This invention describes a system where users can swap their partially or fully discharged portable batteries for fully charged ones. When a depleted battery is inserted, the system verifies its identity and the user's account before dispensing a fresh battery. The patent's primary claim focuses on the *method* a computer controller uses to manage this exchange, including retrieving data and authenticating the battery and user.
Why it matters: Filed when battery swapping for electric vehicles was largely dismissed, the concept has seen a resurgence for smaller portable devices like e-scooters and delivery robots. Advances in battery management systems and IoT connectivity also simplify the authentication and distribution logic.
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