Patent ID: 6794849
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: G01R,H02J

Abstract:
A replacement and collection system for a battery power source device, comprising:an electronic device serving as a client device, the electronic device including a battery power source device using a rechargeable battery, a battery management system for managing an operation state of the battery power source device, and a connection device for connecting with a communication network; and a service handling server set up on the communication network corresponding to said electronic device, wherein said electronic device makes access to the service handling server and transmits operation state data of the battery power source device provided from said battery management system, the service handling server determines whether it is necessary to replace the battery power source device based on said operation state data, and transmits replacement processing information to the electronic device if it is determined that the replacement is necessary, a user of the electronic device transmits order information specified in said replacement processing information to the service handling server when the user wants the replacement, and the service handling server instructs a service station to deliver a battery power source device, and to collect the used battery power source device based on said order information, and simultaneously instructs a payment settlement station to settle the payment.