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A portable personal computer ( 2 ) makes access to a service handling server ( 1 ) set up on the Internet ( 5 ), and transmits data from a power source monitor ( 4 ). The service handling server ( 1 ) identifies a model type of the personal computer ( 2 ), refers the received data to a power source

A portable personal computer ( 2 ) makes access to a service handling server ( 1 ) set up on the Internet ( 5 ), and transmits data from a power source monitor ( 4 ). The service handling server ( 1 ) identifies a model type of the personal computer ( 2 ), refers the received data to a power source information database ( 22 ), determines whether good or bad, transmits a reply notifying a determination result when there is no abnormality, and transmits abnormality action information using an e-mail when there is an abnormality.

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1. 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

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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; anda service handling server set up on the communication network corresponding to said electronic device, whereinsaid 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, andthe 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. 2. 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, an identification information memory device for storing identification information for identifying a model type, and a connection device for connecting with a communication network; anda service handling server set up on the communication network, the server including databases corresponding to model types of the electronic devices and the battery power source devices, an information processor for referring provided operation state data to said database, and evaluating the operation state, and a reply information generator for generating reply information, whereinsaid electronic device uses said network connection device to connect with the service handling server when a maintenance operation program starts, and transmits operation state data of the battery power source device provided from said battery management system, and the identification information read out from said identification information memory device to the service handling server,said service handling server identifies model types based on the received identification information, uses said information processor to refer the operation state data to the databases corresponding to the model types to evaluate the operation state of the battery power source device, determines whether it is necessary to replace the battery power source device based on the evaluation result, uses the reply information generator to generate evaluation data and an order notice if it is determined that it is necessary to replace the battery power source device, and transmits them to the electronic device,a user of the electronic device transmits order information based on the order notice to the service handling server when the user wants to replace the battery power source device, andthe service handling server forwards the order information to a replacement service station to instruct a delivery of a battery power source device for replacement, and simultaneously transmits the order information to a payment settlement organization to instruct the settlement of the payment. 3. The replacement and collection system for a battery power source device according to claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a portable personal computer, and makes access to the service handling server through the Int ernet. 4. The replacement and collection system for a battery power source device according to claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a portable information terminal, and makes access to the service handling server through the Internet. 5. The replacement and collection system for a battery power source device according to claim 2, wherein the electronic device is a mobile communication device, and makes access to the service handling server through a data communication service. 6. A battery maintenance service system for an electric-powered vehicle, comprising:an electric-powered vehicle serving as a client device, the vehicle including a rechargeable battery, a battery management system for monitoring an operation state of the rechargeable battery, an identification information memory device for storing identification information for identifying the vehicle model, and a network connection device for connecting with a communication network; anda service handling server set up on the communication network, whereinthe electric-powered vehicle uses said network connection device to make access to the service handling server, and transmits battery management information provided from said battery management system, and the identification information read out from the identification information memory to the server, andthe service handling server refers the transmitted battery management information to databases provided in advance for individual vehicle models to determine the operation state of the rechargeable battery, and transmits a determination result and action information in case of detecting an abnormality in at least one of the electric-powered vehicle and the rechargeable battery reflected in the transmitted battery management data. 7. The battery maintenance service system for an electric-powered vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the electric-powered vehicle includes a car navigation device, and transmits position information detected by the car navigation device to the service handling server, and the service handling server returns position information of the nearest service station as the action information in case of detecting an abnormality. 8. The battery maintenance service system for an electric-powered vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the service handling server transmits determination data and order processing information as the action information to the electric-powered vehicle when it is determined that the rechargeable battery is degraded, returns position information of the nearest service station when order information on the rechargeable battery is received from the electric-powered vehicle, and guides the electric-powered vehicle to the service station for replacing and collecting the used battery. 9. A maintenance service system for a battery power source device, comprising:a battery power source device including a rechargeable battery a battery management system for monitoring an operation state of the rechargeable battery, and an identification information memory device for storing identification information for identifying a model type;an electronic device provided with a connection function for connecting with a communication network, and connected with the battery power source device through a signal connection device; anda service handling server set up on the communication network, whereinsaid electronic device serving as a client device is connected with the service handling server, and transmits battery management information provided from said battery management system, and the identification information read out from said identification information memory device to the service handling server through said signal connection device,said service handling server refers the transmitted battery management information to databases provided in advance for individual model types to determine the operation state of the rechargeable battery, and returns a determination result and action i nformation in case of detecting an abnormality in at least one of the client device and the rechargeable battery reflected in the battery management information, andthe service handling server transmits determination data and order processing information as the action information to the electronic device when the server determines that the rechargeable battery is degraded, and the service handling server instructs a service station to deliver a replacement battery, and to collect the used battery, and conducts payment settlement processing when it receives order information on the rechargeable battery from the electronic device. 10. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 9, wherein the battery power source device is an uninterruptible power supply using the rechargeable battery, the electronic device is a computer, and the signal connection device is an interface for connecting them with each other. 11. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 9, wherein the battery power source device is a battery power source for a handset of a cordless telephone, the electronic device is a main unit of the cordless telephone, and the signal connection device is a wireless communication channel for connecting them with each other. 12. A maintenance service system for a battery power source device, comprising:an electronic device including a battery power source device, and a read/write device for a memory medium;an information device including a read/write device for the memory medium, and a connection function for connecting with a communication network; anda service handling server set up on the communication network for the information device as a client device, whereinsaid battery power source device includes a rechargeable battery, a battery management system for managing an operation state of the rechargeable battery, and an identification information memory device for storing identification information for identifying a model type,said electronic device uses the read/write device to record battery management information extracted from the battery management system, and the identification information extracted from the identification information memory device into the memory medium,the information device uses the connection function for connecting with the communication network to connect with the service handling server, and transmits the battery management information and the identification information read out from the memory medium through the read/write device to the service handling server when the memory medium is connected with the read/write device of the information device,said service handling server refers the transmitted battery management information to databases provided in advance for the individual model types identified by the identification information, determines the operation state of the rechargeable battery, and returns a determination result and action information in case of detecting an abnormality in at least one of the information device and the rechargeable battery,the service handling server transmits determination data and order processing information as the action information when the service handling server determines that the rechargeable battery is degraded, andthe service handling server instructs a service station to deliver a replacement battery and to collect the used battery, and conducts payment settlement processing when the service handling server receives order information on the rechargeable battery from the information device. 13. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 12, wherein the electronic device is an imaging device for storing image data into the memory medium. 14. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 12, wherein the electronic device is an audio recording device for recording audio data into the memory med ium. 15. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 12, wherein the information device is a computer. 16. A maintenance service system for a battery, comprising:a battery inspection device connected with a battery subject to inspection;a computer connected with the battery inspection device through an information transmission device, the computer including a connection device for connecting with a communication network; anda service handling server set up on the communication network for the computer serving as a client device, whereinan inspection procedure corresponding to a product type of the battery connected with said battery inspection device is obtained into the battery inspection device from the service handling server through the computer,operation state data for the battery inspected following the inspection procedure information is transmitted to the service handling server through the computer,the service handling server determines whether the battery is good or bad based on the operation state data, and transmits a determination result to the computer, andthe computer shows the determination result on a display. 17. A maintenance service system for a battery, comprising:a battery inspection device including a battery connector to be connected with a battery subject to inspection, a product type input device for entering product type information on the battery connected with the battery connector, an inspection information memory device for storing information necessary for the inspection, a battery inspection system for using an inspection procedure program to inspect the battery, a data detection device for detecting operation state data of the battery obtained by the inspection, and an information transmission device for receiving and providing information;a computer including a network connection device for connecting with a communication network, and an information transmission device for providing and receiving information; anda service handling server setup on the communication network for said computer serving as a client device, the server including an inspection procedure storage for storing the inspection procedures for the individual product types of the batteries, a database for storing data for the individual product types of the batteries, and an evaluation system for referring the operation state data of the battery to said database to evaluate the operation state, whereinsaid battery inspection device and said computer are connected with each other through the information transmission devices of each of them,the battery is connected with the battery connector of the battery inspection device,the product type of the battery is entered from the product type input device,the information transmission devices transmit the product type of the battery to the computer,the computer uses said network connection device to connect with the service handling server, downloads the inspection procedure program corresponding to the product type from said inspection procedure storage, and transmits the program to the battery inspection device through the information transmission device,the battery inspection device stores the inspection procedure program in the inspection information memory device, uses the program to inspect the battery connected with the battery connector, uses said data detection device to detect the obtained operation state data of the battery, and uses the information transmission devices to transmit the operation data to the computer,the computer connects with the service handling server, and transmits the operation state data,the service handling server uses said evaluation system to refer the transmitted operation state data to said database, evaluates the operation state of the battery, and transmits an evaluation result to the computer, and the computer shows the evaluation result on a display. 18. The maintenance service system for a battery accor ding to claim 17, wherein the product type input device is a barcode reader for reading a barcode recorded on the battery. 19. The maintenance service system for a battery according to claim 17, wherein the inspection information memory device stores the product type information, and the input of the product type information is omitted when the product type information on the battery connected with the battery connector is stored. 20. The maintenance service system for a battery according to claim 17, wherein the service handling server transmits order processing information along with the evaluation result to the computer when the service handling server determines that the battery is degraded, and instructs a service station to deliver a replacement battery, and to collect the used battery, and conducts payment settlement processing when it receives order information on the battery from the computer. 21. The battery maintenance service system for ah electric-powered vehicle according to claim 6, wherein the service handling server transmits a determination result and action information in case of detecting an abnormality in any one of both the electric-powered vehicle and the rechargeable battery reflected in the transmitted battery management data. 22. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 9, wherein said service handling server returns a determination result and action information in case of detecting an abnormality in any one of both the client device and the rechargeable battery reflected in the battery management information. 23. The maintenance service system for a battery power source device according to claim 12, wherein said service handling server returns a determination result and action information in case of detecting an abnormality in any one of both the information device and the rechargeable battery.