EP3744198A1

EP3744198A1 - Energy-saving control method and device for electronic atomization device, and electronic atomization device

Info

Publication number: EP3744198A1
Application number: EP19888239.1A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Kui Li
Original assignee: Shenzhen Smoore Technology Ltd
Current assignee: Shenzhen Smoore Technology Ltd
Priority date: 2019-04-12
Filing date: 2019-04-12
Publication date: 2020-12-02
Also published as: US20210227890A1; WO2020206702A1; EP3744198A4

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, and an electronic atomizing device. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device. The electronic atomizing device further includes a detection module connected with the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. By implementing the present invention, during storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption, so that the new product still has power for a consumer to experience when the consumer get it, thereby improving user experience.

Description

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of electronic atomizing devices, and specifically to a method and a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, and an electronic atomizing device.

BACKGROUND

Conventionally, an electronic atomizing device generally includes a cartridge and a power supply device. The cartridge includes a storage chamber for storing an atomizable medium and an atomizing element for heating and atomizing the atomizable medium. The power supply device generally includes control modules such as a battery and a PCB board. With the rise of the Internet of Things, electronic devices are becoming more and more intelligent and diversified, and some power supply devices are provided with Bluetooth modules or motion sensing modules, etc., to facilitate multi-angle monitoring and interaction of electronic atomization devices and improve user experience.
However, since the Bluetooth module or the motion sensing module has been in a state of monitoring whether there is a Bluetooth signal or an action behavior, that is, the Bluetooth module or the motion sensing module has been in a standby power consumption state. Besides, the new electronic atomizing device will generally be in a warehouse for a long time before shipment, the battery is often exhausted when the electronic atomizing device reaches the consumer, as a result, the consumer cannot experience the product at the first time, resulting in a poor user experience.

SUMMARY

A technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a method and a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, and an electronic atomizing device, in view of the above defects of the prior art.
A technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is to construct a method for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, wherein the electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device, and the method includes the following steps:

detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;
if yes, activating an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device; and
if no, maintaining the additional function module in a power saving state.

Further, in the method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device includes:
detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected.
Further, in the method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;
the activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device includes: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomizing device to enable the Bluetooth module to enter a Bluetooth signal detection and transmission state; and
the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power saving state.
Further, in the method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the additional function module is a motion sensor;
the activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device includes: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomizing device to enable the motion sensor to enter a motion detection state; and
the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: maintaining the motion sensor in the power saving state.
Further, in the method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes:

the power supply device stopping supplying power to the additional function module; or
the additional function module entering a sleep mode.

In addition, a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device is further provided according to the present invention. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device, and the electronic atomizing device further includes a detection module connected with the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;
if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state.
Further, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the detection module detects a detection current or a detection voltage of a pin in the power supply device for connecting the cartridge, and determines whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected according to the detection current or the detection voltage.
Further, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;
if the detection module detects that cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is maintained in a power saving state.
Further, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention, the additional function module is a motion sensor;
if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is maintained in a power saving state.
In addition, an electronic atomizing device is further provided by the present invention, wherein the electronic atomizing device uses the above method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device; or
the electronic atomizing device includes the above device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device.
The implementation of the method and the device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device and the electronic atomizing device according to the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device, and the electronic atomizing device further includes a detection module connected to the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device; if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. By implementing the present invention, during storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption, so that the new product still has power for a consumer to experience when the consumer get it, thereby improving the user experience.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a flow chart of a method for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device according to an embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device according to an embodiment; and
FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic atomizing device according to an embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

In order to render a more apparent understanding of technical features, objects, and effects of the present invention, specific embodiments thereof will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiment

Referring to FIG. 1, a method for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device is provided by this embodiment. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device. The method includes the following steps:
S1, detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device.
Specifically, the detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device includes: detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected. In the electronic atomizing device, the power supply device includes circuits such as a battery and a PCB board. The cartridge needs to be connected with the power supply device, so that the power supply device can supply power to the atomizing device, and the cartridge can atomize liquid. There are many types of mounting positions for mounting the cartridge in the electronic atomizing device, this embodiment is not specifically limited herein, as long as the cartridge can be mounted via the mounting position.
Further, the detection module in the electronic atomizing device detects a detection current or a detection voltage of a pin which is in the power supply device and is used for connecting the cartridge, and determines whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected according to the detection current or the detection voltage. For example, a preset current value is set, when the detection current is larger than the preset current value, it indicates that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected; and when the detection current is not larger than the preset current value, it indicates that the cartridge is not inserted into the power supply or not electrically connected.
Alternatively, a mechanical switch can be used to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, and the mechanical switch can be arranged in the mounting position of the cartridge. When the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the mechanical switch is triggered. When the mechanical switch is turned on, a control signal is generated and sent to the power supply device. Then the power supply device starts to supply power to the additional function module.
S2, if the cartridge is detected to be inserted into the power supply device, activating an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device.
Specifically, the additional function module in this embodiment refers to not be a basic component of the electronic atomizing device, that is, the electronic atomizing device can still work when lacking the additional function module. The additional function modules can enable the electronic atomizing device to be more intelligent and diversified to improve the user experience. If the cartridge is detected to be inserted into the power supply device, an activation instruction is generated, and the power supply device activates the additional function module according to the activation instruction. For example, when the detection current is larger than the preset current value, the activation instruction is generated; or when the detection current is not larger than the preset current value, the activation instruction is generated; or when a high level is detected, the activation instruction is generated.
Alternatively, the additional function module in the electronic device in this embodiment is a Bluetooth module; the activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device includes: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomizing device to enable the Bluetooth module to enter a Bluetooth signal detection and transmission state; and the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power saving state.
Alternatively, the additional function module in the electronic atomizing device in this embodiment is a motion sensor; the activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device includes: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomizing device to enable the motion sensor to enter a motion detection state; and the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: maintaining the motion sensor in the power saving state.
When the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated, it is in a working state. When the additional function module is in the working state, if detecting that the cartridge is disconnected from the power supply device or that the cartridge is pulled out of the power supply device, the additional function module enters a power saving state.
S3, if the cartridge is not detected to be inserted into the power supply device, maintaining the additional function module in a power saving state. Further, the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: the power supply device stopping supplying power to the additional function module; or the additional function module entering a sleep mode.
By implementing the present invention, in processes of storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption, so that the new product still has power for a consumer to experience when the consumer get it, thereby improving user experience.

Embodiment

Referring to FIG. 2, a device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device is provided by this embodiment. The electronic atomizing device includes a cartridge and a power supply device. There are many types of mounting positions for mounting the cartridge in the electronic atomizing device, this embodiment is not specifically limited here, as long as the cartridge can be mounted via the mounting position. The electronic atomizing device further includes a detection module connected with the power supply device and used to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device. If the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state. Alternatively, the maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state includes: the power supply device stopping supplying power to the additional function module; or the additional function module entering a sleep mode. Alternatively, the additional function module includes but is not limited to a Bluetooth module or a motion sensor, etc. The additional function module in this embodiment refers to not to be a basic component of the electronic atomizing device, that is, the electronic atomizing device can still work when lacking the additional function module. The additional function modules can enable the electronic atomizing device to be more intelligent and diversified to improve the user experience.
Further, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to this embodiment, the detection module detects a detection current or a detection voltage of a pin in the power supply device for connecting the cartridge, and determines whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected according to the detection current or the detection voltage. For example, a preset current value is set, when the detection current is larger than the preset current value, it indicates that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected; and when the detection current is not larger than the preset current value, it indicates that the cartridge is not inserted into the power supply or not electrically connected.
Alternatively, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to this embodiment, the additional function module is a Bluetooth module. If the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth is maintained in a power saving state. Alternatively, the maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power saving state includes: the power supply device stopping supplying power to the Bluetooth module; or the Bluetooth module entering a sleep mode.
Further, in the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to this embodiment, the additional function module is a motion sensor. If the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is maintained in a power saving state. Alternatively, the maintaining the motion sensor in the power saving state includes: the power supply device stopping supplying power to the motion sensor; or the motion sensor entering a sleep mode.
By implementing this embodiment, in processes of storage and transportation, the cartridge and the power supply module are placed separately, and the additional function module does not need to be in an active state to avoid power consumption, so that the product still has power for a consumer to experience when the consumer get it, thereby improving user experience.

Embodiment

An electronic atomizing device is provided by this embodiment, and the electronic atomizing device uses the above method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device.

Embodiment

Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic atomizing device is provided by this embodiment, and the electronic atomizing device includes the above device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device.
The embodiments of the present description are described herein in a progressive manner, with an emphasis placed on explaining the difference between each embodiment and the other embodiments. The same or similar parts among the embodiments can be referred to each other. For the device disclosed in the embodiments, the corresponding descriptions are relatively simple because the apparatus correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments. The relevant portions may be referred to the description of the method parts.
As further be appreciated by those skilled in the art, the units and algorithmic steps in the examples described according to the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in forms of an electronic hardware, computer software or the combination of the both. To illustrate the interchangeability of the hardware and the software clearly, the components and the steps in the examples are described generally according to functions in the above description. Whether hardware or software is used to implement the functions depending on a specific application and design constraints for the technical solution. For each specific application, different methods may be used by those skilled in the art to implement the described function, and such implementation should not be considered to depart from the scope of this invention.
The steps of the method or algorithm described according to the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in forms of hardware, a software module executed by a processor or the combination of the both. The software module may be stored in a Random Access Memory (RAM), a memory, a Read-Only Memory (ROM), an electrically programmable ROM, an electrically erasable programmable ROM, a register, a hardware disk, a movable magnetic disk, CD-ROM or any other forms of storage medium well known in the art.
The above embodiments are only for explaining the technical concept and features of the present invention, and the purpose thereof is to enable those familiar with the technology to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them accordingly, and cannot limit the protection scope of the present invention. All changes and modifications made within the scope of the claims of the present invention shall fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

A method for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, wherein the electronic atomizing device comprises a cartridge and a power supply device, and the method comprises:
detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;

if yes, activating an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device; and

if no, maintaining the additional function module in a power saving state.
The method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein said detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device comprises:
detecting whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected.
The method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;
said activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device comprises: activating the Bluetooth module of the electronic atomizing device to enable the Bluetooth module to enter a Bluetooth signal detection and transmission state; and
said maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state comprises: maintaining the Bluetooth module in the power saving state.
The method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein the additional function module is a motion sensor;
said activating the additional function module of the electronic atomizing device comprises: activating the motion sensor of the electronic atomizing device to enable the motion sensor to enter a motion detection state; and
said maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state comprises: maintaining the motion sensor in the power saving state.
The method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 1, wherein said maintaining the additional function module in the power saving state comprises:
the power supply device stopping supplying power to the additional function module; or

the additional function module entering a sleep mode.
A device for energy-saving control of an electronic atomizing device, wherein the electronic atomizing device comprises a cartridge and a power supply device, and the electronic atomizing device further comprises a detection module connected with the power supply device and configured to detect whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device;
if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, an additional function module of the electronic atomizing device is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the additional function module is maintained in a power saving state.
The device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 6, wherein the detection module detects a detection current or a detection voltage of a pin in the power supply device for connecting the cartridge, and determines whether the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device and electrically connected according to the detection current or the detection voltage.
The device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 6, wherein the additional function module is a Bluetooth module;
if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the Bluetooth module is maintained in the power saving state.
The device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to claim 6, wherein the additional function module is a motion sensor;
if the detection module detects that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is activated; and if the detection module does not detect that the cartridge is inserted into the power supply device, the motion sensor is maintained in the power saving state.
An electronic atomizing device, wherein the electronic atomizing device uses the method for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5; or
the electronic atomizing device comprises the device for energy-saving control of the electronic atomizing device according to any one of claims 6 to 9.