Electronic device and operating method thereof

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document may comprise: a communication circuit for communicating with a communication module of a battery unit; and a processor which receives battery identification information related to the battery unit from the communication module, and which responds to a request from a user so as to request, from a server, at least a part of battery passport information related to a management history of the battery unit on the basis of user information related to the user and the battery identification information.

Description

Electronic device and method of operation thereof

[0001] Cross-citation with related applications

[0002] This invention claims the benefit of priority from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0116394, filed September 1, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] Technology field

[0004] Embodiments disclosed in this document relate to an electronic device for managing information about a battery unit and a method of operating the same.

[0005] Recently, research and development on secondary batteries has been actively underway. Here, secondary batteries are defined as rechargeable and dischargeable batteries, encompassing both conventional Ni / Cd and Ni / MH batteries, as well as more recent lithium-ion batteries. Recently, their use has expanded to include power sources for electric vehicles, attracting attention as a next-generation energy storage medium.

[0006] Electric vehicles receive external electricity to charge battery cells / modules, which then discharge to power the motor. During production and use, battery cells / modules undergo internal deformation and transformation through various charging and discharging cycles, altering their physical and chemical properties. Therefore, managing and transmitting battery cell / module information is required to manage and repair deteriorated or deteriorated battery cells / modules.

[0007] NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology that enables wireless communication between devices within a distance of 10 cm. It is a type of contactless short-range wireless communication using the 13.56 MHz RF (Radio Frequency) frequency band. Users can send and receive various information using electronic devices equipped with NFC functionality.

[0008] One object of the embodiments disclosed in this document is to provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof for managing battery passport information related to the management history of a battery.

[0009] One purpose of the embodiments disclosed in this document is to provide an electronic device and an operating method thereof for efficiently transmitting information in the process of managing battery passport information.

[0010] The technical problems of the embodiments disclosed in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the descriptions below.

[0011] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document may include a communication circuit for communicating with a communication module of a battery unit; and a processor for receiving battery identification information about the battery unit from the communication module and, in response to a request from a user, requesting at least a portion of battery passport information related to a management history of the battery unit from a server based on user information related to the user and the battery identification information.

[0012] According to an embodiment, the processor may receive battery information about the battery unit from the communication module and transmit the battery information to a server so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information of the battery unit.

[0013] According to an embodiment, the user information may include access authority information for the battery passport information.

[0014] According to an embodiment, the processor may receive battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

[0015] According to an embodiment, the communication module may include an NFC module.

[0016] According to an embodiment, the NFC module includes a first memory, and the first memory can store the battery identification information and the battery information.

[0017] According to an embodiment, the processor can receive encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the NFC module and decrypt the encrypted battery information.

[0018] According to an embodiment, the battery passport information may include at least one of production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit.

[0019] According to an embodiment, the processor may request information related to at least one of manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the server when the user's access right corresponds to the first access right.

[0020] According to an embodiment, when the user's access right corresponds to the second access right, the processor may request information related to at least one of the composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the battery passport information to the server.

[0021] According to an embodiment, the processor may request information related to compliance of the battery unit among the battery passport information from the server when the user's access right corresponds to a third access right.

[0022] A battery pack according to an embodiment disclosed in this document comprises: a battery unit including a communication module; and a battery management device communicating with the communication module, wherein the communication module communicates with an external electronic device independently of an operating state of the battery management device, receives battery information about the battery unit from the battery management device, and transmits the battery information and battery identification information about the battery unit to the external electronic device.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the battery management device may include a second memory that stores battery information about the battery unit; and a controller that encrypts the battery information, and the communication module may include a first memory that stores encrypted battery information in the battery management device.

[0024] A method of operating an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may include the steps of: receiving battery identification information regarding the battery unit from a communication module of the battery unit; and, in response to a request from a user, requesting at least a portion of battery passport information related to a management history of the battery unit from a server based on user information related to the user and the battery identification information.

[0025] According to an embodiment, the method may further include: receiving battery information about 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 of the battery unit.

[0026] According to an embodiment, the user information may include access right information for the battery passport information, and after the step of requesting at least a portion of the battery passport information, the step may further include receiving battery passport information corresponding to the user's access right from the server.

[0027] According to an embodiment, the method may further include: receiving encrypted battery information stored in a first memory of the NFC module; and decrypting the encrypted battery information.

[0028] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information for the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a portion of the battery passport information may include a step of requesting information related to at least one of manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the server, when the user's access right corresponds to a first access right.

[0029] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information for the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a portion of the battery passport information may include a step of requesting information related to at least one of composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the server, when the user's access right corresponds to a second access right.

[0030] According to an embodiment, the user information includes access right information for the battery passport information, and the step of requesting at least a portion of the battery passport information may include a step of requesting information related to whether the battery unit is compliant with the law among the battery passport information to the server, if the user's access right corresponds to a third access right.

[0031] An electronic device and its operating method according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can manage battery passport information related to the management history of a battery.

[0032] An electronic device and its operating method according to an embodiment disclosed in this document can efficiently transmit information in the process of managing battery passport information.

[0033] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a network environment including an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a battery pack according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0036] FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a communication module according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0037] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0038] FIGS. 5 to 7 are drawings showing an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0039] 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 that the present invention encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments.

[0040] The various embodiments and terms used in this document are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to encompass various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0041] In this document, the phrases "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" can each include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", "first", "second", "A", "B", "(a)", or "(b)" may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding element from other corresponding elements, and do not limit the corresponding elements in any other respect (e.g., importance or order) unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0042] In this document, whenever a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “connected,” “coupled,” or “connected,” with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” or “coupled” or “connected,” it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or via a third component.

[0043] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as 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 a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through 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 temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0044] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the 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.

[0045] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a network environment including an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 1, the network environment may include a battery pack (1000), an electronic device (2000), and a server (3000).

[0047] According to an embodiment, a user of an electronic device (2000) can check battery passport information related to a battery pack (1000) through the electronic device (2000). For example, the battery passport information may be information related to the management history of a battery unit within the battery pack (1000). According to an embodiment, the battery passport information may be generated based on battery information acquired from the battery pack (1000). For example, the battery information may include information regarding the usage history of the battery pack (1000) and / or the status of the battery pack (1000).

[0048] According to an embodiment, battery information may be generated in a battery pack (1000) and then transmitted to a server (3000) via an electronic device (2000). Here, the battery information transmitted to the server (3000) may be managed as battery passport information in a server (3000) related to a battery passport service. In addition, battery passport information stored in the server (3000) may be provided to a user of the electronic device (2000).

[0049] According to an embodiment, an electronic device (2000) may receive battery passport information from a server (3000) and provide the battery passport information to a user of the electronic device (2000). The electronic device (2000) may include any one of a personal computer (PC) device, a personal digital assistant (PDA) device, a wired telephone terminal, and a mobile telephone terminal.

[0050] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (2000) can provide battery information obtained 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 a user's input and transmit the received battery information to the server (3000).

[0051] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (2000) may request battery passport information from the server (3000) based on user information of a user associated with the electronic device (2000) and identification information of the battery pack (1000). Furthermore, according to an embodiment, the electronic device (2000) may request at least a portion of battery passport information corresponding to the user information.

[0052] The server (3000) can store and / or manage the provided battery information as battery passport information. The server (3000) may be a wired or wireless web server.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the server (3000) can store battery passport information. The 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.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the server (3000) may receive battery information from the battery pack (1000) or the electronic device (2000) periodically or according to preset communication conditions and store / manage battery passport information. In addition, the server (3000) may receive battery information corresponding to the battery pack (1000) or the electronic device (2000) from another server and store / manage battery passport information without performing direct communication with the battery pack (1000) or the electronic device (2000).

[0055] According to an embodiment, in a network environment, an electronic device (2000) may communicate with a battery pack (1000) via a first network (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of the battery pack (1000) and a server (3000) via a second network (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device (2000) may communicate with the battery pack (1000) via the server (3000).

[0056] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a battery pack according to one embodiment disclosed in this document. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a communication module according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0057] First, referring to FIG. 2, a battery pack (1000) may include an upper battery unit (100) and a battery management device (300).

[0058] The upper battery unit (100) may include a plurality of battery units (110, 120, …, 130). For example, when 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.

[0059] Meanwhile, although FIG. 2 illustrates a single upper battery unit (100), this is not a limitation, and the battery pack (1000) may be configured to include n (n is a natural number greater than or equal to 2) upper battery units. In addition, some configurations may be excluded from the battery pack (1000), or other general-purpose configurations may be further included in the battery pack (1000).

[0060] The upper battery unit (100) can supply power to a target device (not shown). To this end, the upper battery unit (100) can be electrically connected to the target device. Here, the target device can include an electrical, electronic, or mechanical device that operates by receiving power from a battery pack (1000) including the upper battery unit (100). For example, the target device can be, but is not limited to, an electric vehicle (EV) or an energy storage system (ESS).

[0061] According to an embodiment, the upper battery unit (100) may include a communication module (150). The upper battery unit (100) may communicate with the battery management device (300) through the communication module (150). According to an embodiment, the upper battery unit (100) may communicate with an external electronic device (2000) through the communication module (150).

[0062] In FIG. 2, the communication module (150) is illustrated as being included in the upper battery unit (100), but is not limited thereto, and the communication module (150) may be included in each of a plurality of battery units (110, 120, ..., 130). Details related to the communication module (150) are described with reference to FIG. 3.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, the communication module (150) may include a communication IC (151) and a first memory (153). Additionally, some components may be excluded from the communication module (150) or other general-purpose components may be further included in the communication module (150).

[0064] According to an 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 wiredly with the communication circuit (310) of the battery management device (300). According to an embodiment, the communication IC (151) can transmit and receive data with an electronic device (2000, see FIG. 1) or a server (3000, see FIG. 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 FIG. 1) or the server (3000, see FIG. 1).

[0065] According to an embodiment, the battery information may be information related to the state of a battery unit (100) including a communication module (150). For example, the battery information may include at least one of a State of Charge (SOC), a State of Health (SOH), resistance, a current cycle, a remaining predicted cycle, and a C-rate.

[0066] According to an 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.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the communication module (150) may include an NFC communication module. When 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) may transmit and receive NFC signals with another device (e.g., an electronic device (2000)) in a contactless manner. For example, the communication IC (151) may receive a signal in the NFC frequency band through an NFC antenna (not shown) or transmit a signal in the NFC frequency band through the NFC antenna. According to an embodiment, the NFC antenna may include a conductive wire capable of receiving a signal in a frequency band of 13 MHz to 110 MHz. According to an embodiment, the NFC antenna may transmit and receive an NFC signal in a frequency band of 13.56 MHz. The communication IC (151) may be implemented in various structures, and the structure of the communication IC (151) is not limited or restricted in this document.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the first memory (153) can store data used by other components of the communication module (150) (e.g., communication IC (151)). According to an embodiment, the first memory (153) can store battery identification information and / or battery information received from the battery management device (300). According to an embodiment, the first memory (153) can store encrypted battery identification information and / or encrypted battery information received from the battery management device (300).

[0069] According to an embodiment, the battery identification information may include information that can identify the battery unit (100) including the communication module (150). For example, the battery identification information may include, but is not limited to, the product serial number of the upper battery unit (100). Accordingly, the battery management device (300), the external electronic device (2000), or the user can identify the battery unit (100) associated with the communication module (150) through the battery identification information.

[0070] In an embodiment, the communication module (150) can operate without power. In an embodiment, when the communication module (150) is an NFC module, the communication module (150) can be configured as a non-powered communication module that does not include power. Therefore, in an embodiment where the communication module (150) is an NFC module, the communication module (150) can transmit and receive data with an external device (e.g., an electronic device (2000)) through power generated when the NFC antenna of the external device is tagged.

[0071] In another aspect, the communication module (150) can operate independently of the upper battery unit (100), the plurality of battery units (110, 120, ..., 130) and / or the battery management device (300). According to an 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. Through this, the communication module (150) can transmit and receive data with the external electronic device even when the battery management device (300) is not operating. In addition, since the communication module (150) can communicate with the external electronic device without using power from the upper battery unit (100), the plurality of battery units (110, 120, ..., 130) and / or the battery management device (300), it can not cause a loss of power of the battery pack (1000). Accordingly, even when the battery management device (300) is turned off, data stored in the first memory (153) of the communication module (150) can be transmitted to an external device, so that the problem of over-discharge due to the current consumption of the battery management device (300) may not occur.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the communication module (150) may include a wireless communication module (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). The wireless communication module and / or the wired communication module may communicate with an external electronic device via a short-range communication network or a long-range communication network. The short-range communication network may include NFC (near field communication), Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association). The long-range communication network may include a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a WAN). The wireless communication module and / or the wired communication module may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or may be implemented as a plurality of separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0073] Referring back to FIG. 2, the battery management system (BMS) (300) can manage and / or control the status and / or operation of each of the upper battery unit (100) and / or each of the plurality of battery units (110, 120, …, 130). For convenience of description below, each of the upper battery unit (100) and / or each of the plurality of battery units (110, 120, …, 130) may be referred to as a battery unit (100).

[0074] According to an 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 the determination. According to an 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 the determination.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the battery management device (300) can monitor the voltage, current, and / or temperature of the battery unit (100). In addition, for monitoring by the battery management device (300), sensors or various measurement modules not shown may be additionally installed at any location, such as the upper battery unit (100), the charging / discharging path, or the plurality of battery units (110, 120, ..., 130) included in the upper battery unit (100).

[0076] According to an embodiment, the battery management device (300) may 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 SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), resistance, current cycle, remaining predicted cycle, and C-rate.

[0077] The operation of the battery management device (300) can be performed in 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.

[0078] The battery management device (300) may include a communication circuit (310), a sensor (320), a second memory (330), and a controller (340). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, 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).

[0079] According to an embodiment, the communication circuit (310) can establish a wired communication channel and / or a wireless communication channel between the battery management device (300) and another device, and transmit and receive data through the established communication channel. According to an embodiment, the communication circuit (310) can transmit data to the 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.

[0080] According to an 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 a local area network (LAN) communication or a power line communication. In one embodiment, the wireless network may be based on a short-range communication network (e.g., Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi), or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a long-range communication network (cellular network, 4G network, 5G network).

[0081] According to an 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 device-to-device communication method (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input and output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)).

[0082] According to an embodiment, the sensor (320) can obtain information of the battery unit (100). The sensor (320) can obtain voltage, current, and / or temperature of the battery unit (100) during charging, discharging, and / or resting processes.

[0083] In an embodiment, the second memory (330) may store data used by at least one component (e.g., the controller (340)) of the battery management device (300). For example, the data may include software (or instructions related thereto), input data, or output data. In an embodiment, the instructions, when executed by the controller (340), may cause the battery management device (300) to perform operations defined by the instructions. In an embodiment, the second memory (330) may include volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the second memory (330) can store information related to operations performed in the battery management device (300). For example, the second memory (330) can store information acquired from the sensor (320). According to an embodiment, the second memory (330) can store battery identification information related to the battery unit (100). For example, the battery identification information can include information that can identify the battery unit (100) (e.g., a product serial number of the battery unit (100)). Accordingly, the battery management device (300) can identify the battery unit (100) through the stored battery identification information.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the second memory (330) can store battery information generated by the controller (340) or battery information encrypted by the controller (340).

[0086] According to an embodiment, the controller (340) may 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 an embodiment, the controller (340) may calculate one or more battery information on SOC (State of Charge), SOH (State of Health), resistance, current cycle, remaining predicted cycle, C-rate, or a combination thereof based on voltage, current, temperature, etc. of the battery unit (100).

[0087] According to an embodiment, the controller (340) may provide the calculated battery information to the user. For example, the controller (340) may provide battery information to the user terminal via the communication circuit (310), and may also provide battery information via a display provided in a vehicle or charger.

[0088] According to an embodiment, the controller (340) can manage battery information. According to an embodiment, the battery management device (300) can encrypt battery information regarding the battery unit (100). For example, the controller (340) can manage battery information by encrypting the battery information.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the controller (340) can encrypt battery information using various data encryption algorithms. The encryption algorithms may include various algorithms such as MD5 (Message-Digest algorithm), SHA (Secure Hash Algorithm), RSA (Rivest Shamir Adleman), AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), etc. According to an 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 number of bits of the total data of the battery information or change the format of the data. The controller (340) can secure confidentiality, integrity, and authentication of the battery information through the encryption process.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the controller (340) may include a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the battery management device (300) can store encrypted battery information regarding the battery unit (100) in the second memory (330) or transmit it to another electronic device via the communication circuit (310). Through this, the battery management device (300) can transmit the battery information while maintaining the security of the battery information.

[0092] FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 4, a user can utilize a service provided by a server (3000) using an electronic device (2000). For example, the service may include a battery passport service. To this end, an application for utilizing the battery passport service may be installed on the electronic device (2000). The user may execute the application on the electronic device (2000) to subscribe to the battery passport service and register user information. For example, the user may register user information, such as user identification information, battery registration information, and / or access authority information for battery passport information, in the application. Additionally, the user may register consent information for the provision of user information in the application. According to an embodiment, the user information may be stored in the electronic device (2000) or transmitted to and managed by the server (3000).

[0094] Here, the user identification information may include various information that can identify the user, such as the user's mobile phone number, the user's ID and / or password, and the user's name. The battery registration information may include battery identification information used for the battery passport service. According to an embodiment, the battery registration information may include information about a battery included in a vehicle (not shown) or an energy storage system (ESS) associated with the user. For example, the battery registration information may include battery identification information (e.g., a serial number of a battery unit (100)), vehicle identification information (e.g., a unique number of the vehicle), energy storage system identification information (e.g., a unique number of the energy storage system), or the serial number of a battery unit included therein.

[0095] According to an embodiment, when a user who has subscribed to the battery passport service approaches a battery pack (1000) while carrying an 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) through the activated application.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the electronic device (2000) may include a communication circuit (2010), an input / output module (2020), a third memory (2030), and a processor (2040). Additionally, some components may be excluded from the electronic device, or other general-purpose components may be further included in the electronic device (2000).

[0097] The communication circuit (2010) may support the establishment of a communication channel between the electronic device (2000) and another electronic device, and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. Here, the other electronic device may include a communication module (150), a battery management device (300), a server (3000), or any other electronic device (not shown). According to an embodiment, the communication channel may include a wired communication channel or a wireless communication channel.

[0098] According to an 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 an embodiment, the communication circuit (2010) can transmit user information, battery information, and battery identification information to the server (3000). In addition, the communication circuit (2010) can receive user information and battery passport information from the server (3000).

[0099] According to an 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 global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication circuit. The wired communication circuit may include a local area network (LAN) communication circuit or a power line communication circuit. The wireless communication circuit and / or the wired communication circuit may communicate with external electronic devices via a short-range communication network or a long-range communication network. The short-range communication network may include Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA). The long-range communication network may include a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a WAN). The wireless communication circuit and / or the wired communication circuit may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips).

[0100] According to an embodiment, the communication circuit (2010) may include an NFC circuit and an antenna. For example, the NFC circuit may receive and process a reception signal in an NFC frequency band received through the NFC antenna, and process a transmission signal in an NFC frequency band to be transmitted through the NFC antenna.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the NFC antenna can receive signals in a frequency band of 13 MHz to 110 MHz. The NFC antenna can include a conductive wire capable of receiving signals in a frequency band of 13 MHz to 110 MHz, and the conductive wire can be implemented to form a single closed loop formed of a plurality of turns or a plurality of closed loops formed of a plurality of turns. For example, the NFC antenna can transmit and receive NFC signals in a frequency band of 13.56 MHz, receive signals in other frequency bands, or generate a magnetic field.

[0102] According to an embodiment, when the communication module (150) is an NFC communication module, the communication circuit (2010) can transmit and receive an NFC signal of a frequency band of 13.56 MHz to and from the communication module (150). For example, the communication circuit (2010) of the electronic device (2000) can contactlessly transmit user information to the communication module (150) inside the battery pack (1000) through the NFC method. In addition, the communication circuit (2010) of the electronic device (2000) can contactlessly receive battery identification information and battery information from the communication module (150) inside the battery pack (1000) through the NFC method. According to an embodiment, even when 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).

[0103] According to an embodiment, the input / output module (2020) may receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (2000) (e.g., a processor (2040)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2000) or output commands or data to an external source (e.g., a user) 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, a mouse, a keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen). The output module may include an audio output module or a display module. The audio output module may output audio signals to an external source of the electronic device (2000). The audio output module may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The display module may visually provide information to an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2000). The display module may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the input / output module (2020) may receive information from a user of the electronic device (2000). For example, the input / output module (2020) may receive user information, such as information related to the identity of the user of the electronic device (2000), unique identification information that can identify the user, or account information of the user (e.g., account information for accessing a battery passport service application).

[0105] The third memory (2030) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (2040)) of the electronic device (2000). Here, the data can include input data or output data for software or commands. The third memory (2030) can include volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The third memory (2030) can store programs as software. For example, the third memory (2030) can include an operating system, middleware, or applications.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the third memory (2030) may store information received from the battery unit (100). For example, the third memory (2030) may store battery information of the battery unit (100). According to an embodiment, the third memory (2030) may include an application for using the battery passport service. Here, the third memory (2030) may store information used for executing the application. For example, the third memory (2030) may store user information, battery identification information, battery information, and / or battery passport information. The operation of the processor (2040) may be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may execute software (e.g., a program) stored in the third memory (2030) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2000) or perform various data processing or operations. For example, as part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2040) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a communication circuit (2010)) in volatile memory, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory, and store result data in non-volatile memory.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may perform various operations performed in an application for utilizing a battery passport. For example, the processor (2040) may verify and / or authenticate a user of the electronic device (2000) and manage user information. Furthermore, the processor (2040) may manage user information, battery identification information, battery information, and battery passport information. Furthermore, the processor (2040) may decrypt encrypted battery information.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may include a main processor (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor. For example, when the electronic device (2000) includes a main processor and an auxiliary processor, the auxiliary processor may be configured to use less power than the main processor or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor may be implemented separately from the main processor or as a part thereof.

[0110] FIGS. 5 to 7 are drawings showing an operation method of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the operation of the electronic device (2000) illustrated in FIGS. 5 to 7 may be performed by the processor (2040) of FIG. 4. For convenience of explanation, each of the upper battery unit (100) and / or the plurality of battery units (110, 120, 130) may be referred to as a battery unit (100) hereinafter.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 5, the operating method of the electronic device (2000) according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may include a step (S510) in which the electronic device (2000) confirms and / or authenticates a user, a step (S520) in which the electronic device (2000) receives battery identification information from a battery unit (100), a step (S530) in which the electronic device (2000) requests battery passport information from a server (3000) based on user information and battery identification information, and a step (S540) in which the electronic device (2000) receives at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server (3000).

[0113] 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 subscribed user of the battery passport service. This 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 input through the input / output module (2020) with a previously stored value. According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) can verify / authenticate the user of the electronic device (2000) by using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the application (or server (3000)).

[0114] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may obtain user information through user verification / authentication. According to an embodiment, the user information may be stored in the electronic device (2000) or the server (3000). The user information may 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 permission information. In another aspect, the user information may include information related to the identity of the user of the electronic device (2000) or unique identification information that can identify the user. For example, the user information may vary from user to user.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) can receive data from the battery unit (100) only when the user of the electronic device (2000) is a verified user or an authenticated user. This allows the processor (2040) to maintain the security of data transmitted to the electronic device (2000).

[0116] At 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).

[0117] According to an 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 can include information that can identify the battery unit (100) including the communication module (150) (e.g., the serial number of the battery unit (100)). Matters related to the battery identification information have been described with reference to FIG. 3 and will not be described again herein.

[0118] According to an embodiment, battery identification information may be transmitted in an NFC manner. For example, the battery identification information may be stored in the first memory (153) of the communication module (150) of the battery unit (100). When a user brings the electronic device (2000) close to the battery unit (100), the battery identification information may be transmitted from the battery unit (100) to the electronic device (2000). Accordingly, the communication module (150) can communicate with an external electronic device (2000) independently of the operating state of the battery management device (300). Through this, the communication module (150) can transmit and receive various data, including battery identification information, with the electronic device (2000) even when the battery management device (300) is not operating.

[0119] According to an embodiment, when an electronic device (2000) and a battery unit (100) are in close proximity, an application for using the battery passport service may be automatically activated. Accordingly, the electronic device (2000) may receive battery identification information through the application.

[0120] At 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).

[0121] According to an embodiment, the battery passport information may include information related to product data of the battery unit (100). For example, the battery passport information may include at least one of production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit. Additionally, the battery passport information may include information related to services for the battery unit (100). Services for the battery unit (100) may include services for reading or analyzing data of the battery unit (100).

[0122] In an 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, technical application information, production information, material composition information, recycling information, or a combination thereof.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the battery passport information may include various information, including when the battery passport information was created, when it was last modified and / or expired, or when at least one component of the battery unit (100) was manufactured or shipped.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may, in response to a request from a user, request at least a portion of battery passport information from the server (3000) based on user information and battery identification information associated with the user.

[0125] In some embodiments, the user information may include information about the user's type. In some embodiments, the user information may include information about access rights to battery passport information. The user types may include the public, stakeholders, executives, certification bodies, market surveillance bodies, or a combination thereof.

[0126] In an embodiment, the public may be ordinary users who purchase and use the battery unit (100). In an embodiment, the stakeholders may be users involved in the manufacturing, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, repair, or disassembly of the battery unit (100). In an embodiment, the executive committee may be an agency responsible for legislating and enacting laws. In an embodiment, the certification body may be an agency that issues electronic identification documents or security certificates. In an embodiment, the market surveillance agency may be an agency responsible for preventing and regulating unfair trade practices.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may request at least a portion of battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights based on access rights information among the user information. For example, if the user information has a public access right, the processor (2040) may request publicly accessible battery passport information from the server (3000). By requesting battery passport information based on the user information and battery identification information, the processor (2040) may grant the user selective access rights to the battery passport information. In addition, by the processor (2040) requesting only a portion of the battery passport information corresponding to the user's rights among the battery passport information, the electronic device (2000) may receive a small amount of information from the server (3000). Through this, the electronic device (2000) may efficiently receive only the information necessary for the user.

[0128] According to an embodiment, if the user's access rights are public, the processor (2040) may request the server (3000) for information among the battery passport information that is accessible to the public. For example, the information among the battery passport information that is accessible to the public may include information included in [Table 1] below.

[0129] Required informationRequired information (a) Information included in the battery label (Annex VI - Part A) - Manufacturer name, brand name or trademark, address, representative contact (a single contact), website, e-mail address - Battery category, model identifier, batch or S / N or product number, etc., which can identify the battery - Place and date of manufacture - Weight and capacity - Chemical composition - Hazardous substances contained in the battery other than mercury, cadmium and lead (p) Initial and round trip energy efficiency at 50% of cycle-life (q) Internal battery cell and pack resistance (r) C-rate of relevant cycle-life test(s) Separate collection mark (b) Battery composition including critical raw materials (t) EU conformity assessment report (f) Carbon footprint information (carbon footprint declaration and carbon footprint performance rating) (u) Information related to prevention and management of waste batteries (g) Responsible sourcing information according to Art 45e(3) (h) Recycled materials Information (ha) Share of Renewable Contents (i) Rated Capacity (in Ah) (j) Minimal, nominal and maximum voltage (k) Original power capability and limits (in Watts) (l) Battery Expected Life (in Cycles) (m) Capacity threshold for exhaustion (EV batteries only) (n) Temperature range the battery can withstand when not in use (o) Commercial Warranty Period (for the calendar life applies)

[0130]

[0131] Referring to [Table 1], when the access right is public, the processor (2040) may request information related to at least one of manufacturing information, warranty information, composition information, material information, carbon footprint information, predicted lifespan information, recycled material information, capacity information, voltage information, power information, temperature information, energy efficiency information, resistance information, C-Rate information, cycle information, separate collection information, EU conformity assessment report information, information related to prevention and management of waste batteries, and renewable material content information of the battery unit (100) from the server (3000).

[0132] According to an embodiment, if the user's access rights are those of a stakeholder or an executive, the processor (2040) may request information from the server (3000) among the battery passport information to which the stakeholder or executive has access rights. For example, the information among the battery passport information to which the stakeholder or executive has access rights may include information included in [Table 2] and [Table 3] below.

[0133] Information on the battery model (a) Detailed composition, including materials used in the cathode, anode and electrolyte (b) Part numbers for components and contact details of sources for replacement spares (c) Dismantling information, including at least the following: - Exploded view of the battery system / pack showing the location of the battery cells - Type and quantity of fastening methods - Tools required for dismantling - Warnings regarding the risk of damage to components - Quantity and layout of cells (d) Safety measures

[0134]

[0135] Information on individual batteries (a) Performance and durability information in accordance with Article 10(1) (at the time of battery release and whenever the battery has changed state): 1. Rated capacity (in Ah) and capacity fade (in %). 2. Power (in W) and power fade (in %). 3. Internal resistance (in Ω) and internal resistance increase (in %). 4. Where applicable, energy round trip efficiency and its fade (in %). 5. Their expected life-time under the reference conditions for which they have been designed in terms of cycles, except for non-cycle applications, and calendar years. (aa) Information on SOH in accordance with Article 14 [EV batteries] State of certified energy (SOCE) [ESS and LMT batteries] 1. Remaining capacity 2. Where applicable, remaining power capability 3. Where applicable, remaining round trip efficiency 4. Evolution of self-discharging rates 5. If available, ohmic resistance (b) Information on battery condition (original, repurposed, reused, remanufactured, or waste) (c) Battery usage history including: number of charge / discharge cycles, history of adverse events, periodically recorded operating conditions and SoC information (h) Recycled material information (ha) Share of Renewable contents (i) Rated capacity (in Ah)

[0136]

[0137] Referring to [Table 2] and [Table 3], for example, when the access authority is a stakeholder or an executive, the processor (2040) may request information related to at least one of the composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, information for safety measures, performance information, durability information, SOH / SOC information, usage history information, recycled material information, capacity information, and recyclable material content information of the battery unit (100) from the server (3000) among the battery passport information.

[0138] According to an embodiment, if the user's access authority is a certification authority, market surveillance authority, or enforcement agency, the processor (2040) may request the server (3000) for battery passport information that the certification authority, market surveillance authority, or enforcement agency has access to. For example, information accessible to the public among battery passport information may include information included in [Table 4] below.

[0139] Information accessible only to the certification body, the market surveillance body and the Commission (a) Results of tests reports necessary to verify compliance with the requirements set out in this Regulation or any implementing or delegated act adopted on its basis.

[0140]

[0141] Referring to [Table 4], for example, if the access authority is a certification authority, market surveillance authority, or enforcement agency, the processor (2040) may request information related to compliance among battery passport information from the server (3000). Information related to compliance may include a test report to verify compliance with requirements of battery passport-related laws.

[0142] At step S540, the electronic device (2000) may receive battery passport information from the server (3000). According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may 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) may reduce the capacity of the battery passport information and increase the transmission speed. In addition, by receiving a portion of the battery passport information stored in the server (3000) rather than all of the battery passport information according to the user's access rights, the processor (2040) may increase the security of the battery passport information.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 6, the operating method of the electronic device (2000) according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may include a step (S610) in which the electronic device (2000) confirms and / or authenticates a user, a step (S620) in which the electronic device (2000) receives battery identification information and battery information from a battery unit (100), a step (S630) in which the electronic device (2000) transmits user information, battery identification information and battery information to a server (3000), a step (S640) in which the server (3000) stores and / or manages battery passport information, a step (S650) in which the electronic device (2000) requests battery passport information from the server (3000) based on the user information and the battery identification information, and a step (S660) in which the electronic device (2000) receives at least a portion of the battery passport information from the server (3000).

[0144] At step S610, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) can verify or authenticate the user of the electronic device (2000) (S610). This user verification / authentication may be performed in an application for using the battery passport service. According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may obtain user information through user verification / authentication. Descriptions of user verification / authentication and user information have been described with reference to FIG. 5 and will not be repeated herein.

[0145] At 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).

[0146] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) may 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) including the communication module (150) (e.g., a 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).

[0147] According to an embodiment, battery identification information and battery information may be transmitted in an NFC manner. For example, the battery identification information and battery information may be stored in the first memory (153) of the communication module (150) of the battery unit (100). When a user brings the electronic device (2000) close to the battery unit (100), the battery identification information and battery information may be transmitted from the battery unit (100) to the electronic device (2000). Accordingly, the communication module (150) can communicate with an external electronic device (2000) independently of the operating state of the battery management device (300). Through this, the communication module (150) can transmit and receive battery identification information and battery information to and from the electronic device (2000) even when the battery management device (300) is not operating.

[0148] According to an embodiment, when an electronic device (2000) and a battery unit (100) are in close proximity, an application for using the battery passport service may be automatically activated. Accordingly, the electronic device (2000) may receive battery identification information and battery information through the application.

[0149] At step S630, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) may transmit user information, battery identification information, and battery information to the server (3000) (S630). According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) may transmit the battery information to the server (3000) so that the battery information regarding the battery unit (100) is managed as battery passport information of the battery unit (100). The battery passport information may be information related to the management history of the battery unit (100). For example, the battery passport information may include at least one of production information, usage information, recycling information, and warranty information of the battery unit. The description of the battery passport information has been described with reference to FIG. 5 and will not be repeated herein.

[0150] According to an 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 the user's access authority to the information. Through this, the processor (2040) can 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. Accordingly, the processor (2040) can accurately manage the battery passport information.

[0151] At step S640, the server (3000) may store and / or manage battery passport information (S640). For example, the server (3000) may update battery passport information based on provided user information, battery identification information, and battery information. According to an embodiment, the server (3000) may store battery information in battery passport information corresponding to battery identification information. In addition, the server (3000) may classify and store battery information by type. Accordingly, the server (3000) may manage battery information as battery passport information. Through this, the server (3000) may maintain the up-to-dateness of battery passport information. Furthermore, upon user request, the server (3000) may provide battery passport information to the user. Accordingly, the user may manage the battery unit (100) using the latest battery passport information.

[0152] At 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 an embodiment, in response to a request from a 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.

[0153] At step S660, the electronic device (2000) may receive battery passport information from the server (3000). According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) may 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) may reduce the capacity of the battery passport information and increase the transmission speed. In addition, by receiving a portion of the battery passport information stored in the server (3000) rather than all of the battery passport information according to the user's access rights, the processor (2040) may increase the security of the battery passport information.

[0154] Steps S610 to S660 described with reference to FIG. 6 may also be applicable when the battery unit (100), the electronic device (2000), or the server (3000) are implemented by different manufacturers. For example, the server (3000) may be an upper server (3000) that stores / manages battery passport information for battery units (100) of different manufacturers. Since battery passport information is managed by the upper server (3000), a user can easily manage battery units (100) of various manufacturers.

[0155] Referring to FIG. 7, the operating method of the electronic device (2000) according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document includes a step of encrypting battery information by the battery management device (300) (S710), a step of receiving encrypted battery information by the battery unit (100) (S720), a step of confirming and / or authenticating a user by the electronic device (2000) (S730), a step of receiving battery identification information and encrypted battery information by the electronic device (2000) from the battery unit (100) (S740), a step of decrypting the encrypted battery information by the electronic device (2000) (S750), a step of transmitting user information, battery identification information and battery information by the electronic device (2000) to the server (3000) (S760), a step of storing and / or managing battery passport information by the server (3000) (S770), and a step of requesting battery passport information by the electronic device (2000) based on the user information and the battery identification information. Step (S780), and step (S790) of the electronic device (2000) receiving at least some of the battery passport information from the server (3000) may be included.

[0156] At step S710, the battery management device (300) can encrypt battery information (S710). According to an embodiment, the controller (340) of the battery management device (300) can encrypt the battery information to generate encrypted battery information. For example, the controller (340) can encrypt the battery information using various data encryption algorithms. The description of the controller (340) encrypting the battery information has been described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3 and will not be repeated here. By encrypting the battery information by the controller (340) of the battery management device (300), the controller (340) can enhance the stability of the battery information and the security of communication.

[0157] At step S720, the battery unit (100) can receive encrypted battery information (S720). According to an embodiment, the communication circuit (310) of the battery management device (300) can transmit the encrypted battery information to the communication module (150) of the battery unit (100).

[0158] According to an embodiment, the battery unit (100) can store encrypted battery information. For example, encrypted battery information received from the communication module (150) of the battery unit (100) can be stored in the first memory (153) of the communication module (150).

[0159] At step S730, the electronic device (2000) can verify and / or authenticate the user (S730).

[0160] At 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 regarding the battery unit (100) from the communication module (150) of the battery unit (100).

[0161] At 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 an embodiment, the processor (2040) can decrypt the encrypted battery information through various data decryption algorithms. According to an 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 or change the format of the data.

[0162] According to an embodiment, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) can decrypt encrypted battery information through an application for using the battery passport service. Here, the application may include a program for performing a decryption operation. By performing the decryption operation in 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).

[0163] At step S760, according to an embodiment, decrypted battery information, battery identification information, and user information may be transmitted to the server (3000) (S760). For example, the processor (2040) of the electronic device (2000) may transmit the battery information to the server (3000) so that the decrypted battery information is managed as battery passport information.

[0164] At step S770, the server (3000) may store and / or manage battery passport information (S770). For example, the server (3000) may manage battery passport information based on provided battery information, battery identification information, and user information.

[0165] At step S780, the electronic device (2000) can request battery passport information from the server (3000) based on user information and battery identification information (S780).

[0166] At step S790, the electronic device (2000) can receive at least some of the battery passport information from the server (3000) (S790).

[0167] Steps S770 to S790 may be identical to steps S640 to S660 of FIG. 5. Therefore, steps S770 to S790 are not described again herein.

[0168] Although all components constituting the embodiments disclosed in this document have been described as being combined or operating in combination as one, 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 of the components may be selectively combined and operated one or more times.

[0169] In addition, terms such as "include," "comprise," or "have" described above, unless specifically stated otherwise, mean that the corresponding component can be included, and therefore should be interpreted to include other components rather than excluding other components. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the embodiments disclosed in this document belong, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted to be consistent with the contextual meaning of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless explicitly defined in this document.

[0170] The foregoing disclosure outlines features of several embodiments to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the aspects of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present disclosure can be readily used as a basis for designing or modifying other structures to achieve the same purposes or advantages of the embodiments introduced herein. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that such equivalent structures do not depart from the scope of the present disclosure, and that various changes, substitutions, and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A communication circuit that communicates with the communication module of the battery unit; and Receive battery identification information about the battery unit from the communication module, An electronic device comprising a processor that, in response to a request from a user, requests at least a portion of battery passport information related to the management history of the battery unit from a server based on user information associated with the user and the battery identification information.

2. In claim 1, The above processor, Receive battery information about the battery unit from the communication module, An electronic device that transmits the battery information to a server so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information of the battery unit.

3. In claim 1, An electronic device wherein the user information includes access authority information for the battery passport information.

4. In claim 3, The above processor, An electronic device that receives battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

5. In claim 2, The above communication module is an electronic device including an NFC module.

6. In claim 5, The above NFC module includes a first memory, The above first memory is an electronic device that stores the battery identification information and the battery information.

7. In claim 6, The above processor, Receive encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the NFC module, An electronic device that decrypts the above encrypted battery information.

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

9. In claim 3, The above processor, An electronic device that requests information related to at least one of manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the battery passport information, when the user's access right corresponds to the first access right.

10. In claim 3, The above processor, An electronic device that requests information related to at least one of the composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the battery passport information, when the access rights of the user correspond to the second access rights.

11. In claim 3, The above processor, An electronic device that requests information related to compliance of the battery unit among the battery passport information from the server when the user's access rights correspond to third-party access rights.

12. A battery unit including a communication module; and A battery management device that communicates with the above communication module, The above communication module, Communicates with external electronic devices independently of the operating status of the above battery management device, Receive battery information about the battery unit from the battery management device, A battery pack that transmits the battery information and battery identification information regarding the battery unit to the external electronic device.

13. In claim 12, The above battery management device, A second memory for storing battery information regarding the battery unit; and Includes a controller that encrypts the above battery information, The above communication module, A battery pack comprising a first memory for storing encrypted battery information in the above battery management device.

14. A step of receiving battery identification information about the battery unit from the communication module of the battery unit; and A method of operating an electronic device, comprising the step of requesting at least a portion of battery passport information related to the management history of the battery unit from a server based on user information associated with the user and the battery identification information, in response to a request from a user.

15. In claim 14, A step of receiving battery information about the battery unit from the communication module; and An operating method of an electronic device further comprising the step of transmitting the battery information to a server so that the battery information is managed as battery passport information of the battery unit.

16. In claim 14, The above user information includes access authority information for the above battery passport information, After the step of requesting at least part of the above battery passport information, A method of operating an electronic device further comprising the step of receiving battery passport information corresponding to the user's access rights from the server.

17. In claim 15, A step of receiving encrypted battery information stored in the first memory of the communication module; and A method of operating an electronic device further comprising the step of decrypting the encrypted battery information.

18. In claim 14, The above user information includes access authority information for the above battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the above battery passport information is: An operating method of an electronic device, comprising the step of requesting information related to at least one of manufacturing information, warranty information, material information, predicted lifespan information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the battery passport information, when the access right of the user corresponds to the first access right.

19. In claim 14, The above user information includes access authority information for the above battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the above battery passport information is: An operating method of an electronic device, comprising the step of requesting information related to at least one of composition information, component replacement information, removal information, status information, and renewable material content information of the battery unit from the battery passport information, when the access right of the user corresponds to the second access right.

20. In claim 14, The above user information includes access authority information for the above battery passport information, The step of requesting at least a portion of the above battery passport information is: An operating method of an electronic device, comprising a step of requesting information related to compliance of the battery unit among the battery passport information from the server when the user's access right corresponds to a third-party access right.

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