KR20240060632A - Systems and Methods - Google Patents

Abstract

Provides a structure that makes it possible to optimize the aerosol produced. An aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on a heating setting, the type of substrate that the aerosol generating device heats, and the aerosol generated when the aerosol generating device heats the substrate. and a terminal device that transmits information indicating the heating settings based on predetermined conditions regarding the amount of ingredients, wherein the aerosol generating device heats the substrate based on the heating settings indicated by the information received from the terminal device. A system that does.

Description

Systems and Methods

The present invention relates to systems and methods.

Suction devices that generate substances that are absorbed by users, such as electronic cigarettes and nebulizers, are widely available. For example, the suction device uses a base material including an aerosol source for generating an aerosol and a flavor source for imparting flavor components to the generated aerosol, thereby imparting flavor components to the generated aerosol. generates an aerosol. The user can taste the flavor by inhaling the aerosol to which the flavor component is applied and generated by the suction device. The action in which the user inhales the aerosol is hereinafter also referred to as puff or puff action.

Various technologies are being reviewed to improve the quality of user experience using suction devices. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, a technique is disclosed in which the type of the substrate is determined, a heating profile corresponding in advance to the determined type of the substrate is selected, and the substrate is heated using the selected heating profile.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-526208

However, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, no consideration was given to what kind of aerosol would be generated when the substrate was heated using the selected heating profile.

Therefore, the present invention was made in view of the above problems, and the object of the present invention is to provide a structure that allows the user to optimize the generated aerosol.

In order to solve the above problem, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an aerosol generating device for heating a substrate containing an aerosol source based on a heating setting, a type of the substrate heated by the aerosol generating device, and the aerosol generating device. and a terminal device that transmits information indicating the heating setting based on predetermined conditions regarding the amount of components of the aerosol generated when the base material is heated, wherein the aerosol generating device transmits information indicating the heating setting based on the information received from the terminal device. A system is provided that heats the substrate based on the indicated heating settings.

The predetermined condition may be related to the amount of components of the aerosol.

The terminal device satisfies the predetermined condition further based on one or more combinations of the heating settings and the type of the substrate and the amount of ingredients of the aerosol when heating the substrate of the corresponding type based on the heating settings. Information indicating the heating settings may be transmitted.

The predetermined condition may be related to the amount of the aerosol component ingested by the user per one substrate.

The predetermined condition may be related to the amount of the aerosol component ingested by the user per inhalation.

The predetermined condition may be related to the amount of the aerosol component ingested by the user per unit time.

The terminal device may transmit information indicating the heating setting further based on a cumulative value of the amount of components of the aerosol already ingested by the user in the unit time.

The predetermined condition may relate to one of the substrates, one suction, or the amount of aerosol components discharged to the surroundings per unit time.

The above predetermined conditions may be set by the user.

The predetermined conditions may be set depending on the location where the aerosol generating device is used.

The terminal device may display one or more of the heating settings that satisfy the predetermined condition and transmit information indicating the heating setting selected by the user among the one or more displayed heating settings.

The terminal device may transmit information instructing to prohibit heating when there is no heating setting that satisfies the predetermined condition.

The aerosol generating device transmits information indicating the type of the substrate being heated, and the terminal device is indicated by the information received from the aerosol generating device, based on the type of the substrate being heated by the aerosol generating device. , information indicating the heating settings may be transmitted.

The system may further include the above base material.

In addition, in order to solve the above problem, according to another aspect of the present invention, an aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on a heating setting determines the type of the substrate heated and the aerosol generating device heats the substrate. transmitting, by a terminal device, information indicating the heating settings based on predetermined conditions regarding the amount of components of the aerosol generated when heated, and generating the aerosol based on the heating settings indicated by the information received from the terminal device. A method is provided comprising heating the substrate by an apparatus.

As explained above, according to the present invention, a structure is provided that makes it possible to optimize the generated aerosol for the user.

[Figure 1] A schematic diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a suction device.
[Figure 2] A diagram showing an example of the configuration of the system.
[Figure 3] is a graph showing an example of the change in temperature of the heating section when temperature control is performed based on the heating profile shown in Table 1.
[Figure 4] is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the system.
[FIG. 5] A diagram showing an example of a screen displayed by a terminal device.
[Figure 6] is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawings, components having substantially the same functional configuration are given the same reference numerals, thereby omitting redundant description.

<1. Configuration example of suction device>

A suction device is a device that produces a substance that is sucked in by a user. Below, it will be explained that the substance generated by the suction device is an aerosol. In addition, the substance generated by the suction device may be gas.

1 is a schematic diagram schematically showing a configuration example of a suction device. As shown in FIG. 1, the suction device 100 according to this configuration example includes a power supply unit 111, a sensor unit 112, a notification unit 113, a storage unit 114, a communication unit 115, and a control unit 116. ), a heating unit 121, a holding unit 140, and an insulating unit 144.

The power supply unit 111 accumulates power. Then, the power supply unit 111 supplies power to each component of the suction device 100 based on control by the control unit 116. The power supply unit 111 may be configured by, for example, a rechargeable battery such as a lithium-ion secondary battery.

The sensor unit 112 acquires various information regarding the suction device 100. As an example, the sensor unit 112 is comprised of a pressure sensor such as a condenser microphone, a flow rate sensor, or a temperature sensor, and acquires a value according to suction by the user. As another example, the sensor unit 112 is comprised of an input device that accepts input of information from the user, such as a button or switch.

The notification unit 113 notifies information to the user. The notification unit 113 is composed of, for example, a light-emitting device that emits light, a display device that displays an image, a sound output device that outputs sound, or a vibration device that vibrates.

The storage unit 114 stores various information for the operation of the suction device 100. The storage unit 114 is made of a non-volatile storage medium such as flash memory, for example.

The communication unit 115 is a communication interface that enables communication based on any wired or wireless communication standard. As such a communication standard, for example, a standard using Wi-Fi (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or LPWA (Low Power Wide Area) may be adopted.

The control unit 116 functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control unit, and controls overall operations within the suction device 100 according to various programs. The control unit 116 is realized by an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a microprocessor, for example.

The holding portion 140 has an internal space 141 and holds the stick-shaped base material 150 while accommodating a part of the stick-shaped base material 150 in the internal space 141 . The holding portion 140 has an opening 142 that communicates the inner space 141 to the outside, and a stick-shaped base material 150 inserted into the inner space 141 from the opening 142. Pussy. For example, the holding part 140 is a cylindrical body with an opening 142 and a bottom 143 as its bottom, and defines a column-shaped internal space 141 ( Determine. An air flow path that supplies air to the internal space 141 is connected to the holding portion 140. The air inlet hole, which is the inlet of air into the air passage, is disposed on the side of the suction device 100, for example. The air outlet hole, which is an outlet of air from the air flow path to the internal space 141, is disposed at the bottom 143, for example.

The stick-shaped substrate 150 includes a substrate portion 151 and an inlet portion 152. The substrate 151 contains an aerosol source. Aerosol sources are, for example, polyhydric alcohols such as glycerin and propylene glycol, and liquids such as water. The aerosol source may contain flavor components derived from tobacco or non-tobacco. When the suction device 100 is a medical inhaler such as a nebulizer, the aerosol source may include a drug. Additionally, in this configuration example, the aerosol source is not limited to liquid and may be solid. When the stick-shaped base material 150 is held in the holding portion 140, at least a portion of the base portion 151 is accommodated in the internal space 141, and at least a portion of the intake portion 152 is positioned in the opening 142. protrudes from Then, when the user bites the inlet portion 152 protruding from the opening 142 and inhales, air flows into the internal space 141 via an air passage not shown, and the aerosol generated from the base portion 151 and Together they reach the user's premises.

The heating unit 121 heats the aerosol source to atomize the aerosol source and generate an aerosol. In the example shown in FIG. 1 , the heating unit 121 is formed in a film shape and is arranged to cover the outer periphery of the holding unit 140 . Then, when the heating part 121 generates heat, the base part 151 of the stick-shaped base material 150 is heated from the outer periphery, and an aerosol is generated. The heating unit 121 generates heat when supplied with power from the power supply unit 111. As an example, power may be supplied when the sensor unit 112 detects that the user has started suction and/or that predetermined information has been input. And, when the sensor unit 112 detects that the user has finished suction and/or that predetermined information has been input, power supply may be stopped.

The heat insulating portion 144 prevents heat transfer from the heating portion 121 to other components. For example, the insulation portion 144 is made of a vacuum insulation material, an airgel insulation material, or the like.

Above, an example of the configuration of the suction device 100 has been described. Of course, the configuration of the suction device 100 is not limited to the above, and various configurations exemplified below can be adopted.

As an example, the heating unit 121 may be configured in a blade shape and may be arranged to protrude from the bottom 143 of the holding unit 140 into the internal space 141. In that case, the blade-shaped heating part 121 is inserted into the base portion 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 and heats the base portion 151 of the stick-shaped substrate 150 from the inside. As another example, the heating part 121 may be arranged to cover the bottom part 143 of the holding part 140. In addition, the heating unit 121 includes a first heating unit covering the outer periphery of the holding unit 140, a blade-shaped second heating unit, and a third heating unit covering the bottom portion 143 of the holding unit 140. Among the parts, it may be comprised as a combination of two or more parts.

As another example, the holding portion 140 may include an opening and closing mechanism such as a hinge that opens and closes a part of the outer shell forming the internal space 141. Additionally, the holding portion 140 may hold the stick-shaped base material 150 inserted into the internal space 141 by opening and closing the outer shell. In that case, the heating unit 121 may be installed at the clamping location in the holding unit 140 and heat the stick-shaped base material 150 while pressing it.

Additionally, the means for atomizing the aerosol source is not limited to heating by the heating unit 121. For example, the means for atomizing the aerosol source may be induction heating. In that case, the suction device 100 has at least an electromagnetic induction source such as a coil that generates a magnetic field instead of the heating unit 121. The susceptor that generates heat by induction heating may be installed in the suction device 100 or may be included in the stick-shaped substrate 150.

The stick-shaped substrate 150 contains an aerosol source and is an example of a substrate that contributes to the generation of aerosol. The suction device 100 is an example of an aerosol generating device that generates an aerosol by heating the stick-shaped substrate 150. An aerosol is generated by combining the suction device 100 and the stick-type substrate 150. Therefore, the combination of the suction device 100 and the stick-shaped substrate 150 may be considered as an aerosol generating system.

＜2. System configuration>

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of system 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2 , system 1 includes a suction device 100 and a terminal device 200. The configuration of the suction device 100 is as described above.

The terminal device 200 is a device used by the user of the suction device 100. For example, the terminal device 200 is configured by any information processing device such as a personal computer, smartphone, tablet terminal, or wearable device. Alternatively, the terminal device 200 may be a charger that accommodates the suction device 100 and charges the accommodated suction device 100. As shown in FIG. 2 , the terminal device 200 includes an input unit 210, an output unit 220, a communication unit 230, a storage unit 240, and a control unit 250.

The input unit 210 has a function of accepting input of various types of information. The input unit 210 may include an input device that accepts input of information from the user. Examples of input devices include buttons, keyboards, touch panels, and microphones. In addition, the input unit 210 may include various sensors such as an image sensor and an inertial sensor, and may accept the user's motion as input.

The output unit 220 has the function of outputting information. The output unit 220 may include an output device that outputs information to the user. Examples of output devices include display devices that display information, light-emitting devices that emit light, vibration devices that vibrate, and sound output devices that output sound. An example of a display device is a display. An example of a light emitting device is an LED (Light Emitting Diode). One example of a vibration device is an eccentric motor. An example of a sound output device is a speaker. The output unit 220 notifies the user of information by outputting information input from the control unit 250.

The communication unit 230 is a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information between the terminal device 200 and other devices. The communication unit 230 performs communication based on any wired or wireless communication standard. As such a communication standard, for example, wireless LAN (Local Area Network), wired LAN, Wi-Fi (registered trademark), or Bluetooth (registered trademark) can be adopted.

The storage unit 240 stores various information for the operation of the terminal device 200. The storage unit 240 is made of a non-volatile storage medium such as flash memory, for example.

The control unit 250 functions as an arithmetic processing device or a control device and controls overall operations within the terminal device 200 according to various programs. The control unit 250 is realized by an electronic circuit such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a microprocessor, for example. In addition, the control unit 250 may include a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores programs to be used, operation parameters, etc., and a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores parameters that change appropriately. The terminal device 200 executes various processes based on control by the control unit 250. Processing of information input by the input unit 210, output of information by the output unit 220, transmission and reception of information by the communication unit 230, and storage and reading of information by the storage unit 240 are performed by the control unit ( This is an example of processing controlled by 250). Other processing performed by the terminal device 200, such as input of information to each component and processing based on information output from each component, is also controlled by the control unit 250.

Additionally, the functions of the control unit 250 may be realized using an application. The application may be preinstalled or downloaded. Additionally, the functions of the control unit 250 may be realized by PWA (Progressive Web Apps).

＜3. First embodiment>

＜3. 1. Technical features>

(1) Heating profile

The control unit 116 controls the operation of the heating unit 121 based on the heating profile. Control of the operation of the heating unit 121 is realized by controlling the power supply from the power supply unit 111 to the heating unit 121. The heating unit 121 heats the stick-shaped substrate 150 using power supplied from the power supply unit 111. The heating profile is a control sequence including target temperature control of the heating unit 121, and includes information specifying the time series transition of the target temperature value. The heating profile is an example of heating settings in this embodiment.

The control unit 116 controls the operation of the heating unit 121 so that the temperature of the heating unit 121 (hereinafter also referred to as room temperature) changes to be the same as the target temperature specified in the heating profile. do. The heating profile is typically designed so that the flavor experienced by the user when the user inhales the aerosol generated from the stick-shaped substrate 150 is optimal. Therefore, by controlling the operation of the heating unit 121 based on the heating profile, the flavor experienced by the user can be optimized.

The heating profile includes one or more combinations of a target temperature and information indicating a timing at which the target temperature should be reached. Then, the control unit 116 controls the temperature of the heating unit 121 while switching the target temperature according to the passage of time after starting heating based on the heating profile. In detail, the control unit 116 controls the temperature of the heating unit 121 based on the difference between the current room temperature and the target temperature corresponding to the elapsed time after starting heating based on the heating profile. . Temperature control of the heating unit 121 can be realized by, for example, known feedback control. The feedback control may be, for example, PID control (Proportional-Integral-Differential Controller). The control unit 116 can supply power from the power supply unit 111 to the heating unit 121 in the form of pulses using pulse width modulation (PWM) or pulse frequency modulation (PFM). In that case, the control unit 116 can control the temperature of the heating unit 121 by adjusting the duty ratio or frequency of the power pulse in feedback control. Alternatively, the control unit 116 may perform simple on/off control in feedback control. For example, the control unit 116 performs heating by the heating unit 121 until the room temperature reaches the target temperature, and when the room temperature reaches the target temperature, the control unit 116 performs heating by the heating unit 121. is stopped, and when the room temperature becomes lower than the target temperature, heating by the heating unit 121 may be performed again. In addition, the control unit 116 may adjust the voltage in feedback control.

The temperature of the heating unit 121 can be quantified, for example, by measuring or estimating the electrical resistance value of the heating unit 121 (more precisely, the heating resistor constituting the heating unit 121). This is because the electrical resistance value of the heating resistor changes depending on the temperature. The electrical resistance value of the heating resistor can be estimated, for example, by measuring the amount of voltage drop in the heating resistor. The amount of voltage drop across the heating resistor can be measured using a voltage sensor that measures the potential difference applied to the heating resistor. In another example, the temperature of the heating unit 121 may be measured by a temperature sensor such as a thermistor installed near the heating unit 121.

The period from the start of the process of generating an aerosol using the stick-shaped substrate 150 until the end is hereinafter also referred to as a heating session. In other words, a heating session is a period in which power supply to the heating unit 121 is controlled based on the heating profile. The timing of the heating session is the timing at which heating based on the heating profile is started. The end of the heating session is the timing at which a sufficient amount of aerosol is no longer produced. The heating session includes a preheating period in the first half and a puffable period in the second half. The puffable period is a period during which a sufficient amount of aerosol is assumed to be generated. The preheating period is the period from the start of heating until the start of the puffable period. Heating performed in the preheating period is also called preheating.

The heating profile may include a plurality of periods in which different target temperatures are set. The temperature may be controlled to reach the target temperature set for a certain period at an arbitrary timing in the period, or may be controlled to reach the end of the period. In either case, it becomes possible to change the temperature of the heating unit 121 in the same way as the change in the target temperature specified in the heating profile.

An example of a heating profile is shown in Table 1 below.

The heating profile shown in Table 1 includes three periods roughly divided into the beginning, middle, and end. The beginning, middle, and end may be subdivided into STEP0 to STEP7. STEP is the minimum unit period that constitutes the heating profile. In each STEP, temperature control may be performed so that the target temperature is reached at the end of the duration. In that case, the speed of temperature change in a STEP is determined by the duration of the STEP and the difference in target temperature between the STEP and the preceding STEP.

The change in temperature of the heating unit 121 when the control unit 116 performs temperature control according to the heating profile shown in Table 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 3 . FIG. 3 is a graph showing an example of the change in temperature of the heating unit 121 when temperature control is performed based on the heating profile shown in Table 1. The horizontal axis of this graph is time (seconds). The vertical axis of this graph represents the temperature of the heating unit 121. Line 21 in this graph represents the change in temperature of the heating unit 121. As shown in FIG. 3, the temperature of the heating unit 121 is changing in the same manner as the target temperature specified in the heating profile.

In the example shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the beginning is a period in which the temperature of the heating unit 121 increases from the initial temperature. The initial temperature is the temperature of the heating unit 121 at the start of heating. In the beginning, the temperature of the heating unit 121 may be increased and then maintained. As shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the temperature of the heating unit 121 reaches 295°C 20 seconds after the beginning and is maintained at 295°C for 40 seconds thereafter. By this, it is assumed that the temperature of the stick-shaped substrate 150 reaches a temperature at which a sufficient amount of aerosol is generated. By immediately raising the temperature to 295°C immediately after starting heating, it becomes possible to complete preheating early and start the puffable period early. Additionally, in Figure 3, the pre-heating period ends 60 seconds after the start of heating.

In the example shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the middle part is a period in which the temperature of the heating unit 121 decreases. In the middle, the temperature of the heating unit 121 may be lowered and then maintained. As shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the temperature of the heating unit 121 decreases to 230°C 20 seconds after the start of the middle period, and is maintained at 230°C for 60 seconds thereafter. During the period when the temperature drops to 230°C after the start of the middle period, power supply to the heating unit 121 may be stopped and heating may be stopped. Even in that case, a sufficient amount of aerosol is generated by the residual heat of the heating unit 121 and the stick-shaped substrate 150. Here, if the heating unit 121 is maintained at a high temperature, the aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped base material 150 is rapidly consumed, and flavor deterioration, such as the flavor tasted by the user becoming too strong, may occur. You can. In that respect, by lowering the temperature in the middle, it is possible to avoid such deterioration of flavor and improve the quality of the user's puff experience.

In the example shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the final stage is a period in which the temperature of the heating unit 121 rises again. At the end, the temperature of the heating unit 121 may rise again and then be maintained. As shown in Table 1 and FIG. 3, the temperature of the heating unit 121 rises to 260°C 60 seconds after the end game starts and is maintained for 60 seconds thereafter. If the temperature of the heating unit 121 continues to decrease, the stick-shaped base material 150 also decreases in temperature, so the amount of aerosol produced may decrease and the flavor experienced by the user may deteriorate. Additionally, as the heating profile progresses to the latter half, the remaining amount of aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150 decreases, so even if heating is continued at the same temperature, the amount of aerosol generated tends to decrease. In that regard, by raising the temperature again in the second half of the heating profile to increase the amount of aerosol production, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the amount of aerosol production due to the decrease in the remaining amount of the aerosol source. This makes it possible to prevent deterioration of the flavor tasted by the user even in the latter half of the heating profile.

As shown in Table 1, the final stage may include a period in which the target temperature is not set at the end. As shown in FIG. 3, during this period, power supply to the heating unit 121 is stopped and heating is stopped. Even in that case, a sufficient amount of aerosol is generated for a while due to the residual heat of the heating unit 121 and the stick-shaped substrate 150. In the example shown in FIG. 3, with the end of the final game, the puffable period, that is, the heating session, ends.

The timing at which the puffable period starts and the timing at which it ends may be notified to the user. Additionally, the user may be notified of a timing that is a predetermined time before the end of the puffable period (for example, the timing at which power supply to the heating unit 121 ends). In that case, the user can refer to this notification and perform a puff during the puffable period.

(2) Conditions regarding ingredients

The terminal device 200 includes the type (hereinafter also referred to as a brand) of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats, and the type of product generated when the suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped substrate 150. Based on the desired conditions for the aerosol, the heating profile is selected. In detail, the terminal device 200 acquires information indicating the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats, and when the stick-shaped substrate 150 of the brand is heated, a predetermined Select a heating profile that meets the conditions. Then, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the selected heating profile. In order to reduce the amount of communication, it is preferable that identification information that uniquely specifies the heating profile is transmitted as information representing the heating profile. The suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped substrate 150 based on the heating profile indicated by the information received from the terminal device 200. According to this configuration, in the suction device 100, it becomes possible to heat the stick-shaped substrate 150 based on a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions regarding aerosol.

The terminal device 200 selects a heating profile that satisfies a predetermined condition from the heating profiles that the suction device 100 can use. However, usable heating profiles may be different for each brand of stick-type substrate 150. In that case, the terminal device 200 selects a heating profile that satisfies a predetermined condition from available heating profiles for the brand of stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats. In addition, the heating profile that can be used for each brand of stick-shaped substrate 150 is preferably such that the aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150 can be consumed without excess or deficiency.

The predetermined conditions are conditions regarding the amount of components of the aerosol. Examples of aerosol components include various flavor components contained in the aerosol source. Predetermined conditions may include upper limits for each component. Predetermined conditions can be set based on, for example, laws such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, various rules such as environmental standard values stipulated by various organizations, or standard values given by experts such as doctors. The prescribed conditions may be updated according to revisions to the applicable rules. In addition, although different predetermined conditions may be imposed on stick-type substrates 150 of different brands, in this specification, common predetermined conditions are assumed to be imposed.

The predetermined condition may be a condition regarding the amount of aerosol component ingested by the user per stick-shaped substrate 150. For example, the predetermined condition includes the upper limit of the amount of various aerosol components ingested by the user per stick-shaped substrate 150. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user when using one stick-shaped substrate 150 in an appropriate range in light of various rules.

An example of predetermined conditions regarding the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per stick-type substrate 150 is shown in Table 2 below.

According to Table 2, the upper limit of the amount of ingredients consumed by the user per stick-shaped base material 150 under predetermined conditions C _A is 10 mg for component A _A , 10 mg for component A _B , and 8 mg for component A _C. In components A _{and D} it is 8mg. Condition C _A , Condition C _B , and Condition C _C may each be predetermined conditions set based on different rules. As shown in Table 2, a plurality of predetermined conditions may be set. The suction device 100 may select a heating profile that satisfies all of a plurality of predetermined conditions, or may select a heating profile that satisfies some of the plurality of predetermined conditions.

The terminal device 200 is based on a combination of one or more of a heating profile, a brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150, and the amount of aerosol components when heating the stick-shaped substrate 150 of the brand based on the heating profile. Thus, a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions is selected. As an example, the heating profile, the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150, and the amount consumed by the user per one stick-shaped substrate 150 when heating the stick-shaped substrate 150 of the brand based on the heating profile An example of a combination of aerosol component amounts is shown in Table 3 below.

According to Table 3, when heating the stick-type substrate 150 of brand S _A based on the heating profile P _A , 6 mg of component A _A , 6 mg of component A _B , 4 mg of component A _C , and 6 mg of component A _D is ingested by the user per stick-type substrate (150). The amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per one stick-shaped substrate 150 can be measured or estimated by testing by the manufacturer of the suction device 100 or the stick-shaped substrate 150. Additionally, the amount of aerosol ingredients ingested by the user per stick-type substrate 150 may vary depending on the number of puffs performed by the user and the timing of the puffs. Therefore, the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per stick-shaped substrate 150 may be adjusted according to the user's usual tendency to puff, based on the amount of components measured or estimated by the manufacturer.

The terminal device 200 stores the tables shown in Tables 2 and 3 and selects a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions according to the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats. For example, in the case where condition C _B is applied, when the suction device 100 heats the stick-type substrate 150 of brand S _A , the terminal device 200 determines the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user under the condition Select a heating profile P _B that is less than or equal to the amount of ingredients specified in C _B . Then, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the heating profile P _B to the suction device 100, and the suction device 100 selects the stick-shaped substrate 150 of brand S _A based on the heating profile P _B. heat.

The suction device 100 may transmit information indicating the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 to be heated. In that case, the terminal device 200 selects a heating profile based on the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats, which is indicated by information received from the suction device 100. For example, the suction device 100 identifies the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 held in the holding portion 140 and transmits information indicating the identified brand. The brand of the stick-shaped base material 150 held in the holding portion 140 can be recognized, for example, by image recognition of identification information such as a color or a two-dimensional code attached to the stick-shaped base material 150. An example of a two-dimensional code is a barcode. According to this configuration, the user's effort to input the brand of the stick-shaped base material 150 heated by the suction device 100 into the terminal device 200 can be reduced. Of course, the terminal device 200 may accept brand input from the user.

Hereinafter, an example of the processing flow executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4.

FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. In this sequence, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are involved.

As shown in Fig. 4, first, the suction device 100 identifies the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats (step S102). For example, when the stick-shaped base material 150 is inserted into the holding portion 140, the suction device 100 recognizes the appearance of the stick-shaped base material 150 by image recognition, etc., to identify the brand of the stick-shaped base material 150. Identify. Here, as an example, it is assumed that brand S _A is identified.

Next, the suction device 100 transmits information indicating the brand of the identified stick-shaped substrate 150 (step S104). For example, the suction device 100 transmits information indicating the brand S _A of the stick-shaped base material 150 to the terminal device 200 with which a Bluetooth connection is established.

Next, the terminal device 200 reads the predetermined conditions to be applied (step S106). For example, the terminal device 200 reads the table shown in Table 2 from the storage unit 240.

Next, the terminal device 200 selects a heating profile that satisfies a predetermined condition when heating the stick-shaped base material 150 of the brand indicated by the information received from the suction device 100 (step S108). For example, in the case where condition C _B is applied, when the suction device 100 heats the stick-type substrate 150 of brand S _A , the terminal device 200 determines the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user under the condition Select a heating profile P _B that satisfies C _B .

Next, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the selected heating profile (step S110). For example, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the heating profile P _B to the suction device 100 with which a Bluetooth connection is established.

Next, the suction device 100 sets the heating profile indicated by the received information as the heating profile to be used for heating (step S112).

Next, when a user operation instructing to start heating is performed, the suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped base material 150 based on the set heating profile (step S114). For example, the suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped substrate 150 of brand S _A based on the heating profile P _B. An example of a user operation that instructs the start of heating is pressing a button provided on the suction device 100.

Above, an example of the processing flow executed in the system 1 has been described.

Additionally, the user operation for instructing the start of heating is not limited to the example described above. For example, insertion of the stick-shaped base material 150 into the holding portion 140 may also serve as a user operation for instructing the start of heating. In that case, insertion of the stick-shaped substrate 150 into the holding portion 140 is triggered, identification of the stick-shaped substrate 150 and selection of a heating profile are performed, and heating based on the selected heating profile is started.

＜3. 2. Modification example>

(1) First modification example

In the above, an example has been described in which the target temperature increases in the beginning, decreases in the middle, and increases again in the end as a heating profile, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

As an example, the target temperature may always be constant in the beginning, middle, and end. As another example, the target temperature may rise or fall consistently throughout the beginning, middle, and end.

In addition, although the above described an example in which the heating profile is roughly divided into three periods: beginning, middle, and end, the present invention is not limited to this example. Similarly, in the above, an example in which the beginning is subdivided into 3 STEPs, the middle is 2 STEPs, and the end is divided into 3 STEPs, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. The heating profile may be divided into any number of periods.

(2) Second modification example

In the above, examples in which predetermined conditions are set based on laws such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act or various rules such as environmental standard values prescribed by various organizations have been described, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

As an example, predetermined conditions may be set by the user. For example, users can independently set conditions for achieving health goals.

As another example, predetermined conditions may be set depending on the location where the suction device 100 is used. For example, laws restricting ingredients that users inhale, such as the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, are enacted in each country, so different predetermined conditions may be applied depending on the country in which the suction device 100 is used. Additionally, since environmental standard values may be different for each building or room, different predetermined conditions may be applied depending on the building or room in which the suction device 100 is used. Additionally, when the applicable rule is based on law, it is possible to improve the thoroughness of the rule by preventing the user from changing the settings.

(3) Third modification

In the above, an example has been described where the predetermined condition is a condition regarding the amount of aerosol component ingested by the user per stick-shaped substrate 150, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

As an example, the predetermined condition may be a condition regarding the amount of aerosol component ingested by the user per one inhalation. For example, the predetermined condition includes the upper limit of the amount of various components of the aerosol ingested by the user when the user puffs once. According to this configuration, it is possible to maintain the amount of aerosol ingredients ingested by the user per puff within an appropriate range in light of various rules.

In this case, the terminal device 200, based on the heating profile, the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150, and the heating profile, ingests the amount of water consumed by the user per one suction when heating the stick-shaped substrate 150 of the corresponding brand. Based on the combination of component amounts in the aerosol, the heating profile is selected. The amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per single suction can be measured or estimated through testing by the manufacturer of the suction device 100 or the stick-type substrate 150. Additionally, the amount of aerosol ingredients ingested by the user per puff may vary depending on the timing of the puff performed by the user. Therefore, the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per puff may be adjusted according to the user's usual tendency to puff, based on the amount of components measured or estimated by the manufacturer.

As another example, the predetermined condition may be a condition regarding the amount of aerosol component ingested by the user per unit time. The unit time may be any time such as 1 hour, 1 day, or 1 week. For example, the predetermined condition includes an upper limit on the amount of various components of the aerosol ingested by the user per hour. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per unit time within an appropriate range in light of various rules.

In this case, the terminal device 200 calculates the amount of aerosol ingested by the user per unit time when heating the stick-shaped base material 150 of the brand based on the heating profile and the brand of the stick-shaped base material 150 and the heating profile. Based on the combination of ingredient amounts, the heating profile is selected. The amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per unit time can be measured or estimated through testing by the manufacturer of the suction device 100 or the stick-type substrate 150. Additionally, the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per unit time may vary depending on the number of puffs the user performs and the timing of the puffs. Therefore, the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per unit of time may be adjusted according to the user's usual tendency to puff, based on the amount of components measured or estimated by the manufacturer.

Additionally, the terminal device 200 may select a heating profile further based on the cumulative value of the amount of aerosol components already ingested by the user in unit time. In this case, the cumulative value of the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user in unit time is stored in the storage unit 114. For example, the terminal device 200 sets the ingredient amount obtained by subtracting the already ingested ingredient amount from the upper limit of the ingredient amount that can be ingested per day specified in predetermined conditions as the upper limit of the ingredient amount that can be ingested in the remaining time. Then, the terminal device 200 selects a heating profile that accommodates the amount of ingredients consumed by the user within the upper limit of the amount of ingredients that can be consumed in the remaining time until the end of one day. In this case, the terminal device 200 selects a heating profile in which the amount of ingredients consumed by the user is smaller as the cumulative number of stick-shaped substrates 150 consumed per day increases. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to more reliably maintain the amount of aerosol components ingested by the user per unit time within an appropriate range in light of various rules.

In addition, although the above described an example where the predetermined condition is a condition regarding the amount of an aerosol component ingested by the user, the present invention is not limited to this example. The predetermined conditions may be conditions related to one stick-shaped substrate 150, one suction, or the amount of aerosol components discharged to the surroundings per unit time. More simply, the predetermined condition may be a condition regarding the amount of components contained in the main stream smoke, or may be a condition regarding the amount of components contained in at least one of sidestream smoke or secondary smoke. do. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to comply with not only the rules for mainstream smoke, but also the rules for side stream smoke or call smoke.

(4) Fourth modification

In the above, an example in which the terminal device 200 transmits a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions to the suction device 100 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example.

As an example, when there is no heating profile that satisfies a predetermined condition, the terminal device 200 may transmit information indicating prohibition of heating. When the suction device 100 receives information indicating prohibition of heating, it does not perform heating. By not performing heating, it becomes possible to prevent the user from ingesting an ingredient amount exceeding the upper limit specified in predetermined conditions. The information indicating prohibition of heating may include information indicating a period during which heating is prohibited. In that case, the suction device 100 does not perform heating during the designated period. The terminal device 200 preferably displays information indicating a period during which heating is prohibited or a period during which heating can be resumed.

As another example, when there is no heating profile that satisfies a predetermined condition, the terminal device 200 may transmit information indicating a predetermined heating profile. The predetermined heating profile may be, for example, a default heating profile. Upon receiving this information, the suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped substrate 150 based on a predetermined heating profile. Thereby, the user can at least perform a puff.

(5) Fifth modification

In the above, an example in which the terminal device 200 selects the heating profile that the suction device 100 uses for heating has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The heating profile that the suction device 100 uses for heating may be selected by the user. This point will be explained in detail with reference to FIG. 5.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed by the terminal device 200 according to the fourth modification. As shown in FIG. 5 , the terminal device 200 can display a heating profile selection screen 10 . The selection screen 10 is a screen that displays one or more heating profiles that meet predetermined conditions. The selection screen 10 displays UI elements 11A and 11B corresponding to heating profiles P _A and P _B that meet predetermined conditions as selectable, while corresponding to heating profiles P _C that do not meet predetermined conditions. The UI element 11C is displayed as unselectable. The user can select the heating profile to be used for heating by selecting the UI element 11A or 11B. In the example shown in FIG. 5, the user selects the UI element 11A.

The terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the heating profile selected by the user among one or more displayed heating profiles. In the example shown in FIG. 5 , the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the heating profile P _A. According to this configuration, it becomes possible to use a heating profile more preferred by the user among heating profiles that meet predetermined conditions for heating the stick-shaped base material 150.

＜4. Second embodiment>

＜4. 1. Technical features>

In the first embodiment, a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions is selected from existing heating profiles. In contrast, the present embodiment accepts customization of the heating profile by the user within the range that satisfies predetermined conditions.

The terminal device 200 accepts user operation instructing adjustment of the heating profile. In detail, the terminal device 200 accepts user operations for setting the duration and target temperature of each STEP constituting the heating profile. Setting the duration and target temperature of each STEP may be understood as setting the speed of temperature change in the STEP. This is because the speed of temperature change in one STEP is determined by the duration of the STEP and the difference in target temperature between the STEP and the previous STEP.

As an example, an example of options for setting the target temperature and duration of STEP0 of the heating profile corresponding to brand S _A is shown in Table 4 below.

Row 1 in Table 4 corresponds to one option. As shown in Table 4, for each option, the duration, target temperature, aerosol source consumption, and ingredient amount are specified. Regarding all STEPs constituting the heating profile, the same options as those shown in Table 4 are prepared, and the user can customize the heating profile by selecting the desired option for each STEP. The options shown in Table 4 are options corresponding to brand S _A , and the content of the options may be different for each brand of the stick-type base material 150. The terminal device 200 acquires information indicating the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats, and accepts the user's selection from the options corresponding to the brand.

According to the example shown in Table 4, the user can set the duration of STEP0 in the range of 10 seconds to 30 seconds at 1 second intervals. Additionally, the user can set the target temperature of STEP0 in the range of 280°C to 300°C at 1°C intervals.

As shown in Table 4, when the option is selected, the amount of aerosol component to be ingested by the user in STEP0 corresponding to the option is specified. The terminal device 200 may enable the user to select an option in which the cumulative amount of ingredients consumed by the user satisfies a predetermined condition in each STEP constituting the heating profile. For example, when the cumulative total of the ingredient amounts specified in the options selected by the user in STEPs other than STEP0 is large, the terminal device 200 allows selection of only the options with the smaller specified ingredient amounts in STEP0. According to this configuration, the user can customize the heating profile within the range that satisfies predetermined conditions.

As shown in Table 4, when the option is selected, the amount of aerosol source consumed in STEP0 corresponding to the option is specified. The terminal device 200 ensures that the cumulative amount of aerosol consumed in each STEP constituting the heating profile does not exceed the total amount of aerosol sources contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150, and that the difference is predetermined. Allows the user to select options that are less than the threshold. According to this configuration, it becomes possible for the user to customize the heating profile within a range in which the aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150 can be consumed without excess or deficiency. As a result, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the flavor experienced by the user due to depletion of the aerosol source, and also to prevent a situation in which heating is terminated with a large amount of aerosol source remaining in the stick-shaped substrate 150.

Additionally, the amount of aerosol source consumption in each STEP can be calculated from the duration and target temperature of the STEP. The consumption of aerosol source increases as the target temperature increases, and decreases as the target temperature decreases. Additionally, the consumption of aerosol sources increases the longer the duration is, and decreases the shorter the duration. For simplicity, it can be considered that the integral value of the line 21 showing the time series change in target temperature as shown in FIG. 3 corresponds to the consumption amount of the aerosol source. In other words, the integral value obtained by time-integrating the target temperature with respect to the duration may correspond to the consumption amount of the aerosol source. However, it is desirable to perform an integral calculation that gives a larger weight as the target temperature increases. The amount of ingredient consumed by the user may also be calculated from the duration and target temperature. In other words, the amount of ingredient consumed by the user may be calculated based on the integral value obtained by time-integrating the target temperature with respect to the duration.

Additionally, when an option is selected for 7 STEPs out of 8 STEPs from STEP0 to STEP7, the option for the last STEP may be automatically selected by the terminal device 200. In that case, the terminal device 200 selects an option in which the cumulative value of the ingredient amount satisfies a predetermined condition and the cumulative amount of aerosol source consumption does not exceed the total amount of aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped substrate 150. do. At that time, it is desirable to exclude options where the STEP duration is less than a predetermined time.

UI for customization by users can be thought of in various ways. As an example, the terminal device 200 may display the options shown in Table 4 above in order for each of STEP0 to STEP7 and accept an operation of selecting one option for each STEP. Of course, regarding STEP0 to STEP7, the order of displaying options and accepting selections is arbitrary. As another example, the terminal device 200 displays a graph showing the time series change of the target temperature as shown in FIG. 3 and accepts operations such as raising or lowering the target temperature of each STEP or expanding or contracting the duration. do.

Hereinafter, an example of the processing flow executed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6.

FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an example of the flow of processing performed in the system 1 according to the present embodiment. In this sequence, the suction device 100 and the terminal device 200 are involved.

As shown in Fig. 6, first, the suction device 100 identifies the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats (step S202). For example, when the stick-shaped base material 150 is inserted into the holding portion 140, the suction device 100 recognizes the appearance of the stick-shaped base material 150 by image recognition, etc., to identify the brand of the stick-shaped base material 150. Identify. Here, as an example, it is assumed that brand S _A is identified.

Next, the suction device 100 transmits information indicating the brand of the identified stick-shaped substrate 150 (step S204). For example, the suction device 100 transmits information indicating the brand S _A of the stick-shaped base material 150 to the terminal device 200 with which a Bluetooth connection is established.

Next, the terminal device 200 reads the predetermined conditions to be applied (step S206). For example, the terminal device 200 reads the table shown in Table 2 from the storage unit 240.

Next, the terminal device 200 customizes the heating profile by the user to the extent that predetermined conditions are met when heating the stick-shaped base material 150 of the brand indicated by the information received from the suction device 100. Accept (step S208). In detail, the terminal device 200 accepts the settings of the target temperature and the duration of each of STEP0 to STEP7 in the range that satisfies the conditions regarding the amount of ingredients and the consumption amount of the aerosol source. The condition regarding the amount of ingredients means that the cumulative amount of ingredients consumed by the user in each of STEP0 to STEP7 does not exceed the upper limit of the amount of ingredients consumed by the user per one stick-shaped base material 150. The condition regarding the consumption amount of aerosol source means that the cumulative amount of aerosol consumed in each of STEP0 to STEP7 does not exceed the total amount of aerosol source contained in the stick-shaped base material 150, and the difference is a predetermined threshold value. It is less than.

Next, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating the heating profile customized by the user (step S210). For example, the terminal device 200 transmits information indicating a heating profile customized by the user to the suction device 100 with which a Bluetooth connection is established.

Next, the suction device 100 sets the heating profile indicated by the received information as the heating profile to be used for heating (step S212).

Next, when a user operation instructing to start heating is performed, the suction device 100 heats the stick-shaped base material 150 based on the set heating profile (step S214). For example, the suction device 100 heats a stick-shaped substrate 150 of brand S _A based on a heating profile customized by the user. An example of a user operation that instructs the start of heating is pressing a button provided on the suction device 100.

Above, an example of the processing flow executed in the system 1 has been described.

＜4. 2. Modification example>

In the second embodiment, the first to third modifications described in relation to the first embodiment can be considered in the same way. Below, other modification examples will be described.

(1) Sixth modification

In the above, an example in which each of the SETEP duration and target temperature is defined as a discrete value and a finite number of options are prepared in advance has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, as the STEP duration and target temperature, a default value and a selectable width are given, and the STEP duration and target temperature may be changed within the range of the selectable width. That is, the STEP duration and target temperature may be set as continuous values.

Additionally, the amount of aerosol source consumption in each STEP can be calculated based on the set duration and target temperature. As explained in the second embodiment, the integral value obtained by time-integrating the target temperature with respect to the duration can be calculated as the consumption amount of the aerosol source. The amount of ingredients consumed by the user in each STEP can also be calculated based on the integral value obtained by time-integrating the target temperature with respect to the duration.

(2) Seventh modification

In the above, an example in which the duration time and target temperature of each STEP are set has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The terminal device 200 may accept a user operation to set a time-series change in the target temperature in each of a plurality of periods constituting the heating profile, and the period is not limited to STEP. For example, the terminal device 200 may accept a user operation that sets the time series change in the target temperature in each of the three periods of the beginning, middle, and end that constitute the heating profile.

As an example, an example of options for setting the beginning of the heating profile corresponding to brand S _A is shown in Table 5 below.

Row 1 in Table 5 corresponds to one option. As shown in Table 5, for each option, the combination of duration and target temperature, aerosol source consumption, and ingredient amount in each of STEP0 to STEP 2 are specified. For each period of the beginning, middle, and end constituting the heating profile, the same options as those shown in Table 5 are prepared, and the user can customize the heating profile by selecting the desired option for each period. In addition, rather than selecting the STEP for each period, the heating profile presented for the three stages - beginning, middle, and end - may be selected. The options shown in Table 5 are options corresponding to brand S _A , and the content of the options may be different for each brand of the stick-type base material 150. The terminal device 200 acquires information indicating the brand of the stick-shaped substrate 150 that the suction device 100 heats, and accepts the user's selection from options corresponding to the brand.

Additionally, as the consumption amount and component amount of the aerosol source for each option shown in Table 5, values corresponding to the duration and target temperature specified for each option are stored. The duration and target temperature specified in each option may be set as default values, and duration times and target temperatures changed from the default values may be set. That is, the duration and target temperature in the three periods of the beginning, middle, and end may be set as continuous values, as explained in the sixth modification. In that case, based on the difference from the default value, it becomes possible to calculate the amount of aerosol source consumption and the amount of ingredients ingested by the user in the actually set heating profile. The consumption amount of the aerosol source and the amount of ingredients ingested by the user can be calculated based on the integral value obtained by time-integrating the target temperature with respect to the duration.

According to this configuration, the user can customize the heating profile by dividing it into three periods: beginning, middle, and end.

＜5. Supplement>

As mentioned above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear that a person with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims, and these are also discussed. , it is understood that it naturally falls within the technical scope of the present invention.

For example, in the above embodiment, the terminal device 200 is responsible for selecting a heating profile that satisfies predetermined conditions or accepting customization of the heating profile by the user within the range that satisfies the predetermined conditions. Although examples have been described, the present invention is not limited to these examples. Any device such as the suction device 100 or a server on the Internet may perform these processes.

For example, in the above embodiment, the heating profile is explained as information that defines the time series change of the target temperature of the heating unit 121, but the present invention is not limited to this example. The heating profile may be information that specifies the time series change of the target value of the parameter related to the temperature of the heating unit 121. Then, the control unit 116 controls the heating unit 116 so that the actual measured value of the parameter regarding the temperature of the heating unit 121 changes to be the same as the target value of the parameter relating to the temperature of the heating unit 121 specified in the heating profile. You can control the operation of (121). Parameters related to the temperature of the heating unit 121 include the resistance value of the heating unit 121 in addition to the temperature of the heating unit 121 itself described in the above embodiment.

Additionally, a series of processes by each device described in this specification may be realized using any of software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware. The programs constituting the software are stored in advance in a recording medium (specifically, a non-transitory storage medium readable by a computer) installed inside or outside each device. And, for example, each program is read into RAM when executed by a computer that controls each device described in this specification, and is executed by a processing circuit such as a CPU. The recording medium is, for example, a magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, flash memory, etc. Additionally, the above computer program may be transmitted, for example, via a network, without using a recording medium. Additionally, the computer may be an application-specific integrated circuit such as an ASIC, a general-purpose processor that executes functions by reading a software program, or a computer on a server used for cloud computing. Additionally, a series of processes by each device described in this specification may be distributed and processed by a plurality of computers.

In addition, the processes explained using flow charts and sequence diagrams in this specification do not necessarily have to be executed in the order shown. Several processing steps may be executed in parallel. Additionally, additional processing steps may be employed, or some processing steps may be omitted.

In addition, the following configuration also falls within the technical scope of the present invention.

(One)

an aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on heating settings;

A terminal device that transmits information indicating the heating settings based on predetermined conditions regarding the type of the substrate heated by the aerosol generating device and the amount of components of the aerosol generated when the aerosol generating device heats the substrate.

Equipped with

The aerosol generating device heats the substrate based on the heating setting indicated by information received from the terminal device,

system.

(2)

The terminal device satisfies the predetermined condition further based on one or more combinations of the heating settings and the type of the substrate and the amount of ingredients of the aerosol when heating the substrate of the corresponding type based on the heating settings. transmitting information indicating the heating settings,

The system described in (1) above.

(3)

The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per one of the substrates.

The system described in (1) or (2) above.

(4)

The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per inhalation.

The system described in (1) or (2) above.

(5)

The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per unit time.

The system described in (1) or (2) above.

(6)

The terminal device transmits information indicating the heating setting further based on a cumulative value of the amount of components of the aerosol already ingested by the user in the unit time.

The system described in (5) above.

(7)

The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of aerosol components emitted to the surroundings by one of the substrates, one inhalation, or per unit time.

The system described in (1) or (2) above.

(8)

The predetermined conditions are set by the user,

The system according to any one of (1) to (7) above.

(9)

The predetermined conditions are set depending on the location where the aerosol generating device is used,

The system according to any one of (1) to (8) above.

(10)

The terminal device displays one or more heating settings that satisfy the predetermined condition and transmits information indicating the heating setting selected by the user among the one or more displayed heating settings,

The system according to any one of (1) to (9) above.

(11)

The terminal device transmits information indicating prohibition of heating when there is no heating setting that satisfies the predetermined condition.

The system according to any one of (1) to (10) above.

(12)

The aerosol generating device transmits information indicating the type of the substrate being heated,

The terminal device transmits information indicating the heating settings based on the type of the substrate heated by the aerosol generating device, which is indicated by information received from the aerosol generating device.

The system according to any one of (1) to (11) above.

(13)

The system further includes the substrate,

The system according to any one of (1) to (12) above.

(14)

An aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on a heating setting is based on predetermined conditions regarding the type of the substrate heated and the amount of components of the aerosol generated when the aerosol generating device heats the substrate. transmitting information indicating heating settings by the terminal device;

Heating the substrate by the aerosol generating device based on the heating settings indicated by information received from the terminal device.

Method, including.

1 system
100 suction device
111 power unit
112 sensor unit
113 Notification Department
114 memory
115 Department of Communications
116 control unit
121 heating unit
140 pussy part
144 insulation part
150 stick type substrate
151 Ministry of Strategy and Finance
152 intake part
220 output unit
230 Department of Communications
240 memory
250 control unit

Claims (14)

an aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on heating settings;
A terminal device that transmits information indicating the heating settings based on predetermined conditions regarding the type of the substrate heated by the aerosol generating device and the amount of components of the aerosol generated when the aerosol generating device heats the substrate.
Equipped with
The aerosol generating device heats the substrate based on the heating setting indicated by information received from the terminal device,
system. In claim 1,
The terminal device satisfies the predetermined condition further based on one or more combinations of the heating settings and the type of the substrate and the amount of ingredients of the aerosol when heating the substrate of the corresponding type based on the heating settings. transmitting information indicating the heating settings,
system. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per one of the substrates.
system. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per inhalation.
system. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The predetermined conditions relate to the amount of ingredients of the aerosol ingested by the user per unit time.
system. In claim 5,
The terminal device transmits information indicating the heating setting further based on a cumulative value of the amount of components of the aerosol already ingested by the user in the unit time.
system. In claim 1 or claim 2,
The predetermined condition relates to the amount of aerosol component emitted to the surroundings by one of the substrates, one inhalation, or per unit time.
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The predetermined conditions are set by the user,
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
The predetermined conditions are set depending on the location where the aerosol generating device is used,
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The terminal device displays one or more heating settings that satisfy the predetermined condition and transmits information indicating the heating setting selected by the user among the one or more displayed heating settings,
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The terminal device transmits information indicating prohibition of heating when there is no heating setting that satisfies the predetermined condition.
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The aerosol generating device transmits information indicating the type of the substrate being heated,
The terminal device transmits information indicating the heating settings based on the type of the substrate heated by the aerosol generating device, which is indicated by information received from the aerosol generating device.
system. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 12,
The system further includes the substrate,
system. An aerosol generating device that heats a substrate containing an aerosol source based on a heating setting is based on predetermined conditions regarding the type of the substrate heated and the amount of components of the aerosol generated when the aerosol generating device heats the substrate. transmitting information indicating heating settings by the terminal device;
Heating the substrate by the aerosol generating device based on the heating settings indicated by information received from the terminal device.
Method, including.