KR20180070440A - Aerosol generating apparatus and method for providig function of limiting smoking thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide an aerosol-producing apparatus and a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-producing apparatus. The aerosol-producing apparatus and the method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol-producing apparatus receive a request for smoking initiation from a user and controls supply of electric power to a heater depending on whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating device,

An aerosol generating device having a smoking restriction function, and a method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device.

Conventional smoking articles use a method of generating aerosols by directly burning the aerosol product during use. However, direct burning of the aerosol product can lead to unwanted volatile compounds and health problems. In recent years, various aerosol producing devices have been developed which directly provide the flavor of cigarettes while significantly reducing the generation of unwanted volatile compounds by electrically heating the aerosol producing materials without burning them.

And a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device and an aerosol generating device having a smoking restriction function. The technical problem to be solved by this embodiment is not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and other technical problems can be deduced from the following embodiments.

An apparatus for generating aerosol according to one aspect includes: a memory for storing data on a user's smoking pattern; An interface for receiving a request for smoking initiation from the user; A controller for determining, based on the data on the smoking pattern, whether the received request meets a smoking restriction condition for restricting smoking; And a heater for receiving power from the battery for generating an aerosol under the control of the controller or for limiting the supply of the electric power according to whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied.

According to another aspect, a method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device includes: monitoring a user ' s smoking pattern; Receiving a request for smoking initiation from the user; Determining, based on monitoring for the smoking pattern, whether the received request meets a smoking restriction condition to limit smoking; And controlling the heater such that power for generating an aerosol is supplied from the battery to the heater or the supply of the power is limited, depending on whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied or not.

1 is a view for explaining the use of an aerosol generating device and a cigarette according to an embodiment.
2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3A is a view illustrating an apparatus for producing an aerosol in a holder form according to an embodiment.
FIG. 3B is a view showing an aerosol generating apparatus manufactured in a holder form according to another embodiment.
4 is a view showing a user's smoking pattern using an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining determination of the start and end of smoking by changing the heater temperature according to an embodiment.
6 is a view for explaining a smoking restriction function of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
7 is a view for explaining the interfacing methods of the aerosol generating apparatus in the smoking limited mode according to one embodiment.
8 is a view for explaining information on the number of cigarettes and information on the smoking-restriction mode through an interface according to an embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining information on the number of smoking times and information on the smoking restriction mode according to another embodiment through an interface.
10 is a diagram for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition in an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
11 is a diagram for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment.
12 is a diagram for explaining setting of a smoking restriction condition of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment.
13 is a detailed flowchart of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.
14 is a flow diagram of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.
15 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating apparatus.
16A and 16B are views showing various examples of the holder.
17 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.
18A and 18B are views showing various examples of the cradle.
19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
20 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted in a state of being inserted into the cradle.
21A to 21B are views showing examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.
22 is a flowchart for explaining an example of operation of the holder and the cradle.
23 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the holder operates.
24 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the cradle operates.
25 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.
26A and 26B are schematic diagrams showing an example of a cigarette.
27A to 27F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

Although the terms used in the present embodiments have been selected in consideration of the functions in the present embodiments, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be changed according to the intention or the precedent of the technician working in the field, have. Also, in certain cases, there may be some terms selected by the applicant at will, in which case the meaning will be described in detail. Therefore, the terms used in these embodiments should be defined based on the meaning of the term, not on the name of a simple term, but on the contents throughout the embodiments.

Throughout the specification, when a part is connected to another part, it includes not only a case where it is directly connected but also a case where the part is electrically connected with another part in between. Also, when a component includes an element, it is understood that the element may include other elements, not the exclusion of any other element unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, the term of the components described in the embodiments means a unit for processing at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software, or a combination of hardware and software.

&Quot; Aerosol producing material " in the present embodiments means a material capable of generating an aerosol, and may mean an aerosol forming substrate. Aerosols may include volatile compounds. The aerosol producing material may be solid or liquid.

For example, solid aerosol producing materials may include solid materials based on tobacco raw materials, such as tobacco leaves, tobacco plants, reconstituted tobacco, etc., and aerosol producing liquids may be based on nicotine, tobacco extract and various flavors ≪ / RTI > Of course, the present invention is not limited to the above example.

In the present embodiments, the "aerosol generating device" may be an apparatus that generates an aerosol using an aerosol generating material to generate an aerosol that can be sucked directly into the user's lungs through the mouth of the user. For example, the aerosol generating device may be a holder that the user can hold by hand. In the following the terms aerosol generating device and holder (or holder device) may refer to the same subject.

The term " puff " in these embodiments refers to an operation to inhale a single aerosol generating material (e.g., a cigarette) using an aerosol generating device.

In the present embodiments, " smoking " means consuming one cigarette by using an aerosol generating device. Thus, a single smoking may mean to be completed by performing several puff operations.

Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a view for explaining the use of an aerosol generating device and a cigarette according to an embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 1, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be made of a holder having an external shape of an elongate rod. The user can insert the aerosol generating apparatus 1 between the fingers like a conventional general cigarette.

The aerosol generating apparatus 1 has therein a heater 10 which is electrically heated by electric power supplied by a battery. The heater 10 is fixed so as to be located in an empty space (or cavity) 100 formed at one end of the aerosol generating apparatus 1. The cigarette 3 can be accommodated in the empty space 100 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1. When the cigarette 3 is accommodated, the heater 10 can penetrate the inside of the aerosol generating material 21 provided at one end of the cigarette 3 have. On the other hand, the cigarette 3 can also be used in various terms such as tobacco, tobacco, heatstick and the like. The cigarette 3 is a smoking article having an aerosol generating material 21 packaged at one end and a filter 22 at the other end. The aerosol generating material 21 and the filter 22 are wrapped by a wrapper It is.

When the cigarette 3 is inserted into the empty space 100 in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 heats the heater 10. The aerosol generating material 21 in the cigarette 3 rises in temperature by the heated heater 10, thereby generating an aerosol. The generated aerosol can be delivered to the user through the filter 22 of the cigarette 3. Here, the heater 10 heats the aerosol generating material 21 to a temperature at which the aerosol generating material 21 is not burned.

The heater 10 is electrically heated by electric power supplied from the battery. The heater 10 shown in Fig. 1 may be in the form of a single needle, one end of which is inserted into the aerosol generating material 21 at an acute angle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the heater 10 may be implemented in various forms such as a tubular heater, a plurality of bite-shaped heaters, etc., and one end of the heater 10 may be embodied in other forms . That is, the shape of the heater 10 can be employed without limitation as long as it can heat the aerosol generating material 21 of the cigarette 3 to a temperature below the combustion temperature at which the aerosol can be generated.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.

2, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may include a heater 10, a control unit 120, a memory 115, a battery 110, a sensor 130, and an interface 140. However, it should be noted that the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be implemented by further including general components other than the components shown in Fig. 2, or by omitting some of the components shown in Fig. 2 It will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the examples relate.

The heater (10) is electrically heated by the power supplied from the battery (110) under the control of the controller (120). The heater 10 may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater 10 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 10 can be heated as current flows through the electrically conductive track. When electric power is supplied to the heater 10, the surface temperature of the heater 10 can rise to 400 DEG C or higher. The surface temperature of the heater 10 may rise to about 350 캜 before a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the start of power supply to the heater 10.

The control unit 120 is hardware that controls the overall operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 1. [ The control unit 120 is an integrated circuit implemented as a processing unit such as a microprocessor, microcontroller, or the like.

The control unit 120 analyzes the result sensed by the sensor 130 and controls processes to be performed subsequently. The control unit 120 may start or stop the supply of electric power from the battery 110 to the heater 10 according to the sensing result. In addition, the controller 120 can control the amount of power supplied to the heater 10 and the time at which power is supplied so that the heater 10 can be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain a proper temperature. Furthermore, the control unit 120 may process various input information and output information of the interface 140. [

The control unit 120 may count the number of times the user uses the aerosol generating apparatus 1 and control the related functions of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 to limit the user's smoking according to the counting result. Hereinafter, the drawings will be described in detail.

The memory 115 may store data on a user's smoking pattern such as a smoking time, the number of times of smoking, and the like. The memory 115 is hardware for storing various data to be processed in the aerosol generating apparatus 1. The memory 115 can store the processed data and data to be processed in the control unit 120. [ The memory 115 may store various types of data such as a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a static random access memory (SRAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read- And the like.

The battery 110 supplies the power used to operate the aerosol generating apparatus 1. That is, the battery 110 can supply electric power so that the heater 10 can be heated. The battery 110 may also supply the power necessary for the operation of the other hardware provided within the aerosol generating apparatus 1, the control unit 120, the sensor 130 and the interface 140. The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, but not limited thereto, a lithium cobalt (LiCoO2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like. The battery 110 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery.

The sensor 130 may include various types of sensors such as a puff detect sensor (a temperature sensor, a flow sensor, etc.), a cigarette sensor, and the like. The puff detection sensor may be implemented by a pressure sensor or the like. The cigarette detection sensor may be implemented by a capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. The result sensed by the sensor 130 is transmitted to the controller 120. The controller 120 controls the operation of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 so that various functions such as heater temperature control, Can be controlled.

The interface 140 includes a display or lamp for outputting visual information, a motor for outputting tactile information, a speaker for outputting sound information, an input / output (I / O) unit for receiving information input from a user or outputting information to a user, Terminals for data communication with or receiving charging power from a cradle (or a cradle device), interfacing means (e.g., a button or touch screen), wireless communication with an external device (e.g., WI- FI, WI-FI Direct, Bluetooth, Near-Field Communication (NFC), etc.). However, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be implemented by selecting only some of the various interfacing means exemplified above.

FIG. 3A is a view illustrating an apparatus for producing an aerosol in a holder form according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3A, in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, the heater 10 may be embodied as one seal. The rod heater 10 can generate aerosols by heating the aerosol generating material of the cigarette 3 in a state of being inserted into the cigarette 3. However, without being limited thereto, the heater 10 may be embodied in various other forms capable of heating the inside or outside of the aerosol generating material.

The heater 10, the control unit 120, the memory 115, the battery 110, the sensor 130, and the interface 140 described in FIG. 2 may be included in the housing of the aerosol generating apparatus 1. The function and operation of each hardware in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 corresponds to that described in Fig.

FIG. 3B is a view showing an aerosol generating apparatus manufactured in a holder form according to another embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 3B, in contrast to FIG. 3A, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may further include a liquid-phase storage unit 300. FIG. The liquid storage part 300 contains a liquid aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating apparatus 1 of FIG. 3B can generate the aerosol producing material by simultaneously or alternately heating the solid aerosol producing material of the cigarette 3 and the liquid aerosol producing material of the liquid storing portion 300. The aerosol generating apparatus 1 of FIG. 3B may heat the liquid aerosol generating material through a separate heater, and the implementation of the heater for heating the liquid aerosol generating material and the solid aerosol producing material may be employed without limitation. On the other hand, since the user sucks the aerosol through the filter of the cigarette 3, a passage through which the aerosol generated from the liquid aerosol producing material of the liquid storage part 300 can be introduced into the filter of the cigarette 3 is supplied to the aerosol generating device 1).

In the following drawings, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 having the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3A or FIG. 3B will be described in detail in connection with the embodiments.

4 is a view showing a user's smoking pattern using an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a table 400 showing a result of monitoring the smoking time and the number of times of smoking per day using a user who uses the aerosol generating apparatus 1 for one week. The table 400 is arbitrarily shown for convenience of description of the embodiments, and therefore the embodiments are not limited thereto.

The sensor 130 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can sense the start and end of smoking by sensing insertion and extraction of the cigarette 3 or sensing a change in the heater temperature. Accordingly, the control unit 120 can count the completion of the one-time smoking while determining the one-time smoking completion time based on the sensing result. In addition, the controller 120 can check the smoking time and count the number of times of smoking based on the power on / power off signal of the aerosol generating device 1 by the button input of the interface 140. [ The memory 115 may store accumulated information on the smoking time and the number of smoking times. However, the manner and criteria by which the aerosol generating apparatus 1 judges smoking once may be variously adopted.

In the example of FIG. 4, the user sets the smoking restriction function in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 so that smoking can be performed only ten times in one day from AM06: 00 to AM06: 00 using the aerosol generating apparatus 1 I suppose. However, the setting of cigarette smoking restrictions may vary. For example, unlike the example described above, it can be set to smoke up to a certain total number of times during any period, and the starting point of this period can be set to any time. It can also be set to be restricted for smoking within any period after the end of previous smoking to limit smoking at too short intervals.

Referring to the table 400, since the user tried to smoke 9 times on Monday in total, the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 was not activated. The user smoked a total of 10 times on Tuesday, and the 11th and 12th cigarettes after the 10th cigarette were not normally performed due to the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generator 1. A total of 10 users smoked on Wednesday, and two attempts at smoking between the 8th and 10th cigarettes were restricted due to the smoking restriction function and the 11th cigarette was restricted. In this way, the control unit 120 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 accumulates and counts the number of times of smoking of the user, activates the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 when the set smoking restriction condition is satisfied, Lt; / RTI >

According to the smoking pattern from Thursday to Saturday shown in the table 400, similar to the smoking pattern on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when the set smoking restriction condition is satisfied, smoking is restricted by the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 .

The control unit 120 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can determine whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied based on whether the number of smoking times of the user reaches a predetermined threshold number for a preset threshold period.

Furthermore, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can limit not only the smoking attempts after exceeding the set number of times of smoking, but also the adjacent smoking attempts within the set smoking limit interval. However, as described above, since the smoking restriction condition to be applied in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can be variously set, smoking can be restricted under various conditions.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining determination of the start and end of smoking by changing the heater temperature according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, the sensor 130 may be implemented to include a temperature sensing sensor that senses a change in the heater temperature along with the user's puff. The temperature of the heater 10 may be slightly lowered at the time point 500 when the user sucks the aerosol since the user's puff-air aerosol generating apparatus 1 receives air having a temperature lower than the heater temperature. At this time, since the aerosol generating apparatus 1 supplies electric power to the heater 10 during smoking, the heater temperature is maintained at a constant temperature again. Therefore, the controller 120 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can judge that the puff has occurred at the time 500 when the heater temperature is slightly lowered while monitoring the heater temperature sensed by the sensor 130 after the smoking starts have.

The one-time smoking can be counted as being completed when the user puffs the cigarette 3 a plurality of times. For example, one smoking may be judged to have been completed by the user purposing the cigarette 3 inserted in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 about 14 times. That is, according to one embodiment, the controller 120 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can determine the start and end of smoking on the basis of the number of puffs corresponding to the change of the heater temperature, When the user puffs the cigarette 3, it can be determined that one smoking has ended and the number of smoking times can be counted.

Meanwhile, according to other embodiments, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can count the number of cigarettes by judging the start and end of cigarette using other criteria besides the heater temperature.

For example, the sensor 130 of the aerosol generating device 1 may be implemented to include a cigarette detection sensor. The control unit 120 may determine that smoking has started when the cigarette 3 is inserted by the cigarette detection sensor and that the smoking has ended when the cigarette 3 is sensed to be extracted thereafter. That is, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can count one smoking on the basis of the sensing result for insertion and extraction of the cigarette 3.

On the other hand, the sensor 130 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be implemented to include a flow rate sensor. The flow rate in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can be changed per puff of the user since the air is introduced from the outside of the user puff hour aerosol generating apparatus 1 and the flow rate in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is increased. Therefore, the control unit 120 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can determine the start and end of smoking on the basis of the number of puffs corresponding to the change in the flow rate, and the user can set the cigarette 3 to a predetermined number of puffs In the case of puffering, it can be determined that one smoking has ended and the number of smoking times can be counted.

In addition, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may count the number of times of smoking based on the button input through the interface 140. [

As a result, the controller of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can control the flow of air in various ways such as button input through the interface 140, sensing of cigarette insertion and extraction, sensing of puff by heater temperature change, The number of times of smoking can be counted.

The aerosol generating apparatus 1 monitors the result of counting the number of times of smoking according to the above-described methods and information on the time point when the smoking is completed, as shown in the table 400 of FIG. 4, You can limit the user's smoking by activating the function.

6 is a view for explaining a smoking restriction function of an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 6, there is shown a graph 601 of the heater temperature change in the smoking mode and a graph 602 of the heater temperature change in the smoking cessation mode. The smoking mode means a mode in which the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is inactivated and the user can normally smoke into the cigarette 3 inserted in the aerosol generating apparatus 1. [ The smoking restriction mode is a state in which the smoking restriction function of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is activated and the smoking mode is different even when the user turns on the power of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 and inserts the cigarette 3 into the aerosol generating apparatus 1 This means that normal smoking is restricted. The smoking restriction mode can be activated when the number of times the user has smoked meets the smoking restriction condition.

Depending on whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied, under the control of the controller 120, the heater 10 may be supplied with power for generating aerosol from the battery, or the heater 10 may be restricted from supplying electric power. The aerosol generating device 1 can perform various smoking restriction functions in the smoking limited mode.

As shown in the graph 602 of FIG. 6, in the smoking limited mode, the controller 120 may control the temperature of the heater 10 to be lower than the temperature range controlled in the smoking mode. In other words, when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied in the smoking restriction mode, the controller 120 controls the heater 10 in a lower temperature range than the temperature range of the heater 10 controlled under the smoking mode in which the smoking restriction condition is not satisfied The power supply to the heater 10 can be restricted so as to be controlled. Accordingly, in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, only a relatively small amount of aerosol is generated. That is, the meaning of the low temperature range means that the amount of aerosol generated by the heating of the heater 10 under the smoking restriction mode is lower than the amount of aerosol generated by the heating of the heater 10 under the smoking mode . Therefore, even if the user puffs the cigarette 3, the user is forced to suck only a small amount of aerosol. Therefore, the user must feel a significantly reduced smoking feeling as compared with the smoking mode, .

Meanwhile, a low temperature controlled range in the smoking limited mode may mean a temperature range controlled in a period 510 in which the temperature is maintained within a certain range to generate an aerosol after the preheating of the heater 10. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may mean a temperature range that varies during the entire period from the preheating to the cooling of the heater 10, and may mean the temperature range of various sections. The temperature value to be controlled lower can be variously changed according to the setting in the aerosol generating apparatus 1.

As another example of the smoking restriction function, in the smoking limited mode, the controller 120 can deactivate the heater 10 so that the temperature of the heater 10 is not elevated at all even if the cigarette 3 is inserted into the aerosol generating apparatus 1 . Therefore, since no aerosol is generated in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, the user can not feel a sense of smoking, and the smoking of the user can be restricted thereby.

7 is a view for explaining the interfacing methods of the aerosol generating apparatus in the smoking limited mode according to one embodiment.

7, the user can turn on the aerosol generating apparatus 1 and request the aerosol generating apparatus 1 to start smoking by clicking the button 141 of the interface 140. [ At this time, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can notify the user through the interface 140 that the current smoking restriction function is activated in various ways.

When the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is embodied to include the display 143, the display 143 is currently set to the aerosol generating apparatus 1 according to the first mode 701, May display a symbol informing the user that the smoking restriction function is activated.

According to the second scheme 702, when the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is embodied to include a lamp (for example, an LED lamp), the lamp is illuminated with current aerosol The generation device 1 can inform the user that the smoking restriction function is activated according to the smoking restriction mode.

According to the third scheme 703, when the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is implemented to include a speaker, the speaker outputs a sound so that the current aerosol generating apparatus 1 can generate a smoking restriction The user can be informed that the function is activated.

When the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is embodied to include a motor, the motor generates vibrations so that the current aerosol generating apparatus 1 can generate a smoking restriction The user can be informed that the function is activated.

The interface 140 provides a notification indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated using the display 143, the interfacing means such as a lamp, a speaker, a motor vibration or the like, if the smoking restriction condition is the smoking restriction mode in which the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. In addition, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can provide the user with a notification of the smoking restriction mode in various ways according to other kinds of hardware configurations included in the interface 140. [

8 is a view for explaining information on the number of cigarettes and information on the smoking-restriction mode through an interface according to an embodiment.

8, when the display 143 is provided in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, when the user inserts the cigarette 3 into the aerosol generating apparatus 1 to complete smoking, the cumulative number of times of smoking is displayed on the display 143 < / RTI > If the smoking restriction condition is set to be 10 times a day, the display 143 may display a symbol indicating that the smoking restriction function is activated according to the smoking restriction mode for two smoking attempts near 22:00 o'clock.

FIG. 9 is a view for explaining information on the number of smoking times and information on the smoking restriction mode according to another embodiment through an interface.

9, the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be implemented to include a communication interface module for performing wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth) with the external device 900. [ The interface 140 may transmit information on the number of cigarettes judged by the controller 120 and information on the smoking restriction mode to the external device 900 through wireless communication. Accordingly, the external device 900 may provide a push message indicating the information received via the pop-up window 910. [ Therefore, even if the display 143 is not provided in the aerosol generating apparatus 1, the user can check the information on the number of smoking and the information on the smoking restriction mode through the pop-up window 910 displayed on the external device 900 .

10 is a diagram for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition in an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.

10, the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be embodied to include a button 141 and a display 143. [ Alternatively, although not shown in FIG. 10, the interface 140 may be implemented to include a touch screen.

The items of the smoking restriction condition may include a threshold number, a threshold period, and the like. According to one example, the display 143 displays a screen 1000 for setting a threshold number of times, a threshold period, etc. through scrolling, and the user scrolls the screen 1000 by inputting a button 141, A smoking cessation restriction condition such as a critical period can be set.

11 is a diagram for explaining setting a smoking restriction condition of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment.

11, the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be implemented to include a communication interface module for performing wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth) with the external device 900. [ When the aerosol generating apparatus 1 and the external device 900 are connected, the electronic cigarette application 1110 can be executed in the external device 900. [ The user can use the electronic cigarette application 1100 to set various items such as a smoking restriction condition, an alarm system, a heater temperature, and the like.

First of all, whether to use the smoking restriction mode in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 through the electronic cigarette application 1100 can be set. If the smoking restriction mode is not used, the aerosol generating device 1 may be able to smoke regardless of the number of times of smoking.

A critical period can be set as one of the smoking cessation conditions. The critical period means a period for limiting the number of cigarettes. The threshold period may be set based on one day, one week, one month, or may be set for various periods such as a specific day of the week, a specific time period, and the like. Furthermore, the critical period may be set to the point of origin of the period.

The threshold number of times may be set as another smoking restriction condition. Smoking within the set critical period can be restricted if the cigarette has been smoked for a preset threshold number of times. The threshold number may be set for the total number of smoking or set for the total number of puffs. As described above, one smoking can be counted as completed when the user puffs the cigarette 3 a plurality of times (for example, 14 times).

As another of the cigarette smoking restrictions, a continuous smoking cessation period may be set. Since the aerosol generating apparatus 1 electrically heats the heater 10, the life of the heater 10 and the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can be shortened when continuous smoking is attempted in a short time. That is, after the heating of the heater 10 for smoking, a desired cooling time may be required. On the other hand, continuous smoking within a short period of time is harmful to the health of the user. Thus, the smoking of the user may be restricted within the continuous smoking restriction period set as the smoking restriction condition. Referring to FIG. 4 described above, the user was restricted from smoking between the eighth smoking and the 10th smoking on Wednesday because the continuous smoking restriction period was set.

A manner of notifying the activation of the smoking restriction mode through the electronic cigarette application 1100 can be set. For example, at least one of the schemes described in FIG. 7 may be set.

In the case where the smoking restriction mode is activated, FIG. 6 shows a method of lowering the heater temperature as one example of the smoking restriction methods. The range of the heater temperature to be limited in the smoking limited mode through the electronic cigarette application 1100 can also be set.

11, various items that can be set in the electronic cigarette application 1110 have been described. However, the electronic cigarette application 1110 is not limited to the items described in Fig. 11 Or may additionally provide other general items. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 >

When various settings are completed through the electronic cigarette application 1110 executed in the external device 900, the external device 900 transmits the setting information input from the electronic cigarette application 1110 via the wireless communication to the aerosol generation device 1, Lt; / RTI > Thereafter, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can be operated according to the received setting information.

12 is a diagram for explaining setting of a smoking restriction condition of an aerosol generating apparatus according to another embodiment.

Referring to Fig. 12, the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may be coupled to the cradle 2. Fig. The cradle 2 may be a device that provides charging power to the aerosol generating device 1. [ The aerosol generating apparatus 1 and the cradle 2 can be brought into contact with each other while the terminals are in contact with each other. The terminals of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 are embodied, for example, as micropins and included in the interface 140. Some of the terminals of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may include a communication terminal and a charging terminal.

The cradle 2 may be wired to the external device 1200 via a cable. When the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is connected to the cradle 2 and is wired to the external device 1200, the user executes the electronic cigarette application 1210 in the external device 1200 and sends the cigarette application 1210 to the aerosol generating apparatus 1 You can enter the settings for. Here, the settings for the aerosol generating apparatus 1 may include the various settings described above with reference to FIG.

When various settings are completed through the electronic cigarette application 1210 executed in the external device 1200, the external device 1200 transmits the setting information input from the electronic cigarette application 1210 via the wired communication to the cradle 2 . The cradle 2 transmits the setting information to the aerosol generating apparatus 1 via the communication terminal in contact with the aerosol generating apparatus 1 and the aerosol generating apparatus 1 can be operated in accordance with the received setting information.

As a result, the smoking cessation condition may include setting information input via the interface 140, setting information received by the wireless communication from the external device 900, status information from the external device 1200 in a state of being coupled to the cradle 2, And the like.

However, although not shown in FIG. 12, the cradle 2 may communicate with the external device 1200 through a wireless communication (for example, WI-FI, WI-FI Direct, Bluetooth, NFC Communication) may be possible. That is, in a state where the aerosol generating apparatus 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the external device 1200 can perform wireless communication with the cradle 2 and the external device 1200 can communicate with the electronic cigarette application 1210 The setting information can be set through the external device 1200 and the setting information can be transmitted to the external device 1200 by the cradle 2. [ The setting information wirelessly received by the cradle 2 can eventually be applied as the setting of the aerosol generating apparatus 1. [

13 is a detailed flowchart of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating apparatus according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 13, the method for providing the smoking restriction function is composed of the steps of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 of the above-described drawings, which are processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, even if omitted from the following description, the contents described with respect to the aerosol generating apparatus 1 of the drawings described above can also be applied to the method of FIG.

In step 1301, the aerosol generating device 1 receives a request to start smoking from the user. The presence or absence of the request for the initiation of smoking is determined by the control unit 120 whether or not there is an input through the interface 140 of the aerosol generating apparatus 1 or by sensing the insertion of the cigarette by the sensor 130, Can be judged based on the result.

In step 1302, based on the data on the smoking patterns stored in the memory 115, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the request for smoking initiation satisfies the smoking restriction condition for restricting smoking. Specifically, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the number of counted smoking times has reached a threshold number of times. If it is determined that the counted number of times of smoking has reached the threshold number, the controller 120 activates the smoking restriction mode and performs step 1303. However, if it is determined that the number of smoking times has not reached the threshold number, the controller 120 performs step 1307 according to the smoking mode.

In step 1303, the controller 120 determines whether to deactivate the heater 10 in the smoking restriction mode.

In step 1304, the controller 120 controls the temperature of the heater 10 to be lower than the temperature range of the heater 10 controlled in the smoking mode, thereby limiting the user's smoking.

In step 1305, the control unit 120 deactivates the heater 10 to restrict smoking of the user.

In step 1306, the interface 140 informs the user that the smoking restriction function is activated through vibration of the display, lamp, speaker, motor, and the like.

In step 1307, the controller 120 controls the heater 10 to a temperature at which the aerosol can be normally generated according to the smoking mode.

14 is a flow diagram of a method for providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, a method of providing a smoking restriction function is comprised of steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the aerosol generating apparatus 1 of the above-described drawings. Therefore, although omitted from the following description, the contents described with respect to the aerosol generating apparatus 1 of the above-described drawings can also be applied to the method of FIG.

In step 1401, the controller 120 monitors the user's smoking pattern. The monitoring result is stored in the memory 115.

In step 1402, the interface 140 receives a request for smoking initiation from the user.

In step 1403, based on the monitoring of the smoking pattern, the control unit 120 determines whether or not the received request satisfies the smoking restriction condition for limiting smoking.

In step 1404, the controller 120 controls the heater 10 so that the power for generating the aerosol is supplied from the battery to the heater 10 or the supply of electric power is limited, depending on whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. Reference numeral 15 is a configuration diagram showing an example of an aerosol generating apparatus.

Referring to FIG. 15, an aerosol generating apparatus 1 (hereinafter referred to as a holder) includes a battery 110, a control unit 120, and a heater 2130. In addition, the holder 1 includes an inner space formed by the case 2140. The cigarette can be inserted into the inner space of the holder 1. [

Only the components related to the present embodiment are shown in the holder 1 shown in Fig. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other general components other than the components shown in Fig. 15 can be further included in the holder 1.

When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 heats the heater 2130. The aerosol product in the cigarette rises in temperature by the heated heater 2130, thereby generating an aerosol. The generated aerosol is delivered to the user through the filter of the cigarette. However, even when the cigarette is not inserted into the holder 1, the holder 1 can heat the heater 2130.

The case 2140 can be detached from the holder 1. For example, when the user rotates the case 2140 clockwise or counterclockwise, the case 2140 can be separated from the holder 1.

The diameter of the hole formed by the distal end 2141 of the case 2140 may be made smaller than the diameter of the space formed by the case 2140 and the heater 2130. In this case, It can serve as a guide for the cigarette.

The battery 110 supplies the electric power used by the holder 1 to operate. For example, the battery 110 can supply power to the heater 2130 to be heated, and can supply the power required for the controller 120 to operate. In addition, the battery 110 can supply power required for the operation of the display, the sensor, the motor, and the like provided in the holder 1. [

The battery 110 may be a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, but is not limited to the example described above. For example, the battery 110 may be a lithium-cobalt (LiCoO 2) battery, a lithium titanate battery, or the like.

Also, the battery 110 may have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 10 mm and a length of 37 mm, but is not limited thereto. The capacity of the battery 110 may be 120 mAh or more, a rechargeable battery, or a disposable battery. For example, when the battery 110 can be charged, the charging rate (C-rate) of the battery 110 may be 10 C and the discharging rate (C-rate) may be 16 C to 20 C, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Also, for stable use, the battery 110 can be manufactured so that 80% or more of the total capacity can be ensured even when the charge / discharge progresses 8,000 times.

Here, whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged can be determined by determining the level of the power stored in the battery 110 with respect to the total capacity of the battery 110. For example, when the power stored in the battery 110 is equal to or greater than 95% of the total capacity, it can be determined that the battery 110 is fully charged. Also, when the power stored in the battery 110 is 10% or less of the total capacity, it can be determined that the battery 110 is completely discharged. However, the criterion for determining whether the battery 110 is fully charged or completely discharged is not limited to the above example.

The heater 2130 is heated by the electric power supplied from the battery 110. When the cigarette is inserted into the holder 1, the heater 2130 is located inside the cigarette. Thus, the heated heater 2130 can raise the temperature of the aerosol product in the cigarette.

The heater 2130 may be a combination of a cylinder and a cone. For example, the heater 2130 may have a cylindrical shape with a diameter of about 2 mm and a length of about 23 mm, and the distal end 2131 of the heater 2130 may be closed at an acute angle. In other words, the heater 2130 can be applied without limitation as long as it can be inserted into the interior of the cigarette. Further, only a part of the heater 2130 may be heated. For example, assuming that the length of the heater 2130 is 23 mm, only 12 mm is heated from the distal end 2131 of the heater 2130, and the remaining portion of the heater 2130 may not be heated.

The heater 2130 may be an electrically resistive heater. For example, the heater 2130 includes an electrically conductive track, and the heater 2130 can be heated as current flows through the electrically conductive track.

For stable use, the heater 2130 may be supplied with power according to the specifications of 3.2 V, 2.4 A, 8 W, but is not limited thereto. For example, when electric power is supplied to the heater 2130, the surface temperature of the heater 2130 may rise to 400 ° C or more. The surface temperature of the heater 2130 may rise to about 350 ° C before 15 seconds have elapsed since the start of power supply to the heater 2130.

The holder 1 may be provided with a separate temperature sensor. Alternatively, the holder 1 may not have a temperature sensing sensor, and the heater 2130 may serve as a temperature sensing sensor. For example, the heater 2130 may further include a second electrically conductive track for temperature sensing in addition to the first electrically conductive track for heat generation.

For example, when the voltage across the second electrically conductive track and the current through the second electrically conductive track are measured, the resistance R can be determined. At this time, the temperature (T) of the second electrically conductive track can be determined by the following equation (1).

In the equation (1), R denotes a current resistance value of the second electrically conductive track, R0 denotes a resistance value at a temperature T0 (for example, 0 占 폚),? Quot; The conductive material (e.g., metal) has a resistive temperature coefficient inherent thereto, so that? Can be predetermined according to the conductive material constituting the second electrically conductive track. Thus, when the resistance R of the second electrically conductive track is determined, the temperature T of the second electrically conductive track can be calculated by Equation (1) above.

The heater 2130 may be comprised of at least one electrically conductive track (a first electrically conductive track and a second electrically conductive track). For example, the heater 2130 may be composed of two first electrically conductive tracks and one or two second electrically conductive tracks, but is not limited thereto.

The electrically conductive track includes an electrically resistive material. As an example, the electrically conductive track can be made of a metallic material. As another example, an electrically conductive track can be made of an electrically conductive ceramic material, a carbon, a metal alloy, or a composite of a ceramic material and a metal.

Further, the holder 1 may include both an electrically conductive track and a temperature sensing sensor, which serve as temperature sensing sensors.

The control unit 120 controls the operation of the holder 1 as a whole. Specifically, the control unit 120 controls the operation of not only the battery 110 and the heater 2130, but also other components included in the holder 1. The controller 120 may also check the status of each of the configurations of the holder 1 to determine whether or not the holder 1 is in an operable state.

The control unit 120 includes at least one processor. A processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program executable in the microprocessor is stored. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

For example, the control unit 120 may control the operation of the heater 2130. [ The control unit 120 can control the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 and the time at which the power is supplied so that the heater 2130 can be heated to a predetermined temperature or maintain an appropriate temperature. In addition, the control unit 120 can check the state of the battery 110 (e.g., the remaining amount of the battery 110) and generate a notification signal if necessary.

In addition, the controller 120 can check the presence or absence of a user's puff and the strength of the puff, and count the number of puffs. Further, the control unit 120 can continuously confirm the time during which the holder 1 is operating. The control unit 120 determines whether the cradle 2 is coupled to the holder 1 and controls the operation of the holder 1 according to the coupling or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1 .

Meanwhile, the holder 1 may further include general configurations other than the battery 110, the control unit 120, and the heater 2130.

For example, the holder 1 may include a display capable of outputting visual information or a motor for outputting tactile information. As an example, when a display is included in the holder 1, the control unit 120 displays, via the display, information about the state of the holder 1 (e.g., availability of the holder, etc.) Information about the battery 110 (e.g., remaining capacity of the battery 110, availability, etc.), information about the battery 110 (for example, (E.g., cleaning timing, cleaning progress, cleaning completion, etc.) related to the cleaning of the holder 1, information related to the cleaning of the holder 1 Information related to the charging of the holder 1 (e.g., charging required, charging progress, charging completed, etc.), information related to the puff (e.g., number of puffs, Time of use, etc.). As another example, when the holder 1 includes a motor, the control unit 120 can transmit the above-described information to the user by generating a vibration signal using the motor.

The holder 1 may also include a terminal coupled to the cradle 2 and / or at least one input device (e.g. a button) by which the user can control the function of the holder 1. For example, the user can perform various functions using the input device of the holder 1. [ By adjusting the number of times the user presses the input device (e.g., once, twice, etc.) or the time the input device is pressed (e.g., 0.1 second, 0.2 second, The desired function can be executed. As the user operates the input device, the holder 1 has a function of preheating the heater 2130, a function of adjusting the temperature of the heater 2130, a function of cleaning the space into which the cigarette is inserted, A function of checking whether the battery 110 is in an operable state, a function of displaying the remaining amount (available power) of the battery 110, a reset function of the holder 1, and the like. However, the function of the holder 1 is not limited to the examples described above.

Further, the holder 1 may include a puff detection sensor, a temperature detection sensor, and / or a cigarette insertion detection sensor. For example, the puff detection sensor can be implemented by a general pressure sensor, and the cigarette insertion detection sensor can be implemented by a general capacitive sensor or a resistance sensor. Also, the holder 1 can be manufactured in such a structure that external air can flow in / out even in the state where the cigarette is inserted.

16A and 16B are views showing various examples of the holder.

16A is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed from the first direction. As shown in Fig. 16A, the holder 1 may be made in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto. The case 2140 of the holder 1 may be separated by the operation of the user and the cigarette may be inserted into the distal end 2141 of the case 2140. [ The holder 1 may also include a button 2150 for allowing the user to control the holder 1 and a display 2160 for outputting the image.

16B is a view showing an example in which the holder 1 is viewed in the second direction. The holder 1 may include a terminal 2170 coupled with the cradle 2. The terminal 2170 of the holder 1 is engaged with the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 is charged by the electric power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2 . The holder 1 may be operated by the electric power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 through the terminal 2170 and the terminal 2260 and the communication between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 (Signal transmission / reception) is possible. For example, the terminal 2170 may be composed of four micro pins, but is not limited thereto.

17 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a cradle.

Referring to FIG. 17, the cradle 2 includes a battery 210 and a control unit 220. Further, the cradle 2 includes an inner space 2230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. For example, the inner space 2230 may be formed on one side of the cradle 2. Thus, the holder 1 can be inserted and fixed in the cradle 2 even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate lid.

Only the components related to the present embodiment are shown in the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that other general components other than the components shown in FIG. 17 can be further included in the cradle 2.

The battery 210 supplies the power used to operate the cradle 2. In addition, the battery 210 can supply electric power for charging the battery 110 of the holder 1. For example, when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 so that the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are engaged, the battery 210 of the cradle 2 The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be supplied with power.

Further, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are engaged, the battery 210 can supply the electric power used for operating the holder 1. [ For example, when the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are coupled, the holder 1 can be held in the cradle 2 regardless of whether the battery 110 of the holder 1 is discharged or not. And can operate using power supplied from the battery 210 of the battery 2.

An example of the type of the battery 210 may be the same as the example of the battery 110 described above with reference to Fig. The capacity of the battery 210 may be greater than the capacity of the battery 110. For example, the capacity of the battery 210 may be 3000 mAh or more. However, the capacity of the battery 210 is not limited to the above example Do not.

The control unit 220 controls the operation of the cradle 2 as a whole. The control unit 220 can control the operation of all the configurations of the cradle 2. [ The control unit 220 can determine whether the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled and control the operation of the cradle 2 in accordance with the coupling or separation of the cradle 2 and the holder 1. [

For example, when the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are coupled, the control unit 220 supplies the power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 to charge the battery 110 or heat the heater 2130 . Therefore, even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 is small, the user can continuously smoke by combining the holder 1 and the cradle 2. [

The control unit 120 includes at least one processor. A processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general purpose microprocessor and a memory in which a program executable in the microprocessor is stored. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be implemented in other forms of hardware.

Meanwhile, the cradle 2 may further include general configurations other than the battery 210 and the control unit 220. [ For example, the cradle 2 may include a display capable of outputting visual information. For example, when a display is included in the cradle 2, the control unit 220 generates a signal to be displayed on the display so that the user can be informed of the battery 210 (e.g., remaining capacity of the battery 210, Whether or not the cleaning of the holder 1 (for example, cleaning time, cleaning necessity, cleaning, etc.), information related to the reset (E.g., completion of charging, completion of charging, completion of charging, etc.) of the cradle 2, and the like.

The cradle 2 also includes at least one input device (e.g., a button) that allows the user to control the function of the cradle 2, a terminal 2260 that couples with the holder 1 and / (E. G., A USB port, etc.) for charging the battery.

For example, the user can perform various functions using the input device of the cradle 2. [ By controlling the number of times the user presses the input device or the amount of time the input device is pressed, the desired function among the plurality of functions of the cradle 2 can be executed. As the user operates the input device, the cradle 2 has a function of preheating the heater 2130 of the holder 1, a function of regulating the temperature of the heater 2130 of the holder 1, A function of checking whether the cradle 2 is operable or not, a function of displaying the remaining amount (available power) of the battery 210 of the cradle 2, a function of resetting the cradle 2, Function and the like can be performed. However, the function of the cradle 2 is not limited to the above-described examples.

18A and 18B are views showing various examples of the cradle.

18A is a view showing an example in which the cradle 2 is viewed in the first direction. On one side of the cradle 2, there is a space 2230 into which the holder 1 can be inserted. In addition, the holder 1 can be inserted and fixed in the cradle 2 even if the cradle 2 does not include a separate securing means such as a lid. The cradle 2 may also include a button 2240 for allowing the user to control the cradle 2 and a display 2250 for outputting the image.

18B is a view showing an example in which the cradle 2 is viewed in the second direction. The cradle 2 may include a terminal 2260 coupled with the inserted holder 1. The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged by the electric power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 by engaging the terminal 2260 with the terminal 2170 of the holder 1. [ The holder 1 may be operated by the power supplied from the battery 210 of the cradle 2 through the terminal 2170 and the terminal 2260 and the signal between the holder 1 and the cradle 2 Lt; / RTI > For example, the terminal 2260 may be composed of four micro-pins, but is not limited thereto.

The holder 1 can be inserted into the inner space 2230 of the cradle 2, as described above. The holder 1 may be completely inserted into the cradle 2 or may be tilted while being inserted into the cradle 2. [ Hereinafter, examples in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 will be described.

19 is a view showing an example in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

19, an example in which the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2 is shown. The inserted holder 1 may not be exposed to the outside by other sides of the cradle 2 because the space 2230 into which the holder 1 is to be inserted is present on one side of the cradle 2. [ Therefore, the cradle 2 may not include another configuration (for example, a lid) for not exposing the holder 1 to the outside.

At least one binding member 2271, 2272 may be included in the cradle 2 to increase the binding strength with the holder 1. Also, at least one binding member 2181 may be included in the holder 1 as well. Here, the binding members 2181, 2271, and 2272 may be magnets, but are not limited thereto. 19 shows that the holder 1 includes one binding member 2181 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 2271 and 2272. However, (2181, 2271, 2272) are not limited thereto.

The holder 1 may include a binding member 2181 in a first position and the cradle 2 may include binding members 2271 and 2272 in a second position and a third position, respectively. At this time, the first position and the third position may be positions facing each other when the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

As the holder 1 and the cradle 2 include the binding members 2181, 2271 and 2272, even if the holder 1 is inserted into one side of the cradle 2, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 It can bind more strongly. In other words, as the holder 1 and the cradle 2 further include the binding members 2181, 2271 and 2272 in addition to the terminals 2170 and 2260, the holder 1 and the cradle 2 can be stuck more strongly have. Therefore, even if the cradle 2 does not have a separate structure (e.g., a lid), the inserted holder 1 may not be easily separated from the cradle 2. [

When the controller 220 determines that the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2 by the terminals 2170 and 2260 and / or the binding members 2181, 2271, and 2272, The battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged using electric power.

20 is a view showing an example in which the holder is tilted in a state of being inserted into the cradle.

Referring to Fig. 20, the holder 1 is tilted inside the cradle 2. Fig. Here, the tilt means that the holder 1 is tilted at a certain angle in a state where it is inserted into the cradle 2. [

As shown in Fig. 19, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the user can not smoke. In other words, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the cigarette can not be inserted into the holder 1. Therefore, the user can not smoke when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. [

As shown in Fig. 20, when the holder 1 is tilted, the distal end 2141 of the holder 1 is exposed to the outside. Accordingly, the user can insert a cigarette into the distal end 2141 and suck (smoke) the generated aerosol. A sufficient angle can be secured so that the cigarette may not be bent or damaged when the cigarette is inserted into the distal end 2141 of the holder 1. For example, the holder 1 can be tilted as much as the entire cigarette insertion hole included in the distal end 2141 can be exposed to the outside. For example, the range of the tilt angle [theta] may be more than 0 DEG and not more than 180 DEG, preferably not less than 10 DEG and not more than 90 DEG. More preferably, the range of the tilt angle? Is not less than 10 degrees and not more than 20 degrees, not less than 10 degrees and not more than 30 degrees, not less than 10 degrees and not more than 40 degrees, not less than 10 degrees and not more than 50 degrees, .

Even if the holder 1 is tilted, the terminal 2170 of the holder 1 and the terminal 2260 of the cradle 2 are coupled to each other. Therefore, the heater 2130 of the holder 1 can be heated by the electric power supplied by the battery 210 of the cradle 2. The holder 1 can generate aerosol using the battery 210 of the cradle 2 even when the remaining amount of the battery 110 of the holder 1 is small or absent.

20 shows an example in which the holder 1 includes one binding member 2182 and the cradle 2 includes two binding members 2273 and 2274. [ For example, the positions of the respective binding members 2182, 2273, and 2274 are as described above with reference to FIG. Assuming that the binding members 2182, 2273, and 2274 are magnets, the magnet strength of the binding member 2274 may be greater than the magnet strength of the binding member 2273. [ The holder 1 may not be completely separated from the cradle 2 by the binding member 182 and the binding member 2274 even if the holder 1 is tilted.

When the controller 220 determines that the holder 1 is tilted by the terminals 2170 and 2260 and / or the binding members 2182, 2273 and 2274, The heater 2130 of the battery 1 can be heated or the battery 110 can be charged.

21A to 21B are views showing examples in which the holder is inserted into the cradle.

Fig. 21A shows an example in which the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. Fig. The inner space 2230 of the cradle 2 can be sufficiently secured to minimize the contact of the user with the holder 1 when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2. [ When the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2, the control unit 220 supplies the power of the battery 210 to the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged.

Fig. 21B shows an example in which the holder 1 is tilted in a state where it is inserted into the cradle 2. Fig. When the holder 1 is tilted, the controller 220 controls the electric power of the battery 210 to be stored in the holder 1 so that the battery 110 of the holder 1 can be charged or the heater 2130 of the holder 1 can be heated. (1).

22 is a flowchart for explaining an example of operation of the holder and the cradle.

The method of generating the aerosol shown in Fig. 22 consists of the steps of the holder 1 shown in Fig. 15 or the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 17 and being processed in a time-series manner. Therefore, it will be understood that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in Fig. 15 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 17 apply to the method of Fig. 22, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 2710, the holder 1 determines whether or not it is inserted into the cradle 2. For example, the control unit 120 may control the holder 1 and the cradle 2 according to whether the terminals 2170 and 2260 of the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are connected to each other and / or the binding members 2181, 2271, 1) is inserted into the cradle 2 can be determined.

If the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 2720. If the holder 1 has separated the cradle 2,

In step 2720, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted. For example, the control unit 220 may control the operation of the holder 1 and the cradle 2 according to whether the terminals 2170 and 2260 of the holder 1 and the cradle 2 are connected to each other and / or the binding members 2182, 2273, 1) is tilted.

In step 2720, the cradle 2 determines whether the holder 1 is tilted. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In other words, whether or not the holder 1 is tilted may be judged by the control unit 120 of the holder 1.

When the holder 1 is tilted, the process proceeds to step 2740. In the case where the holder 1 is not tilted (that is, when the holder 1 is completely inserted into the cradle 2), the process proceeds to step 2770.

In step 2730, the holder 1 judges whether or not the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied. For example, the control unit 120 can determine whether the usage conditions are satisfied by checking whether the remaining amount of the battery 110 and other configurations of the holder 1 can be normally operated.

If the use condition of the holder 1 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 2740. Otherwise, the procedure is terminated.

In step 2740, the holder 1 informs the user that it is in the usable state. For example, the control unit 120 may output an image indicating that it is usable on the display of the holder 1, or may control the motor of the holder 1 to generate a vibration signal.

In step 2750, the heater 2130 is heated. As one example, when the holder 1 is separated from the cradle 2, the heater 2130 can be heated by the power of the battery 110 of the holder 1. [ As another example, when the holder 1 is tilted, the heater 2130 can be heated by the power of the battery 210 of the cradle 2. [

The control unit 120 of the holder 1 or the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 checks the temperature of the heater 2130 in real time and controls the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 and the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 Can be adjusted. For example, the control unit 120 or 220 can confirm the temperature of the heater 2130 in real time through the temperature sensor included in the holder 1 or the electrically conductive track of the heater 2130.

In step 2760, the holder 1 performs an aerosol generation mechanism. For example, the control unit 120 or 220 may control the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 or the amount of power supplied to the heater 2130 by checking the temperature of the heater 2130, You can stop. Also, the control units 120 and 220 can count the number of puffs of the user and output information indicating that the holder needs to be cleaned when the number of puffs reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 1500).

In step 2770, the cradle 2 performs charging of the holder 1. For example, the control unit 220 can charge the holder 1 by supplying the battery 210 power of the cradle 2 to the battery 110 of the holder 1.

Meanwhile, the control units 120 and 220 may stop the operation of the holder 1 according to the number of puffs of the user or the operation time of the holder 1. Hereinafter, an example in which the control units 120 and 220 stop the operation of the holder 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

23 is a flowchart for explaining another example in which the holder operates.

The method of producing the aerosol shown in Fig. 23 consists of the steps of the holder 1 shown in Fig. 15 and the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it will be understood that the contents described above with respect to the holder 1 shown in Fig. 15 or the cradle 2 shown in Fig. 17 apply to the method shown in Fig. 23, even if omitted from the following description.

In step 2810, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the user has puffed. For example, the controller 120 or 220 may determine whether the user has puffed through the puff detection sensor included in the holder 1.

In step 2820, an aerosol is generated according to the user's puff. The control units 120 and 220 can adjust the power supplied to the heater 2130 according to the temperature of the user's puff and heater 2130 as described above with reference to FIG. Also, the controllers 120 and 220 count the number of puffs of the user.

In step 2830, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the user's puff count is greater than or equal to the puff limit count. For example, if it is assumed that the number of puff restriction times is set to 14, the control unit 120 or 220 determines whether the counted number of puffs is 14 or more.

On the other hand, when the number of puffs of the user is close to the number of puff limitation (for example, when the number of puffs of the user is 12), the control unit 120 or 220 can output a warning signal through the display or the vibration motor.

If the number of puffs of the user is equal to or greater than the puff limit number, the process proceeds to step 2850. If the number of puffs of the user is less than the puff limit number,

In step 2840, the controller 120 or 220 determines whether the time when the holder 1 is operated is equal to or longer than the operation limit time. Here, the time when the holder 1 is operated means the time accumulated from the time when the holder started to operate to the present time. For example, if it is assumed that the operation time limit is set to 10 minutes, the control unit 120 or 220 determines whether the holder 1 is operating for 10 minutes or more.

On the other hand, when the operation time of the holder 1 is close to the operation limit time (for example, when the holder 1 is operating for 8 minutes), the control unit 120, Can be output.

If the operation time of the holder 1 is less than the operation time limit, the process proceeds to step 2820. If the operation time of the holder 1 is shorter than the operation time limit,

In step 2850, the controllers 120 and 220 forcefully terminate the operation of the holder. In other words, the control units 120 and 220 stop the aerosol generation mechanism of the holder. For example, the control units 120 and 220 may forcibly terminate the operation of the holder by cutting off the power supplied to the heater 2130. [

24 is a flowchart for explaining an example in which the cradle operates.

The flowchart shown in Fig. 24 consists of the steps that are processed in a time-series manner in the cradle 2 shown in Fig. Therefore, it is understood that the contents described above with respect to the cradle 2 shown in FIG. 17 apply to the flow chart of FIG. 24, even if omitted from the following description.

Although not shown in FIG. 24, the operation of the cradle 2 to be described below can be performed regardless of whether or not the holder 1 is inserted into the cradle 2.

In step 2910, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether the button 2240 is pressed. If the button 2240 is pressed, the process proceeds to step 2920. If the button 2240 is not pressed, the process proceeds to step 2930. [

In step 2920, the cradle 2 displays the status of the battery. For example, the control unit 220 may output information about the current state of the battery 210 (for example, the remaining amount, etc.) to the display 2250.

In step 2930, the control unit 220 of the cradle 2 determines whether or not a cable is connected to the cradle 2. For example, the control unit 220 determines whether a cable is connected to an interface (for example, a USB port, etc.) included in the cradle 2. [ If the cable is connected to the cradle 2, the process proceeds to step 2940; otherwise, the procedure is terminated.

In step 2940, the cradle 2 performs a charging operation. For example, the cradle 2 charges the battery 210 using electric power supplied through a connected cable.

As described above, the cigarette can be inserted into the holder 1. The cigarette contains the aerosol product, and the aerosol is produced by the heated heater 2130.

Hereinafter, an example of a cigarette which can be inserted into the holder 1 will be described with reference to Figs. 25 to 27F.

25 is a view showing an example in which a cigarette is inserted into a holder.

25, the cigarette 3 can be inserted into the holder 1 through the distal end 2141 of the case 2140. Fig. When the cigarette 3 is inserted, the heater 2130 is positioned inside the cigarette 3. Thus, the heated aerosol generating material of the cigarette 3 is heated by the heater 2130, thereby generating an aerosol.

The cigarette 3 may be similar to a general soft cigarette. For example, the cigarette 3 may be divided into a first portion 3310 comprising an aerosol generating material and a second portion 3320 including a filter or the like. Meanwhile, the cigarette 3 according to one embodiment may include an aerosol generating material in the second portion 3320. [ For example, an aerosol product made in the form of granules or capsules may be inserted into the second portion 3320.

The entire first portion 3310 may be inserted into the holder 1 and the second portion 3320 may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part 3310 may be inserted into the holder 1, and a part of the first part 3310 and the second part 3320 may be inserted.

The user may inhale the aerosol from the second portion 3320 into the mouth. At this time, the aerosol is mixed with the outside air and transferred to the user's mouth. 25, the external air may be introduced (3110) through at least one hole formed in the surface of the cigarette 3, and may be introduced into the holder 1 through at least one air passage formed in the holder 1 (3120). For example, the air passage formed in the holder 1 may be made openable and closable by the user.

26A and 26B are block diagrams showing an example of a cigarette.

Referring to Figs. 26A and 26B, the cigarette 3 includes a cigarette rod 3300, a first filter segment 3321, a cooling structure 3322, and a second filter segment 3323. The first portion 3310 described above with reference to Figure 25 includes a tobacco rod 3300 and the second portion 3320 includes a first filter segment 3321, a cooling structure 3322 and a second filter segment 3323 ).

26A and Fig. 26B, the cigarette 3 of Fig. 26B further includes a fourth wrapper 3334 in comparison with the cigarette 3 of Fig. 26A.

However, the structure of the cigarette 3 shown in Figs. 26A and 26B is merely an example, and a part of the structure may be omitted. For example, the cigarette 3 may not include at least one of the first filter segment 3321, the cooling structure 3322, and the second filter segment 3323.

The tobacco rod 3300 includes an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol producing material may comprise at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol. The length of the tobacco rod 3300 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 12 mm. In addition, the diameter of the tobacco rod 3300 may be between 7 mm and 9 mm, or preferably about 7.9 mm. The length and diameter of the tobacco rod 3300 are not limited to the above-described numerical ranges.

In addition, the tobacco rod 3300 may contain other additives such as flavorings, wetting agents and / or acetate compounds. For example, the flavorings may be selected from the group consisting of licorice, sucrose, fructose syrup, isosweet, cocoa, lavender, cinnamon, cardamom, celery, fenugreek, cascara, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, Mint oil, cinnamon, keragene, cognac, jasmine, chamomile, menthol, cinnamon, ylang ylang, salvia, spearmint, ginger, coriander or coffee and the like. In addition, the wetting agent may include glycerin or propylene glycol.

As an example, the tobacco rod 3300 may be filled with cigarette ore. Here, tobacco orchards can be produced by finely crushing a tobacco sheet.

In order for the wide tobacco sheet to be filled in the tobacco rod 3300 in the narrow space, a process is required to make the tobacco sheet easily foldable. Thus, it is easier to fill the cigarette load 3300 with tobacco cymbals, compared to filling the cigarette rod 3300 with a cigarette sheet, and the productivity and efficiency of the process of producing the cigarette rod 3300 can be higher have.

As another example, the tobacco rod 3300 can be filled with a plurality of cigarette strands that are cut into cigarette sheets. For example, the tobacco rod 3300 can be formed by combining a plurality of tobacco strands in the same direction (parallel) or at random. One cigarette strand may be manufactured in a rectangular parallelepiped shape having a length of 1 mm, a length of 12 mm, and a thickness (height) of 0.1 mm, but is not limited thereto.

Compared to the tobacco rod 3300 being filled with a cigarette sheet, the tobacco rod 3300 filled with tobacco strands can generate a greater amount of aerosol. Assuming that they are filled in the same space, the tobacco strands ensure a wider surface area than the tobacco sheet. A large surface area means that the aerosol product has a greater chance of contact with the outside air. Thus, when the tobacco rod 3300 is filled with tobacco strands, more aerosols may be generated than those filled with the tobacco sheet.

Further, when the cigarette 3 is separated from the holder 1, the tobacco rod 3300 filled with the cigarette strands can be separated more easily than when the cigarette rod 3300 is filled with the cigarette sheet. Compared to the tobacco sheet, the tobacco strands are less prone to contact with the heater 2130. Thus, when the tobacco rod 3300 is filled with tobacco strands, it can be more easily detached from the holder 1 than it is filled with the tobacco sheet.

The tobacco sheet may be formed by pulverizing the tobacco raw material into a slurry form and then drying the slurry. For example, 15 to 30% of the aerosol product may be added to the slurry. The tobacco raw materials may be tobacco leaf slices, tobacco stalks, tobacco dusts generated during tobacco processing, and / or major side strips of tobacco leaves. The tobacco sheet may also contain other additives such as wood cellulose fibers.

The first filter segment 3321 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first filter segment 3321 may be in the form of a tube containing hollow therein. The length of the first filter segment 3321 may be about 7 mm to 15 mm, or preferably about 7 mm. The length of the first filter segment 3321 may be less than about 7 mm, but preferably has a length such that the function of at least one cigarette element (e.g., cooling element, capsule, acetate filter, etc.) . The length of the first filter segment 3321 is not limited to the above-described numerical range. On the other hand, the length of the first filter segment 3321 can be extended, and the length of the entire cigarette 3 can be adjusted according to the length of the first filter segment 3321.

The second filter segment 3323 may also be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the second filter segment 3323 may be fabricated with a recess filter including a hollow, but is not limited thereto. The length of the second filter segment 3323 can be about 5 mm to 15 mm or, preferably, about 12 mm. The length of the second filter segment 3323 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

Also, at least one capsule 3324 may be included in the second filter segment 3323. Here, the capsule 3324 may be a structure in which a content liquid containing a perfume is wrapped in a film. For example, the capsule 3324 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape. The diameter of the capsule 3324 may be 2 mm or more, or preferably 2 to 4 mm.

The material forming the capsule of the capsule 3324 may be starch and / or gelling agent. For example, as the gelling agent, gellan gum or gelatin may be used. Further, as a material for forming the coating film of the capsule 3324, a gelation assistant may be further used. Here, as the gelling agent, for example, calcium chloride may be used. Further, a plasticizer may be further used as a material for forming the film of the capsule 3324. [ As the plasticizer, glycerin and / or sorbitol may be used. Further, a coloring agent may be further used as a material for forming the coating film of the capsule 3324. [

For example, as the fragrance contained in the content liquid of the capsule, menthol, plant essential oil and the like can be used. As the solvent of the flavor included in the content liquid, for example, a medium chain fatty acid triglyceride (MCT) may be used. In addition, the content liquid may contain other additives such as coloring matters, emulsifying agents, thickening agents and the like.

The cooling structure 3322 cools the aerosol generated by the heater 2130 heating the tobacco rod 3300. Thus, the user can inhale the cooled aerosol to a suitable temperature. The length of the cooling structure 3322 may be about 10 mm to 20 mm, or preferably about 14 mm. The length of the cooling structure 3322 is not limited to the above-described numerical range.

For example, the cooling structure 3322 can be made of polylactic acid. The cooling structure 3322 can be manufactured in various forms to increase the surface area per unit area (i.e., the surface area in contact with the aerosol). Various examples of the cooling structure 3322 will be described later with reference to Figs. 27A to 27F.

The tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packaged by the first wrapper 3331. For example, the first wrapper 3331 may be made of a paper wrapping material having oil resistance.

The cooling structure 3322 and the second filter segment 3323 may be packaged by the second wrapper 3332. [ Further, the entire cigarette 3 can be repackaged by the third wrapper 3333. For example, the second wrapper 3332 and the third wrapper 3333 may be made of ordinary paper wrapping materials. Optionally, the second wrapper 3332 may be an oil-resistant hard wrapper or a PLA louver. The second wrapper 3332 may also wrap the second filter segment 3323 portion and further package the second filter segment 3323 and the cooling structure 3322.

Referring to Fig. 26B, the cigarette 3 may include a fourth wrapper 3334. Fig. At least one of the tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packaged by a fourth wrapper 3334. In other words, only the tobacco rod 3300 may be packed by the fourth wrapper 3334, and the tobacco rod 3300 and the first filter segment 3321 may be packed by the fourth wrapper 3334. [ For example, the fourth wrapper 3334 may be made of paper wrapping material.

The fourth wrapper 3334 can be formed by coating (or coating) a predetermined material on one surface or both surfaces of the paper wrapper. Here, examples of a predetermined material may include, but are not limited to, silicon. Silicon has properties such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance not oxidized, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency to water, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not made of silicon, it may be coated (or coated) on the fourth wrapper 3334 without restriction if it is a material having the above-mentioned characteristics.

26B, the cigarette 3 is shown to include both the first wrapper 3331 and the fourth wrapper 3334, but is not limited thereto. In other words, the cigarette 3 may include only one of the first wrapper 3331 and the fourth wrapper 3334.

The fourth wrapper 3334 can prevent the cigarette 3 from burning. For example, when the tobacco rod 3300 is heated by the heater 2130, there is a possibility that the cigarette 3 is burned. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the substances contained in the tobacco rod 3300, the cigarette 3 can be burned. Even in this case, since the fourth wrapper 3334 includes a non-combustible material, the burning of the cigarette 3 can be prevented.

In addition, the fourth wrapper 3334 can prevent the holder 1 from being contaminated by the substances generated in the cigarette 3. [ By means of the puff of the user, liquid substances can be produced in the cigarette 3. For example, the aerosol generated in the cigarette 3 is cooled by the outside air, so that liquid substances (for example, water, etc.) can be generated. As the fourth wrapper 3334 packs the tobacco rod 3300 and / or the first filter segment 3321, the liquid substances produced in the cigarette 3 are prevented from leaking out of the cigarette 3 . Therefore, the case 2140 of the holder 1 and the like can be prevented from being contaminated by the liquid substances generated in the cigarette 3. [

27A to 27F are views showing examples of the cooling structure of the cigarette.

For example, the cooling structure shown in Figs. 27A to 27F can be fabricated using fibers produced with pure polylactic acid (PLA).

As one example, when a film (sheet) is filled and the cooling structure is made into a film (sheet), the film (sheet) may be broken by an external impact. In this case, the effect of the cooling structure cooling the aerosol is reduced.

As another example, when a cooling structure is manufactured by extrusion molding or the like, the efficiency of the process is lowered as a process such as cutting of the structure is added. Also, there are limitations in manufacturing the cooling structure in various shapes.

Depending upon the fabrication (e.g., weaving) of the cooling structure according to one embodiment using polylactic acid fibers, the risk that the cooling structure will be deformed or lost by external impact may be reduced. Further, by changing the manner of combining the fibers, a cooling structure having various shapes can be manufactured.

Further, by making the cooling structure using the fibers, the surface area in contact with the aerosol is increased. Therefore, the effect of cooling the aerosol of the cooling structure can be further improved.

Referring to FIG. 27A, the cooling structure 3510 may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and at least one air passage 3511 may be formed in a cross section of the cooling structure 3510.

Referring to FIG. 27B, the cooling structure 3520 may be made of a structure in which a plurality of fibers are intertwined with each other. At this time, the aerosol may flow between the fibers and vortices may form depending on the shape of the cooling structure 3520. The vortex formed expands the area of contact of the aerosol in the cooling structure 3520 and increases the residence time of the aerosol in the cooling structure 3520. Thus, the heated aerosol can be effectively cooled.

Referring to FIG. 27C, the cooling structure 3530 may be formed by gathering a plurality of bundles 3531.

Referring to Figure 27D, the cooling structure 3540 can be filled with granules made of polylactic acid, an orchard or char, respectively. The granules may also be prepared from a mixture of polylactic acid, an orchard, and charcoal. On the other hand, the granules may further comprise, in addition to the polylactic acid, the orchards and / or charcoal, an element capable of increasing the cooling effect of the aerosol.

Referring to Figure 27E, the cooling structure 3550 may include a first end face 3551 and a second end face 3552.

The first end face 3551 is bounded by the first filter segment 3321 and may include voids into which the aerosol flows. The second end face 3552 is bounded by the second filter segment 3323 and may include voids through which the aerosol can be released. For example, the first end face 3551 and the second end face 3552 may include a single cavity having the same diameter, but the diameter and the number of the cavities included in the first end face 3551 and the second end face 3552 Are not limited thereto.

In addition, the cooling structure 3550 may include a third end face 3553 including a plurality of voids between the first end face 3551 and the second end face 3552. For example, the diameter of the plurality of voids included in the third end face 3553 may be smaller than the diameter of the voids included in the first end face 3551 and the second end face 3552. In addition, the number of voids included in the third end face 3553 may be greater than the number of voids included in the first end face 3551 and the second end face 3552.

27F, the cooling structure 3560 can include a first end face 3561 that is in contact with the first filter segment 3321 and a second end face 3562 that is in contact with the second filter segment 3323 . In addition, the cooling structure 3560 can include one or more tubular elements 3563. For example, the tubular element 3563 can penetrate the first end face 3561 and the second end face 3562. The tubular element 3563 can also be packed with a microporous packaging material and filled with a filler (e.g., the granules described above with reference to Figure 27D) that can increase the cooling effect of the aerosol.

Meanwhile, the above-described method can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that can be created as a program that can be executed by a computer and operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. In addition, the structure of the data used in the above-described method can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium through various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes a storage medium such as a magnetic storage medium (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical reading medium (e.g. CD ROM, do.

It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Therefore, the disclosed methods should be considered from an illustrative point of view, not from a restrictive point of view. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope of equivalents thereof should be construed as being included in the present invention.

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A memory for storing data on a smoking pattern of a user;
An interface for receiving a request for smoking initiation from the user;
A controller for determining, based on the data on the smoking pattern, whether the received request meets a smoking restriction condition for restricting smoking; And
And a heater for receiving power from the battery for generating an aerosol under the control of the controller or for restricting the supply of electric power, depending on whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. The method according to claim 1,
The controller
Limiting the supply of the electric power so that the heater is controlled in a temperature range lower than a temperature range of the heater controlled under a smoking mode in which the smoking restriction condition is not satisfied, when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied with the smoking restriction mode, An aerosol generating device. 3. The method of claim 2,
The low temperature range
Wherein the amount of aerosol produced by the heating of the heater under the smoking restriction mode is less than the amount of aerosol produced in accordance with the heating of the heater under the smoking mode. 3. The method of claim 2,
The temperature range
Wherein the temperature range is controlled in a section maintained at a certain range of temperature to produce the aerosol after pre-heating of the heater. The method according to claim 1,
The controller
And determines whether or not the smoking restriction condition is satisfied based on whether the number of smoking times of the user has reached a predetermined threshold number during a predetermined threshold period. 6. The method of claim 5,
The controller
Determining the start and end of smoking on the basis of at least one of button input through the interface, sensing of cigarette insertion and extraction, sensing of puff by heater temperature change and sensing of puff by flow rate change, Counting device. The method according to claim 1,
The interface
Wherein at least one of a display, a lamp, a speaker and a motor vibration is used to provide a notification indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated when the smoking restriction condition is the smoking restriction mode in which the smoking restriction is satisfied. The method according to claim 1,
The smoking restriction condition
Wherein the configuration information is based on at least one of configuration information input via the interface, configuration information received by wireless communication from an external device, and configuration information received by wire communication from an external device in a state coupled to the cradle device. . A method of providing a smoking restriction function in an aerosol generating device,
Monitoring a user's smoking pattern;
Receiving a request for smoking initiation from the user;
Determining, based on monitoring for the smoking pattern, whether the received request meets a smoking restriction condition to limit smoking; And
And controlling the heater such that power for generating an aerosol is supplied from the battery to the heater or the supply of power is limited, depending on whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. 10. The method of claim 9,
The step of controlling
Limiting the supply of the electric power so that the heater is controlled in a temperature range lower than a temperature range of the heater controlled under a smoking mode in which the smoking restriction condition is not satisfied, when the smoking restriction condition is satisfied with the smoking restriction mode, Way. 11. The method of claim 10,
The low temperature range
The amount of aerosol generated by the heating of the heater under the smoking restriction mode is lower than the amount of aerosol generated in accordance with the heating of the heater under the smoking mode,
The temperature range
Wherein the preheating of the heater is a temperature range controlled in a section maintained at a constant range of temperatures to produce the aerosol. 10. The method of claim 9,
The determining step
And determines whether the smoking restriction condition is satisfied based on whether the number of smoking times of the user has reached a predetermined threshold number during a predetermined threshold period. 13. The method of claim 12,
The number of times of smoking
By counting the start and end of the smoking based on at least one of the button input through the interface, the sensing of the cigarette insertion and extraction, the sensing of the puff by the heater temperature change and the sensing of the puff by the flow rate change . 10. The method of claim 9,
Further comprising providing an alert indicating that the smoking restriction mode is activated using at least one of a display, a lamp, a speaker and a motor vibration when the smoking restriction condition is a smoking restriction mode in which the smoking restriction condition is satisfied. 10. The method of claim 9,
The smoking restriction condition
The settings entered via the interface, the settings received by the wireless communication from the external device, and the settings received by the wired communication from the external device in a state coupled to the cradle device.

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