Electric Scooter Lease Management with Autonomous Return

The battery system is segmented into a main battery pack and a portable power bank. The main battery provides primary power for normal operation, while the power bank serves as a supplementary energy source that can be detached and carried separately. This segmentation allows the scooter to maintain adequate power supply capability without requiring a single large battery that would increase weight and volume excessively.

The power supply solution transitions from a single-dimension approach (one large battery) to a multi-dimension approach by adding a portable power bank that can be used in conjunction with the main battery. The power bank can be carried by the user separately, effectively adding a portable energy dimension that supplements the fixed battery system, thereby providing adequate power supply without increasing the scooter's weight and volume.

The scooter is equipped with a monitoring system that continuously tracks battery state (remaining power and charge/discharge cycles) and location information. This feedback mechanism provides real-time data to the lease management system, enabling efficient management decisions. The system automatically monitors whether the scooter is within the lease range and whether the battery requires recharging or replacement, thereby improving lease management efficiency without requiring overly complex manual intervention systems.

The monitoring system enables a degree of self-service in lease management by automatically tracking and reporting battery status and location. The system can independently determine when a battery needs recharging or replacement and whether the scooter has exceeded its lease range, reducing the need for manual checking and management interventions while improving overall management efficiency.

The system performs preliminary assessment of battery status and location before the scooter becomes unable to return to the lease station. By monitoring remaining power and charge/discharge cycles in advance, the system can predict when the scooter will be unable to complete its return journey and take preventive measures, such as alerting the user or automatically initiating return procedures while the scooter still has sufficient power, thereby ensuring reliable return without compromising operational simplicity.

The monitoring system performs preliminary actions by continuously tracking battery state and location information before the scooter encounters power insufficiency. This allows the system to prepare for potential return issues in advance, such as notifying users of low battery status or automatically planning return routes while power is still available, ensuring that the scooter can reliably return to the lease station without requiring complex autonomous navigation capabilities.

The monitoring system provides continuous feedback on battery health indicators including remaining power and charge/discharge cycle count. This automated feedback mechanism enables the system to track battery degradation and predict maintenance needs, reducing reliance on extensive manual maintenance while ensuring scooter operation reliability. The system can automatically identify when batteries require maintenance or replacement based on monitored parameters.

The scooter and monitoring system perform self-service by automatically tracking their own operational status and maintenance needs. The system independently monitors battery health, tracks usage patterns, and identifies when maintenance is required, reducing the need for manual inspection and maintenance interventions. This self-monitoring capability maintains scooter reliability while improving lease management productivity by eliminating the need for extensive manual maintenance activities.