includes a first memory, which can store the battery identification information and the battery information.

[0011] According to the embodiment, the processor can receive encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the NFC module and decrypt the encrypted battery information.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the battery passport information may include at least one of the following: production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information for the battery unit.

[0013] According to the embodiment, if the user's access rights correspond to first access rights, the processor may request information from the server related to at least one of the battery passport information, including the manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit.

[0014] According to the embodiment, if the user's access rights correspond to the second access rights, the processor may request information from the server related to at least one of the following from the battery passport information: composition information of the battery unit, parts replacement information, removal information, status information, and content information of recyclable materials.

[0015] According to the embodiment, if the user's access rights correspond to third access rights, the processor may request information from the server related to the information regarding the compliance of the battery unit among the battery passport information.

[0016] A battery pack according to an embodiment disclosed herein includes a battery unit including a communication module and a battery management device that communicates with the communication module, wherein the communication module communicates with an external electronic device independently of the operating state of the battery management device, receives battery information relating to the battery unit from the battery management device, and transmits the battery information and battery identification information relating to the battery unit to the external electronic device.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the battery management device includes a second memory for storing battery information relating to the battery unit and a controller for encrypting the battery information, and the communication module may include a first memory for storing the battery information encrypted by the battery management device.

[0018] The operation method of the electronic device according to the embodiments disclosed herein may include the steps of: receiving battery identification information relating to the battery unit from a communication module of the battery unit; and, in response to a request from a user, requesting a server to provide at least a portion of battery passport information relating to the management history of the battery unit, based on user information relating to the user and the battery identification information.

[0019] According to the embodiment, the steps may further include receiving battery information relating to the battery unit from the communication module, and transmitting the battery information to a server so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information for the battery unit.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the user information includes access rights information for the battery passport information, and the further step may include receiving battery passport information from the server that corresponds to the user's access rights, after the step of requesting at least a portion of the battery passport information.

[0021] According to an embodiment, it may further include the steps of receiving the encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the NFC module, and decrypting the encrypted battery information.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information to the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a part of the battery passport information includes, when the user's access right corresponds to a first access right, requesting the server for information related to at least one of the manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted life information, and content information of renewable materials of the battery unit among the battery passport information.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information to the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a part of the battery passport information includes, when the user's access right corresponds to a second access right, requesting the server for information related to at least one of the composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, and content information of renewable materials of the battery unit among the battery passport information.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information to the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a part of the battery passport information includes, when the user's access right corresponds to a third access right, requesting the server for information related to the information regarding the legality of the battery unit among the battery passport information.

Advantages of the Invention

[0025] The electronic device and its operation method according to the embodiment disclosed in this document can manage battery passport information related to the management history of the battery. The electronic device and its operation method according to the embodiments disclosed in this document can efficiently transmit information in the process of managing battery passport information. In addition, various effects directly or indirectly understood by this document can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0026] [Figure 1] It is a diagram showing a network environment including an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing a battery pack according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 3] It is a block diagram showing a communication module according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 4] It is a block diagram showing an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 5] It is a diagram showing an operation method of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 6] It is a diagram showing an operation method of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document. [Figure 7] It is a diagram showing an operation method of an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0027] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] The various embodiments and terminology used in this document are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to any particular embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of such embodiments. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more such items unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0029] In this document, each phrase such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one of the items listed together with the applicable phrase, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” “first,” “second,” “A,” “B,” “(a),” or “(b)” may be used simply to distinguish one component from other components and, unless otherwise stated, do not limit the component in any other respect (e.g., importance or order).

[0030] Wherever a component (e.g., the first) is referred to as being "coupled," "joined," or "connected" to another component (e.g., the second) with or without such terms, it means that the first component may be connected to the other component directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via the third component.

[0031] According to one embodiment, the methods according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of an instrument-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or online (e.g., download or upload) via an application store or directly between two user devices. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily generated in an instrument-readable storage medium such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store server, or an intermediary server.

[0032] According to various embodiments, each of the aforementioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include one or more individuals, and some of the individuals may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the aforementioned components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the components of the multiple components before the integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0033] Figure 1 shows a network environment including an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document. Referring to Figure 1, the network environment may include a battery pack 1000, an electronic device 2000, and a server 3000.

[0034] According to one embodiment, a user of the electronic device 2000 can access battery passport information related to the battery pack 1000 via the electronic device 2000. For example, the battery passport information may be information related to the management history of the battery units within the battery pack 1000. According to another embodiment, the battery passport information can be generated based on battery information obtained from the battery pack 1000. For example, the battery information may include information regarding the usage history and / or status of the battery pack 1000.

[0035] According to this embodiment, battery information can be generated from the battery pack 1000 and then transmitted to the server 3000 via the electronic device 2000. Here, the battery information transmitted to the server 3000 can be managed as battery passport information by the server 3000 associated with the battery passport service. Furthermore, the battery passport information stored in the server 3000 can be provided to the user of the electronic device 2000.

[0036] According to the embodiment, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery passport information from the server 3000 and provide the battery passport information to the user of the electronic device 2000. The electronic device 2000 may include one of the following: a PC (Personal Computer) device, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) device, a fixed telephone terminal, and a mobile telephone terminal.

[0037] According to the embodiment, the electronic device 2000 can provide battery information acquired from the battery pack 1000 to the server 3000. The electronic device 2000 can receive battery information from the battery pack 1000 in response to user input and transmit the received battery information to the server 3000.

[0038] According to the embodiment, the electronic device 2000 can request battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information of the user associated with the electronic device 2000 and identification information of the battery pack 1000. Furthermore, according to the embodiment, the electronic device 2000 can request at least a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user information.

[0039] Server 3000 can store and / or manage the provided battery information as battery passport information. Server 3000 may be a server on a wired or wireless web.

[0040] According to the embodiment, the server 3000 can store battery passport information. Such a server 3000 can receive battery information from the electronic device 2000 and manage the battery passport information so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information. The server 3000 can also provide the battery passport information to the user.

[0041] According to the embodiment, the server 3000 can receive battery information from the battery pack 1000 or electronic device 2000 periodically or according to pre-configured communication conditions, and can store / manage battery passport information. Furthermore, the server 3000 can receive battery information corresponding to the battery pack 1000 or electronic device 2000 from another server without directly communicating with the battery pack 1000 or electronic device 2000, and can store / manage battery passport information.

[0042] According to one embodiment, in a network environment, the electronic device 2000 can communicate with the battery pack 1000 via a first network (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of the battery pack 1000 or the server 3000 via a second network (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to another embodiment, the electronic device 2000 can communicate with the battery pack 1000 via the server 3000.

[0043] Figure 2 is a diagram showing a battery pack according to one embodiment disclosed in this document. Figure 3 is a block diagram showing a communication module according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0044] First, referring to Figure 2, the battery pack 1000 may include a higher-level battery unit 100 and a battery management device 300. The upper battery unit 100 may include a plurality of battery units 110, 120, ..., 130. For example, if the upper battery unit 100 is a battery module, the plurality of battery units 110, 120, ..., 130 may be a plurality of battery cells. For example, the plurality of battery units 110, 120, ..., 130 may be, but are not limited to, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion polymer) batteries, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries, nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries, etc.

[0045] On the other hand, although Figure 2 shows that there is one upper battery unit 100, the battery pack 1000 is not limited to this, and can be composed of n (where n is a natural number greater than or equal to 2) upper battery units. Furthermore, some components may be omitted from the battery pack 1000, and other general-purpose components may be further included in the battery pack 1000.

[0046] The upper battery unit 100 can supply power to the target device (not shown). For this purpose, the upper battery unit 100 can be electrically connected to the target device. Here, the target device may include electrical, electronic, or mechanical devices that operate on power supplied from the battery pack 1000, which includes the upper battery unit 100. For example, the target device may be, but is not limited to, an electric vehicle (EV) or an energy storage system (ESS).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the host battery unit 100 may include a communication module 150. The host battery unit 100 can communicate with a battery management device 300 via the communication module 150. According to another embodiment, the host battery unit 100 can communicate with an external electronic device 2000 via the communication module 150.

[0048] Figure 2 shows the communication module 150 included in the upper-level battery unit 100, but it is not limited to this configuration; the communication module 150 can be included in each of the multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130. Details related to the communication module 150 will be explained with reference to Figure 3.

[0049] Referring to Figure 3, the communication module 150 may include a communication IC 151 and a first memory 153. Furthermore, some components may be omitted from the communication module 150, and other general-purpose components may be included in the communication module 150.

[0050] According to this embodiment, the communication IC 151 can receive battery information from the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300. Here, the communication IC 151 can communicate wirelessly or via wired connection with the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300. According to this embodiment, the communication IC 151 can send and receive data with the electronic device 2000 (see Figure 1) or the server 3000 (see Figure 1). For example, the communication IC 151 can provide battery information stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 to the electronic device 2000 (see Figure 1) or the server 3000 (see Figure 1).

[0051] According to the embodiment, the battery information may be information related to the state of the upper-level battery unit 100, which includes the communication module 150. For example, the battery information may include at least one of the following: SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), resistance, current cycle, remaining predicted cycle, and C-rate.

[0052] According to this embodiment, the communication IC 151 can receive encrypted battery information from the battery management device 300. The encrypted battery information may be information in which the data size and / or format of the battery information has been changed.

[0053] According to the embodiment, the communication module 150 may include an NFC communication module. If the communication module 150 includes an NFC communication module, the communication IC 151 may include an RF interface that enables RF (radio frequency) communication. Here, the communication IC 151 can send and receive NFC signals with other devices (e.g., electronic device 2000) in a contactless manner. For example, the communication IC 151 can receive signals in the NFC frequency band via an NFC antenna (not shown) or transmit signals in the NFC frequency band via an NFC antenna. According to the embodiment, the NFC antenna may include conductive wiring capable of receiving signals in the 13 MHz to 110 MHz frequency band. According to the embodiment, the NFC antenna can send and receive NFC signals in the 13.56 MHz frequency band. The communication IC 151 can be implemented in various structures, and the structure of the communication IC 151 is not limited or restricted in this document.

[0054] According to the embodiment, the first memory 153 can store data used by other components of the communication module 150 (e.g., communication IC 151). According to the embodiment, the first memory 153 can store battery identification information and / or battery information received from the battery management device 300. According to the embodiment, the first memory 153 can store encrypted battery identification information and / or encrypted battery information received from the battery management device 300.

[0055] According to the embodiment, the battery identification information may include information that can identify the higher-level battery unit 100 containing the communication module 150. For example, the battery identification information may, but is not limited to, the product serial number of the higher-level battery unit 100. Therefore, the battery management device 300, the external electronic device 2000, or the user can use the battery identification information to identify the higher-level battery unit 100 associated with the communication module 150.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the communication module 150 can operate without a power supply. According to another embodiment, if the communication module 150 is an NFC module, the communication module 150 can be configured as a powerless communication module that does not include a power supply. Therefore, in an embodiment in which the communication module 150 is an NFC module, the communication module 150 can send and receive data with an external device (e.g., an electronic device 2000) using the power generated when the NFC antenna of the external device is tagged.

[0057] In another embodiment, the communication module 150 can operate independently of the upper battery unit 100, the multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130, and / or the battery management device 300. According to the embodiment, the communication module 150 can operate independently of the operating state of the battery management device 300. For example, even when the battery management device 300 is not operating, the communication module 150 can communicate with an external electronic device. This allows the communication module 150 to send and receive data with an external electronic device even when the battery management device 300 is not operating. Furthermore, since the communication module 150 can communicate with an external electronic device without using power from the upper battery unit 100, the multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130, and / or the battery management device 300, it does not cause power loss in the battery pack 1000. Therefore, even when the battery management device 300 is turned off, the data stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 can be transmitted to an external device, thus preventing the problem of over-discharge due to the current consumption of the battery management device 300.

[0058] According to the embodiment, the communication module 150 may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a near-field wireless communication module, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a LAN (local area network) communication module or a power line communication module). The wireless communication module and / or wired communication module may communicate with external electronic devices via a near-field communication network or a far-field communication network. The near-field communication network may include NFC (near-field communication), Bluetooth®, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association). The far-field communication network may include a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). The wireless communication module and / or wired communication module may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented in multiple other components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0059] Referring again to Figure 2, the Battery Management System (BMS) 300 can manage and / or control the state and / or operation of the upper battery unit 100 and / or the multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130. For the sake of explanation, the upper battery unit 100 and / or the multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130 can each be referred to as battery unit 100.

[0060] According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can determine the state of the battery unit 100 and manage the state of the battery unit 100 based on that determination. According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can control the operation of the battery unit 100 and manage the operation of the battery unit 100 based on that control.

[0061] According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can monitor the voltage, current, and / or temperature of the battery unit 100. Furthermore, for monitoring via the battery management device 300, sensors and various measuring modules (not shown) can be provided at any location on the upper battery unit 100, the charge / discharge path, or on multiple battery units 110, 120, ..., 130 included in the upper battery unit 100.

[0062] According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can calculate battery information regarding the state of the battery unit 100 based on measured values ​​such as monitored voltage, current, and temperature. For example, the battery information regarding the state of the battery unit 100 may include at least one of the following: SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), resistance, current cycle, remaining predicted cycle, and C-rate.

[0063] The operation of the battery management device 300 can be performed by various devices such as a server, cloud, charger, or charger / discharger connected to the battery management device or a vehicle equipped with the battery management device.

[0064] The battery management device 300 may include a communication circuit 310, a sensor 320, a second memory 330, and a controller 340. However, it is not limited to these, and some components may be omitted from the battery management device 300, and other general-purpose components may be further included in the battery management device 300.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the communication circuit 310 can establish a wired communication channel and / or a wireless communication channel between the battery management device 300 and other devices, and can send and receive data via the established communication channel. According to another embodiment, the communication circuit 310 can transmit data to a communication module 150 included in the battery unit 100. For example, the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300 can transmit battery information and / or battery identification information to the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100. The battery information and / or battery identification information transmitted from the communication circuit 310 to the communication module 150 may be encrypted information.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the connection between the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300 and the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100 may be a communication connection via a wired and / or wireless network. In one embodiment, the wired network may be based on LAN (local area network) communication or power line communication. In one embodiment, the wireless network may be based on a short-range communication network (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity), or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a long-range communication network (cellular network, 4G network, 5G network).

[0067] According to this embodiment, the connection between the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300 and the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100 may be a connection via a communication method between devices (for example, a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0068] According to the embodiment, the sensor 320 can acquire information about the battery unit 100. The sensor 320 can acquire the voltage, current, and / or temperature of the battery unit 100 during charging, discharging, and / or resting processes.

[0069] According to the embodiment, the second memory 330 can store data used by at least one component of the battery management device 300 (e.g., the controller 340). For example, the data may include software (or associated instructions), input data, or output data. According to the embodiment, the instructions may cause the battery management device 300 to perform the operations defined by the instructions when executed by the controller 340. According to the embodiment, the second memory 330 may include volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory.

[0070] According to the embodiment, the second memory 330 can store information related to the operations performed by the battery management device 300. For example, the second memory 330 can store information acquired by the sensor 320. According to the embodiment, the second memory 330 can store battery identification information related to the battery unit 100. For example, the battery identification information may include information that can identify the battery unit 100 (e.g., the product serial number of the battery unit 100). Therefore, the battery management device 300 can identify the battery unit 100 by the stored battery identification information.

[0071] According to the embodiment, the second memory 330 can store battery information calculated by the controller 340 or battery information encrypted by the controller 340.

[0072] According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can calculate battery information based on information related to the state of the battery unit 100. Here, the information related to the state of the battery unit 100 may be information acquired by the sensor 320 or information stored in the second memory 330. According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can calculate one or more battery information items related to SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), resistance, current cycle, remaining predicted cycle, C-rate, or a combination thereof, based on the voltage, current, temperature, etc., of the battery unit 100.

[0073] According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can provide the calculated battery information to the user. For example, the controller 340 can provide battery information to the user terminal via the communication circuit 310, and can also provide battery information via a display installed in the vehicle or charger, etc.

[0074] According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can manage battery information. According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can encrypt battery information relating to the battery unit 100. For example, the controller 340 can manage battery information by encrypting it.

[0075] According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can encrypt battery information using various data encryption algorithms. These encryption algorithms may include MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm), SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), RSA (Rivest Shamir Adleman), and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard). According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can encrypt battery information by changing the data size and / or format of the battery information. For example, the controller 340 can adjust the total number of bits in the battery information data or change the data format. The controller 340 can ensure confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the battery information through the encryption process.

[0076] According to the embodiment, the controller 340 may include a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an NPU (neural processing unit), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0077] According to the embodiment, the battery management device 300 can store encrypted battery information relating to the battery unit 100 in the second memory 330 or transmit it to other electronic devices via the communication circuit 310. This allows the battery management device 300 to transmit battery information while maintaining the security of the battery information.

[0078] Figure 4 is a block diagram showing an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document. Referring to Figure 4, a user can use the electronic device 2000 to access services provided by the server 3000. For example, these services may include a battery passport service. To this end, an application for using the battery passport service can be installed on the electronic device 2000. The user can use the electronic device 2000 to run the application, subscribe to the battery passport service, and register user information. For example, the user can register user information such as user identification information, battery registration information, and / or access rights information for battery passport information in the application. The user can also register consent information for providing user information in the application. According to this embodiment, user information can be stored in the electronic device 2000 or transmitted to the server 3000 for management.

[0079] Here, user identification information may include various pieces of information that can identify the user, such as the user's mobile phone number, user ID and / or password, and user's name. Battery registration information may include battery identification information used in the battery passport service. According to the embodiment, battery registration information may include information about batteries contained in a vehicle (not shown) or energy storage system (ESS) associated with the user. For example, battery registration information may include battery identification information (e.g., the serial number of battery unit 100), or vehicle identification information (e.g., the vehicle's unique number), energy storage system identification information (e.g., the energy storage system's unique number), or the serial number of a battery unit contained therein.

[0080] According to the embodiment, when a user who has subscribed to the battery passport service approaches the battery pack 1000 while carrying the electronic device 2000, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information from the battery pack 1000. For example, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information from the battery pack 1000 via NFC communication. When the electronic device 2000 receives battery identification information, the application can be automatically activated. The electronic device 2000 can transmit user information and / or battery identification information to the server 3000 via the activated application.

[0081] According to the embodiment, the electronic device 2000 may include a communication circuit 2010, an input / output module 2020, a third memory 2030, and a processor 2040. Some components may be omitted from the electronic device, and other general-purpose components may be further included in the electronic device 2000.

[0082] The communication circuit 2010 can support the establishment of a communication channel between the electronic device 2000 and other electronic devices, and the execution of communication over the established communication channel. Here, the other electronic devices may include the communication module 150, the battery management device 300, the server 3000, or any other electronic devices (not shown). According to the embodiment, the communication channel may include a wired communication channel or a wireless communication channel.

[0083] According to the embodiment, the communication circuit 2010 can receive battery information and battery identification information from the communication module 150 included in the battery unit 100 of the battery pack 1000. For example, the battery information and battery identification information may be encrypted information. According to the embodiment, the communication circuit 2010 can transmit user information, battery information, and battery identification information to the server 3000. The communication circuit 2010 can also receive user information and battery passport information from the server 3000.

[0084] According to the embodiment, the communication circuit 2010 may include a wireless communication circuit for wireless communication or a wired communication circuit for wired communication. For example, the wireless communication circuit may include a cellular communication circuit, a short-range wireless communication circuit, or a GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication circuit. The wired communication circuit may include a LAN (local area network) communication circuit or a power line communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit and / or wired communication circuit may communicate with external electronic devices via a short-range communication network or a far-field communication network. The short-range communication network may include Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association). The far-field communication network may include a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or WAN). The wireless communication circuit and / or wired communication circuit may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented in multiple other components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0085] According to the embodiment, the communication circuit 2010 may include an NFC circuit and an antenna. For example, the NFC circuit may receive and process a received signal in the NFC frequency band received via the NFC antenna, and process it so that a transmitted signal in the NFC frequency band is transmitted via the NFC antenna.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna can receive signals in the frequency band of 13 MHz to 110 MHz. The NFC antenna may include conductive wiring capable of receiving signals in the frequency band of 13 MHz to 110 MHz, and the conductive wiring may be implemented to form a single closed loop consisting of multiple turns, or multiple closed loops consisting of multiple turns. For example, the NFC antenna can transmit and receive NFC signals in the frequency band of 13.56 MHz, receive signals in other frequency bands, or generate a magnetic field.

[0087] According to the embodiment, if the communication module 150 is an NFC communication module, the communication circuit 2010 can send and receive NFC signals in the 13.56 MHz frequency band with the communication module 150. For example, the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000 can transmit user information to the communication module 150 inside the battery pack 1000 in a contactless manner using the NFC method. In addition, the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information and battery information from the communication module 150 inside the battery pack 1000 in a contactless manner using the NFC method. According to the embodiment, even if the battery management device 300 of the battery pack 1000 is not operating, the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000 can receive battery information stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150.

[0088] According to the embodiment, the input / output module 2020 can receive instructions or data used by components of the electronic device 2000 (e.g., processor 2040) from outside the electronic device 2000 (e.g., a user) or output them to the outside of the electronic device 2000. The input / output module 2020 may include an input module and / or an output module. For example, the input module may include a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen). The output module may include an acoustic output module or a display module. The acoustic output module may output an acoustic signal to the outside of the electronic device 2000. The acoustic output module may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The display module may provide information visually to the outside of the electronic device 2000 (e.g., a user). The display module may include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device.

[0089] According to the embodiment, the input / output module 2020 can receive information from the user of the electronic device 2000. For example, the input / output module 2020 can receive user information such as information related to the identity of the user of the electronic device 2000, unique identifiers that can identify the user, or user account information (e.g., account information for connecting to a battery passport service application).

[0090] The third memory 2030 can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 2000 (e.g., the processor 2040). Here, the data may include input or output data for software or instructions. The third memory 2030 may include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The third memory 2030 may store programs as software. For example, the third memory 2030 may include an operating system, middleware, or applications.

[0091] According to the embodiment, the third memory 2030 can store information received from the battery unit 100. For example, the third memory 2030 can store battery information of the battery unit 100. According to the embodiment, the third memory 2030 can include an application for using the battery passport service. Here, the third memory 2030 can store information used for executing the application. For example, the third memory 2030 can store user information, battery identification information, battery information, and / or battery passport information. The operation of the processor 2040 will be described with reference to Figures 5 to 7.

[0092] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can execute software (e.g., a program) stored in the third memory 2030, control at least one other component of the electronic device 2000 (e.g., a hardware or software component), or perform various data processing or calculations. For example, as part of data processing or calculations, the processor 2040 can store instructions or data received from other components (e.g., a communication circuit 2010) in volatile memory, process the instructions or data stored in volatile memory, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory.

[0093] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can perform various operations that are carried out through an application for the use of the battery passport. For example, the processor 2040 can verify and / or authenticate the user of the electronic device 2000 and manage user information. The processor 2040 can also manage user information, battery identification information, battery information, and battery passport information. Furthermore, the processor 2040 can decrypt encrypted battery information.

[0094] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 may include a main processor (e.g., a central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a graphics processing unit, an NPU (neural processing unit), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently of or together with it. For example, if the electronic device 2000 includes a main processor and an auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processor may use less power than the main processor or be configured to specialize in a specified function. The auxiliary processor may be implemented separately from or as part of the main processor.

[0095] Figures 5 to 7 show the operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document. According to the embodiment, the operation of the electronic device 2000 illustrated in Figures 5 to 7 can be performed by the processor 2040 in Figure 4. Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the upper battery unit 100 and / or the multiple battery units 110, 120, and 130 can each be referred to as battery unit 100.

[0096] Referring to Figure 5, the operation method of the electronic device 2000 according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may include the steps of: the electronic device 2000 verifying and / or authenticating the user (S510); the electronic device 2000 receiving battery identification information from the battery unit 100 (S520); the electronic device 2000 requesting battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S530); and the electronic device 2000 receiving at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 (S540).

[0097] In step S510, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can verify and / or authenticate the user of the electronic device 2000 (S510). For example, the processor 2040 can verify whether the user of the electronic device 2000 is an authorized user or authenticate whether the user is a user who has subscribed to the Battery Passport Service. Such user verification / authentication can be performed through an application for using the Battery Passport Service. For example, the processor 2040 can verify / authenticate the user by comparing a value entered via the input / output module 2020 with a value already stored. According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can verify / authenticate the user of the electronic device 2000 using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the application (or server 3000).

[0098] In one embodiment, the processor 2040 can obtain user information by user verification / authentication. In another embodiment, the user information may be stored in the electronic device 2000 or in the server 3000. The user information may also be information related to the identity of the user of the electronic device 2000. For example, the user information may include information such as user identification information, battery registration information, and / or access rights information. In another embodiment, the user information may include information related to the identity of the user of the electronic device 2000, or unique identifiers that can identify the user. For example, the user information may be different for each user.

[0099] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can receive data from the battery unit 100 only if the user of the electronic device 2000 is a verified or authenticated user. This allows the processor 2040 to maintain the security of the data transmitted to the electronic device 2000.

[0100] In step S520, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information from the battery unit 100 (S520). For example, the battery identification information can be transmitted from the communication IC 151 of the battery unit 100 to the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000, and then to the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100. The battery identification information may include information that can identify the battery unit 100 containing the communication module 150 (for example, the serial number of the battery unit 100). Matters related to battery identification information have been explained with reference to Figure 3 and will not be repeated here.

[0102] According to the embodiment, battery identification information can be transmitted using the NFC method. For example, battery identification information can be stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100. When a user brings an electronic device 2000 close to the battery unit 100, the battery identification information can be transmitted from the battery unit 100 to the electronic device 2000. Therefore, the communication module 150 can communicate with the external electronic device 2000 independently of the operating status of the battery management device 300. As a result, the communication module 150 can send and receive various data, including battery identification information, with the electronic device 2000 even when the battery management device 300 is not operating.

[0103] According to the embodiment, when the electronic device 2000 and the battery unit 100 come into close proximity, the application for using the battery passport service can be automatically activated. Therefore, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information via the application.

[0104] In step S530, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 may request battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S530). The battery passport information may be information related to the management history of the battery unit 100.

[0105] According to the embodiment, the battery passport information may include information related to the product data of the battery unit 100. For example, the battery passport information may include at least one of the following: production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit. The battery passport information may also include information related to services provided to the battery unit 100. Services provided to the battery unit 100 may include services that read or analyze data from the battery unit 100.

[0106] According to the embodiment, the battery passport information may include information for replacing or exchanging the battery unit 100. For example, the battery passport information may include chemical product declaration information, chemical product safety information, analysis certificate information, emission information, product carbon footprint information, product environmental footprint information, chemical product specification information, product information, component information, technology application information, production information, material composition information, recycling information, or a combination thereof.

[0107] According to the embodiment, the battery passport information may include various information, including the time of generation of the battery passport information, the time of its last modification and / or expiration, or the time of manufacture or delivery of at least one component of the battery unit 100.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the processor 2040 can, in response to a request from a user, request at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information related to the user.

[0109] According to the embodiment, user information may include information about the type of user. According to the embodiment, user information may include information about access rights to battery passport information. User types may include the general public, stakeholders, executive committees, certification bodies, market surveillance bodies, or a combination thereof.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the public may be general users who purchase and use the battery unit 100. According to one embodiment, stakeholders may be users involved in the manufacture, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, repair, or disassembly of the battery unit 100. According to one embodiment, the executive committee may be an organization for determining and enacting laws and regulations. According to one embodiment, the certification body may be an organization that issues electronic identity cards or security certificates. According to one embodiment, the market surveillance body may be an organization for preventing and regulating unfair trade.

[0111] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can request at least a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights, based on the access rights information among the user information. For example, if the user information indicates that the access rights are for the general public, the processor 2040 can request the server 3000 to provide the battery passport information accessible to the general public. By requesting the battery passport information based on the user information and battery identification information, the processor 2040 can grant the user selective access rights to the battery passport information. Furthermore, by having the processor 2040 request only a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights, the electronic device 2000 can receive a small amount of information from the server 3000. This allows the electronic device 2000 to efficiently receive only the information necessary for the user.

[0112] According to the embodiment, if the user's access rights are those of the public, the processor 2040 can request the server 3000 to provide information from the battery passport that is accessible to the public. For example, the information from the battery passport that is accessible to the public may include the information shown in [Table 1] below.

[0113] [Table 1]

[0114] Referring to [Table 1], if the access rights are public, the processor 2040 can request information from the server 3000 related to at least one of the following battery passport information for the battery unit 100: manufacturing information, warranty information, composition information, material information, carbon footprint information, predicted life information, recycled material information, capacity information, voltage information, power information, temperature information, energy efficiency information, resistance information, C-rate information, cycle information, separation and recovery information, EU conformity assessment report information, information related to the prevention and management of waste batteries, and renewable material content information.

[0115] According to the embodiment, if the user's access rights are those of an interested party or an executive committee, the processor 2040 can request from the server 3000 information from the battery passport information that the interested party or executive committee has access rights to. For example, the information from the battery passport information that the interested party or executive committee has access rights to may include the information contained in [Table 2] and [Table 3] below.

[0116] [Table 2]

[0117] [Table 3]

[0118] Referring to [Table 2] and [Table 3], for example, if the access rights belong to an interested party or an executive committee, the processor 2040 may request information from the server 3000 related to at least one of the following from the battery passport information: composition information of the battery unit 100, parts replacement information, removal information, status information, safety measures information, performance information, durability information, SOH / SOC information, usage history information, recycled material information, capacity information, and renewable material content information.

[0119] According to one embodiment, if the user's access rights are those of a certification body, market surveillance body, or executive committee, the processor 2040 can request from the server 3000 information from the battery passport information for which the certification body, market surveillance body, or executive committee has access rights. For example, the information from the battery passport information for which the user's access rights are those of a certification body, market surveillance body, or executive committee may include the information shown in [Table 4] below.

[0120] [Table 4]

[0121] Referring to [Table 4], for example, if the access authority is a certification body, market surveillance body, or executive committee, the processor 2040 can request information from the server 3000 related to compliance information from the battery passport information. Compliance information may include test reports to confirm compliance with the requirements of the battery passport-related legislation.

[0122] In step S540, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery passport information from the server 3000 (S540). According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can receive battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server 3000. By receiving at least a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights, the processor 2040 can reduce the size of the battery passport information and increase the transmission speed. Furthermore, by receiving only a portion of the battery passport information stored in the server 3000, rather than all of it, according to the user's access rights, the processor 2040 can enhance the security of the battery passport information.

[0123] Referring to Figure 6, the operation method of the electronic device 2000 according to one embodiment disclosed in this document may include the steps of: the electronic device 2000 confirming and / or authenticating a user (S610); the electronic device 2000 receiving battery identification information and battery information from the battery unit 100 (S620); the electronic device 2000 transmitting user information, battery identification information, and battery information to the server 3000 (S630); the server 3000 storing and / or managing battery passport information (S640); the electronic device 2000 requesting battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S650); and the electronic device 2000 receiving at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 (S660).

[0124] In step S610, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can verify or authenticate the user of the electronic device 2000 (S610). Such user verification / authentication can be performed via an application for using the battery passport service. According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can obtain user information through user verification / authentication. The explanation of user verification / authentication and user information has been explained with reference to Figure 5 and will not be repeated here.

[0125] In step S620, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information and battery information from the battery unit 100 (S620). For example, the battery identification information and battery information can be transmitted from the communication IC 151 of the battery unit 100 to the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000 and provided to the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information and battery information stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100. The battery identification information may include information that can identify the battery unit 100 containing the communication module 150 (for example, the serial number of the battery unit 100). The battery information may include information related to the usage history of the battery unit 100 or the status of the battery unit 100.

[0127] According to the embodiment, battery identification information and battery information can be transmitted using the NFC method. For example, battery identification information and battery information can be stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100. When a user brings an electronic device 2000 close to the battery unit 100, the battery identification information and battery information can be transmitted from the battery unit 100 to the electronic device 2000. Therefore, the communication module 150 can communicate with the external electronic device 2000 independently of the operating status of the battery management device 300. As a result, the communication module 150 can send and receive battery identification information and battery information with the electronic device 2000 even when the battery management device 300 is not operating.

[0128] According to the embodiment, when the electronic device 2000 and the battery unit 100 come into close proximity, the application for using the battery passport service can be automatically activated. Therefore, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery identification information and battery information via the application.

[0129] In step S630, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can transmit user information, battery identification information, and battery information to the server 3000 (S630). According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can transmit battery information to the server 3000 so that the battery information relating to the battery unit 100 is managed as battery passport information for the battery unit 100. The battery passport information may be information relating to the management history of the battery unit 100. For example, the battery passport information may include at least one of the production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit. The explanation of battery passport information has been given with reference to Figure 5 and will not be repeated here.

[0130] According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can transmit battery information received from the battery unit 100 to the server 3000 regardless of user access rights. This allows the processor 2040 to update the battery passport information with the latest information about the battery unit 100, regardless of who the user of the electronic device 2000 is. Therefore, the processor 2040 can accurately manage the battery passport information.

[0131] In step S640, the server 3000 can store and / or manage battery passport information (S640). For example, the server 3000 can update the battery passport information based on the provided user information, battery identification information, and battery information. According to the embodiment, the server 3000 can store battery information in battery passport information corresponding to battery identification information. The server 3000 can also classify and store the type of battery information. Thus, the server 3000 can manage battery information as battery passport information. This allows the server 3000 to maintain the up-to-dateness of the battery passport information. Furthermore, if requested by the user, the server 3000 can provide the battery passport information to the user. Thus, the user can manage the battery unit 100 with the latest battery passport information.

[0132] In step S650, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 may request battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S650). The battery passport information may be information related to the management history of the battery unit 100. According to the embodiment, in response to a request from the user, the processor 2040 may request at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information related to the user.

[0133] In step S660, the electronic device 2000 can receive battery passport information from the server 3000 (S660). According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can receive battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server 3000. By receiving at least a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights, the processor 2040 can reduce the size of the battery passport information and increase the transmission speed. Furthermore, by receiving only a portion of the battery passport information stored in the server 3000, rather than all of it, according to the user's access rights, the processor 2040 can enhance the security of the battery passport information.

[0134] The steps S610 to S660 described with reference to Figure 6 are also applicable when the battery unit 100, electronic device 2000, or server 3000 are implemented through other manufacturers. For example, the server 3000 may be a higher-level server that stores and manages battery passport information for battery units 100 from different manufacturers. By having the battery passport information managed by the higher-level server 3000, users can easily manage battery units 100 from various manufacturers.

[0135] Referring to Figure 7, the operation method of the electronic device 2000 according to one embodiment disclosed in this document is as follows: the battery management device 300 encrypts the battery information (S710); the battery unit 100 receives the encrypted battery information (S720); the electronic device 2000 verifies and / or authenticates the user (S730); the electronic device 2000 receives battery identification information and encrypted battery information from the battery unit 100 (S740); and the electronic device 2000 decrypts the encrypted battery information. The procedure may include steps (S750), the electronic device 2000 transmitting user information, battery identification information, and battery information to the server 3000 (S760), the server 3000 storing and / or managing battery passport information (S770), the electronic device 2000 requesting battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S780), and the electronic device 2000 receiving at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 (S790).

[0136] In step S710, the battery management device 300 can encrypt the battery information (S710). According to the embodiment, the controller 340 of the battery management device 300 can encrypt the battery information and generate encrypted battery information. For example, the controller 340 can encrypt the battery information using various data encryption algorithms. The explanation regarding the controller 340 encrypting the battery information has been explained with reference to Figures 2 and 3, so it will not be repeated here. By encrypting the battery information, the controller 340 of the battery management device 300 can improve the stability of the battery information and enhance the security of communication.

[0137] In step S720, the battery unit 100 can receive encrypted battery information (S720). According to this embodiment, the communication circuit 310 of the battery management device 300 can transmit encrypted battery information to the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100.

[0138] According to this embodiment, the battery unit 100 can store encrypted battery information. For example, encrypted battery information received by the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100 can be stored in the first memory 153 of the communication module 150.

[0139] In step S730, the electronic device 2000 can verify and / or authenticate the user (S730). In step S740, the electronic device 2000 can receive encrypted battery information and battery identification information from the battery unit 100 (S740). For example, the communication circuit 2010 of the electronic device 2000 can receive encrypted battery information and battery identification information relating to the battery unit 100 from the communication module 150 of the battery unit 100.

[0140] In step S750, the electronic device 2000 can decrypt the encrypted battery information (S750). For example, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can decrypt the encrypted battery information. According to the embodiment, the processor 2040 can decrypt the encrypted battery information using various data decryption algorithms. According to the embodiment, the controller 340 can decrypt the encrypted battery information by changing the data size and / or format of the encrypted battery information. For example, the processor 2040 can adjust the total number of bits of the encrypted battery information data or change the data format.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can decrypt encrypted battery information via an application for using the battery passport service. Here, the application may include a program for performing the decryption operation. By performing the decryption operation via the application, the application can manage the security of data transmission between the battery management device 300, the battery unit 100, and the electronic device 2000.

[0142] In step S760, according to the embodiment, the decoded battery information, battery identification information, and user information can be transmitted to the server 3000 (S760). For example, the processor 2040 of the electronic device 2000 can transmit the battery information to the server 3000 so that the decoded battery information is managed as battery passport information.

[0143] In step S770, the server 3000 can store and / or manage battery passport information (S770). For example, the server 3000 can manage battery passport information based on the provided battery information, battery identification information, and user information.

[0144] In step S780, the electronic device 2000 can request battery passport information from the server 3000 based on user information and battery identification information (S780).

[0145] In step S790, the electronic device 2000 can receive at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server 3000 (S790). Steps S770 to S790 may be the same as steps S640 to S660 in Figure 5. Therefore, steps S770 to S790 will not be explained again here.

[0146] Although all components constituting the embodiments disclosed in this document have been described as operating either as a single unit or in combination, the embodiments disclosed in this document are not necessarily limited to such embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the embodiments disclosed in this document, all components may operate in combination of one or more units.

[0147] Furthermore, terms such as “includes,” “constitutes,” or “possesses,” as described above, mean that they may contain the component in question, and not exclude other components, unless otherwise specified. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as those generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments disclosed herein belong, unless otherwise specified. Commonly used terms, such as those defined in dictionaries, should be interpreted to be consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and not to be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0148] The aforementioned disclosures outline the features of several embodiments so that those skilled in the art may better understand the aspects of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that this disclosure can be readily used as a basis for designing or modifying other structures to achieve the same purpose or benefits as the embodiments introduced herein. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that such equivalent configurations can be modified, substituted, and altered in this specification without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A communication circuit that communicates with the communication module of the battery unit, The communication module receives battery identification information relating to the battery unit, A processor that, in response to a request from a user, requests from a server at least a portion of the battery passport information related to the management history of the battery unit, based on user information related to the user and the battery identification information, Electronic devices, including those mentioned above.

2. The aforementioned processor, The communication module receives battery information relating to the battery unit, The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the battery information is transmitted to the server so that the battery information is managed as the battery passport information of the battery unit.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the user information includes access rights information for the battery passport information.

4. The aforementioned processor, The electronic device according to claim 3, which receives battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the communication module includes an NFC module.

6. The NFC module includes a first memory, The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the first memory stores the battery identification information and the battery information.

7. The aforementioned processor, The encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the NFC module is received. The electronic device according to claim 6, which decrypts the encrypted battery information.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the battery passport information includes at least one of the production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit.

9. The aforementioned processor, The electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein, if the user's access rights correspond to first access rights, the device requests the server for information relating to at least one of the battery passport information, including the manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit.

10. The aforementioned processor, The electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein, if the user's access rights correspond to the second access rights, the device requests the server for information relating to at least one of the following from the battery passport information: composition information of the battery unit, parts replacement information, removal information, status information, and content information of recyclable materials.

11. The aforementioned processor, The electronic device according to any one of claims 3 to 8, wherein, if the user's access rights correspond to third access rights, the device requests the server for information from the battery passport information relating to the compliance status of the battery unit.

12. A battery unit including a communication module, A battery management device that communicates with the aforementioned communication module, Includes, The aforementioned communication module is The battery management device communicates with an external electronic device independently of its operating status. The battery management device receives battery information relating to the battery unit, A battery pack that transmits the aforementioned battery information and battery identification information relating to the battery unit to the external electronic device.

13. The aforementioned battery management device, A second memory for storing the battery information relating to the battery unit, A controller that encrypts the aforementioned battery information, The aforementioned communication module is The battery pack according to claim 12, further comprising a first memory for storing battery information encrypted by the battery management device.

14. The steps include receiving battery identification information relating to the battery unit from the communication module of the battery unit, The steps include: responding to a request from a user, requesting the server to provide at least a portion of the battery passport information related to the management history of the battery unit, based on user information related to the user and battery identification information; A method of operating an electronic device, including the operation of an electronic device.

15. The steps include receiving battery information relating to the battery unit from the communication module, A method for operating an electronic device according to claim 14, further comprising the step of transmitting the battery information to the server so that the battery information is managed as the battery passport information of the battery unit.

16. The user information includes access permission information for the battery passport information, After the step of requesting at least a portion of the aforementioned battery passport information, The method for operating an electronic device according to claim 14, further comprising the step of receiving battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

17. The steps include receiving encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the communication module, A method for operating an electronic device according to claim 15, further comprising the step of decrypting the encrypted battery information.

18. The user information includes access permission information for the battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the aforementioned battery passport information is: A method for operating an electronic device according to any one of claims 14 to 17, comprising the step of requesting the server for information relating to at least one of the following from the battery passport information: manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted life information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit, if the user's access rights correspond to first access rights.

19. The user information includes access permission information for the battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the aforementioned battery passport information is: A method for operating an electronic device according to any one of claims 14 to 17, comprising the step of requesting the server for information relating to at least one of the following from the battery passport information: composition information of the battery unit, parts replacement information, removal information, status information, and content information of recyclable materials, if the user's access rights correspond to second access rights.

20. The user information includes access permission information for the battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the aforementioned battery passport information is: A method for operating an electronic device according to any one of claims 14 to 17, comprising the step of requesting the server for information relating to the compliance status of the battery unit from the battery passport information, if the user's access rights correspond to third access rights.

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