Data processing device and method for providing battery inspection information

Abstract

A data processing device for providing battery inspection information, according to an embodiment of the present invention, may comprise: at least one processor; and a memory storing at least one instruction executed through the at least one processor. The at least one instruction may include: an instruction for collecting battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; an instruction for aggregating battery inspection information collected from two or more of the battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information for the battery; and an instruction for outputting the integrated inspection information through a predefined graphical user interface (GUI).

Description

Data processing device and method for providing battery inspection information

[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0180228 filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on December 13, 2023, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.

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

[0003] Secondary batteries are batteries that can be reused by charging even after discharge, and can be used as an energy source for small devices such as mobile phones, tablet PCs, and vacuum cleaners, and are also used as an energy source for medium and large devices such as automobiles and ESS (Energy Storage Systems) for smart grids.

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

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

[0006] Typically, defect inspections can be conducted at each manufacturing stage to prevent the shipment of defective batteries. For example, during the electrode manufacturing process, electrode surface images are captured by a video camera, and workers can use these images to monitor the presence of defects on the electrode surface, their location, and the type of defect. However, since inspection devices are individually applied to each piece of equipment in the process, workers must access inspection information for each battery and manufacturing process. This can make battery inspection time-consuming and limit inspection accuracy.

[0007] To solve the above problems, an appropriate data processing technology is needed that can further improve the time efficiency and accuracy of battery inspection.

[0008] An object of the present invention to solve the above problems is to provide a data processing device for providing battery inspection information.

[0009] Another object of the present invention to solve the above problems is to provide a data processing method performed in such a data processing device.

[0010] A data processing device for providing battery inspection information according to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above purpose may include at least one processor; and a memory for storing at least one command executed through the at least one processor.

[0011] Here, the at least one command may include a command for collecting battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; a command for collating battery inspection information collected from the two or more battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information for the battery; and a command for outputting the integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0012] The command for collecting the above inspection information may include a command for collecting battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

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

[0014] The command for generating the above integrated inspection information may include a command for generating integrated surface inspection information of the electrode by collating surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment.

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

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

[0017] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for outputting the above integrated inspection information in a visualized form according to output items input by the user.

[0018] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting the location of a defect on the electrode surface using the above integrated surface inspection information.

[0019] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting dimensional trends for multiple batteries using the above integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0020] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting the location of a defect on the exterior of the battery using the above integrated exterior inspection information.

[0021]

[0022] A data processing method for providing battery inspection information according to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above-described other purpose may include the steps of collecting battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; combining the battery inspection information collected from the two or more battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information for the battery; and outputting the integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0023] The step of collecting the above inspection information may include a step of collecting battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

[0024] The step of collecting the above inspection information may include a step of collecting battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0025] The step of generating the above integrated inspection information may include a step of generating integrated surface inspection information of the electrode by collecting surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment.

[0026] The step of generating the above integrated inspection information may include a step of generating integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by collecting external inspection information of the battery collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment and external inspection information of the battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0027] The step of generating the above integrated inspection information may include a step of generating integrated appearance inspection information of the battery by collating surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, appearance inspection information of the battery collected from a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and appearance inspection information of the battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0028] The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a step of outputting the above integrated inspection information in a visualized manner according to output items input by the user.

[0029] The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a step of visualizing and outputting the location of a defect occurrence on the electrode surface using the above integrated surface inspection information.

[0030] The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a step of visualizing and outputting dimensional trends for a plurality of batteries using the above integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0031] The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a step of visualizing and outputting the location of a defect on the exterior of the battery using the above integrated exterior inspection information.

[0032] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the time efficiency and accuracy of battery inspection can be further improved.

[0033] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 3 is an operational flowchart of a data processing method performed in a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 is an example of a screen on which integrated inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figures 5 to 8 are examples of screens on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figures 9 and 10 are examples of screens on which integrated dimensional inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figures 11 and 12 are examples of screens on which integrated appearance inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 13 is a block diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] 100: Data processing unit

[0042] 200: Battery Test Device

[0043] 300: Battery Process Equipment

[0044] 410: Output Item Selection Window

[0045] 420: Inspection Information Output Window

[0046] The present invention is susceptible to various modifications and embodiments. Specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, but rather to encompass all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention. Throughout the description of each drawing, similar reference numerals have been used to designate similar components.

[0047] Terms such as "first," "second," "A," and "B" may be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component could be referred to as the "second component," and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the "first component." The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related items listed or any one of multiple related items listed.

[0048] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0049] The terminology used in this application is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, it should be understood that the terms "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0051] Hereinafter, the present invention and various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0052]

[0053] Figure 1 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to the present invention.

[0054] The battery inspection system according to the present invention can be utilized to monitor whether a battery is defective, the location of the defect, or the type of defect, or to analyze defect information of the battery during the battery manufacturing process or the manufacturing completion stage.

[0055] The battery inspection system may include a data processing device (100) and a plurality of battery inspection devices (200).

[0056] The battery inspection device (200) may refer to a device that is applied to specific battery process equipment, collects data for battery inspection, and generates battery inspection information. For example, the battery inspection device (200) may generate image data for a specific area of ​​a battery through an image sensor positioned at a specific location, and, using a predefined image analysis algorithm, generate battery inspection information including one or more of dimensions, presence or absence of defects, location of defect occurrence, and type of defect.

[0057] The battery inspection device (200) may include one or more of a 2D camera and a 3D scanner. Here, the 2D camera is a device that captures a specific area of ​​a battery or battery component to create a 2D image, and the 3D scanner is a device that creates 3D shape data for the battery or battery component.

[0058] The battery inspection device (200) may include an image analysis unit that generates battery inspection information including one or more of dimensions, presence or absence of defects, location of defects, and type of defects based on two-dimensional image or three-dimensional shape data. Here, the image analysis unit may generate battery inspection information using a predefined image analysis algorithm.

[0059] The data processing device (100) is connected to a plurality of battery testing devices (200) via a network and can receive battery testing information from each of the battery testing devices (200). Here, the data processing device (100) can generate integrated testing information for the battery using the battery testing information received from the battery testing devices (200).

[0060] The data processing device (100) can output integrated inspection information through a display device. Here, the data processing device (100) is connected to the display device through a network and can output integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0061] The data processing device (100) can visualize and output integrated inspection information based on output items input by the user. Here, the operator can check or analyze the dimensions of the battery, whether there is a defect, the location of the defect, or the type of defect based on the visualized and output integrated inspection information.

[0062]

[0063] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] A battery inspection system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a plurality of battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment. Here, the battery inspection system may include one or more of a first inspection device (200-1) applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment (300-1), a second inspection device (200-2) applied to winding process equipment (300-2), a third inspection device (200-3) applied to assembly process equipment (300-3), and a fourth inspection device (200-4) applied to activation process equipment (300-4).

[0065] The first inspection device (200-1) can be applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment (300-1) to collect a surface image of the electrode and generate surface inspection information of the electrode based on the surface image of the electrode. Here, the surface inspection information of the electrode can include one or more of an identifier of the battery (e.g., a battery ID, a battery tray ID, a lot ID, etc.), whether there is a defect on the electrode surface, an identifier of a defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0066] The second inspection device (200-2) can be applied to the winding process equipment (300-2) to collect one or more of a surface image of an electrode or a surface image of an electrode structure (e.g., a jellyroll electrode structure), and generate surface inspection information of the electrode based on the collected image. Here, the surface inspection information of the electrode can include one or more of an identifier of the battery, whether there is a defect on the electrode surface or the electrode structure surface, an identifier of a defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0067] The third inspection device (200-3) can be applied to the assembly process equipment (300-3) to collect three-dimensional shape data on the exterior of the battery and generate battery exterior inspection information based on the three-dimensional shape data. Here, the battery exterior inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier, dimensions of the battery exterior (e.g., outer diameter of a battery cell, total height, flatness, etc.), whether the battery exterior is defective, an identifier of a defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0068] The fourth inspection device (200-4) can be applied to the activation process equipment (300-4) to collect three-dimensional shape data on the exterior of the battery and generate battery exterior inspection information based on the three-dimensional shape data. Here, the battery exterior inspection information can include one or more of a battery identifier, dimensions of the battery exterior, whether the battery exterior is defective, an identifier of a defective battery, a defect location, and a defect type.

[0069] The data processing device (100) is connected to a plurality of battery inspection devices (200-1 to 200-4) through a network, and can collect battery inspection information from each of the battery inspection devices (200-1 to 200-4).

[0070] The data processing device (100) can compile battery inspection information collected from two or more battery inspection devices and generate integrated inspection information for the battery.

[0071] For example, the data processing device (100) can generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode by collecting electrode surface inspection information collected from the first inspection device (200-1) and electrode surface inspection information collected from the second inspection device (200-2).

[0072] For another example, the data processing device (100) can generate integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by collecting battery external inspection information collected from the third inspection device (200-3) and battery external inspection information collected from the fourth inspection device (200-4).

[0073] As another example, the data processing device (100) can generate integrated appearance inspection information of a battery by collecting electrode surface inspection information collected from a second inspection device (200-2), battery appearance inspection information collected from a third inspection device (200-3), and battery appearance inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device (200-4).

[0074] The data processing device (100) can output integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI. Here, the data processing device (100) can output the integrated inspection information in a visualized form according to output items input by the user.

[0075]

[0076] Figure 3 is an operational flowchart of a data processing method performed in a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] The data processing device can collect battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices (S310). Here, the data processing device can receive battery inspection information generated by the battery inspection devices at set intervals (e.g., 1 second).

[0078] A data processing device can collect battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment. Here, the data processing device can receive battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment. Specifically, the data processing device can receive electrode surface inspection information from the first inspection device, electrode surface inspection information from the second inspection device, battery appearance inspection information from the third inspection device, and battery appearance inspection information from the fourth inspection device.

[0079] The data processing device can compile battery inspection information collected from two or more battery inspection devices and generate integrated inspection information for the battery (S320).

[0080] The data processing device can identify identical batteries using the battery ID included in each battery inspection information, and generate integrated inspection information by merging the dimensions, presence of defects, defect locations, or defect types for each battery. Here, the integrated inspection information can include one or more of the battery identifiers, dimensions, presence of defects, defect locations, defect types, and the process equipment where the defects occurred for each of the plurality of batteries.

[0081] In an embodiment, the data processing device may generate integrated surface inspection information of the electrode by combining electrode surface inspection information collected from the first inspection device and electrode surface inspection information collected from the second inspection device. Here, the integrated surface inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier for each battery, whether there is a defect on the electrode surface, the location of the defect, the type of defect, and the process equipment where the defect occurred.

[0082] In another embodiment, the data processing device may combine battery external inspection information collected from a third inspection device and battery external inspection information collected from a fourth inspection device to generate integrated dimensional inspection information for the battery. Here, the integrated dimensional inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier, an outer diameter, a total height, flatness, presence or absence of a defect, a defect location, a defect type, and a process equipment where the defect occurred for each battery.

[0083] In another embodiment, the data processing device may generate integrated external inspection information of the battery by combining electrode surface inspection information collected from the second inspection device, battery external inspection information collected from the third inspection device, and battery external inspection information collected from the fourth inspection device. Here, the integrated external inspection information may include one or more of a battery identifier for each battery, whether there is a defect in the battery external surface or internal electrode, the location of the defect, the type of defect, and the process equipment where the defect occurred.

[0084] The data processing device can output integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (S330). Here, the data processing device can visualize and output the integrated inspection information according to output items input by the user.

[0085] For example, when an output of integrated surface inspection information is requested by a user, the data processing device can visualize the location of defects on the electrode surface included in the integrated surface inspection information and output it through a GUI.

[0086] For another example, if an output of integrated dimension inspection information is requested by a user, the data processing device can output a visualized dimensional trend in the form of a graph based on the dimensions of a plurality of batteries included in the integrated dimension inspection information.

[0087] As another example, if the output of integrated appearance inspection information is requested by the user, the data processing device can visualize the location of a defect on the exterior of the battery included in the integrated appearance inspection information and output it through the GUI.

[0088]

[0089] Figure 4 is an example of a screen on which integrated inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Referring to FIG. 4, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated inspection information corresponding to output items input by a user through a GUI. Here, the GUI can include an output item selection window (410) and an inspection information output window (420).

[0091] The data processing device can receive a selection signal for an output item input by a user through an output item selection window (410). Here, the output item can include one or more of a surface inspection, a dimensional inspection, and an appearance inspection.

[0092] When surface inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated surface inspection information through the inspection information output window (420).

[0093] Additionally, when dimension inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated dimension inspection information through the inspection information output window (420).

[0094] Additionally, when an appearance inspection is selected as an output item, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated appearance inspection information through an inspection information output window (420).

[0095]

[0096] Figures 5 to 8 are examples of screens on which integrated surface inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 8, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated surface inspection information corresponding to detailed output items input by a user.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 5, when a user inputs a specific period or a specific group (e.g., lot ID), the data processing device can visualize and output the locations of defects in the electrodes of the batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the locations of defects can be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph, as illustrated in FIG. 5. In addition, when visualizing the locations of defects, the data processing device can output them in different shapes (e.g., squares, triangles, circles, etc.) for each type of defect (e.g., craters, protrusions, etc.) so that the types of defects can be intuitively distinguished.

[0099] Referring to FIG. 6, when a user inputs a selection signal for a specific defective location, the data processing device can output detailed inspection information for the defective location. Here, the detailed inspection information may include one or more of the following: a defect detection time for the defective location, a battery identifier, a defect type, location coordinates, and the process equipment where the defect occurred.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 7, when a selection signal for a plurality of battery inspection devices is input by a user, the data processing device can visualize and output surface inspection information generated by each of the battery inspection devices. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, when a selection signal for an electrode inspection device (first inspection device) and a winder inspection device (second inspection device) is input, the data processing device can distinguish and output the location of an electrode defect that occurred in the electrode manufacturing process and the location of an electrode defect that occurred in the winding process based on the electrode surface inspection information collected from the first and second inspection devices.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 8, when a user inputs a request signal for outputting surface inspection information of an electrode structure, the data processing device can visualize and output surface inspection information for at least one of the upper surface, lower surface, and side surface of the electrode structure. Here, the location of a defect occurrence on the surface of the electrode structure can be visualized by displaying it on a diagram corresponding to each of the upper surface, lower surface, and side surface of the electrode structure, as illustrated in FIG. 8.

[0102]

[0103] Figures 9 and 10 are examples of screens on which integrated dimensional inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated dimensional inspection information corresponding to detailed output items input by a user.

[0105] Referring to FIG. 9, when a user inputs a specific period or a specific group (e.g., lot ID), the data processing device can visualize and output the dimensional trends of batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the dimensional trends of the batteries can be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph, as illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0106] Referring to FIG. 10, when visualizing battery dimension information, the data processing device can output the maximum dimension value, average dimension value, and minimum dimension value for each battery group, as well as the upper specification limit (USL) and the lower specification limit (LSL). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the data processing device can output the maximum outer diameter value, average outer diameter value, and minimum outer diameter value for each lot, as well as the USL and LSL.

[0107]

[0108] Figures 11 and 12 are examples of screens on which integrated appearance inspection information is output according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the data processing device can visualize and output integrated appearance inspection information corresponding to detailed output items input by a user.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 11, when a specific period or a specific group (e.g., lot ID) is input by the user, the data processing device can visualize and output the location of a defect on the exterior of the battery for the batteries included in the input period or group. Here, the location of the defect can be visualized by being displayed on a diagram corresponding to the upper surface, lower surface, and side surface of the battery cell, as illustrated in FIG. 11. Meanwhile, since the integrated appearance inspection information reflects the surface inspection information of the electrode structure collected from the second inspection device (winder inspector) in addition to the appearance inspection information collected from the third and fourth inspection devices, the location of a defect that occurred in the electrode structure located inside the battery can be displayed together on the exterior of the battery.

[0111] Referring to FIG. 12, when a user inputs a request signal for outputting defect distribution information, the data processing device can generate and output defect distribution information based on the integrated appearance inspection information. Here, the defect distribution information can be visualized in the form of a two-dimensional graph in which the distance from the center point of the battery cell and the number of defects occurring at each distance are expressed, as illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0112]

[0113] Figure 13 is a block diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] A data processing device (1300) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include at least one processor (1310), a memory (1320) that stores at least one command executed through the processor, and a transmission / reception device (1330) that is connected to a network and performs communication.

[0115] The at least one command may include a command for collecting battery inspection information from a plurality of battery inspection devices; a command for collating battery inspection information collected from the two or more battery inspection devices to generate integrated inspection information for the battery; and a command for outputting the integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

[0116] The command for collecting the above inspection information may include a command for collecting battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

[0117] The command for collecting the above inspection information may include a command for collecting battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0118] The command for generating the above integrated inspection information may include a command for generating integrated surface inspection information of the electrode by collating surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to the electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of the electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to the winding process equipment.

[0119] The command for generating the above integrated inspection information may include a command for generating integrated dimensional inspection information of the battery by collating the external inspection information of the battery collected from the third inspection device applied to the assembly process equipment and the external inspection information of the battery collected from the fourth inspection device applied to the activation process equipment.

[0120] The command for generating the above integrated inspection information may include a command for generating integrated appearance inspection information of a battery by collating surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to a winding process equipment, appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembly process equipment, and appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment.

[0121] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for outputting the above integrated inspection information in a visualized form according to output items input by the user.

[0122] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting the location of a defect on the electrode surface using the above integrated surface inspection information.

[0123] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting dimensional trends for multiple batteries using the above integrated dimensional inspection information.

[0124] The command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI may include a command for visualizing and outputting the location of a defect on the exterior of the battery using the above integrated exterior inspection information.

[0125] The data processing device (1300) may also include an input interface device (1340), an output interface device (1350), a storage device (1360), etc. Each component included in the data processing device (1300) may be connected by a bus (1370) and communicate with each other.

[0126] Here, the processor (1310) may refer to a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed. The memory (or storage device) may be comprised of at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory may be comprised of at least one of a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM).

[0127] The operations of the method according to an embodiment of the present invention can be implemented as a computer-readable program or code on a computer-readable recording medium. A computer-readable recording medium includes any type of recording device that stores data readable by a computer system. Furthermore, a computer-readable recording medium can be distributed across network-connected computer systems, allowing the computer-readable program or code to be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

[0128] While some aspects of the present invention have been described in the context of a device, they may also represent a description of a corresponding method, wherein a block or device corresponds to a method step or a feature of a method step. Similarly, aspects described in the context of a method may also be described as a corresponding block or item or a feature of a corresponding device. Some or all of the method steps may be performed by (or using) a hardware device, such as, for example, a microprocessor, a programmable computer, or an electronic circuit. In some embodiments, one or more of the most significant method steps may be performed by such a device.

[0129] Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. As a data processing device for providing battery inspection information, at least one processor; and A memory comprising at least one instruction to be executed via at least one processor, At least one of the above commands, A command to collect battery test information from multiple battery test devices; A command for generating integrated inspection information for the battery by collating battery inspection information collected from the above two or more battery inspection devices; and A data processing device including a command for outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

2. In claim 1, The command to collect the above inspection information is: A data processing device comprising commands for collecting battery testing information from battery testing devices applied to different process equipment.

3. In claim 2, The command to collect the above inspection information is: A data processing device including a command for collecting battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to assembling process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

4. In claim 1, The command to generate the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing device including a command to generate integrated surface inspection information of an electrode by collating surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment.

5. In claim 1, The command to generate the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing device including a command to generate integrated dimensional inspection information of a battery by collating external inspection information of a battery collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembly process equipment and external inspection information of a battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment.

6. In claim 1, The command to generate the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing device including a command to generate integrated appearance inspection information of a battery by collating surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to a winding process equipment, appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembling process equipment, and appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment.

7. In claim 1, The command to output the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing device including a command for visualizing and outputting the integrated inspection information according to an output item input by a user.

8. In claim 4, The command to output the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing device including a command for visualizing and outputting a location of a defect on an electrode surface using the above integrated surface inspection information.

9. In claim 5, The command to output the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing device including a command for visualizing and outputting dimensional trends for a plurality of batteries using the above integrated dimensional inspection information.

10. In claim 6, The command to output the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing device including a command for visualizing and outputting a location of a defect on the exterior of a battery using the above integrated exterior inspection information.

11. A data processing method for providing battery inspection information, A step of collecting battery test information from multiple battery test devices; A step of collecting battery inspection information collected from the above two or more battery inspection devices and generating integrated inspection information for the battery; and A data processing method, comprising a step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI (Graphical User Interface).

12. In claim 11, The steps for collecting the above inspection information are: A data processing method comprising the step of collecting battery inspection information from battery inspection devices applied to different process equipment.

13. In claim 12, The steps for collecting the above inspection information are: A data processing method comprising the step of collecting battery inspection information from each of a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment, a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, a third inspection device applied to assembling process equipment, and a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

14. In claim 11, The step of generating the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing method comprising a step of generating integrated surface inspection information of an electrode by collating surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a first inspection device applied to electrode manufacturing process equipment and surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment.

15. In claim 11, The step of generating the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing method comprising a step of generating integrated dimensional inspection information of a battery by collating external inspection information of a battery collected from a third inspection device applied to an assembly process equipment and external inspection information of a battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to an activation process equipment.

16. In claim 11, The step of generating the above integrated inspection information is: A data processing method comprising a step of generating integrated appearance inspection information of a battery by collating surface inspection information of an electrode collected from a second inspection device applied to winding process equipment, appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a third inspection device applied to assembling process equipment, and appearance inspection information of a battery collected from a fourth inspection device applied to activation process equipment.

17. In claim 11, The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing method, comprising a step of visualizing and outputting the integrated inspection information according to an output item input by a user.

18. In claim 14, The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing method, comprising a step of visualizing and outputting a location of a defect on an electrode surface using the above integrated surface inspection information.

19. In claim 15, The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing method comprising a step of visualizing and outputting dimensional trends for a plurality of batteries using the above integrated dimensional inspection information.

20. In claim 6, The step of outputting the above integrated inspection information through a predefined GUI is: A data processing method, comprising a step of visualizing and outputting a location of a defect on the exterior of a battery using the above integrated exterior inspection information.

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