This document is a published patent application (US20260087462A1) from Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, filed on September 11, 2025, and published on March 26, 2026. It describes an information processing apparatus and method designed to determine the ownership ratio of multiple companies contributing to the recycling of battery packs. The calculation considers factors such as the number of battery packs recycled per company, their weight, and the concentration of target metals.

While this is a patent application and not a regulation, it signals potential future technological developments and intellectual property claims in the area of battery recycling and resource management. Companies involved in battery manufacturing, recycling, or automotive sectors may wish to monitor such patent filings for competitive intelligence and to understand emerging technologies that could impact their operations or supply chains. No immediate compliance actions are required.