KR20230103457A - Aerosol generating device and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An aerosol generating device and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The aerosol generating device of the present disclosure includes a display; a timer that counts down time; a communication interface that communicates with an external device; and a control unit, wherein the control unit outputs a screen based on data received through the communication interface through the display based on the execution of the first convenience function using the communication, and the second convenience using the timer. Based on the execution of the function, a screen based on the time counted through the timer may be output through the display.

Description

Aerosol generating device and its operating method {AEROSOL GENERATING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present disclosure relates to an aerosol generating device and an operating method thereof.

Aerosol generating devices are for extracting certain components from a medium or substance through an aerosol. The medium may contain materials of various components. Substances included in the medium may be flavor substances of various components. For example, the substance included in the medium may include a nicotine component, an herbal component, and/or a coffee component. Recently, many studies on these aerosol generating devices have been conducted.

The present disclosure aims to solve the foregoing and other problems.

Another object may be to provide an aerosol generating device and an operating method thereof capable of providing a user with various convenient functions as well as an aerosol generating function.

Another object may be to provide an aerosol generating device and an operating method thereof capable of providing a convenient function to a user by using communication with an external device.

Another object may be to provide an aerosol generating device and an operating method thereof capable of providing a convenient function to a user using a timer that counts time.

An aerosol generating device according to an aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above object includes a display; a timer that counts down time; a communication interface that communicates with an external device; and a control unit, wherein the control unit outputs a screen based on data received through the communication interface through the display based on the execution of the first convenience function using the communication, and the second convenience using the timer. Based on the execution of the function, a screen based on the time counted through the timer may be output through the display.

An operating method of an aerosol generating device according to an aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above object is a screen based on data received through a communication interface of the aerosol generating device based on execution of a first convenient function using communication. A first output operation of outputting through the display of the aerosol generating device; and a second output operation of outputting a screen based on the time counted through the timer through the display based on the execution of the second convenient function using the timer of the aerosol generating device.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, various convenient functions as well as a function of generating aerosol may be provided to the user.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a convenience function may be provided to a user by using communication with an external device.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a convenient function may be provided to a user using a timer that counts time.

Additional scope of applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description that follows. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific embodiments such as the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are given by way of example only.

Figure 1 is. It is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 to 4 are. These drawings are referenced in the description of the aerosol generating device according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 and 6 are. These drawings are referenced in the description of the stick according to the embodiments of the present disclosure.
7A and 7B are flowcharts illustrating an operating method of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8A to 20D are views referenced for description of the operation of the aerosol generating device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Regardless of the reference numerals, the same or similar components are given the same reference numerals, and overlapping descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description may be given or used interchangeably in consideration of ease of writing the specification. "Module" and "unit" do not have meanings or roles distinct from each other by themselves.

In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiment disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are only for easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings include all modifications, equivalents or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various elements. However, the components are not limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When an element is referred to as being “connected” or “connected” to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element. However, it should be understood that other components may exist in the middle. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Figure 1 is. It is a block diagram of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 1, the aerosol generating device 10 includes a communication interface 11, an input/output interface 12, an aerosol generating module 13, a memory 14, a sensor module 15, a battery 16, and/or Alternatively, the controller 17 may be included.

In one embodiment, the aerosol generating device 10 may be composed of only the main body. In this case, components included in the aerosol generating device 10 may be located in the main body. In another embodiment, the aerosol generating device 10 may be composed of a main body and a cartridge holding an aerosol generating material. In this case, components included in the aerosol generating device 10 may be located on at least one of the main body and the cartridge.

The communication interface 11 may include at least one communication module for communication with an external device and/or network. For example, the communication interface 11 may include a communication module for wired communication such as universal serial bus (USB). For example, the communication interface 11 may include a communication module for wireless communication such as WiFi (wireless fidelity), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Zigbee, and NFC (near field communication). can

The input/output interface 12 may include an input device for receiving a command from a user and/or an output device for outputting information to the user. For example, the input device may include a touch panel, physical buttons, and a microphone. For example, the output device outputs tactile information such as a display device, a display device that outputs visual information such as a light emitting diode (LED), an audio device that outputs auditory information such as a speaker and a buzzer, and a haptic effect. It may include a motor that does.

The input/output interface 12 may transfer data corresponding to a command input from a user through an input device to other component(s) of the aerosol generating device 10 . The input/output interface 12 may output information corresponding to data received from the other component(s) of the aerosol generating device 10 through an output device.

The aerosol generating module 13 may generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating material. Here, the aerosol-generating material may refer to any one material or a combination of two or more materials in various states such as a liquid state, a solid state, and a gel state capable of generating an aerosol.

The liquid aerosol-generating material may be, according to one embodiment, a liquid comprising a tobacco-containing material comprising a volatile tobacco flavor component. The liquid aerosol generating material may be a liquid comprising a non-tobacco material according to another embodiment. For example, liquid aerosol-generating substances may include water, solvents, nicotine, plant extracts, fragrances, flavoring agents, vitamin mixtures, and the like.

Solid-state aerosol-generating materials may include solid materials based on tobacco raw materials, such as leafy leaf sheets, cut fillers, and granules. In addition, the solid-state aerosol-generating material may include a solid material including a taste control agent, a flavoring material, and the like. For example, the taste control agent may include calcium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium oxide and the like. For example, the fragrance material may include natural materials such as herbal granules, or silica, zeolite, and dextrin including fragrance components.

In addition, the aerosol generating material may further include an aerosol former such as glycerin or propylene glycol.

The aerosol generating module 13 may include at least one heater.

The aerosol generating module 13 may include an electrical resistive heater. For example, an electrical resistive heater may include at least one electrically conductive track. An electrical resistive heater can be heated by a current flowing through an electrically conductive track. At this time, the aerosol generating material may be heated by the heated electrical resistive heater.

The electrically conductive track may include an electrically resistive material. As an example, the electrically conductive track may be formed of a metallic material. As another example, the electrically conductive tracks may be formed of a ceramic material, carbon, a metal alloy, or a combination of a ceramic material and a metal.

The electrical resistive heater may include electrically conductive tracks formed in various shapes. For example, the electrically conductive track may be formed in any one of a tubular shape, a plate shape, a needle shape, a rod shape, and a coil shape.

The aerosol generating module 13 may include a heater using an induction heating method. For example, an induction heating type heater may include an electrically conductive coil. The induction heating type heater may generate an alternating magnetic field whose direction is periodically changed by adjusting the current flowing through the electrically conductive coil. In this case, when an alternating magnetic field is applied to the magnetic body, energy loss due to eddy current loss and hysteresis loss may occur in the magnetic body. Also, as the energy lost is released as thermal energy, the aerosol generating material adjacent to the magnetic body may be heated. Here, an object generating heat by a magnetic field may be referred to as a susceptor.

Meanwhile, the aerosol generating module 13 may generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating material by generating ultrasonic vibrations.

The aerosol generating module 13 may be referred to as a cartomizer, an atomizer, a vaporizer, and the like.

The memory 14 may store programs for processing and controlling each signal in the control unit 17 . The memory 14 may store data processed by the controller 17 and data to be processed.

For example, the memory 14 may store application programs designed for the purpose of performing various tasks processable by the control unit 17 . The memory 14 may selectively provide some of the stored application programs upon request of the control unit 17 .

For example, the memory 14 may include the operating time of the aerosol generating device 10, the maximum number of puffs, the current number of puffs, the number of times the battery 16 is charged, the number of times the battery 16 is discharged, at least one temperature profile, Data on the user's suction pattern, data on charging/discharging, and the like may be stored. Here, the puff may mean user's inhalation. Inhalation may refer to a situation in which the user draws into the user's oral cavity, nasal cavity, or lungs through the mouth or nose.

The memory 14 includes volatile memory (eg, DRAM, SRAM, SDRAM, etc.), non-volatile memory (eg, flash memory, hard disk drive (HDD)), solid state drive (Solid-state drive), and the like. state drive; SSD), etc.).

The sensor module 15 may include at least one sensor.

For example, the sensor module 15 may include a sensor for detecting a puff (hereinafter referred to as a puff sensor). In this case, the puff sensor may be implemented by a proximity sensor such as an IR sensor, a pressure sensor, a gyro sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic field sensor, and the like.

For example, the sensor module 15 may include a sensor (hereinafter referred to as a temperature sensor) for sensing the temperature of a heater included in the aerosol generating module 13 and the temperature of an aerosol generating material. At this time, a heater included in the aerosol generating module 13 may serve as a temperature sensor. For example. The electrical resistive material of the heater may be a material having a temperature coefficient of resistance. The sensor module 15 may sense the temperature of the heater by measuring the resistance of the heater, which varies according to the temperature.

For example, when a stick can be inserted into the body of the aerosol generating device 10, the sensor module 15 may include a sensor (hereinafter referred to as a stick detection sensor) for detecting the insertion of the stick.

For example, when the aerosol generating device 10 includes a cartridge, the sensor module 15 may include a sensor (hereinafter referred to as a cartridge detection sensor) that detects the attachment/detachment, position, etc. of the cartridge to the main body. there is.

At this time, the stick detection sensor and/or the cartridge detection sensor may be implemented by an inductance-based sensor, a capacitive sensor, a resistance sensor, a hall sensor using a hall effect (hall IC), and the like.

For example, the sensor module 15 may include a voltage sensor for detecting voltage applied to a component (eg, battery 16) provided in the aerosol generating device 10 and/or a current sensor for detecting current. can

The battery 16 may supply power used for the operation of the aerosol generating device 10 under the control of the controller 17 . The battery 16 may supply power to other components included in the aerosol generating device 10 . For example, the battery 16 may supply power to a communication module included in the communication interface 11, an output device included in the input/output interface 12, a heater included in the aerosol generating module 13, and the like.

The battery 16 may be a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. For example, the battery 16 may be a lithium ion battery or a lithium polymer (Li-Polymer) battery, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the battery 16 can be charged, the charge rate (C-rate) of the battery 16 may be 10C and the discharge rate (C-rate) may be 10C to 20C, but is not limited thereto. In addition, for stable use, the battery 16 may be manufactured so that 80% or more of the total capacity may be secured even when charging/discharging is performed 2000 times.

The aerosol generating device 10 may further include a battery protection module (PCM), which is a circuit for protecting the battery 16. The battery protection module (PCM) may be disposed adjacent to the upper surface of the battery 16 . For example, the battery protection module (PCM), in order to prevent overcharging and overdischarging of the battery 16, when a short circuit occurs in a circuit connected to the battery 16, when an overvoltage is applied to the battery 16 , in the case where an overcurrent flows through the battery 16, the electric path to the battery 16 can be cut off.

The aerosol generating device 10 may further include a charging terminal into which power supplied from the outside is input. For example, a charging terminal may be formed on one side of the main body of the aerosol generating device 10. The aerosol generating device 10 may charge the battery 16 using power supplied through a charging terminal. At this time, the charging terminal may include a wired terminal for USB communication, a pogo pin, and the like.

The aerosol generating device 10 may wirelessly receive power supplied from the outside through the communication interface 11 . For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may receive power wirelessly using an antenna included in a communication module for wireless communication. The aerosol generating device 10 may charge the battery 16 using power supplied wirelessly.

The controller 17 may control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 10 . The control unit 17 may be connected to each component provided in the aerosol generating device 10. The control unit 17 may transmit and/or receive signals between each component and control the overall operation of each component.

The controller 17 may include at least one processor. The controller 17 may control the overall operation of the aerosol generating device 10 by using a processor. Here, the processor may be a general processor such as a central processing unit (CPU). Of course, the processor may be a dedicated device such as an ASIC or other hardware-based processor.

The controller 17 may perform any one of a plurality of functions of the aerosol generating device 10 . For example, the control unit 17 may perform a plurality of functions of the aerosol generating device 10 ( Example: preheating function, heating function, charging function, cleaning function, etc.) may be performed.

The controller 17 may control the operation of each component provided in the aerosol generating device 10 based on data stored in the memory 14 . For example, the control unit 17 controls the supply of a predetermined power from the battery 16 to the aerosol generating module 13 for a predetermined period of time based on data on the temperature profile, the user's inhalation pattern, etc. stored in the memory 14. You can control it.

The controller 17 may determine whether a puff is present through a puff sensor included in the sensor module 15 . For example, the controller 17 may check a temperature change, a flow change, a pressure change, a voltage change, and the like in the aerosol generating device 10 based on the sensing value of the puff sensor. The control unit 17 may determine whether or not a puff is present according to a result confirmed based on the sensing value of the puff sensor.

The control unit 17 may control the operation of each component provided in the aerosol generating device 10 according to whether or not puffs are puffed and/or the number of puffs. For example, the controller 17 may control the temperature of the heater to be changed or maintained based on the temperature profile stored in the memory 14 .

The control unit 17 may control power supply to the heater to be cut off according to a predetermined condition. For example, when the stick is removed, when the cartridge is separated, when the number of puffs reaches a preset maximum number of puffs, when no puffs are detected for a preset time or more, the remaining capacity of the battery 16 reaches a predetermined value. In the case of less than or equal to, the control unit 17 may control power supply to the heater to be cut off.

The control unit 17 may calculate the remaining capacity of power stored in the battery 16 (hereinafter, remaining power amount). For example, the controller 17 may calculate the amount of remaining power of the battery 16 based on a sensing value of a voltage sensor and/or a current sensor included in the sensor module 15 .

The controller 17 controls power to be supplied to the heater using at least one of a pulse width modulation (PWM) method and a proportional-integral-differential (PID) method. can

For example, the control unit 17 may control a current pulse having a predetermined frequency and duty ratio to be supplied to the heater using a PWM method. At this time, the controller 17 may control power supplied to the heater by adjusting the frequency and duty ratio of the current pulse.

For example, the control unit 17 can determine a target temperature serving as a control target based on the temperature profile. At this time, the control unit 17 uses a PID method, which is a feedback control method through a difference value between the temperature of the heater and the target temperature, a value obtained by integrating the difference value over time, and a value obtained by differentiating the difference value over time. By using it, it is possible to control the power supplied to the heater.

On the other hand, although the PWM method and the PID method have been described as examples of control methods for supplying power to the heater, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a proportional-integral (PI) method, a proportional-derivative (Proportional-Integral) method, Differential, PD) method, etc. may be used in various control methods.

Meanwhile, the controller 17 may control power to be supplied to the heater according to preset conditions. For example, when a cleaning function for cleaning a space into which a stick is inserted is selected according to a command input from a user through the input/output interface 12, the controller 17 may control a predetermined power to be supplied to the heater.

The controller 17 may include a timer 175. The timer 175 can count the elapsed time. Timer 175 may be implemented in hardware or software. The timer 175 may count time using a clock input from the outside and/or a clock generated from the inside. Meanwhile, in this drawing, the timer 175 is illustrated as being included in the control unit 17, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the timer 175 may be implemented in a configuration distinct from the control unit 17 .

2 to 6 are views referenced for description of an aerosol generating device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to various embodiments of the present invention, the aerosol generating device 10 may include a main body 100 and/or a cartridge 200.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the aerosol generating device 10 according to an embodiment may include a main body 100 configured to allow the stick 20 to be inserted into a space formed by the housing 101 .

The stick 20 may be similar to a conventional combustible cigarette. For example, the stick 20 may be divided into a first part containing an aerosol generating material and a second part including a filter. Alternatively, the aerosol generating material may also be included in the second part of the stick 20 . An aerosol generating material, eg in the form of granules or capsules, may be inserted into the second part.

The entire first part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 10, and the second part may be exposed to the outside. Alternatively, only a part of the first part may be inserted into the aerosol generating device 10, or parts of the first part and the second part may be inserted. The user may inhale the aerosol while opening the second portion. At this time, the aerosol is generated by passing the external air through the first portion, and the generated aerosol may pass through the second portion and be delivered to the user's mouth.

The main body 100 may be formed in a structure in which external air may be introduced into the main body 100 in a state in which the stick 20 is inserted. At this time, the outside air introduced into the main body 100 may flow into the user's mouth through the stick 20 .

The heater may be disposed at a position within the body 100 corresponding to a position of the stick 20 when the stick 20 is inserted into the body 100 . In this drawing, the heater is shown as being an electrically conductive heater 110 including a needle-shaped electrically conductive track, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The heater may heat the inside and/or outside of the stick 20 using power supplied from the battery 16 . At this time, aerosol may be generated from the heated stick 20 . At this time, the user may inhale the tobacco-flavored aerosol by inhaling one end of the stick 20 through the mouth.

Meanwhile, the controller 17 may control power to be supplied to the heater according to a preset condition even when the stick 20 is not inserted. For example, when a cleaning function for cleaning a space into which the stick 20 is inserted is selected according to a command input from a user through the input/output interface 12, the control unit 17 may control a predetermined power to be supplied to the heater. there is.

The controller 17 may monitor the number of puffs based on a value sensed by the puff sensor from the time point when the stick 20 is inserted.

The controller 17 may initialize the current number of puffs stored in the memory 14 when the inserted stick 20 is removed.

Referring to FIG. 3 , an aerosol generating device 100 according to an embodiment may include a main body 100 supporting a cartridge 200 and a cartridge 200 holding an aerosol generating material.

The cartridge 200 may be configured to be detachable from the main body 100 according to one embodiment. The cartridge 200 may be integrally formed with the main body 100 according to another embodiment. For example, at least a portion of the cartridge 200 may be inserted into an inner space formed by the housing 101 of the main body 100, and the cartridge 200 may be mounted on the main body 100.

The main body 100 may be formed in a structure in which external air may be introduced into the main body 100 in a state in which the cartridge 200 is inserted. At this time, outside air introduced into the main body 100 may flow into the user's mouth through the cartridge 200 .

The controller 17 may determine whether the cartridge 200 is mounted/detached through a cartridge detection sensor included in the sensor module 15 . For example, the cartridge detection sensor may transmit a pulse current through one terminal connected to the cartridge 200 . In this case, the cartridge detecting sensor may detect whether or not the cartridge 200 is connected based on whether a pulse current is received through the other terminal.

The cartridge 200 may include a heater 210 for heating the aerosol generating material and/or a reservoir 220 for holding the aerosol generating material. For example, a liquid delivery means that impregnates (contains) an aerosol generating material may be disposed inside the reservoir 220 . The electrically conductive track of the heater 210 may be formed into a structure that winds the liquid delivery means. At this time, as the liquid delivery unit is heated by the heater 210, aerosol may be generated. Here, the liquid delivery means may include a wick such as cotton fiber, ceramic fiber, glass fiber, or porous ceramic.

The cartridge 200 may include an insertion space 230 configured to allow the stick 20 to be inserted. For example, the cartridge 200 may include an insertion space formed by an inner wall (not shown) extending in a circumferential direction along a direction in which the stick 20 is inserted. At this time, the insertion space may be formed by opening the inner side of the inner wall vertically. The stick 20 may be inserted into the insertion space 230 formed by the inner wall.

The insertion space into which the stick 20 is inserted may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of a portion of the stick 20 inserted into the insertion space. For example, when the stick 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape, the insertion space may be formed in a cylindrical shape.

When the stick 20 is inserted into the insertion space, the outer circumferential surface of the stick 20 is surrounded by an inner wall and may be in contact with the inner wall.

A portion of the stick 20 is inserted into the insertion space 230 of the cartridge 200, and the remaining portion may be exposed to the outside.

The user may inhale the aerosol while holding one end of the stick 20 in the mouth. The aerosol generated by the heater 210 may pass through the stick 20 and be delivered to the user's mouth. At this time, while the aerosol passes through the stick 20, the substance contained in the stick 20 may be added to the aerosol, and the aerosol with the substance added may be inhaled into the user's mouth through one end of the stick 20 there is.

Referring to FIG. 4 , an aerosol generating device 100 according to an embodiment may include a main body 100 supporting a cartridge 200 and a cartridge 200 holding an aerosol generating material. The main body 100 may be configured such that the stick 20 can be inserted into the insertion space 130 .

The aerosol generating device 100 may include a first heater for heating the aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge 200 . For example, when a user inhales one end of the stick 20 through the mouth, aerosol generated by the first heater may pass through the stick 20 . At this time, while the aerosol passes through the stick 20, a flavor may be added to the aerosol. The flavored aerosol may be inhaled into the user's mouth through one end of the stick 20 .

Meanwhile, according to another embodiment, the aerosol generating device 100 includes a first heater for heating the aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge 200 and a second heater for heating the stick 20 inserted into the main body 100. may include each. For example, the aerosol generating device 100 may generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol generating material stored in the cartridge 200 and the stick 20 through the first heater and the second heater, respectively.

5 and 6 are. These drawings are referenced in the description of the stick according to the embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed descriptions of overlapping contents in FIGS. 5 and 6 will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a cigarette 20 according to an embodiment may include a tobacco rod 21 and a filter rod 22 . The first part described above with reference to FIG. 2 may include a tobacco rod 21 . The second part described above with reference to FIG. 2 may include the filter rod 22 .

Although filter rod 22 is shown as a single segment in FIG. 5, it is not limited thereto. In other words, the filter rod 22 may be composed of a plurality of segments. For example, filter rod 22 may include a first segment that cools the aerosol and a second segment that filters certain components contained in the aerosol. Also, if necessary, the filter rod 22 may further include at least one segment performing other functions.

The diameter of the stick 20 is within the range of 5mm to 9mm, and the length may be about 48mm, but is not limited thereto. For example, the length of the tobacco rod 21 is about 12 mm, the length of the first segment of the filter rod 22 is about 10 mm, the length of the second segment of the filter rod 22 is about 14 mm, the length of the filter rod 22 The length of the third segment of may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The stick 20 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 24 . At least one hole through which external air is introduced or internal gas is discharged may be formed in the wrapper 24 . As an example, the stick 20 may be wrapped by one wrapper 24 . As another example, the stick 20 may be overlappingly wrapped by two or more wrappers 24 . For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be wrapped by the first wrapper 241 . For example, the filter rod 22 may be wrapped by wrappers 242 , 243 , and 244 . The tobacco rod 21 and the filter rod 22 wrapped by individual wrappers may be combined. The entire stick 20 may be re-wrapped by the third wrapper 245 . When each of the filter rods 22 is composed of a plurality of segments, each segment may be wrapped by individual wrappers 242, 243, and 244. The entire stick 20 in which segments wrapped by individual wrappers are combined may be re-wrapped by another wrapper.

The first wrapper 241 and the second wrapper 242 may be made of general filter paper. For example, the first wrapper 241 and the second wrapper 242 may be porous wrappers or non-porous wrappers. In addition, the first wrapper 241 and the second wrapper 242 may be made of oil-resistant paper and/or aluminum laminate packaging material.

The third wrapper 243 may be made of hard paper. For example, the basis weight of the third wrapper 243 may be within a range of 88 g/m 2 to 96 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the third wrapper 243 may be within a range of 90 g/m 2 to 94 g/m 2 . Also, the thickness of the third wrapper 243 may be within a range of 120 um to 130 um. For example, the thickness of the third wrapper 243 may be 125um.

The fourth wrapper 244 may be made of oil-resistant hard paper. For example, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 244 may be within a range of 88 g/m 2 to 96 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 244 may be within a range of 90 g/m 2 to 94 g/m 2 . In addition, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 244 may be included in the range of 120um to 130um. For example, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 244 may be 125um.

The fifth wrapper 245 may be made of sterile paper (MFW). Here, the sterilized paper (MFW) may refer to paper specially manufactured to improve tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, and the like compared to general paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 245 may be within a range of 57 g/m 2 to 63 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 245 may be 60 g/m 2 . Also, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 245 may be within a range of 64um to 70um. For example, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 245 may be 67um.

A predetermined material may be internally added to the fifth wrapper 245 . Here, an example of the predetermined material may be silicon, but is not limited thereto. For example, silicon may have properties such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance without being oxidized, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not silicon, any material having the above characteristics may be coated or coated on the fifth wrapper 245 without limitation.

The fifth wrapper 245 may prevent the stick 20 from burning. For example, when the tobacco rod 21 is heated by the heater 110, there is a possibility that the stick 20 is burned. Specifically, when the temperature rises above the ignition point of any one of the materials included in the tobacco rod 21, the stick 20 may be burned. Even in this case, since the fifth wrapper 245 includes an incombustible material, burning of the stick 20 can be prevented.

In addition, the fifth wrapper 245 may prevent the main body 100 from being contaminated by substances produced in the stick 20 . Liquid substances may be created in the stick 20 by the user's puff. For example, liquid substances (eg, moisture, etc.) may be generated by cooling the aerosol generated in the stick 20 by external air. As the fifth wrapper 245 wraps the stick 20 , liquid substances generated in the stick 20 may be prevented from leaking out of the stick 20 .

The tobacco rod 21 may contain an aerosol generating material. For example, the aerosol generating material may include, but is not limited to, at least one of glycerin, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol and oleyl alcohol. In addition, the tobacco rod 21 may contain other additive substances such as flavoring agents, humectants and/or organic acids. In addition, a flavoring liquid such as menthol or a moisturizer can be added to the tobacco rod 21 by spraying it to the tobacco rod 21 .

The tobacco rod 21 can be manufactured in various ways. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be made of a sheet. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be made of a strand. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be made of a cut filler in which a tobacco sheet is chopped. For example, the tobacco rod 21 may be surrounded by a heat conducting material. For example, the thermal conduction material may be a metal foil such as aluminum foil, but is not limited thereto. For example, the heat conduction material surrounding the tobacco rod 21 can improve the thermal conductivity applied to the tobacco rod by evenly distributing the heat transmitted to the tobacco rod 21 . This can improve the taste of tobacco. A heat conduction material surrounding the tobacco rod 21 may function as a susceptor to be heated by an induction heating type heater. At this time, although not shown in the drawing, the tobacco rod 21 may further include an additional susceptor in addition to the heat conducting material surrounding the outside.

The filter rod 22 may be a cellulose acetate filter. On the other hand, the shape of the filter rod 22 is not limited. For example, the filter rod 22 may be a cylindrical rod. For example, the filter rod 22 may be a tubular rod having a hollow inside. For example, the filter rod 22 may be a recess type rod. When the filter rod 22 is composed of a plurality of segments, at least one of the plurality of segments may be manufactured in a different shape.

The first segment of filter rod 22 may be a cellulose acetate filter. For example, the first segment may be a tube-shaped structure including a hollow therein. When the heater 110 is inserted by the first segment, the internal material of the tobacco rod 21 may be prevented from being pushed back, and a cooling effect of the aerosol may be generated. The diameter of the hollow included in the first segment may be appropriately employed within a range of 2 mm to 4.5 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The length of the first segment may be appropriately employed within a range of 4 mm to 30 mm, but is not limited thereto. For example, the length of the first segment may be 10 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The second segment of the filter rod 22 cools the aerosol produced by the heater 110 heating the tobacco rod 21 . Thus, the user can inhale the aerosol cooled to an appropriate temperature.

The length or diameter of the second segment may be variously determined according to the shape of the stick 20 . For example, the length of the second segment may be appropriately employed within a range of 7 mm to 20 mm. Preferably, the length of the second segment may be about 14 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The second segment may be fabricated by weaving polymer fibers. In this case, flavoring liquid may be applied to fibers made of polymer. Alternatively, the second segment may be manufactured by weaving a separate fiber coated with flavoring liquid and a fiber made of a polymer together. Alternatively, the second segment may be formed by a crimped polymer sheet.

For example, the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polylactic acid (PLA), cellulose acetate (CA) and aluminum foil. material can be made.

As the second segment is formed by woven polymer fibers or crimped polymer sheets, the second segment may include one or more longitudinally extending channels. Here, the channel may refer to a passage through which gas (eg, air or aerosol) passes. .

For example, the second segment of a crimped polymer sheet may be formed from a material having a thickness between about 5 μm and about 300 μm, such as between about 10 μm and about 250 μm. Also, the total surface area of the second segment may be between about 300 mm 2 /mm and about 1000 mm 2 /mm. Additionally, the aerosol-cooling element may be formed from a material having a specific surface area between about 10 mm 2 /mg and about 100 mm 2 /mg.

Meanwhile, the second segment may include a thread containing a volatile flavor component. Here, the volatile flavor component may be menthol, but is not limited thereto. For example, the thread may be loaded with sufficient menthol to provide at least 1.5 mg of menthol to the second segment.

The third segment of filter rod 22 may be a cellulose acetate filter. The length of the third segment may be appropriately employed within a range of 4 mm to 20 mm. For example, the length of the third segment may be about 12 mm, but is not limited thereto.

The filter rod 22 may be manufactured to generate flavor. As an example, flavoring liquid may be sprayed onto the filter rod 22 . As an example, a separate fiber coated with flavoring liquid may be inserted into the filter rod 22 .

In addition, at least one capsule 23 may be included in the filter rod 22 . Here, the capsule 23 may perform a function of generating flavor. The capsule 23 may also function to generate an aerosol. For example, the capsule 23 may have a structure in which a liquid containing a fragrance is wrapped with a film. The capsule 23 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 6 , the stick 30 according to one embodiment may further include a shear plug 33 . The front end plug 33 is located on one side opposite to the filter rod 32 in the tobacco rod 31 . The shear plug 33 can prevent the tobacco rod 31 from escaping to the outside. The shear plug 33 can prevent the aerosol liquefied from the tobacco rod 31 from flowing into the aerosol generating device 100 during smoking.

The filter rod 32 may include a first segment 321 and a second segment 322 . The first segment 321 may correspond to the first segment of the filter rod 22 of FIG. 5 . The second segment 322 may correspond to the third segment of the filter rod 22 of FIG. 5 .

The diameter and total length of the stick 30 may correspond to the diameter and total length of the stick 20 of FIG. 5 . For example, the length of the shear plug 33 is about 7 mm, the length of the tobacco rod 31 is about 15 mm, the length of the first segment 321 is about 12 mm, and the length of the second segment 322 is about 14 mm. may, but is not limited thereto.

The stick 30 may be wrapped by at least one wrapper 35 . At least one hole through which external air is introduced or internal gas is discharged may be formed in the wrapper 35 . For example, the shear plug 33 is wrapped by the first wrapper 351, the tobacco rod 31 is wrapped by the second wrapper 352, and the first segment by the third wrapper 353 ( 321) may be wrapped, and the second segment 322 may be wrapped by the fourth wrapper 354. Also, the entire stick 30 may be re-wrapped by the fifth wrapper 355 .

In addition, at least one perforation 36 may be formed in the fifth wrapper 355 . For example, the perforation 36 may be formed in an area surrounding the tobacco rod 31, but is not limited thereto. For example, the perforation 36 may serve to transfer heat generated by the heater 210 shown in FIG. 3 to the inside of the tobacco rod 31.

In addition, at least one capsule 34 may be included in the second segment 322 . Here, the capsule 34 may also perform a function of generating flavor. The capsule 34 may also perform the function of generating an aerosol. For example, the capsule 34 may have a structure in which a liquid containing a fragrance is wrapped with a film. The capsule 34 may have a spherical or cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto.

The first wrapper 351 may be a metal foil such as aluminum foil coupled to a general filter wrapper. For example, the total thickness of the first wrapper 351 may be within a range of 45um to 55um. For example, the total thickness of the first wrapper 351 may be 50.3um. In addition, the thickness of the metal foil of the first wrapper 351 may be included in the range of 6um to 7um. For example, the thickness of the metal foil of the first wrapper 351 may be 6.3um. In addition, the basis weight of the first wrapper 351 may be included in the range of 50 g/m 2 to 55 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the first wrapper 351 may be 53 g/m2.

The second wrapper 352 and the third wrapper 353 may be made of general filter wrappers. For example, the second wrapper 352 and the third wrapper 353 may be porous wrappers or non-porous wrappers.

For example, the porosity of the second wrapper 352 may be 35000 CU, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the thickness of the second wrapper 352 may be included in the range of 70um ~ 80um. For example, the thickness of the second wrapper 352 may be 78um. In addition, the basis weight of the second wrapper 352 may be within the range of 20 g/m 2 to 25 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the second wrapper 352 may be 23.5 g/m2.

For example, the porosity of the third wrapper 353 may be 24000 CU, but is not limited thereto. Also, the thickness of the third wrapper 353 may be within a range of 60um to 70um. For example, the thickness of the third wrapper 353 may be 68um. In addition, the basis weight of the third wrapper 353 may be within the range of 20 g/m 2 to 25 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the 3 wrappers 353 may be 21 g/m2.

The fourth wrapper 354 may be made of PLA laminate. Here, the PLA laminate may refer to three layers of paper including a paper layer, a PLA layer, and a paper layer. For example, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 354 may be included in the range of 100um to 120um. For example, the thickness of the fourth wrapper 354 may be 110um. In addition, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 354 may be included in the range of 80 g/m 2 to 100 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the fourth wrapper 354 may be 88 g/m2.

The fifth wrapper 355 may be made of sterile paper (MFW). Here, the sterilized paper (MFW) may refer to paper specially manufactured to improve tensile strength, water resistance, smoothness, and the like compared to general paper. For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 355 may be within a range of 57 g/m 2 to 63 g/m 2 . For example, the basis weight of the fifth wrapper 355 may be 60 g/m2. In addition, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 355 may be included in the range of 64um to 70um. For example, the thickness of the fifth wrapper 355 may be 67um.

A predetermined material may be internally added to the fifth wrapper 355 . Here, an example of the predetermined material may be silicon, but is not limited thereto. For example, silicon has properties such as heat resistance with little change with temperature, oxidation resistance that does not oxidize, resistance to various chemicals, water repellency, or electrical insulation. However, even if it is not silicon, any material having the above characteristics may be applied (or coated) to the fifth wrapper 355 without limitation.

The shear plug 33 may be made of cellulose acetate. As an example, the shear plug 33 may be fabricated by adding a plasticizer (eg, triacetin) to cellulose acetate tow. The mono denier of the filaments constituting the cellulose acetate tow may be included in the range of 1.0 to 10.0. For example, the monodenier of the filament constituting the cellulose acetate tow may be included in the range of 4.0 to 6.0. For example, the mono denier of the filament of the shear plug 33 may be 5.0. In addition, the cross section of the filaments constituting the front end plug 33 may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the shear plug 33 may be included in the range of 20000 to 30000. For example, the total denier of the front end plug 33 may be included in the range of 25000 to 30000. For example, the total denier of the shear plug 33 may be 28000.

Also, if necessary, the front end plug 33 may include at least one channel. The shape of the cross section of the channel of the shear plug 330 can be manufactured in various ways.

The tobacco rod 31 may correspond to the tobacco rod 21 described above with reference to FIG. 5 . Therefore, a detailed description of the tobacco rod 31 will be omitted below.

The first segment 321 may be made of cellulose acetate. For example, the first segment may be a tube-shaped structure including a hollow therein. The first segment 321 may be manufactured by adding a plasticizer (eg, triacetin) to cellulose acetate tow. For example, the mono denier and total denier of the first segment 321 may be the same as the mono denier and total denier of the shear plug 33 .

The second segment 322 may be made of cellulose acetate. The mono denier of the filaments constituting the second segment 322 may be included in the range of 1.0 to 10.0. For example, the mono denier of the filament of the second segment 322 may be included in the range of 8.0 to 10.0. For example, the mono denier of the filament of the second segment 322 may be 9.0. In addition, the cross section of the filament of the second segment 322 may be Y-shaped. The total denier of the second segment 322 may be included in the range of 20000 to 30000. For example, the total denier of the second segment 322 may be 25000.

7A and 7B are flowcharts illustrating an operating method of an aerosol generating device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B , in operation S710 , the aerosol generating device 10 may check whether a convenient function using communication (hereinafter referred to as a first convenient function) is executed. Here, the first convenience function may refer to a convenience function using data received from the outside through the communication interface 11 . For example, the first convenience function may include a schedule function providing schedule-related information, a weather function providing weather-related information, a message function providing message-related information, an advertisement function providing advertisement-related information, and the like. can include

The aerosol generating device 10 may execute the first convenient function when data regarding the first convenient function is received from the outside through the communication interface 11 . For example, the aerosol generating device 10 performs the first convenient function when data related to the first convenient function is received through the communication link in a state in which a communication link is established with an external device through the communication interface 11. can run For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute the first convenient function when a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) type signal including data related to the first convenient function is received through the communication interface 11. there is.

The aerosol generating device 10 may execute the first convenient function when a user input for executing the first convenient function is received through the input device. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen including at least one object corresponding to the first convenient function through the display. In this case, when a user input for selecting one of the objects is received, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute the first convenience function corresponding to the selected object.

Receiving a user input will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

Referring to FIG. 8A , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an insertion space in which a cigarette 20 is disposed may be formed at an upper end of the housing 201 of the aerosol generating device 10 .

The insertion space may be formed by being recessed toward the inside of the housing 201 by a predetermined depth so that at least a portion of the cigarette 20 can be inserted. The depth of the insertion space may correspond to the length of the region containing the aerosol generating material in the cigarette 20 . For example, when the aerosol generating device 10 is a device capable of using the cigarette 20 of FIG. 5, the depth of the insertion space may correspond to the length of the tobacco rod 21 of the cigarette 20.

Inside the housing 201 of the aerosol generating device 10, components such as a battery 16, a printed circuit board 810, and a heater may be disposed.

Each component provided in the aerosol generating device 10 may be mounted on one side and/or the other side of the printed circuit board 810 . Components mounted on the printed circuit board 810 may transmit or receive signals to each other through a wiring layer of the printed circuit board 810 . For example, on the printed circuit board 810, at least one communication module included in the communication interface 11, at least one sensor included in the sensor module 15, the control unit 17, and the like may be mounted.

A printed circuit board 810 may be disposed adjacent to the battery 16 . For example, the printed circuit board 810 may be disposed such that one side faces the battery 16 .

A temperature sensor may be mounted on one surface of the printed circuit board 810 . The temperature sensor may be implemented by a thermistor or the like, which is an element using a property in which resistance changes according to temperature. For example, the temperature sensor may include a negative temperature coefficient thermistor (NTC thermistor) having a property of decreasing resistance when the temperature increases.

The controller 17 may determine the temperature of the battery 16 based on the detected value of the temperature sensor. For example, the controller 17 may determine a value detected by the temperature sensor as the temperature of the battery 16 . For example, the controller 17 may determine a value obtained by compensating for a detected value of a temperature sensor according to a predetermined criterion as the temperature of the battery 16 .

A display 820 may be disposed on one side of the housing 201 . The display 820 may display a screen according to a signal transmitted from the controller 17 .

On one side of the housing 201 of the aerosol generating device 10, a power terminal 830 may be disposed. The power terminal 830 may be a wired terminal for wired communication such as USB.

Between the battery 16 and the power terminal 830, a power supply circuit (not shown) may be disposed. The power supply circuit may transfer power supplied from the outside through the power terminal 830 to the battery 16 .

A power line 835 supplying power may be connected to the power terminal 830 . For example, the power terminal 830 may be coupled with the connector 565 of the power line 835 .

The controller 17 may determine whether the power line 835 is connected to the power terminal 830 . For example, the controller 17 may determine whether the power line 835 is connected to the power terminal 830 according to a signal generated in response to the connection between the power terminal 830 and the power line 835. .

The controller 17 may start charging the battery 16 when the power line 835 is connected to the power terminal 830 . When the power line 835 is connected to the power terminal 830, the controller 17 controls each component provided in the aerosol generating device 10 so that power supplied through the power line 835 is transmitted to the battery 16. can control the operation of For example, the controller 17 supplies power to the aerosol generating module 130 when the power line 835 is connected to the power terminal 830 while the cigarette 20 is inserted into the housing 201. and start charging the battery 16.

At least one motor 840 generating vibrations for a haptic effect may be disposed inside the housing 101 . The motor 840 may be mounted on the other surface of the printed circuit board 810 . For example, the motor 840 may be implemented as a linear actuator, but is not limited thereto.

Inside the housing 101, at least one antenna 850 corresponding to the communication module of the communication interface 11 may be disposed. The antenna 850 may be mounted on the other surface of the printed circuit board 810 .

The structure of the aerosol generating device 10 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 8A, and according to the embodiment, the battery 16, the printed circuit board 810, the display 820, the power terminal 830, the motor 840 ), the arrangement of the antenna 850, etc. may be different. For example, the motor 840 may be mounted on a substrate on which the display 820 is disposed.

Referring to FIG. 8B , the display 820 may include a cover glass 821 , a display panel 823 and/or a touch panel 825 .

The cover glass 821 may form the exterior of the aerosol generating device 10 together with the housing 101 . The cover glass 821 may come into contact with a part of the user's body. The cover glass 821 may protect the display panel 823 and/or the touch panel 825 from external impact.

The display panel 823 may be disposed in a direction from the cover glass 821 toward the inside of the housing 201 . For example, the display panel 823 may be disposed parallel to the cover glass 821 .

The display panel 823 may output an image. The display panel 823 may output an image according to a signal transmitted from the control unit 17 . For example, the display panel 823 may be implemented as a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) panel, or the like, but is not limited thereto.

The touch panel 825 may be disposed in a direction from the cover glass 821 toward the inside of the housing 201 . For example, the touch panel 825 may be disposed parallel to the cover glass 821 and the display panel 823 .

The touch panel 825 may detect a touch corresponding to a contact of an object. For example, the touch panel 825 may detect a touch corresponding to a contact of a part of the user's body.

The touch panel 825 may include at least one touch sensor that senses a touch. For example, the touch sensor includes a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, a surface acoustic wave touch sensor, and an infrared touch sensor. (infrared touch sensor), etc., but is not limited thereto.

A plurality of touch sensors included in the touch panel 825 may receive driving signals according to preset cycles. For example, a plurality of touch sensors included in the touch panel 825 may receive a driving signal according to a preset cycle. At this time, each touch sensor may output an electrical signal corresponding to a state (eg, pressure, magnetic field, capacitance, light amount) according to a driving signal.

The controller 17 may determine whether a touch input is received by monitoring a signal output from the touch panel 825 . The controller 17 may determine a touch input based on a signal output from the touch panel 825 . For example, the controller 17 may determine the coordinates of a touch input, a touch area, a single touch, a multi-touch, and a touch intensity. For example, the controller 17 may perform a long touch input in which a touch is detected for a predetermined period of time or more, a short touch input in which a touch is detected in a period of less than a predetermined period of time, and a sweep in which the position of the touch input is continuously changed in a specific direction. Determination on touch input and the like may be performed.

Meanwhile, the display panel 823 and the touch panel 825 may be implemented as one panel. For example, the touch panel 825 may be inserted into the display panel 823 (on-cell type or in-cell type). For example, the touch panel 825 may be an add-on type on the display panel 823 .

Referring back to FIG. 7A , in operation S720, when the first convenient function is executed, the aerosol generating device 10 may perform an operation related to receiving data through the communication interface 11.

Referring to FIG. 7B , in operation S721, the aerosol generating device 10 may check whether execution of the first convenient function is execution by receiving data through the communication interface 11. The aerosol generating device 10 may process the received data when execution of the first convenient function is execution by receiving data through the communication interface 11 .

In operation S722, the aerosol generating device 10 establishes a communication link with an external device through the communication interface 11 when the execution of the first convenient function is not performed by receiving data through the communication interface 11. You can check whether it is formed or not. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may check whether a communication link is established with an external device when a user input for executing the first convenient function is received through the touch panel 825 .

In operation S723, when a communication link is established with the external device, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of data corresponding to the first convenience function to the external device through the communication link. For example, when the schedule function is executed by user input, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of schedule-related data to an external device through a communication link.

The aerosol generating device 10 may receive data corresponding to the first convenience function from an external device through a communication link in operation S724.

Referring back to FIG. 7A , in operation S730, if the first convenient function is not executed, the aerosol generating device 10 determines whether to execute the convenient function (hereinafter, the second convenient function) using the timer 175. You can check. For example, the second convenience function may include a watch function providing information on the current time, an alarm function providing information on elapsed time, and the like.

The aerosol generating device 10 may check the counted time through the timer 175 when the second convenience function is executed in operation S740.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen corresponding to the executed convenient function through the display 820 in operation S750.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen based on the data received through the communication interface 11 through the display 820 based on the execution of the first convenience function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen including an object corresponding to a result of processing data received through the communication interface 11 through the display 820 .

Meanwhile, when a communication link with an external device is not formed, the aerosol generating device 10 may output notification information related to the communication link through the display 820 . For example, when a communication link with an external device is not established, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a message instructing formation of a communication link for the first convenience function through the display 820 .

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen based on the time counted through the timer 175 through the display 820 based on execution of the second convenient function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may output, through the display 820, a screen in which objects corresponding to numbers are continuously updated in response to the time counted through the timer 175.

Referring to FIG. 9 , the aerosol generating device 10 may output a home screen 900 through the display 820 . For example, when the display 820 is turned on in an off state, the home screen 900 may be displayed through the display 820 .

The home screen 900 may include at least one indicator. For example, the home screen 900 includes an indicator 910 indicating the operation mode of the aerosol generating device 10, an indicator 920 indicating the communication state, an indicator 930 indicating the amount of remaining power of the battery 16, An indicator 940 indicating the current time may be included.

Meanwhile, the aerosol generating device 10 may count the time through the timer 175 while executing the clock function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute a clock function from the time when the power of the aerosol generating device 10 is initially turned on. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute the clock function from the time when all settings of the aerosol generating device 10 are initialized.

The aerosol generating device 10 may update the indicator 940 indicating the current time included in the home screen 900 based on the time counted through the timer 175 . The aerosol generating device 10 may determine, as the current time, the time counted from the reference time, which is a criterion for calculating the current time.

Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , when a sweeping touch input 1001 directed in the left direction is received in a state where the home screen 900 is displayed on the display 820, the aerosol generating device 10 displays the display 820. It is possible to convert the displayed home screen 900 to the application screen 1010 through .

According to an embodiment, the aerosol generating device 10 displays a display 820 when a short touch input 1002 touching the right corner area of the home screen 900 is received while the home screen 900 is displayed. The home screen 900 displayed through may be converted to the application screen 1010.

The application screen 1010 may include at least one object corresponding to an application installed in the aerosol generating device 10 . In this case, when the user selects one of the objects included in the application screen 1010 through a touch input, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute an application corresponding to the selected object.

Meanwhile, referring to FIGS. 11A to 11C , the aerosol generating device 10 displays on the display 820 when a rightward sweeping touch input 1101 is received while the home screen 900 is displayed. The home screen 900 may be converted to the setting screen 1110.

According to an embodiment, the aerosol generating device 10 displays a display 820 when a short touch input 1102 touching the left corner area of the home screen 900 is received while the home screen 900 is displayed. The home screen 900 displayed through may be switched to the setting screen 1110.

The setting screen 1110 may include at least one object (hereinafter referred to as a setting object) corresponding to settings related to the operation, function, state, and the like of the aerosol generating device 10 .

Meanwhile, when there are a plurality of setting objects, not all of the plurality of objects may be included in the screen displayed through the display 820 . At this time, when the sweeping touch input 1103 directed upward is received in a state where the setting screen 1110 is displayed, the aerosol generating device 10 sets settings included in the setting screen 1110 according to the order of setting objects. Objects can change.

12A to 12C , when a touch input 1205 for selecting a calendar object 1201 among objects included in the application screen 1010 is received, the aerosol generating device 10 generates a calendar object 1201. An application (hereinafter referred to as a calendar application) corresponding to may be executed.

In this case, the calendar application may be an application corresponding to the schedule function, which is the first convenience function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute a schedule function based on execution of a calendar application.

When executing the schedule function, the aerosol generating device 10 may check whether a communication link is established with an external device. At this time, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a message instructing the formation of a communication link through the display 820 when the communication link is not established with the external device.

Meanwhile, when a communication link is established with the external device, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of data corresponding to the schedule function to the external device through the communication link. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of data on a one-month schedule corresponding to the current date to an external device through a communication link.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1210 corresponding to a calendar application through the display 820 based on data corresponding to a schedule function received from an external device through a communication link.

The screen 1210 corresponding to the calendar application may include an object 1211 representing a specific year and month, an object 1213 representing a calendar of a specific year and month, and the like.

The aerosol generating device 10 displays at least one indicator corresponding to the schedule of the specific year and month on the screen 1210 corresponding to the calendar application when the data received from the external device through the communication link includes the schedule of the specific year and month. can include For example, indicators corresponding to schedules of a specific year and month may include an indicator 1220 indicating the number of schedules registered in a specific year and month, indicators 1221 and 1223 indicating dates on which schedules are registered, and the like.

On the other hand, when the user selects one of the dates included in the object 1213 representing the calendar of a specific year and month through a touch input, the aerosol generating device 10 displays a screen including a schedule registered on the selected date ( 820) may be output. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may convert the screen 1210 corresponding to the calendar application to a screen including a schedule registered on the selected date. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen including a schedule registered on the selected date as a pop-up screen in a state where the screen 1210 corresponding to the calendar application is output.

13A to 13C , when a touch input 1305 for selecting a weather object 1301 from among objects included in the application screen 1010 is received, the aerosol generating device 10 generates a weather object 1301. An application (hereinafter, a weather application) corresponding to may be executed.

In this case, the weather application may be an application corresponding to the first convenient function, the weather function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute a weather function based on execution of a weather application.

When the weather function is executed, the aerosol generating device 10 may check whether a communication link is established with an external device. At this time, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a message instructing the formation of a communication link through the display 820 when the communication link is not established with the external device.

Meanwhile, when a communication link is formed with an external device, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of data corresponding to a weather function from the external device through the communication link. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of data on the current weather through a communication link. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may request transmission of weather data for a predetermined period corresponding to the current date and time through a communication link.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1310 corresponding to a weather application through the display 820 based on data corresponding to a weather function received from an external device through a communication link.

The screen 1310 corresponding to the weather application may include an object 1320 representing weather of the current date and time, an object 1330 representing weather of a predetermined period, and the like.

When the user selects the object 1330 representing the weather of the predetermined period through the touch input 1315, a screen 1340 including detailed information on the weather of the predetermined period may be output through the display 820. . Meanwhile, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1340 including detailed information on the weather of a predetermined period as a pop-up screen in a state where the screen 1310 corresponding to the weather application is output.

14A to 14E , the aerosol generating device 10 generates an alarm object 1401 when a touch input 1405 for selecting an alarm object 1401 among objects included in the application screen 1010 is received. An application (hereinafter, an alarm application) corresponding to may be executed.

In this case, the alarm application may be an application corresponding to the second convenience function, the alarm function. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute an alarm function based on execution of an alarm application.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1410 corresponding to the alarm application through the display 820. The screen 1410 corresponding to the alarm application may include at least one object corresponding to a preset time. For example, the preset time may be variously set in minutes.

When the user selects an object corresponding to a specific time through the touch input 1415, the aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1420 for outputting the elapse of the selected time through the display 820. At this time, the aerosol generating device 10 may start the operation of the timer 175 based on the selection of an object corresponding to a specific time. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may count the time elapsed from the time when the touch input 1415 for selecting an object corresponding to a specific time is received through the timer 175 .

The screen 1420 outputting the lapse of time includes an object 1421 indicating the elapsed time, an object 1422 initializing the count for a specific time, an object 1423 stopping the count for a specific time, and the like. can do. In this case, the object 1421 indicating the elapsed time may be continuously updated as time elapses.

When the user selects the object 1423 to stop counting for a specific time through the touch input 1424, the aerosol generating device 10 may stop the operation of the timer 175. In this case, the object 1421 indicating the elapsed time may be maintained at the time displayed at the time when the user's touch input 1424 is received.

The screen 1420 outputting the lapse of time includes an object 1422 for initializing the count for the specific time, an object 1425 for resuming the count for the specific time, etc. while the count for the specific time is stopped. can do.

When the user selects the object 1422 to initialize the count for a specific time through the touch input 1426, the aerosol generating device 10 may initialize the count for the specific time. At this time, the object 1421 representing the elapsed time may be initialized to 0 and displayed.

When the count for a specific time is initialized, the screen 1420 that outputs the lapse of time may include an object 1427 that starts counting for the specific time and an object 1428 that ends the count for the specific time. can For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may start the operation of the timer 175 when an input for selecting an object 1427 to start counting for a specific time is received. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may end the output of the screen 1420 for outputting the lapse of time when an input for selecting an object 1428 to end the count for a specific time is received. .

15A to 15D, the aerosol generating device 10 generates a stopwatch object 1401 when a touch input 1505 for selecting a stopwatch object 1501 among objects included in the application screen 1010 is received. An application (hereinafter referred to as a stopwatch application) corresponding to may be executed.

In this case, the stopwatch application may be an application corresponding to an alarm function, which is a function of second convenience. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may execute an alarm function based on execution of a stopwatch application.

The aerosol generating device 10 may output a screen 1510 corresponding to the stopwatch application through the display 820. The screen 1510 corresponding to the stopwatch application may include an object 1511 indicating elapsed time, an object 1512 starting counting for time, and the like.

When the user selects the object 1512 that starts counting time through the touch input 1513, the aerosol generating device 10 may start the operation of the timer 175. For example, the aerosol generating device 10 may count the time elapsed from the time when the touch input 1513 for selecting the object 1512 that starts counting the time is received through the timer 175. there is. At this time, the timer 175 may start counting the time from the initial time 0.

The screen 1510 corresponding to the stopwatch application may include an object 1514 for initializing the count for time, an object 1515 for stopping the count for time, and the like, while the count for time is being performed. In this case, the object 1511 representing the elapsed time may be continuously updated as time elapses.

When the user selects the object 1515 for stopping time counting through the touch input 1516, the aerosol generating device 10 may stop the operation of the timer 175. In this case, the object 1511 representing the elapsed time may be maintained at the time displayed at the time when the user's touch input 1516 is received.

The screen 1510 corresponding to the stopwatch application may include an object 1514 for initializing the counted time, an object 1517 for resuming the count for time, and the like, while the count for time is stopped.

16A and 16B, the aerosol generating device 10 displays a display when a touch input 1605 for selecting a setting object 1601 corresponding to a watch function is received while the setting screen 1110 is displayed. Through 820, a setting screen 1610 related to the watch function can be output.

The setting screen 1610 related to the watch function may include a user interface for changing settings related to the watch function. For example, the setting screen 1610 related to the clock function includes an object 1611 related to setting a reference date, an object 1613 related to setting a reference time, and an object 1615 related to setting a clock display method. etc. may be included. At this time, the user may change the reference date, reference time, etc., using a user interface for changing settings related to the watch function.

17A and 17B, the aerosol generating device 10 displays a display when a touch input 1705 for selecting a setting object 1701 corresponding to a service center is received while the setting screen 1110 is displayed. Through 820, a screen 1710 providing information about the service center can be output.

18A and 18B, the aerosol generating device 10 performs a touch input 1805 for selecting a setting object 1801 corresponding to device information of the aerosol generating device 10 in a state where the setting screen 1110 is displayed. ) is received, a screen 1710 providing device information of the aerosol generating device 10 may be output through the display 820 .

19A and 19D, the aerosol generating device 10 receives a touch input 1901 for selecting an indicator 930 indicating the amount of remaining power of the battery 16 while the home screen 900 is displayed. In this case, a screen 1910 related to the amount of remaining power of the battery 16 may be output.

The screen 1910 related to the remaining amount of power of the battery 16 may include indicators 1911 and 1913 indicating the current remaining amount of power of the battery 16 .

Meanwhile, the aerosol generating device 10 may change an indicator included in the screen 1910 related to the remaining amount of power of the battery 16 in response to the current remaining amount of power of the battery 16 . For example, when the current remaining amount of power of the battery 16 is 30% or less, which is a preset standard, the aerosol generating device 10 displays an indicator indicating the number of sticks 20 corresponding to the current remaining amount of power of the battery 16 1915 may be included in the screen 1910 related to the amount of remaining power of the battery 16 .

As described above, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, various convenient functions as well as an aerosol generating function may be provided to the user.

Also, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a convenient function may be provided to a user by using communication with an external device.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a convenient function may be provided to the user by using the timer 175 that counts time.

Referring to Figures 1 to 19d, an aerosol generating device 10 according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a display 820; timer 175 counting time; a communication interface 11 that communicates with an external device; and a control unit 17, wherein the control unit 17 displays a screen based on data received through the communication interface 11 based on the execution of the first convenient function using the communication. , and based on the execution of the second convenience function using the timer 175, a screen based on the time counted through the timer 175 may be output through the display 820.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the display 820 includes a touch panel that receives a user input, and the controller 17 receives a user input that executes the first convenience function. Based on this, it is possible to request transmission of data corresponding to the first convenience function to the external device through the communication interface 11 .

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the display 820 includes a touch panel that receives a user input, and the controller 17 receives a user input that executes the first convenience function. Based on this, it is determined whether a communication link is formed between the external device and the communication interface 11, and if the communication link is formed, the first convenient function is performed through the communication interface 11. Transmission of corresponding data is requested to the external device, and when the communication link is not established, notification information related to the communication link may be output through the display 820 .

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the controller 17 may execute the first convenient function based on receiving data for the first convenient function through the communication interface 11. there is.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the control unit 17, based on the execution of the second convenience function, determines the current time corresponding to the time counted through the timer 175 from the reference time. A related screen may be output through the display 820 .

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the display 820 includes a touch panel that receives a user input, and the control unit 17, based on the execution of the second convenient function, A screen including at least one object corresponding to a set time is output through the display 820, and based on a user input for selecting the object, a screen based on a time counted up to a time corresponding to the selected object is displayed. It can be output through the display 820.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the display 820 includes a touch panel that receives a user input, and the controller 17, based on execution of the second convenience function, A screen including at least one object related to the operation of the timer 175 is output through the display 820, and the time counted from the initial time according to a user input for selecting the object is displayed on the display 820. can be output through

On the other hand, the method of operating the aerosol generating device 10 according to one aspect of the present disclosure is based on data received through the communication interface 11 of the aerosol generating device based on the execution of the first convenience function using communication. A first output operation of outputting a screen through the display 820 of the aerosol generating device; And based on the execution of the second convenience function using the timer 175 of the aerosol generating device, a second output operation of outputting a screen based on the time counted through the timer 175 through the display 820 can include

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, based on receiving a user input for executing the first convenient function, data corresponding to the first convenient function is transmitted through the communication interface 11 to the outside. An operation requesting the device may be further included.

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, based on receiving a user input for executing the first convenience function, determining whether a communication link is established with an external device through the communication interface 11 movement; requesting transmission of data corresponding to the first convenience function to the external device through the communication interface 11 when the communication link is established; and outputting notification information related to the communication link through the display 820 when the communication link is not formed.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, based on receiving data for the first convenient function through the communication interface 11, an operation of executing the first convenient function may be further included. .

In addition, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second output operation corresponds to the time counted through the timer 175 from the reference time based on the execution of the clock function, which is the second convenient function. An operation of outputting a time-related screen through the display 820 may be included.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second output operation includes at least one object related to the operation of the timer 175 based on execution of the timer 175 function, which is the second convenient function. outputting a screen through the display 820; and outputting, through the display 820, a screen based on a time counted up to a time corresponding to the selected object based on a user input for selecting the object.

Further, according to another aspect of the present disclosure, the second output operation displays a screen including at least one object related to the operation of the timer 175 based on the execution of the second convenience function. operation of outputting through 820; and outputting a screen of a time counted from an initial time through the display 820 according to a user input for selecting the object.

Certain or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct from each other. Certain or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be combined or used in combination with each component or function.

For example, configuration A described in a specific embodiment and/or drawing may be combined with configuration B described in another embodiment and/or drawing. That is, even if the combination between the components is not directly explained, it means that the combination is possible except for the case where the combination is impossible.

The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (14)

display;
a timer that counts the time;
a communication interface that communicates with an external device; and
including a control unit;
The control unit,
Based on the execution of the first convenient function using the communication, outputting a screen based on data received through the communication interface through the display;
Based on the execution of the second convenient function using the timer, the aerosol generating device, characterized in that for outputting a screen based on the time counted through the timer through the display. According to claim 1,
The display includes a touch panel that receives a user input,
The control unit,
Based on receiving a user input for executing the first convenient function, the aerosol generating device requests the external device to transmit data corresponding to the first convenient function through the communication interface. According to claim 1,
The display includes a touch panel that receives a user input,
The control unit,
Based on reception of a user input for executing the first convenience function, determine whether a communication link is established with the external device through the communication interface;
When the communication link is established, requesting the external device to transmit data corresponding to the first convenience function through the communication interface;
When the communication link is not formed, the aerosol generating device characterized in that for outputting notification information related to the communication link through the display. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
and executing the first convenient function based on receiving data for the first convenient function through the communication interface. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
Based on the execution of the second convenient function, a screen related to a current time corresponding to a time counted through the timer from a reference time is output through the display. According to claim 1,
The display includes a touch panel that receives a user input,
The control unit,
Based on the execution of the second convenient function, outputting a screen including at least one object corresponding to a preset time through the display;
Based on a user input for selecting the object, a screen based on a time counted up to a time corresponding to the selected object is output through the display. According to claim 1,
The display includes a touch panel that receives a user input,
The control unit,
Based on the execution of the second convenient function, outputting a screen including at least one object related to the operation of the timer through the display;
The aerosol generating device, characterized in that for outputting the time counted from the initial time through the display through the screen according to the user input for selecting the object. In the operating method of the aerosol generating device,
a first output operation of outputting a screen based on data received through a communication interface of the aerosol generating device through a display of the aerosol generating device, based on execution of a first convenient function using communication; and
Based on the execution of the second convenient function using the timer of the aerosol generating device, a second output operation of outputting a screen based on the time counted through the timer through the display A method of operating the aerosol generating device. According to claim 8,
Based on receiving a user input for executing the first convenient function, the aerosol generating device further comprises requesting transmission of data corresponding to the first convenient function to an external device through the communication interface. How it works. According to claim 8,
determining whether a communication link is established with an external device through the communication interface, based on receiving a user input for executing the first convenience function;
requesting transmission of data corresponding to the first convenient function through the communication interface to the external device when the communication link is established; and
and outputting notification information related to the communication link through the display when the communication link is not formed. According to claim 8,
The operating method of the aerosol generating device further comprising an operation of executing the first convenient function based on receiving data on the first convenient function through the communication interface. According to claim 8,
The second output operation,
Based on the execution of the clock function, which is the second convenient function, outputting through the display a screen related to the current time corresponding to the time counted through the timer from the reference time Of the aerosol generating device, characterized in that it comprises how it works. According to claim 8,
The second output operation,
outputting a screen including at least one object related to the operation of the timer through the display, based on execution of the timer function, which is the second convenient function; and
Based on a user input for selecting the object, outputting a screen based on a time counted up to a time corresponding to the selected object through the display. According to claim 8,
The second output operation,
outputting a screen including at least one object related to the operation of the timer through the display, based on execution of the second convenient function; and
and outputting a screen of a time counted from an initial time through the display according to a user input for selecting the object.

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