KR20230049002A - Aerosol inhaler using breathing - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol inhaler using breathing that transports beneficial liquid substances such as health supplements or drugs as an aerosol to the oral cavity and/or respiratory system through breathing and allows the liquid substances to be absorbed. The aerosol inhaler using breathing, according to the present invention, comprises: a cartridge that contains an identification part that accommodates a beneficial liquid substance and allows identification information corresponding to at least the type of a cartridge or the type of the beneficial liquid substance to be determined; a spray device that applies energy to the beneficial liquid substances in the cartridge to spray the same; and a respirator body that includes a determination part that is removable from the cartridge and allows the identification information from the identification part to be read or detected and a processor that controls the spray device to perform aerosol action on the beneficial liquid substance in response to the read identification information.

Description

Aerosol inhaler using breathing {AEROSOL INHALER USING BREATHING}

The present invention relates to an aerosol inhaler, and more particularly, to an aerosol inhaler using breathing, which transfers aerosol to the oral cavity and/or respiratory system for absorption of beneficial liquid substances such as health supplements or drugs through breathing.

The respiratory system is divided into a conducting zone, which is a passage for air, and a respiratory zone, where direct gas exchange takes place. It refers to the bronchi and terminal bronchiole, and the respiratory area refers to the respiratory bronchiole, alveolar duct, alveolar sac, and alveoli. The inhaler, which is mainly used by patients with asthma or chronic lung disease, has the advantage of increasing the treatment effect and reducing side effects by directly delivering the drug to the airway. The inhaler is a metered dose inhaler (MDI) depending on the drug properties , dry powder inhaler (DPI), and nebulizer.

A nebulizer turns liquid medication into an aerosol that is sprayed and the medication is inhaled through a face mask or tube that covers the nose and mouth.

Conventional nebulizers were used by plugging in the power in hospitals and clinics / at home, and both mask and mouthpiece types were employed, but there was no inhalation device for substances beneficial to the body other than medicinal solutions.

An object of the present invention is to provide an aerosol inhaler using breathing that transfers aerosol to the oral cavity and/or respiratory system through breathing to absorb beneficial liquid substances such as health supplements or drugs.

The aerosol inhaler using breathing according to the present invention includes a cartridge that accommodates beneficial liquid substances and has an identification unit capable of determining at least the type of the cartridge or identification information corresponding to the type of beneficial liquid substances, and energy is applied to the beneficial liquid substances of the cartridge. A spray device for applying and spraying, and a reading unit detachable from the cartridge and capable of reading or sensing identification information from the identification unit, in response to the read identification information, to perform an aerosol action on the beneficial liquid substance A respirator body including a processor that controls the nebulization device.

Also, the atomizing device is preferably mounted on a cartridge.

In addition, it is preferable that the atomizing device is provided with at least one or more of a mesh vibrator and a heating part.

Further, the beneficial liquid substances preferably include health supplements or mouthwashes.

In addition, the health supplement preferably includes at least one of caffeine, red ginseng, taurine, probiotics, vitamins, and herbal medicines.

In addition, when the beneficial liquid substance includes a health supplement, the processor preferably maintains the temperature of the aerosol generated and discharged from the spraying device or the temperature of the spraying device below 160°C.

In addition, when the beneficial liquid substance includes a health supplement, it is preferable that the aerosol inhaler discharges an aerosol having a diameter of 2 to 4 μm.

Also, the mouthwash preferably includes at least one of xylitol, menthol, and mint.

In addition, when the beneficial liquid substance includes a mouthwash, it is preferable that the mesh hole diameter of the atomizing device is in the range of 11 to 20 μm, or the aerosol inhaler discharges an aerosol having a diameter of 9 to 15 μm.

In addition, the processor preferably controls the spraying device according to the daily intake amount corresponding to the beneficial liquid substance, and stops the spraying device when the current intake exceeds the daily intake amount.

In addition, the aerosol inhaler has a residual amount sensor that detects the remaining amount of the beneficial liquid substance in the cartridge, and the processor, based on the remaining amount from the remaining amount sensor during the operation of the atomizing device is stopped, the atomizing device for the remaining day even when a new cartridge is installed. It is desirable to disable operation.

The present invention transfers beneficial liquid substances such as health supplements or drugs to the oral cavity and / or respiratory system through breathing and absorbs them, and identifies the type of cartridge detachable from the inhaler body and / or the type of beneficial liquid substances , there is an effect of enabling aerosol generation control corresponding to the identified type.

1 is an exploded perspective view of an aerosol inhaler using breathing according to the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of a cartridge during an aerosol-generating operation.
3 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a cartridge during an aerosol-generating operation.
4 is a control block diagram of the aerosol inhaler of FIG. 1;

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through examples and drawings. However, it should be understood that this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific embodiments, and includes various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention. In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals may be used for like elements.

In this document, expressions such as "has", "may have", "includes", or "may include" refer to the presence of a corresponding feature (eg, numerical value, function, operation, or component such as a part). , which does not preclude the existence of additional features.

In this document, expressions such as "A or B", "at least one of A and/and B", or "one or more of A or/and B" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. . For example, "A or B", "at least one of A and B", or "at least one of A or B" includes (1) at least one A, (2) at least one B, Or (3) may refer to all cases including at least one A and at least one B.

Expressions such as "first", "second", "first", or "second" as used herein may modify various elements, in any order and/or importance, and may refer to one element as another. It is used to distinguish from components, but does not limit the components. For example, a first user device and a second user device may represent different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, without departing from the scope of rights described in this document, a first element may be called a second element, and similarly, the second element may also be renamed to the first element.

A component (e.g., a first component) is "(operatively or communicatively) coupled with/to" another component (e.g., a second component); When referred to as "connected to", it should be understood that the certain component may be directly connected to the other component or connected through another component (eg, a third component). On the other hand, when an element (eg, a first element) is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element (eg, a second element), the element and the above It may be understood that other components (eg, a third component) do not exist between the other components.

As used in this document, the expression "configured to" means "suitable for", "having the capacity to", depending on the situation. ", "designed to", "adapted to", "made to", or "capable of" can be used interchangeably. The term "configured (or set) to" may not necessarily mean only "specifically designed to" hardware. Instead, in some contexts, the phrase "device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" in conjunction with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or set) to perform A, B, and C" may include a dedicated processor (eg, an embedded processor) to perform those operations, or one or more software programs stored in a memory device that executes By doing so, it may mean a general-purpose processor (eg, CPU or application processor) capable of performing corresponding operations.

Terms used in this document are only used to describe a specific embodiment, and may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, may have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field described in this document. Among the terms used in this document, the terms defined in general dictionaries may be interpreted as having the same or similar meaning to the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in this document, in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. not interpreted In some cases, even terms defined in this document cannot be interpreted to exclude the embodiments of this document.

In this embodiment, the beneficial liquid substances to be aerosolized by application of energy include health supplements, mouthwashes, and the like.

Health supplements include at least one of caffeine, red ginseng, taurine, probiotics, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Vitamins include at least the B vitamins.

The mouthwash includes at least one of xylitol, menthol, and mint.

1 is an exploded perspective view of an aerosol inhaler using breathing according to the present invention.

The aerosol inhaler is composed of a cartridge 100 in which beneficial liquid substances are accommodated, and an inhaler body 200 in which the cartridge 100 is detachable and mountable. In addition, the cartridge 100 may be provided separately from the mouthpiece 300 so that the mouthpiece 300 is detachably attached to the cartridge 100, or the cartridge 100 may be integrally formed including the mouthpiece 300. . The inhaler body 200 has a mounting space formed therein to mount and couple the cartridge 100, and electrical connection terminals for electrical connection or contact with the cartridge 100 may be provided on an inner surface of the mounting space.

The mouthpiece 300 is provided integrally with or separately from the cartridge 100, and when provided integrally, for example, the mouthpiece 300 may be combined with the cartridge 100 by, for example, ultrasonic fusion, Optionally, the cartridge 100 may be provided with a structure that cannot be refilled with beneficial liquid substances.

2 is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of a cartridge during an aerosol-generating operation.

The cartridge 100 accommodates the beneficial liquid material in the internal accommodating space 130 and has a transfer path 140 for transporting the accommodated beneficial liquid material to the spray space 145, and is mounted in the spray space 145 to transfer the path A spraying unit (aerosol generating unit) 120 that generates an aerosol in the form of fine particles by spraying the beneficial liquid material transported through the 140, and a discharge path for discharging the aerosol generated by the spraying unit 120 to the outside. (150). Arrows in the transfer path 140 from the receiving space 130 to the spraying space 145 indicate the transfer of the beneficial liquid material.

The air flow path of the cartridge includes a discharge path 150 that connects the atomizing space 145 and the external space, and connects the external space and the atomizing space 145 to allow outside air to flow into the atomizing space 145. An inflow path may be additionally provided.

The atomizing unit 120 includes a vibrator (or mesh vibrator) that receives power and converts the beneficial liquid material into aerosol by vibration energy, a heating unit that converts beneficial liquid material into aerosol by thermal energy, and the size of the aerosol generated. It is configured to include a mesh that controls the.

The aerosol inhaler includes a power supply unit (power supply unit 230 in FIG. 3) for supplying power to the atomizing unit 120, a processor for controlling application and blocking of power from the power supply unit to the vibrator, and controlling the strength of the applied power, etc. ( The processor 290 of FIG. 3) and the like.

The transport path 140 connects the accommodation space 130 of the cartridge and the spray space 145, and may have a mechanical opening/closing structure or an electrical opening/closing structure (eg, an electric valve structure).

The spray space 145 has a horn shape, so that the generated aerosol is concentrated and discharged through the discharge path 150. The mouthpiece 300 is detachably mounted at the end of the discharge path 150 (a portion exposed to the outside air).

3 is a cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of a cartridge during an aerosol-generating operation.

The cartridge 100 accommodates the beneficial liquid material in the accommodation space 130 therein and includes a transfer member 160 for transporting the received liquid material to the spray space 145 by capillary action, and the spray space 145. A spraying unit (aerosol generating unit) 120 that is installed and sprays the beneficial liquid material transported through the transfer member 160 to generate an aerosol in the form of fine particles, and the aerosol generated by the spraying unit 120 is discharged to the outside. It includes an airflow path having at least a discharge path 150 for discharging. An arrow in the transfer member 160 from the receiving space 130 to the spraying space 145 indicates the transfer of the beneficial liquid substance.

The air flow path of the cartridge includes a discharge path 150 that connects the spray space 145 and the external space, and connects the external space and the spray space 145 to allow outside air to flow into the spray space 145 An inflow path may be additionally provided.

The atomizing unit 120 is composed of at least one of a vibrator (or mesh vibrator) that receives power and converts the beneficial liquid material into aerosol by vibration energy or a heating unit that converts the beneficial liquid material into aerosol by thermal energy. .

When the atomizing unit 120 is a mesh vibrator, the size (diameter) of the mesh hole of the mesh vibrator is set according to the size (diameter) of the aerosol to be discharged.

The main body 200 controls a power supply unit (power supply unit 230 in FIG. 3) for supplying power to the atomizing unit 120, applying and blocking power from the power supply unit to the vibrator, and controlling the strength of the applied power. a processor (processor 290 in FIG. 3); and the like.

The accommodation space 130 may include a supply hole (not shown) for receiving liquid from the outside and a cover (not shown) for opening and closing the supply hole.

The transfer member 150 includes a wick inserted into the cylindrical partition wall 155 separated from the accommodating space 130 and transfers the beneficial liquid material to the spray space 145 or the spray unit 120. A supply hole or a supply hole through which the liquid in the accommodation space 130 is supplied to the transfer member 150 is formed in the partition wall 155 .

The spray space 145 has a horn shape, so that the generated aerosol is concentrated and discharged through the discharge path 150. The mouthpiece 300 is detachably mounted at the end of the discharge path 150 (a portion exposed to the outside air).

When the beneficial liquid substance is a mouthwash, in order for aerosol particles to reach the oral cavity and settle on the skin in the oral cavity, in the cartridges of FIGS. belongs to As another embodiment, a mesh structure for adjusting the particle size of the aerosol discharged from the spraying unit 120 may be installed in the discharge path 150 or the through hole of the mouthpiece 300. The hole diameter of this mesh structure is also in the range of 11 to 20 μm. The aerosol inhaler according to the present invention discharges an aerosol having a diameter of 9 to 15 μm to the outside of the discharge path 150 according to the structure of the atomizing unit 120 or the mesh structure.

If the beneficial liquid substance is a health supplement that must reach the lungs, in order to reach the lungs without aerosol particles from the oral cavity to the skin before the lungs, in the cartridges of FIGS. 2 and 3, the mesh of the spraying unit 120 The hole diameter is in the range of 2-4 μm. As another embodiment, a mesh structure for adjusting the particle size of the aerosol discharged from the spraying unit 120 may be installed in the discharge path 150 or the through hole of the mouthpiece 300. The hole diameter of this mesh structure is also in the range of 2 to 4 μm. The aerosol inhaler according to the present invention discharges an aerosol having a diameter of 2 to 4 μm to the outside of the discharge path 150 according to the structure of the atomizing unit 120 or the mesh structure.

Alternatively, an aerosol inhaler may consist of a respirator body including a spray space, a spray section and an airflow path, and a cartridge that is removable from the respirator body and contains a beneficial liquid substance. The body device has a case in which a spraying space is formed. An inflow path may be additionally provided in the case.

4 is a control block diagram of the aerosol inhaler of FIG. 1;

The cartridge 100 is provided so as to be replaceably mounted on the inhaler body 200, and includes a case having an accommodation space and a plurality of electrical connection terminals 101 to 103 on one side of the case. When the cartridge 100 is mounted on the inhaler body 200, the plurality of electrical connection terminals 101 to 103 are electrically connected to the inhaler body 200 and can be controlled by receiving power from the inhaler body 200.

The accommodation space of the cartridge 100 may be partitioned by partition walls to form a plurality of storage spaces.

The cartridge 100 includes a spraying part 120, and in a state of being mounted on the inhaler body 200, the spraying part 120 connects to the electrical connection terminal 201 of the inhaler body 200 through the electrical connection terminal 101. It operates by receiving power (eg, sine wave signal) from

The atomizing unit 120 includes a vibrator element, for example, a piezoelectric mesh disk. According to the embodiment, the piezoelectric mesh disk is made of a thin mesh plate, and the vibrator has a structure in which a ring-type piezo element and a thin mesh plate in the middle are electrically connected with a wire. Also, according to embodiments, the vibrator element includes a ceramic vibrator. The atomizing unit 120 may be configured as a means for generating thermal energy such as resistance heating or induction heating.

In addition, when the cartridge 100 is mounted on the inhaler body 200 to be described later, the identification unit enables the inhaler body 200 to determine identification information including at least the type of the cartridge 100 or the type of beneficial liquid substance. (170).

The content of the identification information includes at least the type of cartridge 100 or the type of beneficial liquid substance, and includes a one-time (recommended) intake amount (spray amount), a daily standard (recommended) intake amount (spray amount), intake (spray) time, Inhalation interval, number of inhalations, etc. may be additionally included.

The first embodiment of the identification unit 170 may include a color unit having colors corresponding to or indicating identification information (or its content). For example, the color unit may use the color of the outer surface of the case or the lower end of the cartridge 100, and the color of the lower end of the cartridge 100 may be made of an injection resin color, a separate sticker, or a painting.

The second embodiment of the identification unit 170 is formed on the lower end of the cartridge 100 and may include an embossed or engraved engraved portion corresponding to or indicating identification information to identify the contents of the identification information. The imprinting contents of the imprinting unit may include numbers, languages, symbols, and the like.

The third embodiment of the identification unit 170 may include a code unit including a QR code or bar code that is mounted on the outer surface or lower end of the cartridge 100 to identify the contents of the identification information and corresponds to or indicates the identification information. can

The fourth embodiment of the identification unit 170 is a metal part that is mounted on the outer surface or lower end of the cartridge 100 to identify the contents of the identification information and can check the inductance (L value) corresponding to or indicating the contents of the identification information. may also include The metal portion includes metal such as SUS, Al, kanthal, Cu, and magnetic material.

The fifth embodiment of the identification unit 170 may include a Surface Mount Device (SMD) resistance chip mounted on the outer surface or lower end of the cartridge 100 to correspond to or indicate the identification information in order to identify the contents of the identification information. .

The sixth embodiment of the identification unit 170 may include an RFID tag mounted on the outer surface or lower end of the cartridge 100 to correspond to or indicate the identification information in order to identify the contents of the identification information. The RFID tag stores the aforementioned identification information.

The case of the inhaler body 200 has a mounting space in which a plurality of electrical connection terminals 201 to 203 are formed, and when the cartridge 100 is inserted and mounted in the mounting space of the inhaler body 200, the plurality of electrical connection terminals 201 to 203) are electrically connected to a plurality of electrical connection terminals 101 to 103 provided in the cartridge 100.

The respirator body 200 includes an input unit 210 that acquires input (eg, power on/off, operation/stop, etc.) from a user and applies it to the processor 290, and display information applied from the processor 290. A display unit 220 that visually and/or audibly displays (eg, identification information, remaining battery level, remaining liquid level, etc.), a power unit 230 that supplies power, and power from the power unit 230 The power supply 240 supplies or cuts off the supply to the cartridge 100 through the electrical connection terminal 201 under the control of the processor 290, and detects the user's suction through the electrical connection terminal 202 to detect suction. A suction sensor 250 for applying a value to the processor 290 and a remaining amount sensor for detecting the remaining amount of the chemical solution stored in the cartridge 100 through the electrical connection terminal 203 and applying the remaining amount detection value to the processor 290 ( 252), and when the cartridge 100 is mounted on the inhaler body 200, the identification unit 170 of the cartridge 100 is faced in a contact or non-contact manner to read the identification information, and the read identification information to the processor 290 A reading unit 254 that applies or enables the processor 290 to read or sense identification information, and a communication unit that performs wired or wireless communication with an electronic communication device (eg, smart phone, tablet, etc.) ( 260), and a processor 290 that controls the above-described components to perform an aerosol generating function for the beneficial liquid substance. However, since the input unit 210, the power supply unit 230, and the communication unit 260 correspond to technologies naturally recognized by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs, detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

The display unit 220 includes a display unit that visually displays information such as an LED or LCD, a speaker that emits sound to audibly display information, and a vibration unit such as a vibration motor to tactilely display information. It consists of including.

The power supply unit 240 includes a booster converter that adjusts the voltage (voltage level) applied from the power supply unit 230 by the voltage control signal of the processor 290 and applies the sine wave generator, and receives the voltage from the booster converter to the processor. A sine wave signal having a frequency corresponding to the output control signal (eg, PWM signal) of 290 is generated to the spraying unit 120 through electrical connection between the electrical connection terminal 201 and the electrical connection terminal 101. It is configured to include a sine wave generator to apply. The voltage control signal from the processor 290 corresponds to a signal for applying the voltage (or peak-to-peak voltage) applied to the sine wave generator in the boost converter and adjusting the magnitude of the voltage. The output control signal corresponds to a signal for determining the frequency of the sine wave signal generated by the sine wave generator, and the spray unit 120 operates during the time when the output control signal is applied, and sprays during the time when the output control signal is not applied. Section 120 ceases operation.

The inhalation sensor 240 is a sensor that detects the user's inhalation, and the processor 290 controls the power supply 240 to generate an aerosol to generate a frequency or The size of the voltage may be adjusted to control the operation of the atomizing unit 120, otherwise the power supply unit 240 may be controlled so that aerosol is not generated.

The remaining amount sensor 252 detects the remaining amount of the beneficial liquid substance stored in the cartridge 100 and applies the remaining amount detection value to the processor 290, and the processor 290 continues the aerosol generating operation or generates aerosol according to the remaining amount detection value. The operation may be stopped, the user may be notified of the remaining amount through the display unit 220, or an alarm may be displayed. Depending on the embodiment, the remaining amount sensor 252 is a pressure sensor and may detect the remaining amount by detecting a change in pressure in the accommodation space of the cartridge 100 according to the change in the remaining amount of the beneficial liquid substance stored in the cartridge 100 .

The reading unit 254 corresponds to the characteristics of the identification unit 170 formed on the cartridge 100, reads identification information from the identification unit 170, and is mounted on the inhaler body 200.

Corresponding to the first embodiment of the identification unit 170, the first embodiment of the reading unit 254 includes a color sensor for recognizing a color, and the color sensor contacts identification information, which is information related to the recognized color. It is read and applied to the processor 290 by way or non-contact way.

Corresponding to the second embodiment of the identification unit 170, the second embodiment of the reading unit 254 may include a positive or negative character recognition sensor to recognize the inscription. The character recognition sensor reads identification information, which is information related to embossed or engraved characters, in a contact or non-contact manner and applies it to the processor 290 through an optical method or an infrared method.

Corresponding to the third embodiment of the identification unit 170, the third embodiment of the reader 254 may include a code reader such as an optical camera to recognize a QR code or bar code. The code reader reads the identification information associated with the QR code or bar code in a contact or non-contact manner and applies it to the processor 290.

Corresponding to the fourth embodiment of the identification unit 170, the fourth embodiment of the reading unit 254 electrically contacts the identification unit 170 in a contact manner to recognize the inductance (L value) of the metal. Including the TV sensor. The inductive sensor electrically contacts the metal to read or detect identification information related to the inductance of the metal, and applies the detected information to the processor 290 .

Corresponding to the fifth embodiment of the identification unit 170, the fifth embodiment of the reading unit 254 connects a plurality of electrode terminals electrically connected to the SMD resistance chip in order to detect the resistance value of the SMD resistance chip. include The processor 290 reads the resistance value of the SMD resistance chip through the electrode terminals.

Corresponding to the sixth embodiment of the identification unit 170, the sixth embodiment of the reading unit 254 is an RFID reader that reads the identification information stored in the identification unit 170 in a contact or non-contact manner to recognize the RFID. wealth may be included. The RFID reader reads identification information stored in the identification unit 170 and applies the read identification information to the processor 290 .

The processor 290 performs operation and stop of aerosol generation for the beneficial liquid substance, respectively, and stores determination information for identifying or confirming the contents of the identification information. As described above, the determination information includes contents of identification information corresponding to each such as color, character, code, inductance, resistance value, and RFID tag information read by the reader 254 . The processor 290 compares the read value (identification information) from the reader 254 with the determination information to confirm or determine the contents of the identification information in the combined cartridge.

The processor 290 determines the content of the identification information, as well as the type of the cartridge 100 or the type of beneficial liquid substance, the amount of spray (inhalation amount) based on one time (recommended), the amount of spray (inhalation amount) per day (recommended), You can check the spraying (suction) time, number of sprays (suction), etc. In addition, the processor 290 may control the power supply 240 according to the content of the identification information (eg, spray time, number of sprays, etc.) to perform an aerosol generating operation or stop.

The processor 9 controls the power supply 240 so that the spraying unit 120 operates when the beneficial liquid substance in the confirmed cartridge 100 is a health supplement, but the aerosol generated and discharged from the spraying unit 120 By controlling the power supply unit 240 so that the temperature of the spray unit 120 is maintained below a predetermined reference temperature (in this embodiment, 160° C.), the health supplement is not thermally deformed. The aerosol generating device additionally includes a temperature sensing unit capable of detecting the temperature of the aerosol generated and discharged from the spraying unit 120 or the temperature of the spraying unit 120, and the processor 9 applies the detected temperature from the temperature sensing unit. receive and control the power supply unit 240.

In addition, since the processor 290 controls the aerosol generation operation and stop by controlling the power supply unit 240, the current intake amount by the atomizing unit 120 (or the current total intake amount) or the total intake amount per day (total intake amount per day) ) may be calculated and stored, or may be displayed on the display unit 220.

For quantitative injection for a recommended amount (one-time standard intake amount) for one intake, the processor 290 checks the one-time standard intake amount or one-time standard intake time corresponding to the type of the identified beneficial liquid substance, and accordingly During one standard suction time, the power supply unit 240 is operated and controlled so that the spray unit 120 performs a spraying operation.

Next, in order to spray a quantity for a recommended amount (inhalation amount per day) for daily inhalation, the processor 290 accumulates and stores the operating time (inhalation time) of the atomizing unit 120. The processor 290 compares the current intake amount corresponding to the accumulated operating time with the confirmed daily intake amount, and cuts off power supply to the atomizing unit 120 when the current intake exceeds the daily intake amount. Prevent excessive intake of liquid substances. In addition, the processor 290 may display through the display unit 220 that the additional spraying operation is stopped because the spraying operation for the daily standard intake is completed. The processor 290 may prevent excessive intake of the beneficial liquid substance by using the standard operating time of the atomizing unit 120 corresponding to the daily standard intake amount instead of the daily standard intake amount. The processor 290 may store the above-described accumulated operating time on a daily basis, store the accumulated operating time as a current suction amount for one day, and display the accumulated operating time on the display unit 220 . In this embodiment, when the health supplement is red ginseng, the daily intake amount is in the range of 2.4 to 80 mg.

Alternatively, the processor 290, when the current suction amount exceeds the daily standard suction amount or when the suction time, which is the operation time of the atomizing unit 120, exceeds the standard suction time, displays an alarm or vibration for the excess use. (220). In addition, the processor 290, when the current suction amount exceeds the daily standard suction amount, or when the suction time, which is the operation time of the atomizing unit 120, exceeds the standard suction time, when the remaining amount suddenly increases, that is, when the new cartridge 100 ) Even when it is mounted, as described above, until the next day, the power supply unit 240 is controlled for the remaining day so that the spray unit 120 is not operated.

Also, the processor 290 may obtain remaining battery capacity information from the power supply unit 230 and display it on the display unit 220 .

The processor 290 controls the communication unit 260 to communicate with the electronic communication device, and determines the type of cartridge 100 or beneficial liquid substance, suction information (current total suction amount, daily and one-time reference suction amount). , intake frequency, intake interval, etc.) is transmitted to the electronic communication device through the communication unit 260 .

The electronic communication device activates the built-in application and displays the received control state information so that the user can check it.

At least a part of a device (eg, a processor or functions thereof) or a method (eg, operations) according to various embodiments may be stored in a computer-readable storage medium in the form of a program module. Can be implemented as stored instructions. When the command is executed by a processor, the one or more processors may perform a function corresponding to the command. A computer-readable storage medium may be, for example, a memory.

Computer-readable recording media include hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic media (eg magnetic tape), optical media (eg CD-ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), magnetic- It may include optical media (e.g., a floptical disk), hardware devices (e.g., ROM, RAM, or flash memory, etc.), etc. In addition, the program instructions may include the same as generated by a compiler. It may include not only machine code but also high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc. The above-described hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform operations of various embodiments, The reverse is the same.

Processors or functions by processors according to various embodiments may include at least one or more of the aforementioned elements, some may be omitted, or additional elements may be further included. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed in a sequential, parallel, repetitive, or heuristic manner. Also, some actions may be performed in a different order, omitted, or other actions may be added.

As described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific preferred embodiments described above, and anyone having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can do various things without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, variations are possible, and such variations are within the scope of the claims.

100: cartridge 200: inhaler body
300: mouthpiece

Claims (11)

a cartridge accommodating the beneficial liquid substance and having an identification unit capable of determining at least the type of the cartridge or identification information corresponding to the type of the beneficial liquid substance;
a spray device for spraying by applying energy to the beneficial liquid material of the cartridge;
A processor that is detachable from the cartridge and has a reading unit capable of reading or sensing identification information from the identification unit, and controls the spraying device to perform an aerosol action on the beneficial liquid substance in response to the read identification information An aerosol inhaler using breathing, characterized in that it comprises a respiratory body to. According to claim 1,
The atomizing device is an aerosol inhaler using breath, characterized in that mounted on the cartridge. According to claim 1,
An aerosol inhaler using breathing, characterized in that the atomizing device includes at least one of a mesh vibrator and a heating unit. According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A breathable aerosol inhaler, wherein the beneficial liquid substance includes a health supplement or mouthwash. According to claim 4,
The health supplement comprises at least one of caffeine, red ginseng, taurine, probiotics, vitamins, and oriental medicines. According to claim 5,
When the beneficial liquid substance includes a health supplement, the aerosol inhaler using breathing, characterized in that the temperature of the aerosol generated and discharged from the spray device or the temperature of the spray device is maintained below 160 ° C. According to claim 5,
An aerosol inhaler using breathing, characterized in that the aerosol inhaler discharges an aerosol having a diameter of 2 to 4 μm when the beneficial liquid substance includes a health supplement. According to claim 4,
The mouthwash is an aerosol inhaler using breath, characterized in that it comprises at least one or more of xylitol, menthol, and mint. According to claim 8,
When the beneficial liquid substance includes mouthwash, the mesh hole diameter of the atomizing device is in the range of 11 to 20 μm, or the aerosol inhaler discharges an aerosol with a diameter of 9 to 15 μm. inspirator. According to claim 1,
The processor controls the atomizing device according to the daily standard intake amount corresponding to the beneficial liquid substance, and stops the atomizing device when the current intake amount exceeds the daily standard intake amount. According to claim 10,
The aerosol inhaler has a residual amount sensor that detects a residual amount of beneficial liquid substance in the cartridge,
The processor stops the spraying device for the remaining day even when a new cartridge is installed based on the remaining amount from the remaining amount sensor during the stopping operation of the spraying device.

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